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2012 GRAY WHALE DISCOVERY SCHEDULE


We hope to welcome you to the very best whale-watch camp in Baja California, Mexico. Location DOES matter!

Our Rocky Point Camp is situated on a low bluff overlooking the observation area where all the action is, and offers incredible opportunities to view these gentle giants 24 hours a day.

Permitted by the Mexican government, our "safari style" shore camp lies adjacent to the largest concentration of whales in San Ignacio Lagoon. From your tent door you can watch the whales who have traveled over 5,000 miles from the frigid waters of the Bering Sea to the warm waters of this desert lagoon to mate and calve.

Enjoy the whale's mysterious spy-hops and majestic breaches from shore, or venture out among them with our naturalist guides in the comfort of sturdy 22 ft. Mexican fishing pangas, piloted by our experienced local boatmen.

In camp, you'll enjoy roomy sleeping tents and comfortable cots, "state-of-the art" bathroom facilities and solar showers. All meals, which include plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood, are served from our kitchen inside a large dining and activity tent.

In addition to whale-watching, this fragile and very special ecosystem offers many other sights and sounds..unspoiled shell-strewn beaches, waterfowl-rich estuaries, fossil-laden shores, spectacular birdwatching and night skies filled with stars.

For THE quality whale watch experience... JOIN US!


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Special 6 Day Program February 1-6
This program includes an overnight in the lovely San Ignacio Village and includes a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. The following morning is yours to explore this charming town, Mission San Ignacio, Cave Painting Museum, etc. before departing to the lagoon. The rest of the trip follows the below 5 day itinerary. Call Baja Discovery for more details and cost.

     

    FIVE-DAY WHALE WATCH PROGRAMS

    Feb 6-10, Feb 10-14, Feb 14-18, Feb 18-22, Feb 22-26, Feb 26-March 1,
    March 1-5, March 5-9, March 9-13, March 13-17, March 17-21,
    March 21-25, March 25-29, March 29-April 2

    Itineraries and price subject to change.

    We hope to welcome you to the very best whale -watch camp in Baja. Location DOES matter! Our Rocky Point Camp is situated on a low bluff overlooking the observation area where all the action is, and offers incredible opportunities to view these gentle giants 24 hours a day. When not on the water, enjoy spyhopping, breaching and basking whales right outside your tent door! Our five-day program offers a charter flight to and from San Ignacio. For the quality whale-watch experience...join us!

    Day 1: SAN DIEGO-SAN IGNACIO We will meet you at the Holiday Inn Express, located in San Diego's Old Town for a 6:45AM departure. We will transfer across the border in our comfortable motor coach for a short drive to the Tijuana Airport. Your private charter flight will depart at about 9:30am and arrive in San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California, Mexico, in time for lunch and a short excursion of the inner lagoon area, before boarding the boats for the 20-minute ride to our base camp on Rocky Point. Following camp orientation, relax and watch the whales bask offshore. Then enjoy your first camp dinner and hopefully one of those perfect lagoon sunsets.

    Days 2, 3, & 4: WHALE-WATCHING CAMP - You have now joined the gray whales at their winter calving and mating grounds. Our boats await each day, just steps from our camp, to take you out among the whales, which are often just offshore. We'll explore the various and unique lagoon ecosystems...a striking stage for the spectacle of whale-watching. While on the point, walk the shoreline and beaches...tidepool...photograph the birdlife...or just sit back and absorb the ancient unbroken rhythms of the lagoon and its splendid wildlife. After watching the sunsets fill the lagoon with colors...enjoy good food, camp comforts, and amiable conversation. Natural history discussions and programs, led by our naturalist, are also a part of each day. Starry nights invite sleep to the sound of whales...a sound you'll never forget.

    Welcome....Day 5: WHALE-WATCHING CAMP - SAN DIEGO - After a hearty camp breakfast and a final walk and farewell to the whales, we'll board the boats and travel back to the inner lagoon. We'll enjoy lunch at a colorful lagoon-side restaurant before the midday charter flight to Tijuana. We will then transfer across the border by bus and return to the hotel late afternoon.

    Features Included: All Mexican taxes and fees • Bus transfer between San Diego and Tijuana • Roundtrip charter air between Tijuana and San Ignacio • All Baja ground transportation and transfers • All boating excursions • Four nights accommodations at our tented Whale Camp • All meals at Whale Camp-11 • Lunches enroute - 2 • Experienced Baja hosts and guides • Small groups to assure personalized experience.


    Features not Included: Tips to guides and waiters • Personal items • Trip Insurance.

    COST: $2,460.00

    Per Person Double Occupancy
    Single Supplement: $120

    NOTE: $500 deposit required with booking.

    Additional departure and trip information will be made available upon receipt of deposit.


    Download a PDF of the Five-Day Whale Watch Programs


    Trip fares and schedules are subject to change
    Call Baja Discovery 800-829-2252 for complete itineraries.

Baja Discovery has hosted and continues to host several groups.
Among them are:

  • San Diego Natural History Museum
  • Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
  • University of Santa Cruz
  • Natural Resources Defense Council
  • Calgary Zoo
  • Cactus and Succulent Society
  • Pew Charitable Trust
  • International Wildlife Coalition
  • Pronatura
  • The Whale Museum
  • Friday Harbor, WA


Read what our guests have said...

"It was a new dimension in natural beauty, a pristine paradise with superb compatibility between people and wildlife." Marion, Canada

"Your staff really made the trip pleasurable. After the whales, they were the icing on the cake!" Jana, CA

"On a scale of 1-10...a 15!" Pat, VA

"It was definitely an experience of discovery, opening up new worlds for me. The values of camp staff and management are wonderful-respect for the whales and other wildlife, compliance with all local regulations, low impact camping using solar power, leaving no refuse. It is wonderful that the camp has a position of leadership on the lagoon and sets such a wonderful example." Stacy, CA

"The discussions and the staff broadened our knowledge and awareness. It is nice to be educated as well as entertained! Thanks to you all!" Gertrude, CA

"Everything a vacation should be. It's been a privilege to be here. The staff were as gracious and personable as the whales! Unforgettable!" Julie, UT

"The best whale-watching spot in the world. I can't imagine not staying on Rocky Point." Ruth, CA

"Your entire operation was flawless in structure and content - can't really completely say how much we enjoyed our visit." Jim, TX

"A perfect 10. An experience of a lifetime!" Vicki, CA

"You run a great program - well organized camp, excellent staff - really a top rate tour! I know everyone works hard and it shows - thank you!" Anne, CA

"Sunrise to sunset and everything in between...GRAND!" Tom & Shirley, CA

"I tell everyone I never go back to a vacation spot because there are too many places to see, but this is my second and I'm sure there will be a third!" Martha, OH

"The whales were unbelievable, the camp picture perfect, the staff super friendly and organized, and the other guests delightful!" Pam, CA

"20 out of 10! I will be back!" Carol, WI

"This trip provided me with aesthetic experiences I never imagined, and gave me the best travel experience of my life!" Cindy, MI

Your staff was very energetic, positive and enthusiastic. It is always nice to be catered to. All of my needs were anticipated and met with ease and comfort." Marie, NV

"Observing the whales taught me to be back in the preciousness of the moment. Their trust, curiosity and grace were like visits from a beloved ancestor. It moved me deeply, and my heart will never be the same." Rita, CA

"This trip was worth every penny, and in fact priceless in experience." Carol, CA

"A+! The camp site couldn't have been more ideal. A peaceful place in nature that has been treated with respect thru the years." Belicia, CA

"Wonderful, relaxing...yet full of adventure." Mary, CA

"We anticipated that the trip would be quite nice and enjoyable, but it far exceeded our expectations. Every member of the BD staff, from our initial phone contacts, to our drivers, camp staff, boatmen, and others were helpful, fun to be with, and concerned that we had a good time. Thank you very much for a fantastic experience. We know we chose the right company!" Ken & Charlotte,WA

"That place rules!" Landon age 12

"The best whale watching spot in the world. I can't imagine not staying on Rocky Point." Ruth, CA.

"What I remember most about the trip is the motion-the whales moving slowing through the waves, the warm wind and the feeling that I just had to break into a run now and then because I was so full of life. Travel is always enlightening but Baja to make me see the world in color more than I ever have before. Thank You." Stacey, CA.

"Loved it! This was one of the most thoroughly organized trips I've ever been on. I really appreciated the care taken by management for the visitors and for the environment." Norma, CA

"I watched the whales in bed...It just doesn't get much better than that." Madeline, CA

"Still super after five trips, no reason not to come back for five more." Bob, CA

 

Whale Watching...Whale Watching...

CALL BAJA DISCOVERY FOR MORE INFORMATION.
(800) 829-2252 (619) 262-0700

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