Perhaps the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on the planet is a visit to San Ignacio Lagoon to meet up close 40-ton Grey Whales and their newborn calves. Grey whale mothers often seek out human interaction as they approach our boats to present their newborn calves to us while encouraging visitors to scratch their heads, back, and baleen as they lounge around our boats. Over the years this behavior has become a regular occurrence only at San Ignacio Lagoon.
Three Trip Options
5 Day Air Trips
Our most popular trip – Our privately chartered aircraft takes you directly to San Ignacio Lagoon.
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8 Day Big Whale Trip
Best of Baja: Marine wildlife on the the Sea of Cortez to the breeding lagoon of San Ignacio on the Pacific Ocean.
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Self-Arrivals
Get to our eco-lodge by your own means of transportation and pay the all inclusive daily rate.
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Sustainable Whale Watching Eco Tours in the Lagoon of San Ignacio
Hey there, my fellow wanderlusters! Today, I wanna talk about one of my favorite topics, sustainable eco-tours. And what’s more sustainable than harnessing the power of the sun and wind? That’s right, solar energy! At the lagoon of San Ignacio, we’re blessed with an abundance of sunshine and gusty winds, which can be both a... Continue reading→
Whale Watching with Kids: Making a Splash with the Kiddie Pool Crowd
Whale watching with kids at our camp feels like the ultimate Christmas morning, filled with wonder, excitement, and endless possibilities for adventure. As the season progresses, the camp becomes a hub of activity, with new groups arriving and departing, leaving their mark and forging new bonds of friendship. But there’s something special about having a... Continue reading→
Close Encounter with a Blue Whale
It’s not often we get such a close encounter with a Blue Whale, but sometimes we are rewarded with such an interaction. On our Big Whale Trip in February, we had such an encounter. Usually, we get to see Blue Whales at a distance and that’s a treat of its own….but having one circle our... Continue reading→
A Visit To Coronado Island on the Sea of Cortez
Coronado Island is a fascinating island….Located only 30 minutes boat ride from the marina in Loreto, Baja Sur. Mexico, it’s an amazing wildlife sanctuary.