Gray Whale Watching: Unique Experience at Magdalena Bay
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Magdalena Bay
Embark on a unique gray whale watching experience at Magdalena Bay in Baja California. Get up close and personal with these gentle giants and learn about their behavior and life cycle from a marine biologist.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Magdalena Bay - The activity takes place in Magdalena Bay. The spot will depend on the conditions, always choosing the place with more chances of sightings, based on the information from our captains. Our group of 1-6 people as maximum, will board a panga boat and begin the whale watching activity.

We will head out into the bay and look for these gentle giants, who often come close the boats and interact with observers, who can scratch, hug, and even kiss the gray whales that come up to see us.

Other than grey whales, we can also encounter dolphins, and lots of sea birds in the mangroves and dunes. We will stay out doing the activity for three hours.

What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
Additional Information

Throughout the span of January to March, grey whales migrate to the lagoons of Baja California and Baja California Sur. This is where they mate, birth, and nurture their offspring in the lagoons’ ‘warm’ and secure environments. Famously friendly and inquisitive, these colossal creatures have a tendency to stay near the coast, making them a thrilling spectacle for eager wildlife enthusiasts. This location serves as one of the few places globally where one can physically interact with, and even caress, the gray whales.

Having the opportunity to encounter these mammoth marine mammals in the presence of a marine biologist ensures a unique and enriching experience – a chance to marvel at their sheer size while gaining a comprehensive understanding of their behaviour, life cycles, routines, and so much more.

Location
Magdalena Bay
The location of the activity will be determined based on the conditions, with our captains selecting the spot that offers the best chance for sightings.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Luisav8084jd
Apr 10, 2024
Impressive nature and seeing the whales so close - Very nice experience and excellent treatment. Any questions we had about the fauna were explained to us in great detail.
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552marioalbertoj
Apr 10, 2024
The service provided by MTA was very professional and very well explained by the Oceanologist who was the guide. - Very professional tour with the best guide in the world... Andrea... very punctual with her times and recommendations at the departure point
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332mariapaulag
Feb 26, 2024
Amazing whale watching! - The tour was amazing, we had an amazing time, saw +20 whales, had for lunch some homemade tacos and learned so much about the whales and their behavior. It was an incredible experience! And the MTA was great, providing guidance all the way
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Ecr12345
Feb 5, 2024
Gray whale - Super enjoyable trip, the car was very comfortable, good and very interesting explanations and we saw many whales!!! Thanks for the experience!!
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Montserratmn398zy
Feb 5, 2024
Excellent experience 🐋 - We saw many whales, the children and adults enjoyed it very much. The attention was very good from all the staff. They picked us up in La Paz on time and the breakfast of burritas was delicious. I highly recommend it!
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402lolas
Dec 3, 2023
The experience was great, for me in every way, the guides of Mexical-Travel-Adventure, Andrea, Guille, K - The experience was great, for me in every way, the Mexical-Travel-Adventure guides, Andrea, Guille, Karen 10, explain everything, a lot of patience too. Diving equipment in very good condition The places to see unique marine life That's right... it's a hell of a trip, st. On the move Thank you for the days spent with you A pleasure to have met Antonio, the father of divers- masters Loly - Santander - Spain
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Ricardoboia
Mar 2, 2023
Beautiful experience, highly recommended! - It is definetly a one of a kind experience! The tour was well organised, staff was really nice and the experience with the grey whales approaching the pangas and interacting with people is unlike anything else I have ever seen with any cetaceans anywhere in the world!
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Abbysc6219as
Feb 25, 2023
Grey Whale Experience - Great experience!! The captain was very good at putting us in a position to view the whales. Our boat was less crowded than others, which we really appreciated. Grey whale tours are pretty much the only thing happening in this town. There are a couple small local restaurants that are pretty good as well. I would definitely recommend this group for a tour.
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Michellefj1051qr
Feb 22, 2023
Incredible experience - As someone who frequently travels and goes on many different types of tours I have to say this is by far one of my favorites. It was such a unique and incredible experience!! Karen(our guide) and the captain were very informative as well as persistent to make sure we all got a chance to touch the whales. If you’re thinking about going, don’t hesitate and book!
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Freedom64294618628
Jan 31, 2024
Gray whales tour - Very good Tour and very good guide. We saw a lot of grey whales very clone. The guide was biologist and therefore very competent!
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