2026: 2 Options
BAJA ITINERARY
Trip A: Gray whales of Ojo de Liebre
February 21- March 1, 2026: 9 days/8 nights
Saturday, Feb 21
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Arrival in Loreto
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Welcome dinner
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Stay 2 nights at Hotel in Loreto
Sunday, Feb 22
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Blue whale watch trip​
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Evening Presentation
Monday, Feb 23
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Transportation to Guerrero Negro​
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Stay 4 nights at Hotel​
Tuesday, Feb 24- Thursday, Feb 26
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6 Gray whale watching trips​ in Ojo de Liebre lagoon
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Afternoon explorations
Friday, Feb 27
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Return drive to Loreto
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Stay 2 nights at Hotel in Loreto
Saturday, Feb 28
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Coronado islands trip - snorkel with sea lions​
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Evening slideshow
Sunday, March 1
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Departure
Trip B: Baja Supreme
combine Ojo de Liebre & San Ignacio lagoons!
March 7- March 15, 2026: 9 days/8 nights
Saturday, March 7
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Arrival in Loreto
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Welcome Dinner
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Evening presentation
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Stay 1 night at Hotel in Loreto
Sunday, March 8
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Transportation to Guerrero Negro
- Stay 2 nights at hotel
Monday, March 9 - Tuesday, March 10
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4 Gray whale watching trips​ in Ojo de Liebre lagoon
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Afternoon exploration
​Tuesday, March 10
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Transportation to San Ignacio
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Stay 3 nights at Pachico's Eco-lodge
Wednesday, March 11-Thursday, March 12
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4 Gray whale watching tips
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1 sea turtle tagging tour
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daily Happy hour & 3 meals
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Evening slideshow
Friday, March 13​
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Return trip to Loreto
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Stay 2 nights at hotel in Loreto
Saturday, March 14
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Blue whale watch trip​
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Evening slideshow​
Sunday, March 15
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Departure
COSTS?
Trip A: Gray whales of Ojo de Liebre
$2995 pp (double occupancy)
Trip B: Baja Supreme
$3750 pp (double occupancy)
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
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Shared hotel/motel/cabin accommodations
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Full day whale watch, searching for blue whales in Sea of Cortez
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Boat trips in lagoons focused on friendly gray whales (6 on Trip A and 8 on Trip B)
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Sea Turtle tagging tour (only Trip B)
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Boat tour to Coronado Island, snorkel with sea lions (all gear provided; only Trip A)
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Exploring nature areas around lagoons
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Transportation between Loreto and lagoons
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Some Meals (see trip detailed itinerary for specifics)
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Natural history presentations by marine biology professor, Lei Lani Stelle, Ph.D.
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Photography tips & Photos of experience by award-winning photographer, Shane Keena, MFA (Trip A) or Naturalist/Photographer, Eric Austin Yee (Trip B)
NOT INCLUDED:
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International travel to Loreto (LTO airport)
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Transfers from airport to hotel
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Some meals & Alcohol (except Happy Hour for Trip B)
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Travel insurance (highly recommended)
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Tips for whale watch guides, hotel staff, and van driver
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Personal clothing, camera gear, Mexican visa