Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than those you did.

– Mark Twain

Gray Whales at Baja California's San Ignacio lagoon

Multi-Day Experiential Luxury

San Ignacio, Espiritu Santo, Sea of Cortez

Adventure Travel Baja Style

We love Baja. The “real Baja” from extraordinary gray whale interaction to exploring the Sea of Cortez, beach camps, mobulas and orca expeditions, great whales, sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, swimming, overlanding or simply relaxing and watching the sunset with new friends and a drink in hand. We do it all and we love it.

San Ignacio Lagoon

The Most Extraordinary Whale Interaction on the Planet

How do you even being to describe the experience of a giant 40-foot long whale, looking you in the eye and communicating very clearly that they want you to put your hand in the water.

Baja Ultimate Whales

Expedition yacht + whale camp

Meet the most majestic whales on the planet: Gray whales, humpbacks, blue whales, fin-back whales and whale sharks. Lets not forget about the huge pods of dolphins.

Sea of Cortez

Ultimate Whale Sharks

Bahia de Los Angles is a very special place with up to 220 friendly and curious whale sharks visiting every season and is best accessed by a liveaboard expedition ship.

Sea of Cortez

Orca Adventure

These adventures are not just about orcas but depending on the season, blue, finback, sperm and pilot whales and getting in the water with massive schools of mobula rays, huge pods of dolphins, whale sharks and of course, super playful sea lions.

Isla Espiritu Santo

Beach Camp

Relax and enjoy fine dining and unlimited activities including: kayaking, paddleboards, diving, discover scuba, snorkelling, swimming, beach and desert walks, whale watching (in season), snorkelling with sea lions and more.

SEA OF CORTEZ

Sailing adventures / cruise and learns

It’s easy to fall in love with sailing. Equipped with kayaks, paddle boards, snorkelling and scuba gear. Eat live, learn and play onboard and fast track your way to becoming a sailor. Exclusively for women.

SEA OF CORTEZ

Mothership Kayaking

Adventure your way. At your own pace. With luxury touches from tent and tablecloth lunch service to silver tray cold drink service by a hostie waiting on the beach for you after an afternoon of paddling.

BAJA ADVENTURE

Guided Overlanding

Experience nights on deserted Pacific beaches, high mountain camps, and Sea of Cortez shores. Travel in a Tacoma TRD Pro with a guide vehicle, naturalist, chef, and mobile base camp.

Our Camps & Boats

Excellence in guest experience is all about you. Our focus is to ensure that you as our guest are safe and able to enjoy your vacation to the highest level.

LUXURY CAMP

Large, luxurious tents for the desert, ensuites bathrooms with dual vanities and a large shower, separate sitting area with a couch and easy chair, 24-hour power, heated at night, and internet.

Glamping Camp

Cozy tents with ensuite bathrooms and showers, fine dining and fine linen (of course), 24-hour power, heated at night, and internet.

Beach Camp

Zero-footprint, eco-friendly camp. Beach camp with lots of shade and shared heads. Included activities: kayaking, SUP, snorkelling, diving, discover scuba, swimming, hiking, beach walks, or just plain relaxing.

Nautilus Gallant Lady

Imagine a 116 foot yacht that accommodates small groups of 12 divers in 6 large suites. Our beautiful Gallant Lady combines the luxury of a yacht with the thoughtful design of a dive deck built for divers.

MANGO WIND

Our beautiful Leopard 45 sailing catamaran provides a different and intriguing way to experience the Sea of Cortez. Sailing is fun. Sailing is awesome!

Nautilus Westerly

Giving back. At our core, we believe in giving back to Mother Ocean. It’s our ethos. It’s how we feel. One of the ways we do this is to make the Westerly available at cost for conservation or science trips around Baja and out to both Socorro and the Islas Marias.

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Blogs

Whale Watching in Baja California: 
Up Close with Giants

June 11th, 2025

Whale Watching in Baja California: 
Up Close with Giants

Get up close with gray whales in San Ignacio Lagoon. The best eco-friendly multi-day whale watching in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Whale Watching in San Ignacio Lagoon: Where the Gray Whales Call the Shots

June 2nd, 2025

Whale Watching in San Ignacio Lagoon: Where the Gray Whales Call the Shots

Whale watching in San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja California Sur offers ethical close-up encounters with friendly and curious gray whales in Mexico.

A Life-Changing Encounter: Baja Expeditions Staff Visit San Ignacio Lagoon

April 16th, 2025

A Life-Changing Encounter: Baja Expeditions Staff Visit San Ignacio Lagoon

After a bustling whale-watching season at San Ignacio Lagoon, some of our Baja Expeditions office team had the chance to step away from the desk and immerse themselves in the magic our guests experience every year. From breathtaking grey whale encounters to cozy glamping tents and unforgettable meals, here’s what our team had to say […]

Unforgettable Moments—Guest Experiences at San Ignacio Lagoon

February 19th, 2025

Unforgettable Moments—Guest Experiences at San Ignacio Lagoon

A Dream Come True For many travelers, visiting San Ignacio Lagoon is more than just a trip—it’s the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Kathleen Ito described it as “the most spectacular experience!” Being up close with the gray whales, learning about their lives and habits, and feeling their presence just beneath the surface was beyond […]

The Heart of the Lagoon—Meet Our Naturalist Guides

February 2nd, 2025

The Heart of the Lagoon—Meet Our Naturalist Guides

The People Who Bring the Lagoon to Life Whale watching in San Ignacio Lagoon is already an unforgettable experience—but what truly makes it special is the people who bring it to life. Our team of naturalist guides isn’t just here to share knowledge; they bring passion, energy, and a deep love for the ocean that […]

Touching the Gray Whales

December 2nd, 2024

Touching the Gray Whales

2025 marks Baja Expeditions’ 35th year of running gray whale camps in San Ignacio Lagoon. The whale encounters here are extraordinary and truly unique on our planet. Our fly-in camps offer glamping and luxury options, fine dining, 24-hour power, and the incredible Mexican night sky filled with stars. Yet, the question that comes to mind […]



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