WHALE WATCHING
Scammons Lagoon (Ojo de Libre), Pacific Ocean
Midriff Island region , Sea of Cortez

Baja Air Ventures invites you to the sea of cortez


 


Best of Baja's Whales, Dolphins, & Sea Lions Tour

Snorkeling and Swimming With Whale Sharks Tour


Las Animas Wilderness Retreat • Private B & B
Private Air Transportation • Small Groups

More Whale Watching
Less Travel Time US Based Company


Offering Baja
whale watching trips like no other tour operator!

If you wish to experience the best of the pristine waters, view more whales and spend less time traveling, then the small groups and comfortable accommodations of Baja AirVentures has three fantastic whale watching trips and soft adventure tours that will be perfect for you!
 
Lodging for the popular “Best of Baja’s Whales, Dolphins and Sea Lions” includes a bed and breakfast stay on the Pacific Ocean as well as time spent at our famous Las Animas Wilderness Retreat, where you can experience sea lions, dolphins, and more whales.

We also offer a Baja Whale Shark Tours, a tour that also takes place on the sea of Cortez . August through to October offers the best opportunity to view these gentle giants so near to the shores of the US.

Las Animas Wilderness Retreat has year round fin whales. Directly in front of our bay is the “Canal De Ballenas” ( Whale Canal ) where at any given moment you may have fin whale sightings. These majestic creatures are the second largest whales. You may have the chance to see one of them from your yurt's patio spouting at a distance. Our captains are always ready to take you to have a closer look in our boats.


Why choose Baja AirVentures for whale watching tours?

  • Close to America - your adventure begins and ends directly in San Diego, CA
  • We give you more time enjoying the beauty of Baja, for less money.
  • We offer comfortable accommodations - private B&B lodging a well as our wilderness retreat. No camping.
  • Small groups (no more than 11) and private locations along the untouched Baja peninsula.
  • See and experience more of Baja through the windows of a private aircraft.
  • You’ll enjoy more of Baja from the land, sea and air thanks to less travel time.
  • No other operator is able to combine the best of both sides of Baja like we are.
  • Open bar to Beer and Margaritas
  • Superior customer service.
  • Experienced and friendly staff & guides
  • Thousands of happy guests since 1989

"Once again I fell in love with Baja! This area is so remote and peaceful, unlike any other trip we have to offer. I never sent as many clients on a trip as I have with Baja AirVentures."
Marion Emmons, Backcountry Mang., AWE Inc.

Grey Whale taking a look around - Click to enlarge

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  What are the qualifications of your whale watching guides?
A.  At San Ignacio Lagoons and Scammons we use local licensed guides who are accompanied by your English speaking Baja AirVentures guide. They are extremely knowledgeable of the local flora and fauna and have been taking out such tour groups for years. They are aware and abide by the rules and regulations for the safe viewing which includes ways in which to leave them undisturbed.


Petting a grey whale - Click to enlargeQ.  What is your trip capacity?
A.  Baja AirVentures limits group size to no more then 11 guests on the Best of Baja tour. Other whale watching tours companies often crowd up to 50 or more on a single tour and as a result are unable to provide as personal or rewarding an experience.

Q.  How is the Food?
A.  The food is fantastic! We boast the best kitchens on both sides of the peninsula! Our cooks offer all you can eat in traditional ranchero style meals, barbecue, fresh fish, home-made tortillas; purified drinking water are all included.

Q.  How about the accommodations?
A.  The tours double occupancy B&B rooms are clean, private, charming and comfortable. Las Animas's features private yurts with an attached private bathroom with state of the art dry compost toilets, solar showers and comfortable beds

Las Animas Wilderness Retreat, Sea of Cortez - Click to enlarge
Las Animas Wilderness Retreat, Sea of Cortez

Whale Watching Dining
Casa Laguna
Scammons Lagoon
Pacific Ocean


Las Animas Yurts
 

Whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch!
  Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding Baja peninsula. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. Only in Baja, Mexico are you able experience four ecosystems: Mediterranean, coastal, desert and mountain, two oceans, and all less than 3 hours from the US. Flying in your own private aircraft atop lush green valleys, pine forests, pristine coastlines, and snow capped mountains, endless virgin coastlines and deeply sculptured canyons!

 
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"It's obvious that Las Animas has been a labor of love. Tranquility, biodiversity and solitude, a staff attentive to all the details: and a perfect amount of Americanism with the kayaks, sailboats, wind and water toys. I'll be back.
-Sarah Kenley & Jon Forrester Ann Arbor, MI

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