San Ignacio Lagoon
Most Extraordinary Whale Interaction on the Planet
SEASONS
January – April
TYPES OF ADVENTURES
Glamping & Luxury Camp
Fly-in from Cabo or drive-in
4 or 6 night adventure
PRICING (pp. dbl occ.)
Glamping Tent: US$2545
Luxury Tent: US$3095
Destination Overview
Our sister company, Baja Expeditions is adventure travel at its best. From glamping, luxury, and beach camps, to whale interactions, sailing, kayaking, and orca expeditions. With our own fleet of super pangas, 48 ft fast boats, sailing yacht, 55-ft pocket liveaboard, overlanding Tacoma TRDs, buses, and vans, we do it all. With authenticity, warmth, and team members who have been with us for decades, we love showing our guests the “real Baja”.
Wild Experience
Interaction with the whales is entirely on their own terms. We never, ever chase or crowd the whales. It is up to the whales to decide to approach us. Whale interaction only happens in one small, designated part of the lagoon. The whales know where to find us if they want to play!
The Eastern Pacific gray whales are the last significant population of these spectacular animals. In the 19th and 20th centuries, they were mostly wiped out by whaling. It brings tears of gladness to our eyes and hearts to see that this population is now healthy and stable.
Camps
Glamping Tents
US$2,545
We say “NO” to tiny tents with cots, sleeping bags and a couple of shared toilets and showers for the whole camp! Our tents are windproof, insulated and heated for maximum comfort, with ensuite bathrooms and showers, hot and cold running water with good pressure, and 24-hour power. Not to mention “real beds” with fine linen.
Enormous thought has gone into every detail, from a fire pit to a fine selection of wine, craft beer, single malt scotches and fine dining. We even have a bar and lounge tent and Wi-Fi-access throughout the camp.
Virtual Glamping Tent VideoLuxury Tents
US$3,095
Our luxury camp features all the amenities of the glamping camp, but with 12 large and luxurious tents, ensuring the utmost privacy. Each tent features an ensuite bathroom, a dresser in the bedroom as well as a separate sitting area with a couch and easy chairs – perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure.
Think of our luxury camp as one of the world’s best pop-up hotel.
Virtual Luxury Tent Video
Turtle Conservation
San Ignacio Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned as the last undeveloped gray whale lagoon on Earth is about much more than whales.
Turtles in the lagoon are under unrelenting pressure, including being attacked by coyotes that leave them stranded on the beaches. We are always on the lookout for injured turtles and deliver them to EcoTortugas, a multigenerational fishing family dedicated turtle conservation. The family welcomes your visit when visiting the lagoon. What to expect:
Participate in a half-day session that might include, monitoring turtles, measuring and identifying them, and releasing them back into the sea.
Learn about the challenges sea turtles face, including threats from coyotes, through an engaging talk and a tour of the reserve.
Enjoy a personal experience with group sizes capped at 8 participants, with two sessions daily (7:00–11:00 am. or after 4:00 pm.).
$40 donation per person, of which 100% goes to supporting turtle conservation. Pre-booking is highly recommended.
By participating, you’re not only contributing to a vital conservation mission but also supporting a local family whose livelihood revolves around preserving these incredible marine creatures. Add this unique experience to your San Ignacio Lagoon adventure!
Massage
Does it get any better than enjoying a massage while on safari with the gray whales of San Ignacio Lagoon? It’s not just the whales that are extraordinary. At Baja Expeditions, we continuously strive to provide excellence and our carefully curated massage offerings are designed to do just that. We encourage pre-booking because these massages sell out fast.
Stone Therapy Massage
Cupping Massage
Massage with Herbal Pindas
Deep Tissue Massage
Relaxation Massage
Reflexology Add-On
Stone Therapy Massage
Duration: 90 minutes | Price: $200.
Experience the benefits of geothermal therapy by combining therapeutic massage with the use of hot and cold stones. These stones are placed at chakra points to ensure proper energy flow, relieving discomfort and enhancing overall well-being. The volcanic origin of the stones not only improves your energy flow but also allows your body to absorb the earth’s natural energy.
Cupping Massage
Duration: 90 minutes | Price: $200.
Cupping therapy is an ancient technique known for its multiple benefits, including pain relief, alleviating muscle tightness, stress reduction, and skin rejuvenation. By increasing blood flow and expelling toxins, this treatment helps alleviate muscle tension and promote overall relaxation and renewal.
Massage with Herbal Pindas
Duration: 90 minutes | Price: $200.
Pinda massage is designed to balance the mind, body, and soul through relaxing movements, combining the therapeutic powers of phytotherapy and aromatherapy. Herbal pindas, filled with a unique blend of herbs, apply pressure to the body, activating chakras on both an energetic and physical level.
Reflexology Add-On
Duration: +20 minutes | Price: +$40 Add-on.
Reflexology, also known as Zonal Therapy, is a holistic treatment that balances the physical, energetic, and spiritual aspects of the body. This therapy views the human being as part of a greater whole, integrating the body, mind, and energy (spirit) into a single entity.
When receiving Reflexology, you can experience:
Deep relaxation, an essential element for proper nervous system function. This relaxation helps release physical and mental tensions, reducing stress levels.
Improved blood flow, vital for organs to perform their functions effectively.
Self-awareness, which integrates emotions and physical sensations as parallel, interconnected processes.
This add-on enhances any massage session, leaving you feeling more connected, balanced, and restored.
Trip Options
Typical Itinerary
Typical Itinerary
We recommend SJD Cabo San Lucas as your gateway airport for seamless transfers from the arrivals hall to Cabo San Lucas.
Our concierges will be on standby to assist with arrangements, address special requests, and answer any questions you might have. We recommend flying into Cabo early to enjoy and partake in our Baja hospitality.
Day Before Boarding
Join us for a complimentary morning photo and video workshop at SeeCreatures Cabo, followed by an afternoon ocean safari searching for humpback whales and sea lions.
Day 1: Meet the Gray Whales!
Our staff will open SeeCreatures at 6:30 am with coffee and a light continental breakfast to help you wake up and prepare for the 7:00 am coach transfer to the executive airport terminal at SJD. Boarding your Cessna Caravan for a 1 hour 50-minute flight to camp, where you’ll be welcomed by trays of champagne and more of our wonderful staff. Enjoy brunch and a welcome briefing at camp, followed by two afternoon whale watching excursions.
Days 2 – 3: San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Watching
Your stay in camp is all about you! It’s your choice to join us for a 7 am breakfast and then head out for your first whale watching encounter of the day when the park opens at 8 am. Or if you prefer, enjoy sleeping in and having a late breakfast and joining our second scheduled whale watching expedition late morning. As long as the weather cooperates, there will be 3 scheduled whale watching encounters every day, plus all the activities offered at camp, including kayaking or paddleboarding across the lagoon in the mangroves, going for a leisurely walk, mountain biking, or just kicking back with a good book and accompanying beverage. Cocktail hour, sunset viewing, making new friends around one of our fire pits, a game of billiards, dinner, and evening presentations by our naturalist are all fine ways to finish off your day in camp.
Day 4: Return to Cabo
Early breakfast and one more whale watching encounter before your flight back to Cabo. You should be on the ground between 12:30 and 1 pm and able to connect to airline flights at SDJ leaving at 2:30 pm or later.
Of course, we hope you will come back to Cabo with us and continue with more adventures, whether it’s swimming with whale sharks, scuba diving, snorkelling, or heading out for some overlanding.
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