From 5
Days
DESERT AND MOUNTAIN
Copper Canyon
Experience the beauty of the Sierra Tarahumara aboard the legendary Chepe Express train.
Individual or Group Itinerary
5 days & 4 nights
Gray Whale
Ferry
La Paz - Baja California – Active travel
The Baja California desert is simply amazing. Discover exotic landscapes with unique flora and fauna. Due to an ocean current that favors the water temperature in Baja California, the impressive whales find excellent living conditions here and get very close to the coast. With a bit of luck, you will be able to observe these marine mammal species up close, especially the gray whale and the humpback whale in their natural habitat. Each species has its own behavior that you can observe with responsible observation practices
Points of interest:
- Explore La Paz, also called "the largest aquarium in the world"
- Boat tour to Espiritu Santo Island
- Visit to the magical town "Todos Santos"
- Gray whale watching (January to March)
- Walk in the main square of the magical town of San José
- Boat ride at the southernmost point of Baja California to see "El Arco"
It includes:
- All transfers according to the program
- 3 nights in hotels of various categories
- 6 meals per person as shown in the itinerary
- All tours and visits with English / Spanish guide
- Detailed travel documentation
Not include:
- Domestic and international flights
- Transfers, food and drinks not mentioned
- Activities marked as optional
- Individual travel insurance and personal expenses
- Tips for drivers, guides, porters, maids and waiters
Day 1
Arrival at La Paz
- Welcome to the airport or port of Pichilingue
- Transfer to the hotel in La Paz
Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel in the center of La Paz. Free afternoon to visit the town center of La Paz and the cathedral. We suggest you to take a walk along the boardwalk during an idyllic sunset.
Overnight in La Paz
Day 2
Day trip to the island "Espiritu Santo"
- ✓ Breakfast ✓ Light lunch
- Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
- Guided day trip to the island "Espiritu Santo"
- Transfer from the hotel in La Paz round trip
Shortly after breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel reception to begin your day trip to the uninhabited island of “Espíritu Santo”. You board your boat at the La Paz marina. The trip lasts approximately 1½ hours. The island, like the entire Gulf of California, has more than 1,000 species of flora and fauna.
Discover breathtaking views and dreamy bays that invite you to dive. You can see up close the friendly sea lions and dolphins. Snorkeling equipment is included. Enjoy your picnic on one of the beautiful sandy beaches.
The day ends with the transfer back to La Paz.
Overnight in La Paz
Day 3
Excursion to Todos Santos, Los Cabos and San José
- ✓ Breakfast ✓ Light lunch
- Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
- Guided excursion at two Magical Towns “Todos Santos” and “San Jose”
- Transfer from La Paz and back
After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel reception to start your activity today. Your walk begins by visiting the magical town “Todos Santos”, where the “Hotel California” is located. You will visit the city center, the mission and a small museum. Here you can admire traditional crafts and modern painting.
The trip continues to Los Cabos, where you will take a boat along the “Playa del Amor” and “El Arco”. The latter marks the southernmost point of Baja California and is also the dividing point between the Pacific Ocean and the “Sea of Cortes”. After a light lunch, visit a tequila distillery. Later, free time to take a walk around the city, along the boardwalk overlooking the port of “Los Cabos”.
Finally, visit the Magical Town of San José del Cabo. San José is a charming colonial city: a mix of a quiet town and luxurious hotel resorts overlooking the sea. It is worth taking a walk through the historic center with its narrow streets where you will find crafts and souvenirs.
The day ends with the trip back to La Paz.
Overnight in La Paz
Day 4
Gray whale watching in Magdalena Bay
- ✓ Breakfast ✓ Light lunch
- Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
- Whale watching in Bahía Magdalena
- Transfer from La Paz and back
Today you will visit the main attraction of the entire program: Gray whale watching. You will be picked up from the hotel reception very early in the morning.
In Magdalena Bay you will find a large number of whales. At the San Carlos port, you will board your panga, start your walk and see the gray whales up close in their natural environment. Watch the migration of gray whales that come from the Bering Strait to breed off the Mexican shores of the Pacific Ocean between the months of December to March and give birth to their young.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Puerto San Carlos. The day ends with your return to La Paz. Do not miss the beautiful sunset accompanied by a refreshing cocktail.
Outside of the whale season (April to December), instead of whale watching, a guided tour of the city of La Paz and a visit to Balandra and Tecolote beaches are offered.
The tour ends with a walk through the historic center. Visiting the cathedral and the museum.
Overnight in La Paz
Day 5
La Paz - Departure
- ✓ Breakfast
- Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
- Transfer from the hotel to La Paz airport
After breakfast, you can take a walk along the boardwalk and say goodbye to this paradise.
Our services ends with your transfer to the airport or port of Pichilingue.
Book additionally
We recommend venturing out on the Chepe Express train through the Sierra Tarahumara, also known as the Copper Canyon. Ask us about the options to extend your trip. We will gladly organize a complete itinerary for you to visit the Copper Canyon and we will take care of coordinating all services.
Tour: Baja California - La Paz active
- From 2 to 10 people
- 5 days
- Daily departures
- All year round: whale watching only from January to March
Do you have any other questions?
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Extensions to other destinations
Do you still have time and want to discover more places in Mexico for yourself? No problem! Here we present the destinations with which you can combine with your trip!
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