Baja: A Whale of an Adventure

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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 t...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Todos Santos Historical Tour
    • Horseback ride on the beach
    • Fun with local kids
    • Hang Ten! Learn to surf
    • Friends Across Borders Meeting (pen pals)
    • Hike striking desert cliffs overlooking the ocean
    • Mexican cooking lesson
    • Kayaking in picturesque, tranquil Balandra Bay
    • Swimming with sea lions
    • Magdalena Bay – more whale watching

What's this trip about?

    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!

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySan Jose del Cabo
End CitySan Jose del Cabo

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • High Adventure

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States
  • New Mexico
  • South America

Attractions

  • La Paz
  • San José del Cabo

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Kayaking
  • Kid-friendly activities
  • Surfing
  • Whale watching

Trip includes

    • All Entrance Fees
    • Accommodations Based On Two To A Room
    • Land Transportation
    • Private Bi-Lingual Guide Throughout
    • All Meals
    • Bottled Water & Snacks In The Vehicle
    • Comprehensive Travel Insurance.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Depart home / Arrive San Jose del Cabo

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation

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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...

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...

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 ...

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...!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,090
Price per day$343
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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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.

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Thomson Family Adventures creates one-of-kind, high quality adventures to engage, entertain and educate families with children of all ages. We create family trips because as parents, we want to visit fun, interesting places with our children where we feel safe and welcome.

Our adventures, to the most engaging, culturally and geographically diverse regions of the world, are sure to delight parents, grandparents and children. Our total focus on families — matching similar age children in travel groups and our pen pal, mentor and discovery challenge programs — set Thomson apart as the best company for family adventure.

Guided by local partners, who know, love and respect the heritage of their countries — our adventures are a personal odyssey. From trekking across the Moroccan highlands and visiting the great temples of Egypt, to zip-lining through the Costa Rican rainforest, Thomson Family Adventures creates unforgettable, lifelong memories.

Traveling with Thomson Family Adventures helps to support the people and countries that we visit. By mandating that our in country partners pay a good and fair wage to those who work with them, we support educational and economic opportunities and help to elevate their standard of living. The economic stability afforded by a living wage allows your guides, drivers & mentors the freedom to more fully appreciate and focus on the preservation of their natural and cultural heritage. Together we are making the world a better place!

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    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses
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