Simply Whales!

Days 1 & 2. Depart London

Depart London for La Paz, spending the night in Los Angeles en-route at the Marriott Hotel. On arrival in La Paz, a transfer will be provided to the Los Arcos Hotel, or the Don Jose (depending on your date of departure) for a 1-night stay.

Days 3 to 7. Whale-watching [B, L, D]

Embark on your 5-night voyage aboard the Don Jose. Begin in the Sea of Cortez where you search for Fin, and Minke Whales and as you progress towards the tip of Baja, you pass waters where Humpback Whales are regularly found. Sightings of Common, and Bottle-nosed Dolphins, Green Turtles, Thresher Sharks, Blue Marlin and even Whale Sharks are all possible. The climax of the trip will be the passage through the northern portion of Magdelena Bay where the Grey Whales will be arriving from their Arctic feeding grounds. Snorkelling, hiking, beach exploring and birdwatching are also on the agenda!

The 24-metre Don Jose has a capacity for sixteen passengers in seven above-deck air-conditioned cabins, most with a sink, changing area and storage cupboard. Bathroom facilities are shared, with main deck cabins being larger and sharing only one shower between two cabins. There is a dining area and lounge area, as well library and video system available. With six crew members and a naturalist on board, you will be well looked after.

Day 8. La Paz [B]

Disembark at Magdalena Bay, and return by bus to La Paz, where you spend your final night at the Los Arcos Hotel.

Day 9. Homeward [B]

A transfer will be provided to the airport in time for your return flight home, via Los Angeles.

Day 10. Arrive home