8 Day Big Whale Trip Overview
8 Day Big Whale Expeditions (BW1-BW3): Explore the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez on this guided adventure from Loreto’s National Marine park in the Sea of Cortez and then to San Ignacio Lagoon. You have the benefit of a full four nights at CampExploo Cortez at San Ignacio Lagoon amongst Gray Whales and their calves and then another two days of sea safaris with whale watching and island excursions in the Loreto National Marine Park where Blue Whales, Humpbacks, Dolphins and other marine life and many sea birds are a highlight.
Benefits of this trip: Probably our most rewarding trip. Not only do you spend a full four nights and three full days at Laguna San Ignacio, but you also spend three nights and two full days in Loreto with 2 Sea Safaris in the Sea of Cortez in the Loreto National Marine Park. Additionally, you can easily extend your stay to take advantage of more fun, relaxation, and adventure in the small town of Loreto.
During your expedition you will stay in Loreto, at a waterfront deluxe hotel and our private Ecolodge “Campo Cortez” at San Ignacio Lagoon. The trips are designed with three variations and all include three nights in Loreto and four days and nights at San Ignacio Lagoon. While at Campo Cortez you’ll experience the first-class personal service of Maldo and his family and our devoted guides as they host three full days with daily boat trips to view and interact with the Gray Whales.
During your stay in Loreto, you will get settled in at the waterfront luxurious hotel and you’ll enjoy free evenings to explore Loreto’s many delicious restaurants on your own or you can join the group for dinner. Both full days in Loreto start early with a breakfast buffet at the hotel and then a short walk across the street to load into our boats for the tour of Loreto National Marine Park. We will search for Humpbacks, Blue whales and other wildlife including Blue Footed Boobies, Sea Lions, and Dolphins. A stop on Coronado Island is a highlight, you’ll see turquoise water and dramatic lava flows. You will enjoy time to browse for shells, swim, or hike along the island. Our daily trips last from four to five hours based on the weather. Upon our return to land, the rest of the day is your free time to enjoy the hotel pool, jacuzzi, go sightseeing, walking, or go shopping.
If you decide to extend your stay in Loreto, let us know and we can help you arrange a variety of activities like sportfishing, tours of San Javier mission, cave painting tours, birdwatching excursions and more!
We are consistently rated the #1 Travelers’ Choice on Trip Advisor year after year for one reason, our Staff and Owners - who are residents and locals to San Ignacio Lagoon. We are four generations of family living and working in the lagoon since the settlement of San Ignacio Lagoon. We take pride in our efforts at our Ecolodge to have a low-impact environmentally and the responsibility that we carry as Ambassadors to the lagoon and its many wildlife residents.