Sea of Cortez Snorkeling Safari + Gray Whales

La Paz, Mexico

GE
199 reviews
Mar 10 - 17, 2020
Group size: 6 - 10
Sea of Cortez Snorkeling Safari + Gray Whales
La Paz, Mexico

199 reviews

$2,495
Deposit: $695
Mar 10 - 17, 2020
Group size: 6 - 10

About this trip

Join us on an epic adventure that is close to home in La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico. This snorkeling safari and wildlife adventure is the perfect combination of R&R and guided activities. You will snorkel with sea lions, whale sharks and have amazing up-close encounters with gray whales in Magdalena Bay. 


Spend four unforgettable nights glamping on Ensenada Grande beach — a billion-star resort, of which The Travel Magazine has dubbed as “absurdly beautiful” and swimming in its water is like “swimming in a bottle of Curacao.” Far from roughing it, think if the camp as a tent resort. Enjoy chef-prepared meals with fresh ingredients brought in daily, a variety of beverages, and the support of a full crew.


From our camp on Ensenada Bay, we have quick access to the best of Espiritu Santo Island.  Each day is filled with fun outdoor adventures including snorkeling with sea lions at Los Islotes, hiking through pristine desert, and sea kayaking along towering volcanic arches.  On our way back to La Paz, we stop in the Bay of La Paz to get gill-to-snorkel with the largest fish in the world, - the whale shark!


Have you ever looked a whale in the eye? One night and two days will be spent in Puerto Lopez Mateos,  gateway to Magdalena Bay. We will meet Gray Whales up-close and personal. Baby gray whales are like puppies. They come right up to the boat to check you out. 


Trip Highlights:

  • Learn to snorkel & free-dive in a place Jacque Cousteau named, “The Word’s Aquarium.”
  • Glamp on one of the world’s most beautiful bays – it’s not roughing it at all.
  • Guided snorkeling trips in small groups to explore coral reefs, rocky reefs, and sandy bays.
  • Sea kayak along volcanic rocks, sea caves, and arches to get up close to shore birds and sea lions.
  • Spend a day having close encounters with Gray whales at Magdalena Bay.
  • Plunge in and play with 400 wild and friendly sea lions.
  • Taste tequila! This tequila talk will introduce you to different types of tequila and the tequila making process.
  • Informal evening presentations about ecology and conservation.
  • Snorkel with whale sharks!! These gentle giants are the largest fish on Earth. 

 Open to men and women ages 18+.  All skill levels welcome. No experience necessary.   


If you can swim, you can do any activity on this adventure. We’ll help you become comfortable with snorkeling and kayaking through personalized instruction, proper gear fitting and education about the surrounding environment so you can focus on taking in the sites, soaking up the experience, and capturing your moments with photos and videos. – Your friends will not believe your pictures.

To Reserve your space

 A non-refundable $695 deposit per person is due to reserve your space.  This trip has reached critical mass and  is confirmed.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests need to be sent in writing; emails can be sent to contact@greenedventures.com 


All payments are non-refundable. Your deposit is a commitment to signing up for this trip. Subsequent payments are used to help Green Edventures reserve lodging, guides, activities, and other aspects of your trip long in advance of the tour date.


If a registered participant misses 2 or more consecutive installments, this will be considered an automatic withdrawal from the trip, and her spot on the trip will be cancelled without refund.

Other considerations

 Please note: The activities, lodging, guides, and schedule may change without notice as practical considerations arise during program development or onsite. 

What’s included

  • All scheduled activities
    Including snorkeling, kayaking, hikes, and gray whale watching trip.
  • 7 nights of lodging.
    combo 3 star & 2 star hotels plus 4 nights glamping.
  • Group ground transport
    from San Jose del Cab Airport (SJD)
  • Meals
  • Onsite Support
    Provided by a Green Edventures Program Manager

What’s not included

  • Personal spending money
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuity
    $170 per person
  • Special Travel
  • Airfare to Los Cabos Air
  • Optional SCUBA diving

Available Packages

Trip Price
$2,495
Deposit: $695

Itinerary

Day 1:
Welcome to La Paz, Gateway to the Sea of the Cortez

Flights arrive to San Jose del Cabo which is the airport that services Cabo San Lucas. Participants are transported via 15-passenger air conditioned vans to La Paz. Trip duration is about 3 hours with a stop halfway for bathrooms. Overnight at Hyatt Place, La Paz. Dinner in La Paz.

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Green Edventures Eco Tours & Expeditions
199 reviews
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Reviews

I can’t say enough good things about this trip! My students and I had an amazing time, and we learned so much. First, kudos to the staff of Green Edventures: Tara, Tracey, Carrie. They were thorough, responsive, patient, and supportive throughout the trip planning process. We felt well prepared for travel and very safe and cared for. They were also open to helping us customize the trip and make it our own, from altering the itinerary to ramping up the rigor of the academic curriculum. In the end, we curated a program that was academically challenging, with just the right amount of relaxation and fun. Aimee, our Green Edventures trip leader (and original author of the program) was extraordinary. She was involved in much of the trip planning process, designed our curriculum, and was our on-site coordinator and trip leader in Roatan. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious, her knowledge invaluable. She learned all of my students' names within hours, and quickly made an impression on them that will last a lifetime. She was the beating heart of our week in Roatan. In Roatan, our time at the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences was remarkable, educational, and galvanizing, primarily due to the expertise of our RIMS educational coordinator, Jennifer. Her passion for marine biology and years of experience on the reefs of Roatan engaged and inspired my students during both class work and field work. The facilities at RIMS are minimal but more than sufficient. Our home for the week, Anthony’s Key Resort, was an idyllic spot. We stayed in the Key Bungalows, and they were comfortable and spotless. The food was delicious, plentiful, and varied, with something for everyone. But above all, the staff at AKR, across the board, is EXCEPTIONAL, some of the best I have ever experienced. Kind, courteous, welcoming, accommodating, they consistently went above and beyond, exceeding my expectations at every turn. I would go back there for a personal vacation (and I just might)! Overall, I highly recommend this program and Green Edventures. It was the trip of a lifetime!
By Colleen K for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 26, 2025
Big thank you to Tara and Ingibörg for creating a wonderful trip. Ingigörd took us to some hidden gems within her country. If your soul needs to be recharged, this itinerary is for you. We started with reflection and clarity at a studio with Reiki Master Svava Brooks. We visited many hot springs and pools during our visit, each with it's own unique vibe. Everyday was an adventure while learning about natural energy flow, synchronizing our breathing for our mindfulness practice. We were lucky enough to enjoy The Northern Lights several times. There was even a sound healing session in a yurt! I experienced a dip in the Artic ocean, which was exhilarating and a session with a floatation therapist in a pool. The best outcome of this trip was meeting like minded people and witnessing everyone's transformation on our final day.
By Kim T for 2025: Iceland Women's Hot Springs, Mindfulness & Northern Lights Tour on Mar 25, 2025
The resort was beautiful and the staff were great. I felt like I learned a lot.
By Kathleen L for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 18, 2025
We had an amazing time; great accommodations and phenomenal work from Jennifer and especially Aimee. 10/10 across the board; I only wish we had done less touristy activities, like visiting the animals on the last day or taking photos with dolphins doing tricks. We are here for science, after all! Same goes for the lackluster trip to Maya Key. Others in the group share that sentiment. Food was astounding; the resort staff and RIMS staff was incredibly kind and helpful.
By Georgie L for 2025 Roatan: Marine Biology Eco Tour Boston University Academy on Mar 17, 2025
Had a great time, fun group, dinners were fantastic. Saw lots of wildlife, beautiful location. Great speakers each evening, very informative.
By Theresa R for 2025: Women's Yellowstone Winter Wolves Wildlife Adventure on Feb 16, 2025
Hi Theresa! thank you so much for going on your second Green Edventures tour and for signing up for Peru this fall!! I appreciate you taking the time to share your review of the tour last week and even happier to know you had a great time!!!
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By Amanda A on 20 Feb, 2025
I went on an amazing trip with Tara to Baja, Mexico in 2020. This was a dream trip for me being a wildlife lover. It was incredible to be able to swim with whale sharks and sea lions and get up close with gray whales. Camping on the beach was amazing. We had a great group of women and everyone vibed well and all of the tour guides including Tara, Alex and Chabello were so fun, friendly and helpful every step of the way. The food was great at the campsite and at the restaurants we got to try. When our trip plans initially got derailed waiting on a negative Covid test and we had to get a different flight, Tara did everything in her power to accommodate us and make sure we got to enjoy every part of the trip, including setting us up with another whale shark swimming tour after we had missed the initial one with the group, and she spent time waiting for us to finish before leaving for the airport. I definitely recommend Green Edventures, especially the Baja Mexico trip!
By Katie M on 14 Feb, 2022
I just returned from the Wisconsin Women's Tour and couldn't have asked for a better trip! For me, the amount and type of activity were perfect. Who know there was so much to discover practically in my own backyard?
By Cynthia Casey W on 22 Oct, 2020