Laguna San Ignacio

The World Heritage Site of Laguna San Ignacio is the mid way point of one of the longest known mammal migrations on the planet. Pacific gray whales make their annual 12,000 mile roundtrip trek from the Bering Sea to this warm shallow Baja, Mexico lagoon to calve and find suitable mates for future offspring.

San Ignacio Lagoon is one of only two places in the world where you can experience eye to eye encounters with these friendly whales. Imagine yourself looking into the eye of a 40 foot long female whale as she nudges her calf into the touch of your outstretched hand.

Our vessel 'Horizon' is one only 5 vessels allowed into the lagoon. It is hard to describe the feeling of standing on the main deck at night listening to the exhaled breath of multiple whales as they slowly lumber in an out of the lagoon.

While we are in the lagoon, Ecoturismo Kuyima will provide our whale watching and beach combing tour support. We provide sustainable eco-tourism adventures by working with Green Globe certified Kuyima as our local guide.

On your 10 day, 9 night 'Voyage Along the Baja' you will experience to two of Baja's beautiful desert islands for hiking, kayaking, diving and snorkeling, spend 3 days in Laguna San Ignacio with the whales and amazing bird life and then venture farther south to Baja's biological jewel, Bahia Magdalena. Then finally on to Cabo San Lucas for your flight home.

Between destinations you'll be mesmerized in the small ship atmosphere while relaxing on your floating hotel. Daily presentations by our staff, sumptuous meals and casual camaraderie in a relaxed atmosphere...you are on vacation!

Step out of the stress of the day to day norm, and 'Immerse Yourself in Nature' with a Voyage to the Whales of Laguna San Ignacio!

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