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Embark on a voyage to the enchanting waters of Baja California with our 8 distinctive whale-watching tours for 2025-2026. The Baja peninsula, a sanctuary where the desert meets the sea, offers a symphony of natural wonders and wildlife spectacles. Here, you can witness the majestic dance of gray whales and their calves, snorkel alongside playful sea lions, and kayak through serene waters that reflect the vast sky above. Over the span of 5 to 15 days, adventurers can immerse themselves in the vibrant marine life that thrives in the Sea of Cortez, often referred to as "the world's aquarium." With a starting point of $2,955, these tours provide an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the untamed beauty of Baja's marine environment. To set sail on a journey that will resonate with the rhythm of the ocean and the whispers of the whales, contact one of Adventure Life's Baja specialists for help planning your next seamless adventure.
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Gray Whale sighting
$2,955
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Gray Whales and Espiritu Santo Island

The Perfect Combination - 5 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Baja & the Sea of Cortez
  • Observe curious gray whales
  • Snorkel with playful sea lions
  • Feast on freshly caught seafood
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover "the world's aquarium", the Sea of Cortez and Mexico's Baja California, on this 5-day trip. Travel to scenic Magdalena Island, on the Pacific coast of the peninsula. Gray whale mothers and calves travel close to shore on their northbound migration, providing excellent …
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Cabo Pulmo
$6,981
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Baja California: Among the Great Whales - Eastbound

San Carlos - Loreto, Mexico - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Observe California gray whales
  • Hike across desert islands
  • Experience the Baja California
  • Snorkel with sea lions
Starts / Ends:
Puerto San Carlos / Loreto
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience Baja in full with visits to lively La Paz and lovely Loreto. La Paz invites you to follow your curiosity into a maze of quaint streets and sun-drenched promenades, promising discoveries of all kinds. Loreto, a charming coastal town spectacularly backed by the Sierra de la Giganta …
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Desert Landscape in Baja
$3,555
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Sea and Sierra National Parks Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore diverse Sierra de la Laguna
  • Experience rancho culture
  • Snorkel Cabo Pulmo National Park
  • Swim with sea lions & colorful fish
  • Discover and be awed by Baja
Starts / Ends:
Cabo Pulmo / San Jose del Cabo
Activities:
Hiking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 7-day Baja Mexico journey takes you into the heart of nature and the wildest parts of the Baja California peninsula. Exploring national parks and immersing yourself in rancho culture will provide life-changing experiences. Visit the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve, the only pine and oak …
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Dolphins race through the water in Baja.
$12,726
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Baja California: A Remarkable Journey

15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • See gray, sperm, blue & fin whales
  • Hike islands of Gulf of California
  • Snorkel among playful sea lions
  • Learn photo techniques from experts
Starts / Ends:
Loreto / Loreto
Activities:
Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Your 15-day remarkable cruise offers the most comprehensive Baja California and the Sea of Cortez experience available. This is a true expedition, which means that your captain plans day-by-day movements and itinerary according to the conditions that best offer sightings and up-close encounters …
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Collected a starfish while snorkeling.
$6,500
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Baja California's Whales & Sealife

La Paz Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
  • Snorkel with young sea lion pups
  • Visit the Sea of Cortes
  • Search whales in the Sea of Cortez
  • Kayak around coastal rocks
Starts / Ends:
La Paz / La Paz
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore Baja island-to-island on this 8-day cruise of Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Your journey begins in La Paz where you join the Safari Voyager for an 8-day exploration of the Sea of Cortes. This island-to-island adventure offers hiking, kayaking, snorkeling with sea lion pups, and wildlife …
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Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico
$6,500
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In Steinbeck's Wake: An Epic Voyage Through the Sea of Cortez

San Jose del Cabo Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Voyager
  • Sail around Isla Espiritu Santo
  • Spot diverse bird species
  • Search for majestic whales
  • Snorkel with sea lions & reef fish
Starts / Ends:
San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day voyage aboard the Safari Voyager, inspired by John Steinbeck's "Log from the Sea of Cortez." Explore the rarely visited islands of the Northern Gulf of California, from Punta Marcial’s rich marine life to snorkeling near Isla Catalina. Search for Blue and Fin …
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Scenic Landscape
$3,715
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Baja California: Observing the Whales of Magdalena Bay

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Discover whales in Magdalena Bay
  • Hike through island landscapes
  • Kayak on the glassy waters
  • Learn about ecosystems
Starts / Ends:
Loreto / Puerto San Carlos
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Spend six days with majestic gray whales and their curious calves in Mexico's Bahia Almejas, one of the best locations in the world to observe gray whale mother-calf interactions. From the luxury of National Geographic Sea Bird, take in the sights and sounds of the bay before embarking on an …
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Snorkeling among the coral reef system
$6,990
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Baja California Holiday Voyage: A Living Sea and Desert Isles

8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Venture
  • Explore the islands and caves
  • Search for marine animals
  • Snorkel among fish and sea lions
  • Visit the town of Santa Rosalia
  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Visit Isla Rasa
Starts / Ends:
Loreto / Loreto
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Designated by UNESCO as a marine world heritage site and dubbed “the world’s aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau, the waters and islands of the Sea of Cortez are places of legendary biodiversity. This is an expedition of pure discovery, sailing to islands that lie in close proximity to …
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Great company. Good communications. Great accommodations, excursions, transport. Guide Elvira was spectacular along with transport, driver, Cesar and activities
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