Compare Baja: A Whale of an Adventure by Thomson Family Adventures
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| Duration | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 3,090 |
| Price Per Day | $ 343 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
This itinerary in the southern part of Mexico’s sunny Baja Peninsula provides an experience that cannot be matched. On this Mexico family vacation, you'll witness an extraordinary Baja whale watch! Experience hordes of magnificent gray whales using Magdalena Bay as their breeding and birthing ground at the tail end (no pun intended!) of their migration from the frigid and distant waters of Alaska. Two whale-watching excursions deliver an incredibly close view of these majestic giants breaching the surface – so close, in fact, that you may just get the chance to reach out and touch them! |
Day 1: Depart home / Arrive San Jose del Cabo
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Santo Vino
Welcome to Mexico’s Baja! Bordered by both the wild Pacific Ocean and the protected Sea of Cortez, this finger-like desert peninsula is a haven for exotic plants, birds and animals (both terrestrial and marine) and home to friendly and welcoming people. Whether vacationing with teens or with youngsters—the Baja offers unexpected delights and adventures for all ages.
Days 2-4 – Todos Santos
An undiscovered gem, Todos Santos is back-dropped by the Sierra de Laguna Mountains and rimmed with gorgeous beaches and lush gardens. It’s an official Pueblo Mágico—one of Mexico’s 50 off-the-beaten-path towns known for their “magical” ambiance. During your time here, you and the kids will have the chance to make local friends and fully explore this fascinating, less-traveled area—on foot, by horseback, and in the water.
Todos Santos Historical Tour
Horseback ride on the beach
Fun with local kids
Hang Ten! Learn to surf
Beach time
Friends Across Borders Meeting (pen pals)
Dinners at Landi's and La Casita Tapas & Wine Bar
Hike striking desert cliffs overlooking the ocean
Beach Picnic
Mexican cooking lesson
Days 5-6: La Paz
Cross the peninsula, arriving in La Paz on the Sea of Cortez. Jacques Cousteau once called the Sea of Cortez— one of the planet’s most bio-diverse ecosystems—“the aquarium of the world” and “the Galapagos of North America.” Our adventure at Los Islotes today is a trip highlight—an unforgettable nose-to-nose (literally!) encounter with the local sea lions that thrive in these nutrient-rich waters.
Transfer to La Paz
Kayaking in picturesque, tranquil Balandra Bay
Swimming with sea lions
Dinner at El Bismarkcito
Day 7: La Paz / Magdalena Bay
Magdalena Bay is one of the best places on the continent to view the seasonal migration of California gray whales. From the nutrient-rich waters of Alaska, the grays begin their southbound journey in autumn, swimming more than 4,000 miles to the Baja coast. From late January through mid-March, the 35-mile-long Magdalena Bay, sheltered from the wild Pacific by barrier sand islands, serves as the whales’ breeding and birthing ground. During our time here, two whale-watching excursions will put you and your family right in the thick of things... you’ll be so close to these magnificent mammals, it will take your breath away.
Magdalena Bay whale watching
Day 8: Magdalena Bay
Meals: Dinner
Magdalena Bay – more whale watching
Transfer to Todos Santos
Day 9: Todos Santos to San Jose del Cabo / Arrive home
After a fond farewell, a Thomson Family Adventures representative will help with your transfer to the airport in San Jose del Cabo for your international flight home. Hasta luego...!
