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SCAMMON'S LAGOON - Whale Watching Baja Tours
Whale watching in the largest Gray whales nursery in Baja, Mexico

(Optional combination with whale watching in SAN IGNACIO LAGOON)

"Scammon's Lagoon” is a 2 day whale watching tour, in the northernmost Gray whale nursery, on the Pacific side of Baja California “Sur” (the South state of Baja Mexico).
Combine whale watching in Scammon’s Lagoon with whale watching in San Ignacio, and have a 3 day, ultimate whale watching Baja experience.

   From January through March the abundance of whales in the nurseries is overwhelming.
Encounters with Gray whales in these Baja lagoons are certain and, with a little luck you may have the once-in-a-life-time opportunity of touching a Gray whale or its baby (who at times swim up to the boat nudging it).
   Lodging and meals for the Scammon’s Lagoon tour is at the local hotel, in the adjacent town of Guerrero Negro, and in San Ignacio we will stay in catered, comfortable little Cabanas, right at the edge of the lagoon. Where in Baja is Guerrero Negro?
    These Baja whale watching tours are open to all ages and abilities, as no special skill or ability is required.

Whale watching Baja tours in Scammon's lagoon

Baja Whale watching tours in Scammon's lagoon

PRICE:
Scammon's Lagoon: $950
(3 days / 2nights, 2 days whale watching)
Self Drive fr. San Diego or,
chartered flight available fr. San Diego
$640 / person, based on 5 pass.

Scammon's Lagoon &
San Ignacio Combo: $1490
(4 days / 3nights, 3 days whale watching)
Self Drive fr. San Diego or,
fly commercially fr. Los Angeles to Loreto.

2013 DATES:
From Jan. 15th to Apr. 15th
Pick a date and E-mail us for availability.

(for the San Ignacio Combo, add one day to the itinerary)

Scammon's Lagoon
INCLUDES: English-speaking private guide, open-deck motor-boat, boat operator, transportation from Guerrero Negro to the lagoon, two hotel nights in Baja (dbl. ocp.). One whale watching excursion on day 2, and one whale watching excursion on day 3.

Scammon's Lagoon & San Ignacio Combo
INCLUDES: English-speaking guide, open-deck motor-boat, boat operator, transportation from Guerrero Negro to Scammon’s lagoon, one hotel night in Guerrero Negro Baja (dbl. ocp.). One 3 hour whale watching excursion on day 2.
At the San Ignacio lagoon: Comfortable cabanas (small wood cabanas, dbl. ocp.). with clean beds and linen on nights 2 & 3; fresh water solar heated showers. Delicious Mexican food, happy hour every day (with soft & alcoholic beverages) while in San Ignacio. Kayaks available in camp Two whale watching excursions on day 3., one whale watching excursion on day 4.

EXCLUDES: Transportation from the US to Guerrero Negro and San Ignacio, meals at restaurants, personal items.

NOTE: Upon reserving your whale watching Baja tour, we will send you a “Clothing and What-to-Bring” list.

You will also receive an Invoice/Confirmation, a Medical form, a Liability Release form and Driving Directions.

LOCATION: Scammon's Lagoon is a large, naturally protected inlet on the Pacific side of Baja peninsula, about 440 miles south of San Diego. Here is where hundreds of Gray whales congregate during the winter month to give birth and nurse their offspring.
Although Scammon's Lagoon (Guerrero Negro) is a unique location, it is not the average tourist destination, Therefore, no commercial air transportation is available from the US.

TRIP DESCRIPTION: The Scammons Lagoon whale watching Baja tours will begin/depart from Guerrero Negro.
A shuttle will take our group to the lagoon (half hour ride) where we will board the open deck motorboats.
   Your whale watching Baja tour will take you to the key areas of the lagoon where during the two days you will whale watch for a total of about five hours (three hours on day one and two hours on day two).
   There will be abundant encounters of mother Gray whales (cows) with newborn babies (calves).

THE WHALES, especially the babies (called calves), are curious and very friendly creatures.
On numerous occasions the cows gently push their calves towards our boats, seemingly to introduce them.
   Once contact is established, the calves enjoy interacting with people, nudging the boat and popping their head out of the water, allowing the stretched hands to touch and caress.
   All this happens while the mother lazily and unconcerned, suns herself around the boat. Sometimes the mother herself comes close to get some attention.
   It’s truly amazing. One may be concerned about their shear size (up to 45 feet) but they are incredibly gentle and aware of their surroundings.

THE BOATS: On these whale watching Baja tours we will use 24 ft., well maintained, open-deck motorboats
The size of the boats is ideal for the needed mobility, unobstructed view, and closeness to the water - essential for the quality of this activity.
Each boat has four sitting benches, accommodating three passengers per bench.
   You can expect 10-12 people on the boat per trip.
Life Preservers will be supplied and are mandatory while on the water.
   Your professional boat operator will be in permanent contact with your accompanying private guide, and with the shore-base via VHF radio.

Click here to see the SCAMMONS LAGOON whale watching Baja itinerary

   IF YOU ARE DRIVING TO GUERRERO NEGRO: Your journey begins in San Diego-USA, the gateway to Baja California (Mexico), and features great site seeing en-route to the Guerrero Negro. You can rent a car from the San Diego or, if you live in California, drive your own.

Where will I leave my car while I'm away on the tour? The vehicles will be parked at the private hotel where you will stay, and will be absolutely safe.

How are the roads in Baja? A midsize sedan is well suited for the Hwy Mex 1. The road ispaved all the way to Cabo San Lucas, and it’s virtually impossible to get lost.

How long is the drive? The total drive time from the San Diego airport to Guerrero Negro is about 10 - 12 hours. To make your drive more enjoyable we suggest starting your drive the day before your whale watching Baja tour and spend the first night in Ensenada.

How do I find Guerrero Negro? “Mexico Highway 1” (MEX 1) is the only one road that goes from San Diego all the way to the end of the Baja peninsula. Upon reservation, among forms and other information we will send you detailed driving directions.

CAR RENTAL: The following car-rental companies will rent vehicles for driving into Baja California and some will provide you with mandatory Mexican auto-insurance. Most of these rental companies are at the San Diego airport (or, they offer courtesy airport pick-up).

   AVIS; (619) 688-5063 or (619) 688-5000: Reliable & profesional, they also offer the needed Mexican auto insurance at the airport office location.
   DOLLAR; (800)800-4000 or (866)434-2226
   CALIFORNIA BAJA RENT-A-CAR; (619) 470-7368: Somewhat pricey but they offer many vehicle options as well as remote drop-offs.
   ENTERPRISE (800)325-8007 or (619)294-3313.

We encourage you to find other car rental companies by doing a simple Internet search. Although not all companies rent vehicles for driving into Baja, they change policies quite often, and it's worth checking for possible better rates.

We spend a great part of our time out of the office, running our kayaking or whale watching trips. We are not always around a phone. However, we do check our e-mails daily from wherever we are. If you have questions about our sea kayaking Baja trips the best way to contact us is by E-mail