Expedition Highlights

• Travel to three destinations in Baja California rich in encounters with the ocean's big animals 

• Swimming with blue and mako sharks  

• Swimming with wild dolphins

• Snorkeling in a large colony of sea lions, meeting their curious pups 

• Encounters with different species of whales (Humpback whales, Bryde’s whales and Fin whales)

• 2 days on a private boat for the second-biggest sardine run in the world: Swimming with striped marlins and sea lions feeding on huge sardine bait balls

• Encounters with mahi-mahi, wahoo, tunas, and sailfish

• Listening to whale songs

• Observing a variety of bird species

• Information about the ocean and animal behaviour from professional expedition guides

• Kayaking in the beautiful Balandra Bay

• Driving through a desert full of huge cacti

ITINERARY:

Day 1:
La Paz - Meeting, briefing, and accommodation
We will pick you up at the selected airport and take you to your hotel in Cabo San Lucas. In the afternoon/evening, we will go over information about the interactions that await you in the following days. The expedition will begin the following morning.

• Accommodation: hotel, Cabo San Lucas

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Day 2

La Paz - Sea lion colony snorkeling
On this day, we will spend time on a boat with stunning scenery along the coast of Baja California. We will swim in a large colony of sea lions and play with their curious pups.  The sea lions in Los Islotes are friendly and playful, the young often come very close and ask you to play with the air bubbles and their moms come to inspect you from up close. We will enjoy lunch on a white sandy beach in a beautiful blue lagoon, and on the way back to the port, we will observe rare birds, dolphins, and other marine life in this area full life.

• Accommodation: hotel, Cabo San Lucas

Day 3, 4

Cabo San Lucas - Sharks 
In the morning, we'll depart from the port, find the best spot to meet the sharks, and start attracting them close to our boat. Sometimes, it may take 20 minutes before the sharks arrive, while other times we may need to wait longer. While waiting, we may see whales and large fish such as wahoo. Once the sharks arrive, we'll jump into the water. Throughout your time in the water, two professional guides specializing in shark behavior will be with you. The most likely species we'll encounter are the mako shark and the blue shark. The mako shark is the fastest shark on our planet and can be recognized by its smooth torpedo-shaped body and very strong muscles attached to its massive tail. Blue sharks are interesting open-ocean predators with a beautiful dark blue back and bright blue sides. It's not uncommon for both of these sharks to approach the boat at the same time, and you'll be able to observe their fascinating behavior and dynamics between them.

• Accommodation: hotel, Cabo San Lucas

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Day 5
La Paz - Balandra and transit to Magdalena Bay
After intense experiences in the past few days, today we'll visit Balandra Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico. The Balandra Bay area is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Its shallow turquoise crystal-clear water is surrounded by dusty pink mountains, offering a beautiful view of the Baja California coast. Then, we will head to Magdalena Bay. On the way, we will observe the beautiful colors of the Mexican desert full of huge cacti. In the evening, you'll get a briefing about the "sardine run" - a spectacular natural event where huge schools of migrating sardines attract striped marlins, sea lions, whales, and other large animals to the area. The Mexican sardine run is the second- largest sardine run in the world.
• Accommodation: hotel, Magdalena Bay

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Day 6

Magdalena Bay - Sardine run and Whales
We will spend this day on a private boat observing seabird activity and locating schools of sardines. The Mexican sardine run refers to an annual phenomenon that occurs off the coast of Baja California where large schools of sardines migrate and follow the plankton bloom in search of food and warmer temperatures. During the sardine run, millions of sardines can be seen swimming in dense schools to protect themselves against predators. They form a living, moving ball of fish. The marlins then push them up to the surface and attack them from below. When we find the scene of this action, we jump into the water. Marlins can grow up to 420 cm long and weigh up to 200 kg. The feast is joined by sea lions, dolphins and sometimes even whales. Watching this natural phenomenon is an incredible experience. 

• Accommodation: hotel, Magdalena Bay

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Day 7

Magdalena Bay - Sardine run and Whales

Another day spent with the animals that the sardines attract to this bay. We can't promise anything in the wild, but we may encounter the following species: a large number of California sea lions, mahi-mahi, sea lions, sailfish, marlin, wahoo, sharks, dolphins, and many species of birds. This natural event is a fascinating spectacle and a testament to the delicate balance of nature. This season is also the best season to encounter humpback whales that come to these waters to mate and give birth to their young. We will enjoy beautiful interactions with these gentle giants full of respect.

• Accommodation: hotel, Magdalena Bay

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Day 8

End of the expedition

Transfer to the airport or your next accommodation in this area. Please don't book your flight home earlier than 3 pm on this day.

GALLERY