Bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east
by the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California),
the Baja peninsula is the Mexican version of the Galapagos,
rich in natural history and unspoiled beauty. It was here
that California received its name from the mythical island
in the stories of the 15th-century Spanish romantic author
Garcia Ordonez de Montalvo, who wrote about a wondrous island
of gold and pearls ruled by a beautiful Amazon queen named
Califia. With its beautiful beaches and resorts, the peninsula
is is a wonderful destination for relaxing weekend getaways.
In addition, it is the destination of the California Grey
Whales' annual migration from the chilly waters of the arctic
to the warm bays of Baja.
Baja Getaway
Fly to La Paz—the name means
“peace” in Spanish—or Loreto, and spend four nights
at a great beach resort, soaking up the sun, sipping margaritas
and unwinding by the pool. You can also fish, scuba dive, snorkel
or whale watch. Includes accommodations and transfers.
Price per person: Call us for prices
Departures: Daily
Best Time: All year
This trip is also available (La Paz only) at special
prices as an add-on to our Copper Canyon trips.
Baja Whale Watching
On this trip we spend three nights in a resort hotel in Loreto,
the original capital of California. On one of our days we travel
to Puerto Lopez Mateos on Magdalena Bay to board a panga boat
and search for California Gray Whales. We usually see a great
many of them and they sometimes come close enough for us to
touch. We also have plenty of time to relax around the pool,
explore the town and enjoy great seafood and margaritas. Includes
hotel accommodations, whale watching and transfers.
Price per person: Call us for prices
Departures: Daily
Only Time: Late January thru early March
This trip is also available (La Paz only) at special
prices as an add-on to our Copper
Canyon trips.
