Highlights / General details
Year after year traveling thousands of miles from Alaska, an armada of enormous mammals swim to the warm waters of Baja California to search a mate and after the four months of courtship, return to the icy waters of Alaska, knowing that the following year they will return again to give birth to their calves. Our knowledgeable certified experienced guides strive to make your whale watching experience as fun safe and interesting as can get.
Points of Interest: Visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Geographic research location, a Whale Sanctuary; Visit to a Fishing Village that during the Whale Season fisherman become panga operators and tour guides, Unique location; Enjoy a delicious typical food of the region consisting on lobster, shrimp and fish.
Inclusion
Roundtrip transfers from most of Los Cabos hotels; Bilingual Certified guide (Spanish, English); Beverages aboard vehicles (sodas, water and beer); Life jackets; Panga ride to see whales; Box lunch in the morning and Lunch at local restaurant consisting on lobster, shrimp and fish; One beverage at restaurant with meal (soda, water or beer).
Exclusion
Additional Beverages at Restaurant; Gratuities for guides and waiters at restaurant.
Hours of Operation
Available: Tuesday and Thursday (January through March only); Tour starts with pick ups at 5:00am.
Duration
Approximately 14 hours.
Inclusion
Roundtrip transfers from most of Los Cabos hotels; Bilingual Certified guide (Spanish, English); Beverages aboard vehicles (sodas, water and beer); Life jackets; Panga ride to see whales; Box lunch in the morning and Lunch at local restaurant consisting on lobster, shrimp and fish; One beverage at restaurant with meal (soda, water or beer).
Duration
Approximately 14 hours.
Location
Tours starts in San Jose del Cabo with pick up at the main lobby of your hotel.
Itinerary
After being picked up at the main lobby of your hotel we drive to Magdalena or Puerto San Carlos Bay (4 1/2 hours drive approximately). Once we arrive at the Bay the Pangas (24' - 26' boat) are ready to take us to watch the playful whales. After 2 hours of this exciting and unique experience we'll take you to one of the local restaurants to enjoy the delicious typical food of the region consisting of lobster, shrimp and fish.
Important note: The first stop will be after about 1 hour and 30 minutes drive for the use of the restroom facilities and to have your box lunch. There are several spots and some other stops along the drive to use restroom facilities.
Participant restrictions
Tour available for all family members.
Additional Information
Wear comfortable shoes and attire, jacket, sunblock, camera, and cash as there are only few ATM machines available along the road. Bring your pillow as pick up time is early in the morning and you can sleep during the ride.
Policies
At least 72 hours prior to tour date, please call to confirm your tour (8am-7pm).
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
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