Day 1: Arrival to La Paz.

Our journey begins in La Paz, the enchanting capital of Baja California Sur. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

 

 

Day 2: Isla Espiritu Santo.

After breakfast, a wonderful boat excursion to Espiritu Santo Island, will let us explore Los Islotes, undisputed kingdom of Boobies, Frigate birds and the friendliest Sea Lions colony in the world, with whom we can swim and play! After the box lunch on a white sandy beach, where we can swim and relax, we shall return in the afternoon to La Paz. Time for shopping. Hotel lodging.

 

 

 

Day 3: La Paz – Loreto.

After breakfast, we will travel north, on our way to Loreto, the first capital of Californias, today a fast growing development, on the shore of the Sea of Cortez. After lunch, we will ascend to 2000 feet, in the earth of the Sierra de La Giganta, to contemplate the mission of San Javier, a true architectural jewel, built by Jesuits in 1699. In the magical light of the sunset we will arrive to Loreto. Hotel lodging.

 

 

 

Day 4: Loreto – Santa Rosalia.

Breakfast at the hotel.  After having crossed great extent of cactus, we will parallel the enchanting Bahěa Concepciňn and its marvelous lace of white, sandy coves. Then we will visit Mulegč and its severe mission, on a river surrounded by thousands of palm trees. After lunch in a local restaurant, we will explore a majestic cactus forest with the tallest specimens in all Baja and finally we will drive to Santa Rosalia, whose vestiges of a rich mining past will bring you back into time, while strolling in the picturesque streets of the old French colony. Hotel lodging.

 

 

 

Day 5: Santa Rosalia – Guerrero Negro.

Breakfast at the hotel. After crossing the arid volcanic zone of Las Virgenes, we will enter the Vizcaino desert, today partially improved and transformed into flourishing farming fields, thank to a Mexico-Israel project. We will leave the paved road in order to reach the southern shore of Laguna Ojo de Liebre and make our first boat excursion for the observation of the Gray Whale. Every year, in winter, hundreds of gray whales migrate from the Artic regions to the warm waters of Baja California, to give birth and continue the magical reproduction cycle in its protected lagoons. Expert “lancheros” driving powerful boats, will enable us to enjoy unforgettable close encounters with these peaceful giants.  

Lunch in the local restaurant. We will continue to Guerrero Negro and lodge in the hotel.

 

 

 

Day 6: Guerrero Negro.

Early breakfast. Today we will travel for few miles to the northern shore of Laguna Ojo de Libre for the second whale watching. Snack on board. In the afternoon we might visit the extraordinary installations of the company Esportadora de Sal, the largest salt mine in the world. Back to the hotel for lodging. Dinner in a local restaurant.

 

 

 

Day 7: Guerrero Negro – Laguna San Ignacio.

After breakfast, we will drive to San Ignacio, the second oasis of the zone, which host one of the most beautiful mission of the XVIII century. After a short visit to the Museum of the Cave Paintings, we will travel on dirt road to the Laguna San Ignacio, our third base for the whale watching, where we will stay at a romantic camp, caressed by the breeze of the Pacific Ocean. After lunch we will sail again to the encounter with the giants of the sea. Full board and tent lodging.

 

 

 

Day 8: Laguna San Ignacio.

Full board at the camp. In the morning first outing by boat in the waters of the Laguna, declared by the federal government “Natural shelter of the Gray Whales”, where the big cetaceans, being very protected, are not afraid of man and very often approach the boats in order to be pet.

After lunch second whale watching expedition. Lodging in tent.

 

 

 

Day 9: Laguna San Ignacio – Bahěa Magdalena.

After breakfast, our route will follow now the path of the Baja 1000, the legendary off-road race that crosses the Peninsula from north to south. Between the treacherous mirages of the unbelievable Tide Flats, we will travel south, passing through San Juanico, the green orchards of La Purisima, up to Bahěa Magdalena, our second base for whale watching. Lunch during the trip. Hotel lodging.

 

 

 

Day 10: Bahěa Magdalena – La Paz.

Continental breakfast at the hotel. Although the Gray Whale represents the main attraction in these waters, we will also sail to observe Dolphins, Sea Lions, Frigate bird, Cormorants, Brown Pelicans, Ospreys and Herons, with additional opportunities to explore the majestic dunes of Isla Magdalena and hike for shells along the endless beaches.

After lunch in a local restaurant, La Paz is our next stop. It is the capital of Baja California Sur, a tranquil and hospitable town, world renowned for its fantastic sunsets. Hotel lodging.

 

 

 

Day 11: La Paz – Los Cabos.

Breakfast at the hotel. The old road to the south will take you to the Sea of Cortez, passing by the ancient towns of El Triunfo and San Antonio, still immersed in their historical past, when precious minerals were extracted from the bowels of the mountains. After a rewarding lunch stop at the Santiago mission, we will drive across the Tropic of Cancer, from where the new highway will shortly take us to the picturesque San Jose del Cabo, access point to the tourist corridor of Los Cabos. Hotel lodging.

 

 

 

Day 12: Los Cabos – La Paz.

After breakfast, we shall drive to Cabo San Lucas to enjoy a beautiful glass bottom boat excursion to the famous granite Archway and perhaps some shopping, before to travel north, along the Pacific coast, to visit the mysterious, romantic oasis of Todos Santos, on our way to spend one more night in La Paz. Farewell dinner. Hotel lodging.

 

 

 

Day 13: Departure.

After breakfast, we shall drive to La Paz International Airport for the departure.