Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay

23134 Puerto Chale, BCS, Mexico

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2 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 6 - 18
Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay
23134 Puerto Chale, BCS, Mexico

2 reviews

$205
Deposit: $50
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 6 - 18

About this trip

Read Review - Jan. 27, 2025

Early rise! Magdalena Bay is world renowned for gray whale interaction with humans. It is one of three nurseries and breeding grounds of the Pacific gray whales. During the months of Dec – Mar. the gray whales, after a 5000 mile migration south,  gather in the protected lagoons where breeding or birthing takes place.  Glimpse into the mysterious world of these amazing cetaceans. Note: Our Gray Whale day trips are private and opened to guests booked through Panterra only. We place a maximum 6 guests + naturalist per panga for a more up-close and personal experience.. Our trips are 3/4 hours in length allowing for both whale and bird watching.

What’s included

  • Transportation
    Roundtrip from La Paz
  • Breakfast
    Ranch-style loncheria breakfast
  • Gray Whale Watching
    3/4 hours on the water to include coastal bird watching. This is also nesting time of the double-crested cormorants and Magnificent Frigatebirds. Tide permitting.
  • Lunch
    Seafood or vegetarian tacos and beverage

What’s not included

  • Personal Items
  • Gratuity

Available Packages

Adult
Deposit:$50

Departing from La Paz. Time varies due to weather conditions. Departure is between 6 - 8 am.

$205
Deposit:$50

Available options

Hotel Catedral in La Paz
$125
Deposit: $50

Should we have an early morning departure or should you choose to spend time in La Paz the day(s) before or after we off a special hotel rate.

Based on single or double occupancy per night and availability at time of booking. 

Check in is at 3:00 pm, check out at 12:30 pm.


Itinerary

Gray Whale Adventure
Magdalena Bay

Early morning departure to Puerto Chale with a breakfast stop at a local loncheria, 3/4 hours gray whale and bird watching, expert naturalist followed by a seafood or vegetarian lunch.


Please note: This activity depends on weather conditions. We do not send our guests out in harmful or unsafe weather. We choose days when the experience will leave you with memories of a lifetime.

Your Organizer


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Panterra Educational and Cultural Training Society
2 reviews
Panterra Eco Expeditions/Panterra Geo Expediciones are part of the Panterra Educational and Cultural Training Society (PECTS). The expeditions are an initiative designed to generate financial funding for our research, wildlife conservation and community programs. A portion of the proceeds from each expedition is allocated to support these programs. Thank you for your kind support. For more information on PECTS, please visit our website at pects.org. For more information on our expeditions please visit our website at www.panterra.com.

Reviews

We enjoyed an authentic rancho/farm experience in the beautiful mountain preserve of Sierra La Laguna. Doña Maria Luz’s home cooked meals were delicious. We learned leather making with Papa and helped Rogelio (as best we could) to milk the cows and gather the fresh vegetables we ate from the garden and every sort of fruit tree you can imagine. Short hikes to old pictographs and bird watching also kept us busy. It’s a perfect trip for a family or anyone wishing to learn a little better about the real Mexico away from resorts
By Helen W for Camp San Dionisio by Panterra - Wenner Group on Feb 10, 2025
THIS ADVENTURE WAS THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. EVEN THOUGH WE HAIL FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WHERE ORCAS AND MIGRATING WHALES ARE A FACT OF LIFE (BUT NOT EVER TAKEN FOR GRANTED) , BEING ABLE TO SEE THESE MAGNIFCENT CREATURES UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WAS BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS. WE WERE A GROUP OF 4 BEING FRIENDS FOR DECADES SO TO SHARE THE EXCITMENT TOGETHER WAS A MEMORY CREATING EVENT FOR CERTAIN. LELA WAS THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN SHARING HER KNOWLEDGE AND CHEERFULLY AND PATIENTLY ANSWERING A CONSTANT BARRAGE OF QUESTIONS. WE LIVE IN ELIAS CALLES (NEAR TODOS SANTOS) ENABLING US TO DRIVE TO LAPAZ FOR THE PICKUP POINT THE MORNING OF THE EXCURSION. ANOTHER POINT THAT IMPRESSED US WAS THE CAREFUL AND CONSIDERATE DEAMEANOR OF OUR PANGA TO NOT 'HOUND' THE WHALES, AS WE HAVE SEEN OTHER PANGA OPERATORS DO WITH A DIFFERENT OUTFIT. BREAKFAST ON THE RUN, WIITH OUR FIRST INTRODUCTION TO AVENA, A WARM OATMEAL BEVERAGE, AND WATCHING THE SUNRISE WAS A VALUE ADD. LUNCH POST WHALE WATCH ON THE BEACH WITH FRESH SHRIMP TACOS WAS THE ULTIMATE END TO A WONDERFUL DAY. CANT HEAP ENOUGH ACCOLADES ON THIS OUTFIT....EVERY PART OF OUR EXPERIENCE WAS TOP DRAWER. LELA EXUDES THE QUALITIES OF A PASSIONATE EDUCATOR.
By Strphenie W for Gray Whales of Magdalena Bay on Jan 27, 2025
Hi Stephanie, Thank you. For the lovely review. I am so happy your experience has left you with memories you will soon not forget. Having the flexibility to wait a day or two for the ideal weather conditions makes the trip as magical as the whales. I will have the pictures of your experience to you this week to share with the friends that joined you on the excursion. It was wonderful to meet the four of you and we are here if you would like to continue your adventures with Panterra. Kindest Regards, Lela
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