Whale watching holiday in Mexico
| country: | Mexico |
| location: | Baja |
| departures: | 2009: 28 Feb |
| price: | From €3300 (10 days) excluding flights |
the amazing things you'll be doing
We are offering for all dedicated whale watchers a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Mexico Baja California.
We spend nine intensive days in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. We will be guided by a professional, experienced whale watching crew, that works in this area since almost twenty years. Six days we will spend on a well appointed motor boat, always in search of whales and dolphins, dedicated waiting for this one unique moment, when they appear and possibly get in contact with us. We invite you to experience the natural habitat of Sperm-, Brydes-, Pilot-, Humpback Whales, Orcas, dolphins and rays, sea lions and many different sea birds.
And if we are fortunate, we might meet the biggest mammal on earth: the Blue Whale. The remaining three days will be spent on land in a camp. We will go out twice daily with zodiacs to meet the migrating Grey whales which come into the shallow waters to mate and give birth sheltered by low barrier islands, Magdalena Bay provides a perfect and peaceful winter home to the California Gray whale. These noble creatures allow us to watch them roll, breach and tend to their young. In the warm calving waters of Magdalena Bay, calves remain in close contact with their mothers while they grow large enough to migrate north. Fantastic scenery and good food will make this journey even more of a celebration.
We spend nine intensive days in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. We will be guided by a professional, experienced whale watching crew, that works in this area since almost twenty years. Six days we will spend on a well appointed motor boat, always in search of whales and dolphins, dedicated waiting for this one unique moment, when they appear and possibly get in contact with us. We invite you to experience the natural habitat of Sperm-, Brydes-, Pilot-, Humpback Whales, Orcas, dolphins and rays, sea lions and many different sea birds.
And if we are fortunate, we might meet the biggest mammal on earth: the Blue Whale. The remaining three days will be spent on land in a camp. We will go out twice daily with zodiacs to meet the migrating Grey whales which come into the shallow waters to mate and give birth sheltered by low barrier islands, Magdalena Bay provides a perfect and peaceful winter home to the California Gray whale. These noble creatures allow us to watch them roll, breach and tend to their young. In the warm calving waters of Magdalena Bay, calves remain in close contact with their mothers while they grow large enough to migrate north. Fantastic scenery and good food will make this journey even more of a celebration.
how this holiday makes a difference
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We and the local staff are committed to educating clients about the environment in which they are travelling and the importance of protecting its natural resources. The local operator connects our travellers to the people and environments of Baja, with full respect and support for both. They lead by example in all aspects of our operation, actively encouraging our travellers, suppliers and industry partners to join them in protecting Baja's richest resources- its land and sea environments. For every guest a donation is paid to the German/Canary NGO MEER for research and protection of cetaceans and to local Mexican/American organisations for Conservancy and NGOs. We always meet cetaceans with the attitude of: they are the hosts and we are the guests – the essence of respectful Whale Watching.
Along with The Nature Conservancy the local operator recently led the effort to obtain funding for the creation of the Isla Espiritu Santo Natural Marine Park, preserving a critical habitat and limiting access with user fees and permits. We encourage our clients to balance the CO2 emissions for their flights with Atmosfair or Climate Care Every client gets tips for travelling responsibly like: Take only photographs, leave only footprints. These two simple phrases sum up the heart of travelling responsibly. Do not leave litter of any kind, and do not take any souvenirs from archaeological sites and natural areas. Never disturb anything that you can avoid disturbing. Leave rocks and shells where they are; your desk will survive without another paperweight. The "it's only one shell" attitudes multiples when a million people each take one shell from the same beach. Always follow designated trails and resist the urge to go off the beaten path.  Do not disturb animals, plants or their natural habitats, and hopefully they will not disturb you. Respect the privacy of others and always ask before photographing people. Also be respectful of local people's land by asking permission before entering private buildings or acreage. Showing respect will gain you the most treasured of souvenirs-trust. |
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