
Every year something truly magical happens here. In San Ignacio Lagoon, gray whales, guided by trust and curiosity, approach humans to seek out interactions. This remarkable behavior, unique to this lagoon, began in 1972 when a gray whale initiated contact with a fisherman, forging an extraordinary bond between whales and humans. Since then, gray whales […]
Read MoreAre you a whale enthusiast? If so, pack your things and join us for Whale Watching in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Read MoreIn San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Watching, every spy hop adds a new layer to the story. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this enchanting tale of ocean magic!
Read MoreCombine a San Ignacio Lagoon gray whale adventure with guided overlanding. Typically, fly one way and drive and exploring the other way in our Tacoma TRD Pro’s.
Read MoreThese special trips feature 3 additional days in camp include an adventure up into the mountains to explore cave paintings as old as 15,000 years, visiting the serene incredibly still and quiet brilliant white Salinas salt flats with our naturalist.
Read MoreIntroducing new trips! Ultimate San Ignacio, Mothership Kayaking, and Overlanding.
Read MoreImmerse yourself in the Mirror Salt Flats, one of the most surreal destinations in Baja, Mexico to connect with nature.
Read MoreThese special trips feature 3 additional days in camp include an adventure up into the mountains to explore cave paintings as old as 15,000 years, visiting the serene incredibly still and quiet brilliant white Salinas salt flats with our naturalist.
Read MoreEscaping to a beach camp in a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, or heading out for a one-week safari on a luxury liveaboard small ship, and it just does not get any better. We cater to swimmers of all ages, experience levels, and fitness with differing safaris rated blue, green, or black.
Read MoreCombine the friendly gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon, the humpbacks, giant fin whales, the blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) of Loreto, huge pods of dolphins, whale sharks, and if we are lucky, orcas and sperm whales. You will get an adventure filled trip!
Read MoreFlat calm seas cobalt blue in colour and nobody else around makes summer one of our favourite seasons in the Sea of Cortez. With the bonus that this is when 80 – 220 whale sharks arrive in a deserted bay up north best accessed by small ship and expedition yacht. Summer adventures are about amazing animals, experiencing the genuine warmth of the people of Baja and venturing far off the beaten path.
Read MoreThere is nowhere other than the chilly waters of Norway where orcas routinely interact with humans like this. That’s Baja!!
Read MoreIt’s easy to fall in love with sailing. Especially when you raise the sails and feel them fill with wind as the yacht accelerates and then totally quiet with just the hiss of the water going past. It is equipped with kayaks, paddle boards, snorkelling and scuba gear. It’s your adventure and it’s our job to make it happen.
Read MoreCombine the friendly gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon, the humpbacks, giant fin whales, the blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) of Loreto, huge pods of dolphins, whale sharks, and if we are lucky, orcas and sperm whales. You will get an adventure filled trip!
Read MoreBaja Expeditions pioneered mothership kayaking in the Sea of Cortez 40 years ago with the idea of providing a level of safety and comfort.
Read MoreYou can see giant mantas in many places around the world. But nowhere else boasts a population of giant mantas that literally seek out interaction with divers and snorkellers. While mantas are the main reason to voyage out to Socorro, there are lots of other animals to see, including schooling hammerheads and silky sharks, plus 10 other species of sharks, bottlenose dolphins that consistently hang out with divers at certain dive sites, large schools of pelagic fish, and, in season, humpback whales.
Read MoreGreat white shark encounters at Guadalupe Island are nothing short of spectacular. It’s simply the best destination in the world for calm clear water and consistently high probability of multiple shark encounters per day.
Read MoreThe Sea of Cortez is Vibrant with Life The Sea of Cortez is loaded with life from huge pods of inquisitive dolphins, sharks, giant whale sharks, friendly sea lions, mobula rays, cow nose rays, sperm whales, swirling tornadoes of fish and sometimes even Manta Rays. Whales of all descriptions visit over the winter…
Read MoreEnjoy unique whale watching and exploration opportunities from Loreto south through the Mechudo Corridor towards La Paz. Blue and fin whales are not just around Loreto but all the way south to Bahía de La Paz.
Read MoreOur ultra-exclusive camps enable you to stay in Baja Mexico’s most remote, untouched landscapes in comfort and luxury. Stunning beaches and the beautiful Sea of Cortez meet on the shore of Espiritu Santo, which is delightfully pristine and off-the-grid despite being only 18 miles north of La Paz.
Read MoreOur 55-ft (17m) Nautilus Westerly is fresh out of the shipyard and looks like new after a full rebuild. She has many of the features of her larger sisters. The bright, light, wide-open, air-conditioned dorm area makes her an outstanding value for groups.
Read MorePangas are great. Super pangas are even better. They are the F150 pickup truck of the seas, which is why we have 14 of them.
Read MoreThe Sea of Cortez is once again vibrant with marine and animals and especially teams with life from January through July. Whales of all descriptions, huge pods of dolphins, giant whale sharks, friendly sea lions, mantas, mobulas and cow nose rays and so much more.
Read MoreBecoming a scuba diver is the first step in an adventure that will change how you see the world around you. Once you discover first-hand life underwater you’ll never be the same. Interact with marine life you never knew existed and coexist effortlessly. The ocean is calling…
Read MoreThe geology, ecology and history of La Paz and her bay and coastal areas are awesome. Our expert naturalist guides and crew members lead you to a diverse sites depending on the weather and tides on the day you visit. Take a short boat ride to a protected, sheltered cove with crystal clear water, unload the kayaks, and explore the mangroves and shallow waters.
Read MoreJust off the coast of La Paz, Espiritu Santo is the crown jewel of the Sea of Cortez and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Espiritu Santo has the most intact ecosystem in the region — and several of its plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world!
Read MoreGlamping and luxury camps, meet the curious and friendly gray whales at San Ignacio Lagoon.
Eco-Experience camp at Isla Espiritu Santo, stunning beaches and the beautiful Sea of Cortez meet on the shore of Espiritu Santo, which is delightfully pristine and off-the-grid despite being only 18 miles north of La Paz.
Read MoreIn the warm, crystal-clear waters just minutes from La Paz lies one of the most intact ecosystem in the world. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. the crown jewel of the Sea of Cortez, Espiritu Santo Island Archipelago boasts 500 species of fish, unique plants and diverse wildlife. One-third of all the world’s whale and dolphin species either live or migrate here including the year-round resident fin whale.
Read MoreEnjoy an exhilarating fully catered diving expedition with an experienced dive master and skilled crew in La Paz Bay. Visit some of the most spectacular sites around the protected area of Isla Espiritu Santo — including underwater sea mounts, reefs and wrecks!
Read MoreEvery fall, the waters around Magdalena Bay teem with life when the sardine run draws in predators from seabirds to sharks, sea lions, whales, dolphins and the world’s fastest fish, the striped marlin.
Read MoreOur ultra-exclusive camps enable you to stay in Baja Mexico’s most remote, untouched landscapes in comfort and luxury. Stunning beaches and the beautiful Sea of Cortez meet on the shore of Espiritu Santo, which is delightfully pristine and off-the-grid despite being only 18 miles north of La Paz.
Read MoreThese beauties are powered with twin cummins 450-hp engines and cruise at 30kmh with a very comfortable ride that smaller boats just can’t match. Each vessel is very well set up for 24 divers with lots of space for gear, suntanning and relaxing areas, an upper bridge with lots of seating and an eagle-eye view, four dinette tables and of course, a head (which is sailor talk for a bathroom).
Read MoreWe continue to run this adventure with our partners’ SwimTrek. Explore an island paradise with open turquoise waters, incredible marine life and warm sunsets over the bay on this unique and unforgettable swimming holiday in Baja, Mexico. Based on the uninhabited island of Espiritu Santo, our base camp is located right on the beach, just a few steps from the inviting waters we’ll spend our days exploring.
Read MoreIn the warm, crystal-clear waters just minutes from La Paz lies one of the most intact ecosystems in the world. Get ready to be inspired! Near El Mogote’s sand spit, the outer bay serves as a whale shark nursery and here you will be able to observe and swim with the biggest fish in the ocean!
Read MorePull up the sails and get truly of-the-grid as you voyage to the most remote, untouched corners of Mexico. There is nothing better than pulling up the sails and feeling a salty breeze in your hair as you whip across the ocean with only the noise of the water along the hull. Our Leopard 45-ft sailing catamaran yacht, the Mango Wind, caters for a plethora of adventures, from freediving to scuba diving, kayaking and paddling. We also have an 18-ft zodiac style inflatable boat onboard so you can access the more remote corners of the Sea of Cortez. Where you sail to, you decide.
Read MoreEnjoy unique whale watching and exploration opportunities from Loreto south through the Mechudo Corridor towards La Paz. Blue and fin whales are not just around Loreto but all the way south to Bahía de La Paz.
Read MoreMothership support or expedition kayaking. It’s your choice of course. We pioneered paddling in the Sea of Cortez more than 40 years ago and remain unique in offering mothership supported kayaking.
Read MoreCabo Pulmo Diving has become the crown jewel of the southern Sea of Cortez. This protected area has had an amazing transformation over the years changing from a fishing village to a village of ecotourism.
Read MoreThe Sea of Cortez is Vibrant with Life The Sea of Cortez is loaded with life from huge pods of inquisitive dolphins, sharks, giant whale sharks, friendly sea lions, mobula rays, cow nose rays, sperm whales, swirling tornadoes of fish and sometimes even Manta Rays. Whales of all descriptions visit over the winter…
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