Activities

Baja 5-Day Whale Camp

We know you've chosen to travel with us for our wildlife emphasis, so we've included a wide variety of adventure activities designed to educate, inspire, and bring out the wonder in you. All of our activities are flexibly designed to accomodate different skill levels and interests, while exposing you to a variety of unique eco-systems in order to see the most amount of wildlife. And did we mention fun?

WHALE WATCHING - CALIFORNIA GRAY WHALES

In October, the gray whales begin their annual 6,000-mile migration from Alaska to Baja, with the earliest arrivals showing up in Bahia Magdalena by December. Once there, the pregnant females begin to birth their calves. During their first few months of life, the small calves, which average 20 feet in length, are nursed by their mothers and taught to spy hop (raise their heads out of the water), fluke (raise their tails), and breach (leap clear out of the water). By mid-January, some of these very curious and outgoing calves are exercising their independence.

Our experienced “panga” drivers will pick us up at our camp and take us out to for whale watching to observe both calves and adults in their natural habitats. Because of the growing interest in observing Gray Whales in Baja, the Mexican government has implemented a natural resource management plan that protects these majestic animals by limiting the number and type of whale-watching vessels on certain parts of the bay.

KAYAKING

Novices as well as experienced kayakers in reasonably good physical condition will enjoy kayaking on the calm waters of the Gulf. Our professional guides offer the instruction you will need to feel comfortable and competent on the water. Wild Planet provides all necessary kayaking gear such as life jackets, paddles and spray skirts. Our sea kayaks track well, are difficult to capsize, and easy to paddle. If you’re a novice, we encourage you to try kayaking before your trip to bolster your confidence.

WEATHER

Baja’s winter weather is typically pleasant and mild. In February through April, the days are usually warm, with highs in the mid-70s to mid-80s; nights are typically cooler, ranging from the mid-50s to mid-60s. At times, the winds may create challenging conditions for kayaking or whale watching. Our guides may provide alternative activities on days that are too windy, such as hiking, interpretive talks, or kayak-skills training.