Best of Both Worlds: Whales and Trails

Best of Both Worlds: Whales and Trails

Travel with us to the lagoons and mountains of Baja, on a 4 day special excursion; we visit Laguna San Ignacio - the birthing grounds of gray whales, the town of San Ignacio - for a slice of Baja history, and the famous Cueva Palmarito - a larger than life rock art site from a culture lost to time. Best of all, this is an ALL INCLUSIVE style trip! All you have to do is enjoy the adventure.

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A relaxing All Inclusive trip

See the best of both Baja Worlds

Meet the gray whales, born in Baja!

Access to ancient rock that few ever visit

Best for folks wanting to see it all and worry little

Highlights

About the Adventure

  • Two people riding horses on a dirt trail through a desert landscape with mountains, cacti, and a partly cloudy sky.

    Trip Basics

    Length: 4 / 3 nights

    Difficulty: Beginner friendly (mule riding, camping, skiff rides)

    Best Season: February–March

    Group Size: 1–8 people*

    *Private/custom trips upon inquiry

  • A desert landscape at sunset featuring tall green cacti with mountain in the background and a colorful sky with pink and orange clouds.

    What's included

    We have you covered!

    ✔ Local vaqueros and mules

    ✔ All fees for park entrances

    ✔ Most meals and beverages

    ✔ Camping gear (tents, basic supplies)

    ✔ Expertise of our local guides

    ✔ Transport

    ✔ 3 nights accomodations

    Not included: Tips for Saddling South guides and partners, personal camping gear (sleeping bag, etc.*)

    *There is an option to rent, depending on availability

Sample Itinerary*

Day 1 – Enjoy the gulf towns of Baja California Sur
We pick you up at ur hotel in Loreto and start the journey north, stopping to visit the historic towns of Mulegé and Santa Rosalía, before arriving in San Ignacio and checking into your accommodations, then enjoying a dinner on the plaza.

Day 2 – Let’s meet the whales!
After breakfast and head out on the drive towards the Lagoon. Arriving at the Whale Camp we don our gear and head out on the water for a day of whale watching! We then return to San Ignacio and enjoy dinner in town, with a possible movie night!

Day 3 – Rock Art Exploration
We make an early morning of it and after a quick burrito breakfast we pack up and head into the mountains to meet our mules and ride to Cueva Palmarito where we can appreciate the remnants of a culture yet unknown. We camp this evening at a local ranch and appreciate the delights of a homemade meal.

Day 4 – Heading home
After a relaxed morning, with the possibility of trying your hand at goat milking and tortilla making, we pack up and start the drive back to Loreto. Pack your swimsuits: there is an opportunity for a short stop and a dip in the Sea of Cortez at one fo the famous Conception Bay beaches.

*The order of the days/activities may change depending on weather for whale-watching or rain in the mountains.

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