Departing from La Ventana, Baja California Sur

GrayWhale Observation 

See these majestic creatures up close in Magdalena Bay!

Join us for a day of whale watching in Magdalena Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular whale-watching destinations in the world. 

We will depart from La Ventana in the morning and travel to Puerto Chale, where we'll board a boat and head out to sea. We'll spend 2-3 hours searching for whales, and we'll have the opportunity to see them up close as they breach, spy hop, and lobtail. You'll also learn about the biology and behaviour of these amazing creatures from our experienced guide. After our whale-watching tour, we'll return to Puerto Chale for lunch and then head back to La Ventana.

Magdalena Bay is a protected sanctuary for gray whales, and it's estimated that over 20,000 whales migrate to the bay each year to breed and give birth. The whales are incredibly curious and playful, and they often come right up to the boats.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these majestic creatures up close in their natural habitat.

  • 𓇼 See gray whales up close

    𓇼 Learn about the biology and behaviour of gray whales

    𓇼 Spend a day in a beautiful and remote location

    𓇼 Enjoy a delicious local lunch

  • 𓇼 Departure: from La Ventana to Puerto Chale

    𓇼 Transportation: Included

    𓇼 Guide: English and Spanish speaking

    𓇼 Lunch: Included

    𓇼 Duration: Full day

    Best time of year: January to March

  • 𓇼 Per person for a group of 4: $4,000 MXN

    𓇼 Per person for a group of 5-6: $3,500 MXN

    𓇼 Per person for a group of 7-12: $3,000 MXN

Grey whale la ventana

The best time to see gray whales in Magdalena Bay is from mid-January to March. During this time, the whales migrate south from Alaska to their breeding grounds in the bay. 

* Disclaimer: While we do our best to find wildlife on our tours, there is no guarantee that you will see any animals. Magdalena Bay is a wild place, and the animals are not always predictable. We appreciate your understanding.

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