Whales and Wine

8 Days, 7 Nights, Motorcoach (or Sprinter) / Boat Tour.

The central Baja California region is a pristine destination of undeveloped splendor. Uninhabited islands, a combination of mountains & deserts, and a lively sea come together in a mixture of incredible natural beauty. The grand beauty of visiting Gray Whales is complemented by subtle, flavorful notes in the region’s award-winning wineries. Come join us on this wonderful small group adventure!

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Price per person

$3,295

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Double

Price per person

$2,695

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2027 Departure Dates

February 7, 2027 – SOLD OUT

February 14, 2027 – SOLD OUT

February 26, 2027

February 28, 2027 – SOLD OUT

March 14, 2027 – SOLD OUT

Included with Tour

Deluxe motorcoach or sprinter trip beginning San Diego, California
Pre-tour briefing in Phoenix hotel
Welcome dinner in San Quintín
Shop the bustling Mercado Hildago in Tijuana
Fully escorted and narrated
Experience a close up encounter with the Pacific gray whale
Marvel in the desert rock formations, boulders and caves in Cataviña
Explore the charming shops, cafes, and taquerías in Ensenada
Taxes and gratuity (Driver & Escort are not included)
Mexican Visa entry fee
7 nights hotel accommodations
SOME MEALS INCLUDED
See tour breakdown for details on which meals are included for each day.
= Breakfast, = Lunch, = Dinner

Tour Breakdown

DAY 1 | San Diego

Arrive in San Diego today. Join your tour manager this evening for a welcome cocktail and briefing at the hotel.

DAY 2 | San Quintín

Depart this morning for Northern Baja California, Mexico. Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico, crossing the border into Mexico via Tijuana, the world’s busiest land border crossing. Visit Tijuana’s bustling Mercado Hidalgo before continuing on scenic Highway 1 to Ensenada for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, return to Highway 1 traveling south through Northern Baja’s tomato, strawberry, and pepper fields along the way to San Quintín and tonight’s Welcome Dinner.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 3 | Guerrero Negro

Continue on Highway 1 to Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, through the Desierto Central de Baja California with its unique desert vegetation. Stop in Cataviña along the way to take a short walk through this fascinating desert with rock formations and granite boulders to nearby caves to view cave paintings that offer a glimpse into the indigenous human and animal life that once populated the region. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Guerrero Negro, which will serve as base camp for our next day’s whale watching. Dinner this evening at the hotel.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 4 | Whale Watching | Guerrero Negro

Early this morning depart for Guerrero Negro’s nearby lagoon, Ojo de La Liebre. These lagoons serve as the magnificent gray whale’s first calving stop on the journey from the Bering Strait. Aboard small, non-intrusive boats captained by local guides, experience an up-close encounter with these gentle and curious giants. Lunch at a local restaurant after today’s excursion before returning to the hotel. Dinner is on your own this evening.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 5 | Cataviña

Mid-morning departure back to Ojo de La Liebre, also known as Scammon’s Lagoon, for the second time to experience this unique opportunity to enjoy close encounters with these magnificent and curious sea creatures. Home to more than just our giant friends, the nearby lagoons are teeming with sea life, such as dolphins, sea lions, and seals, as well as surrounded by giant osprey nests, and frequented by a variety of other migratory birds. Return to town to board the motorcoach or sprinter, returning north for an overnight in the village of Cataviña. Dinner this evening at the hotel.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

DAY 6 | Ensenada

This morning, continue north to the bustling port city of Ensenada. Lunch along the way, arriving this afternoon to your hotel and after checking time permitting join your Tour Manager for an orientation walk of downtown Ensenada. This evening is yours to relax or explore the charming shops, cafes, and taquerías this charming town has to offer.

Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 7 | Guadalupe Valley Wine Country / Ensenada

Today after breakfast we continue into the heart of Mexico’s premier wine country, the Guadalupe Valley, whose wineries now rival those of Napa Valley in the USA. Here we will visit Decantos Vinícola, a locally owned and operated estate renowned for its innovative gravity-flow winemaking process and elegant varietals. After a guided tour and tasting, enjoy a relaxed lunch before returning to Ensenada.

Breakfast | Lunch

DAY 8 | Depart

After breakfast, return to the United States and continue to the San Diego hotel.

Breakfast

Hotels and itinerary are subject to change to accommodations and experiences of equal or greater value, with no impact on the tour cost. Airfare and airport transfers are not included.

Next Departure: February 26, 2027.

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View the video of the majestic grey whales.

Locally-guided close up encounter with the majestic Pacific gray whale.

A vine with plump grapes ready to be transformed into wine.

Walk through Baja California’s sun-kissed vinyards that make up Ensenada’s award-wining wines.

Route Map

Accessibility

AVERAGE

This tour is suitable for most ages and fitness levels, though some areas include short hills, cobblestone streets, and stairs.

Having returned today from the Feb 26 to March 4 Baja Whale and Wine tour, it is very easy to write an excellent review as not only the whale experience but everything from the itinerary, accommodations, meals, extra excursions etc were beyond our expectations. From Olinsser, a most pleasant driver who we’re sure feels cleanliness is next to client safety while driving to our guide Bacho, made for a great trip. Bacho is so proud of his country and culture that his enthusiasm exudes and you can tell he loves his job. His knowledge and interest in the flora and fauna and the small group size enhanced the trip.

This was Truly A Closer Look and we highly recommend it!

S Hubler

(via Tripadvisor.com)

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