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Whale watching and prehistoric cave art of Baja’s San Ignacio Lagoon
6 Day Bus Trip Overview
Trip overview
Join us on our 6 day guided bus trip from San Diego, California to San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico to see the friendly gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon. Highlights of this trip include a scenic tour through the busy border towns of Tijuana and Ensenada and then down Baja’s highway 1 to the mission village of San Ignacio. We’ll visit the 17th century Jesuit mission of San Ignacio, spend four days and nights at the whale watching sanctuary of the Pacific Gray Whales at “Campo Cortez” eco-lodge at the lagoon; then spend the night in a local bed and breakfast back in the village of San Ignacio; finally we’ll take a day of exploration visiting the prehistoric cave petrogliffs (cave paintings) in the Sierra de Los Gigantes.
Whale watching at San Ignacio Lagoon 
Join us at our remote safari style base camp along the shores of San Ignacio lagoon where Gray Whales have migrated to for thousands of generations. Witness up close the splendor of these majestic giants as proud mothers with newborn calves approach our boats to show off their fourteen foot, two ton babies while young males pass below us seeking out mature females to begin the cycle of life in the lagoon once more. San Ignacio lagoon is truly a unique location and is the only Gray Whale birthing lagoon in the world that has been left untouched by man and has a local community striving to keep the lagoon a sacred and protected sanctuary for these magnificent giants.
Trip Highlights
- Up close whale watching unique only to San Ignacio Lagoon
- Kayaking, hiking, birding and beach combing at base camp
- Modern buses with reclining seats, videos, and bathroom
- Safari style eco-lodge with comfortable accommodations
- 4 nights and 4 days at “Campo Cortez” (all inclusive)
- Overnight stay at bed and breakfast in San Ignacio
- Visit the 17th century Jesuit mission of San Ignacio
- Experienced “local” resident staff & trained guides
- On staff marine biologist & zoologist naturalists
- Excursion to the mountains to see the cave art
- Tide pool exploration & wildlife identification
- Guided scenic bus trip along Baja peninsula
- All inclusive-beer, margaritas & happy hour
- Scientific work shop & research station
- Two whale watches daily – 6 total
- Send off fiesta
6 Day Bus trip fees and datesTrip fee: per person, double occupancy + taxes (includes bus fare) (group, family and child discounts –ask us for details) Single Supplement Fee: for guests that request single accommodations (not sharing cabin) Group size: 1-12 Trip duration: Weekly departures leaving San Diego Wednesday afternoon and returning to San Diego Tuesday morning. |
$1,325 USD
$450 USD |
Gray Whales of San Ignacio Lagoon
We welcome you to Campo Cortez, our remote solar and wind powered eco-lodge along the shores of San Ignacio lagoon where Gray Whales have migrated to for thousands of generations. Witness up close the splendor of these majestic giants as proud mothers with newborn calves approach our boats to show off their fourteen foot, two ton babies while young males pass below us seeking out mature females to begin the cycle of life in the lagoon once more. San Ignacio lagoon is truly a unique location and is the only Gray Whale birthing lagoon in the world that has been left untouched by man and has a local community striving to keep the lagoon a sacred and protected sanctuary for these magnificent giants.
Campo Cortez Eco-lodge
Upon arriving Campo Cortez eco-lodge you’ll spend three days and three nights in the company of the Pacific Gray Whales at their birthing and mating sanctuary. Words cannot describe or prepare you for what you are soon about to experience. At base camp you’ll enjoy the hospitality, friendliness and local knowledge of our lagoon resident staff in addition to our on staff marine biologist/zoologist. Two whale watching trips are offered daily while other activities include our naturalist led tide pool excursions, kayaking the mangrove estuaries, bird watching, beach combing, or you can join our on site research and assist in taking samples, cataloging specimens as well as assist in recording vital census data.
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When to book and availability
Availability is on a limited basis. Please make your reservations well in advance of your trip in order to secure your space at “Campo Cortez”. Many of our guests plan and book their trips six to eighteen months in advance. For your comfort, space is limited at camp and all of our reservations are taken on a first come basis. If you are planning a self arrival trip, please email us first to check our availability, then you can send us the reservation form in order to book your dates at camp.
