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Embark on an unforgettable 6-day Baja whale watching tour that goes beyond the ordinary. Our exclusive “Best of Baja” soft ecotourism adventure takes you to both coasts of the peninsula, where you’ll have intimate encounters with California Gray whales in their best-protected breeding lagoons and witness rich marine life in the UNESCO World Heritage waters of the Sea of Cortez.

Led by expert Baja naturalists and biologists in small groups of just 10 guests, you’ll enjoy ten dedicated and unique whale-watching, marine mammal, and nature excursions, stay in TripAdvisor’s #1 ranked specialty lodging, and experience the rich biodiversity of three protected national preserves.

For over 34 years and 5,000 happy guests, Baja Spirit has provided extraordinary whale watching tours in Baja that combine Western comforts, soft eco-adventure, and conservation. Don’t miss your chance to pet curious gray whales, explore pristine desert landscapes, and create memories that last a lifetime on the most comprehensive Baja whale watching tour available.

Our premium Baja whale watching tours take you to the most extraordinary locations on both peninsula coasts. Experience Laguna Ojo de Liebre, the most populated of the three calving grounds for California Gray Whales, where our Baja whale watching tours include four dedicated viewing outings.

Unlike standard Baja whale watching tours that visit just one site, we cross the peninsula to explore the Sea of Cortez’s Midriff Island region, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with marine life for six more dedicated nature excursions, with dolphins, sea lions and a chance to see the largest whales, Blue and Fin whales. Our comprehensive Baja whale watching tour route includes the Valle de Los Cirrios protected desert preserve, home to the world’s tallest cactus species.

Our exclusive “Best of Baja” whale watching tours give you unprecedented access to multiple prime sites across both coastlines, maximizing wildlife encounters in three protected national preserves that showcase the true diversity of Baja’s marine ecosystems.

Every Baja whale watching tour we offer is led by an experienced Baja Biologist or naturalist from America who brings scientific knowledge and local expertise to your eco-adventure. These specialists enhance your Baja whale watching tour experience with fascinating lectures on the Viscaino Biosphere Reserve and detailed information about Gray Whale behavior.

With a 2:1 guest-to-staff ratio on all our Baja whale-watching tours, you’ll receive personalized attention throughout your journey. Our guides have spent decades studying Baja and the waters, knowing precisely when and where to position you for optimal whale encounters on your Baja whale-watching tour.

Beyond whale identification, the naturalists on our Baja whale-watching tours share their knowledge of the entire ecosystem, from desert flora to rich marine life and abundant birds, enriching your understanding of this unique region where multiple habitats converge in spectacular fashion.

Our Baja whale watching tours feature exceptional accommodations, including stays at Las Animas Ecolodge, Baja’s #1 TripAdvisor Specialty Lodging, accessible only by boat in the Midriff Island region. This exclusive destination on our Baja whale watching tour offers private romantic, beach-side yurts with California King-sized beds and pillow-top memory foam mattresses.

Each spacious yurt on our premium Baja whale watching tours includes its own bathroom with on-demand hot water showers, eco-toilets, and beautiful skylight roofs. Step outside onto your covered deck overlooking the Sea of Cortez after exciting days of whale watching.

On the Pacific side of our Baja whale watching tour, enjoy comfortable B&B accommodations in Guerrero Negro, where you can relax after close encounters with gray whales, enjoying happy hour and fresh homemade dinners prepared by our chef.

Baja whale watching tours with us means experiencing cuisine that guests call “the best food I’ve eaten,” with meals prepared using only the freshest local ingredients. During our Baja whale-watching tours, staff and guests often harvest seafood directly from the ocean, creating truly sea-to-table dining experiences.

Each day of your Baja whale watching tour begins with a delicious breakfast, followed by satisfying lunches and dinners that would “make any chef envious.” Daily happy hours provide perfect opportunities to share the day’s whale and marine mammal sightings with fellow travelers on your Baja whale watching adventure.

We accommodate special dietary needs on all our Baja whale watching tours while maintaining our high culinary standards. From classic Mexican dishes to fresh seafood prepared with local techniques, our well-balanced meals with ample servings are consistently highlighted in guest reviews of our Baja whale watching tours.

Our Baja whale watching tours offer a personal and rewarding experience with small groups limited to a maximum of 10 guests per trip. This intimate setting on our Baja whale watching tours creates a 2:1 guest-to-staff ratio, ensuring individualized attention throughout your adventure.

Unlike typical Baja whale watching tours with crowds of 20 – 40+ guests, our small groups allow for more meaningful wildlife encounters and deeper connections with fellow travelers who share your passion for nature. Many guests on our Baja whale watching tours form lasting friendships while sharing these profound whale encounters.

The exclusive nature of our Baja whale watching tours means more space on whale watching boats, easier movement between locations, and a more relaxed pace that allows you to fully immerse yourself in each experience. Our small group approach has made our Baja whale watching tours the highest-rated in the region.

Experience unprecedented whale encounters on our dual-coastline Baja whale watching tours. Begin with four dedicated Gray Whale watching outings at Laguna Ojo de Liebre, where our Baja whale watching tours take you to observe dozens of mother-calf pairs in their protected breeding grounds.

Then our Baja whale watching tour explores the Sea of Cortez, where you can snorkel with playful sea lions, spot dolphins, blue and fin whales (the largest in the world), and other marine mammals in UNESCO World Heritage waters. Each day of our Baja whale watching tours brings new wildlife viewing opportunities, with experienced guides who know exactly where different species are typically found.

Past guests have called our “Best of Baja” whale watching tours “the best of our whale watching trips to Greenland, Antarctica and the Azores,” with “almost too many whales to count in the first two days.” No other Baja whale watching tours offer this comprehensive, two-coast whale watching experience.