Our Baja holidays & tours
Our Baja holidays are all about getting you out and about on the deep blue sea, whether that’s kayaking, on a boat, or with the family enjoying a host of fun-packed watersports. The main event here is big, grey and surprisingly friendly. Whales here are so unperturbed by humans that they will actually approach tourist boats to be stroked – mothers will even encourage their calves to do so. Nevertheless our Baja tours prioritise the welfare of the marine life, always keeping a safe and respectful distance. You may see whales, as well as sea lions, dolphins and even blue-footed boobies, on a sea kayaking expedition – led by guides with a deep knowledge of nature, these trips are a fun and energetic way to explore Baja under the golden sun.
Our top Baja holidays
Chihuahua & Baja vacation in Mexico
From
£1578
10 days
ex flights
Rails, roots & reefs on a tailormade adventure
Tailor made
Mexico whale watching adventure holiday, tailor made
From
£4295
12 days
ex flights
Multi activity and wildlife adventure in Baja
Tailor made
Baja California self drive holiday
From
£1324
9 days
ex flights
Wildlife, beaches and adventure where desert meets sea
Tailor made
Baja sea kayaking holiday in Mexico
From
US $1290 to US $1990
6 days
ex flights
Explore the world's aquarium on Baja's Sea of Cortez
Small groupMultiple group departures from October to May, please enquire for more info.
Mexico sea kayaking holiday
From
£1595 to £1750
9 days
ex flights
Adventure on the waters of Espiritu Santo
Small group2025: 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 30 Dec, 2026: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 9 May
Baja family holiday in Mexico
From
£3925
12 days
ex flights
Adventure activities and whale watching in beautiful Baja
Tailor made
Espiritu Santo sea kayaking tour in Baja
From
US $1970 to US $2090
5 days
ex flights
Paddle, hike, swim and snorkel on a remote island
Small groupStandard departures are on Monday's from October through April.
Baja multi activity holiday, Mexico
From
£3650
11 days
ex flights
Whales, whale sharks, sealions and more
Tailor made
Sea kayaking holiday in Baja, Loreto to La Paz
From
US $3590
10 days
ex flights
Kayaking and camping along the Sea of Cortez
Small group2026: 29 Mar
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Baja map & highlights
Baja California is the second longest peninsula in the world, stretching over 1,200km in length. Baja California Sur (Southern Baja California) comprises the lower half of the peninsula – and is where much of the action takes place. Holidays generally involve flying into La Paz, Loreto or San Jose del Cabo, then being transferred by road from there to your base. The azure waters of the Sea of Cortez run along the sheltered east coast, and contain many secluded islands. San Ignacio lagoon and Magdalena Bay lie to the west – though it’s a short drive from coast to coast, meaning many itineraries will take in both sides, driving over the mountains that separate the Sea of Cortez from the wilder Pacific.
Bahia de la Paz
1. Bahia de la Paz
From October or November to March, the world’s largest fish is a common visitor to this bay. The whale sharks here measure up to 10m in length, but the species is known for its gentle nature. If you are lucky you may even be able to swim alongside them – whale sharks swim slowly and only eat plankton. The cool winter waters mean that wetsuits are advisable, and you must keep a good distance from the shark.
Inland
2. Inland
With such abundant marine life, it’s understandable that most visitors stay close to the coast, but don’t miss the chance to explore further inland; the nature here is just as unique. The deserts and mountains are rich with flora such as the giant cardón cacti and desert flowers. Meet the local communities too, who serve excellent local fare and have strived to protect this landscape despite economic hardship.
Islands
3. Islands
Some 900 islands can be found in the Sea of Cortez, with many larger islands and remote islets lying between La Paz and Loreto. These are havens for pelicans and California fur seals; visitors can snorkel, or hike across sweeping desert beaches and rocky outcrops. Visit the islands on day trips; spend your holiday kayaking between them and setting up camp each night; or sail between them on a small ship cruise.
Magdalena Bay
4. Magdalena Bay
Each year, almost every grey whale in the world swims to Baja to mate and give birth; Magdalena Bay is one of the sheltered spots where they congregate. This 50km-long bay is protected from the open Pacific by a chain of barrier islands, and surrounding mangroves are havens for birdlife. Accommodati
San Ignacio Lagoon
5. San Ignacio Lagoon
San Ignacio is a veritable whale nursery from mid January to early March, when grey whales travel from the icy waters off Alaska to give birth here to their young. The bay is one of the best whale watching spots in the world; zoned areas means it’s up to the whales to approach the boats, and the naturally curious calves are only too keen to greet the boats, much to the delight of the passengers.
Sea of Cortez
6. Sea of Cortez
Jacques Cousteau called it “the world’s aquarium”, this impossibly turquoise sea lures migrating whales, sea turtles and manta rays to its deep, warm waters, and even has resident populations of dolphins and fin and sperm whales. These can be seen from land as well as from boat trips out to sea. Much of the Sea of Cortez is protected by UNESCO, as well as by the 2,065km2 Bay of Loreto Marine Park.
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Marilyn Staib20 Feb 2019
Viewing the grey whales. Hoping my tent would stay up in the fierce wind &
being relieved when it did. Lovely coastal scenery on drive south to departure portread more
