Magdalena Bay Whale Watching

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Private Guided
Experience one of the most incredible close-up wildlife encounters on the planet from our exclusive base camp situated on a secluded island beach at the very heart of whale activity in Magdalena Bay, one of the major calving lagoons for gray whales. See these magnificent, gentle giants at the height of their calving season from the safety of motor skiffs as t...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Loreto
    • Enjoy Whale Watching in Magdalena Bay
    • Exploring swimming, dune walking, whale watching

What's this trip about?

    Experience one of the most incredible close-up wildlife encounters on the planet from our exclusive base camp situated on a secluded island beach at the very heart of whale activity in Magdalena Bay, one of the major calving lagoons for gray whales. See these magnificent, gentle giants at the height of their calving season from the safety of motor skiffs as they allow you to reach down and actually touch the friendly giants! Whales are guaranteed on our gray whale watching tours.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityLoreto
End CityLoreto

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Family Friendly
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • Full services of our Adventure Consultants
    • Professional naturalist and bi-lingual guides
    • All meals and beverages as indicated on the itinerary
    • Hotel before and after the tour (and between activities when dictated by the itinerary)
    • All transportation while on tour
    • All camping equipment
    • Whale watching sessions by Panga
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive in Loreto

Accommodations: La Mision Hotel

Upon arrival at the Loreto Airport take a quick cab ride to the tour hotel.  After checking into pre-assigned rooms (included in the tour cost) you are on your own to explore Loreto, take a walk down the malecon, or relax by the ...

Day 2: Whale Watching in Magdalena Bay

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Magdalena Bay Whale Camp

After a good hearty  breakfast be ready to depart 7:30am sharp for van transportation two hours to the Pacific coast, to Puerto Lopez Mateos on Magdalena Bay. Your first whale watching sess...

Day 3: Whale Watching in Magdalena Bay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodations: Magdalena Bay Whale Wachting

Tea and coffee greet you with the morning sun, and you’re welcome to stroll along the beach and watch the whales wake up while your guides prepare a hot breakfast. Your day i...

Day 4: Return to Loreto

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodations: La Mision Hotel Hacienda Suites

You’ll enjoy one final whale watching session after breakfast in the morning before you are returned to Puerto Lopez Mateos by panga. After a chance to purchase a commemorative t...

Day 5: Depature Day

There are no activities planned for this day so you are free to depart whenever you desire.

Please note: The 6-day Itinerary will follow the same schedule as the 5-day itinerary, but with one more day of whale watching and camping. The first and last day remain arrival (fly in) and departure (fly out) days.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,249
Price per day$250
Single supplement (single occupancy)$120
Last Updated: 10/23/2019

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with ROW Sea Kayak Adventures.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

ROW Sea Kayak Adventures Reviews & Ratings

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Karen

Mar 2020

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one of the best things we had ever done

When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - espe...

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Barbara

Feb 2020

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had an amazing time

I was recently on a trip with your company from Mag Bay on the Gray Whale tour 2/10-2/15 and had an amazing time. I was on this trip with my 9 year old granddaughter...

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Daniel

Feb 2020

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Highly Recommended

Our trip was early in the season 2020, so there were only two other couples and myself in camp. But the whales had certainly already arrived! It was a great experien...

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Barb

Feb 2020

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Thank you for one of the best adventures of my life

The sheer joy and "dream come true" excitement of connecting with these gentle giants was amazing! Our Magdalena Bay Whale watching trip was beyond expectation! The ...

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Karen

Mar 2020

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one of the best things we had ever done

When my partner and I went on a whale watching trip with Sea Kayak Adventures five years ago, we concluded that it was one of the best things we had ever done - espe...

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Jacquie

Feb 2020

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This was a very magical trip!

This was a very magical trip! Sherman, Edgar, Amaranta, and Monica were so passionate about the whales, birds, flora, and kayaking it was contagious. We so enjoyed s...

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Barbara

Feb 2020

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had an amazing time

I was recently on a trip with your company from Mag Bay on the Gray Whale tour 2/10-2/15 and had an amazing time. I was on this trip with my 9 year old granddaughter...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare
    • Transportation to and from the airport
    • $25 National Park fee
    • Gratuities
    • Items of a personal nature

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Cancellation policy

Cancellations And Refunds

If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, you should notify ROW Sea Kayak Adventures in writing, by e-mail or fax immediately.  If written cancellation is received (call to verify) before the final balance is due, you will be given a refund less the amount of the deposit.  Deposits are not refundable.  If cancellations are made on or after the final balance due date, no money will be refunded.  If you are unable to go on the trip, you are welcome to find a replacement for yourself.  Any replacement participant must be able to meet trip criteria, complete a trip application, sign a waiver form and agree to the Terms and Conditions. Please understand that once you’ve signed up, we lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals or groups. Therefore we regret that we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason as well as those listed above we strongly recommend you consider purchasing a travel protection plan.

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Meals Included

2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
6 years and up
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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