Mexico: hug a whale!

Adventure trip: gray whale watching,
trips to the ocean to look for humpback whales and mobulas


2025
8 - 15 February
15 - 22 February
  • 7 days
  • We live in hotels and go out to sea by boat
  • level of difficulty: easy
  • 3200 EUR
Highlights
  • 1
    Get a hug on the whale!
    Each year gray whales march south along the coast of North America toward the Gulf of California, where they mate and give birth. This spectacle attracts whale enthusiasts from all over the world to Mexico. Gray whales are some of the friendliest whales, coming close to boats, laying their heads on the side, letting people touch, hug, scratch and kiss them! Normally we don't touch wild animals, but these giants seem to enjoy this attention from humans and spend a lot of time near boats.
  • 2
    We'll live in a real fishing village by the ocean
    Living in a fishing village by the ocean
    Puerto San Carlos is a tiny town of fishermen: we'll stay in a cozy and colorful hotel, try Mexican food and seafood, communicate with locals (you should learn some words in Spanish, because almost nobody speaks English!) and enjoy the incredible sunrises and sunsets in the ocean!
  • 3
    Let's head out into the open ocean in search of billfish and humpback whales
    Our fall expedition to Mexico showed us that there are many interesting marine animals here! We may encounter humpback whales, giant schools of moray whales, marlins, harbor seals and many other pelagic animals.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. Flight to La Paz. Transfer to the fishing village of San Carlos (about 3.5 hours). On the way look for cacti, look for pitaya, and take pictures! In the evening check in to the hotel, briefing. Tomorrow early for our first day in the ocean - we need a good rest :)
Day 2 - 6
We will spend these 5 days at the iconic Bahia Magdalena, where we will go out to sea in search of gray whales. Bahia Magdalena is a famous place to watch the giants of the sea in the Gulf of California. Here the whales feel at ease and come very close to the boats. This will be an unforgettable day for everyone on the expedition!
We will also go out into the ocean in search of other whales and underwater animals. The ocean here is very rich: humpback whales, dolphins, moray eels, harbor seals, and marlins! And sometimes there are killer whales and blue whales! Every day we will go out into the ocean at sunrise and come back closer to sunset, because we don't want to miss a second:)
Day 7
Fly to Mexico City and fly home.
Price: 3'200 USD
February 19-25, 2024
  • Included:
    • Boat trips & crew
    • Whale Watching Expeditions Guide
    • Breakfasts at the hotel
    • Snacks on the boat during the day in the ocean
    • Accommodations (double occupancy), transfer
  • Not included:
    • International flights, flight Mexico-La Paz and back
    • Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit can be rented)
    • Health insurance
    • Meals (except breakfast)
    • Electronic permission to visit Mexico
    • Single occupancy fee
  • Additional information
    • The ocean water temperature is about 20 degrees
    • Air temperature is about 30 degrees.
    • Currency: Mexican Peso
    • Sockets: North American Type A and B
  • To-pack list
    • Passport, printed airline tickets
    • Sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
    • Headwear
    • Flippers, mask, snorkel, wetsuit 3-5mm
    • Windbreaker coat
    • Warm clothes
    • Swimsuit
    • Towel
    • Gopro/camera
It's easy to book with us!
  • 1
    Contact us
    However you like: email info@whale-expeditions.com, using Facebook/Instagram or fill the application form below
  • 2
    We will call you back
    Or write a message. We will answer all your questions, explain all the details and discuss your personal wishes
  • 3
    Deposit payment
    When you are ready to book the trip, we would ask you to pay the deposit, usually it's 50% of the price. You can pay the rest later, the last payment day is 60 days before expedition starts.
  • 4
    Done!
    You got your space on the trip, it's time to buy the plane tickets!
Your journey starts here!
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Contacts
info@whale-expeditions.com