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Baja California: Orcas, Mobulas & Sharks

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in La Paz

Arrive in La Paz where you'll meet your expedition leader before transferring to the coastal town of La Ventana. Following an expedition briefing, prepare for an unforgettable week exploring one of the world's richest marine ecosystems.

  • Arrival at La Paz International Airport

  • Private transfer to La Ventana

  • Expedition briefing

  • Equipment preparation

  • Free time for lunch

  • Free time for dinner

Overnight: La Ventana

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Day 2 – Orcas & Mobula Rays

Your first day on the Sea of Cortez begins aboard your private wildlife boat exploring the waters surrounding Cerralvo Island and La Ventana. Search for enormous schools of mobula rays while keeping watch for dolphins, whales and the expedition's ultimate goal, wild orcas.

  • Private wildlife boat

  • Search for orcas

  • Snorkel with mobula rays when conditions allow

  • Search for dolphins and whales

  • Ethical wildlife encounters

  • Free time for lunch

  • Free time for dinner

Overnight: La Ventana

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Day 3 – Sea of Cortez Wildlife Safari

Return to the Sea of Cortez for another full day following wildlife activity reported by experienced local captains. Every day is different, allowing complete flexibility to maximise the best wildlife opportunities available.

  • Private wildlife boat

  • Search for orcas and mobula rays

  • Snorkelling opportunities throughout the day

  • Marine wildlife photography

  • Search for additional marine species

  • Free time for lunch

  • Free time for dinner

Overnight: La Ventana

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Day 4 – Final Orca Search

Enjoy one final day exploring the waters around La Ventana. Depending on recent wildlife activity, the day may focus on orcas, mobula rays, dolphins, sea lions or whales, ensuring every opportunity is taken to experience Baja's incredible marine biodiversity.

  • Private wildlife boat

  • Flexible wildlife safari

  • Snorkelling opportunities

  • Marine conservation discussions

  • Return to shore

  • Free time for lunch

  • Free time for dinner

Overnight: La Ventana

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Day 5 – Cabo San Lucas & Blue Sharks

Travel south to Cabo San Lucas before heading offshore into the Pacific Ocean. The deep blue waters beyond the peninsula provide ideal habitat for pelagic sharks and other oceanic wildlife.

  • Private transfer to Cabo San Lucas

  • Offshore shark expedition

  • Snorkel with blue sharks when conditions allow

  • Search for pelagic wildlife

  • Free time for lunch

  • Free time for dinner

Overnight: Cabo San Lucas

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Day 6 – Sharks of the Pacific

Return offshore for your second shark expedition. Depending on ocean conditions and seasonal wildlife movements, encounters may include blue sharks, shortfin mako sharks, sea turtles, dolphins and other remarkable pelagic species.

  • Offshore shark snorkelling

  • Search for shortfin mako sharks

  • Blue shark encounters

  • Marine wildlife photography

  • Free time for lunch

  • Free time for dinner

Overnight: Cabo San Lucas

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Day 7 – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Los Cabos International Airport for your onward journey.

  • Breakfast

  • Airport transfer

  • Expedition concludes

Please note that all itineraries, accommodation, travel dates and wildlife encounters are subject to change due to weather, sea conditions, conservation regulations and animal behaviour. Wildlife sightings, including orcas, sharks and whales, cannot be guaranteed. Every effort will be made to maximise opportunities for ethical wildlife encounters while always placing the welfare of wildlife first. Any itinerary changes will be communicated in advance where possible. All prices are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated.

Highlights

Orcas & Mobula Ray Superpods

Explore the waters surrounding La Ventana during the peak season for orcas and the spectacular mobula ray migration. Witness thousands of rays gathering beneath the surface while searching for wild orcas hunting among them in one of the world's most exciting marine ecosystems.

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Blue Sharks & Shortfin Makos

Head offshore from Cabo San Lucas to snorkel with pelagic sharks in the deep Pacific Ocean. Depending on conditions, encounters may include blue sharks, shortfin mako sharks, sea turtles, dolphins and other open ocean wildlife.

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The World's Aquarium

Discover why Jacques Cousteau described the Sea of Cortez as "the world's aquarium." Throughout the expedition you may also encounter humpback whales, Bryde's whales, fin whales, sperm whales, bottlenose dolphins, common dolphins, sea lions, mobula rays and countless seabirds.

Includes / Excludes

What's Included

  • 6 nights' accommodation (twin share)

  • Daily breakfast

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure days

  • Private vehicle throughout the expedition

  • Three private wildlife boat charters in La Ventana

  • Two shark snorkelling boat trips from Cabo San Lucas

  • Experienced expedition leader

  • Professional local captains

  • Local marine wildlife guides

  • Snorkelling equipment

  • All harbour fees and marine permits

  • Conservation and community contributions

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What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Mexican tourist tax (where applicable)

  • Single Supplement (€495)

  • Lunches and dinners

  • Drinks and personal expenses

  • Tips for guides and captains

  • Personal travel insurance (mandatory). We recommend IATI Insurance as they provide worldwide cover, including destinations often excluded by other insurers.

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