Gentle Giants Expedition
The Mexican Peninsula of Baja California is one of the richest marine habitats in the world, providing refuge for a variety of marine mammals. Every winter thousands of whales migrate along the coast and travel down to warmer waters to breed, feed, and mate. In this season, we have a short period (Feb-March) where the humpback whales, grey whales and blue whales overlap allowing us to run unique expeditions and enjoy the presence of all three species. This is an expedition for everyone, whether you’re a diver or non-diver. You’ll be able to see whales in their own habitat, learn about them and their explore beautiful water world and experience all of the majesty of these amazing creatures up close!
9 DAYS FOR $2,585 USD
Trip Type
Expedition
Season
February – March
Activity Level
Light or Moderate (?)
Group Size
Maximum 6 guests
Every year when the whale season peaks, we have a small window of time to run these special Gentle Giants Expeditions. We’ve designed this all-in-one trip for the best chance of encountering humpbacks, grey whales, blue whales, and whale sharks. The 9-day package include accommodation, transportation, and all tours and activities. Only have a few days to visit? Check out our Grey Whale Expeditions or contact us for a custom, private itinerary.
Dates
| TRIP DATES | AVAILABILITY | |
|---|---|---|
| February 25 – March 5, 2023 | Sold Out | Sign up for Waitlist |
| March 4 – 12, 2023 | Sold Out | Sign up for Waitlist |
| March 11 – 19, 2023 | 4 Spaces Available | Reserve Now |
Itinerary
* Itinerary may change depending on weather, current marine life sightings, and other factors beyond our control.
| TRIP ITINERARY | DAY # | DAY OF THE WEEK |
|---|---|---|
| Arrive in Cabo San Lucas. Meet at Dive Ninja HQ. Tour Intro & Briefing. | 1 | Saturday |
| Full Day Open Ocean Safari with Whale Watching. | 2 | Sunday |
| Morning Humpback Whale Watching. Transfer to LM. | 3 | Monday |
| Morning Grey Whales tour & visit the dunes. | 4 | Tuesday |
| Morning Grey Whales Tour. Transfer to LOR. | 5 | Wednesday |
| Full day Blue Whales tour. | 6 | Thursday |
| Cave paintings & Spanish mission tour. Transfer to LP. | 7 | Friday |
| Whale sharks & sea lions tour. | 8 | Saturday |
| Return to Cabo or add-on days. | 9 | Sunday |
Expedition Details
As we are dealing with unpredictable wildlife, we have a short window to host these trips. Thus, this series of expeditions are unique and limited with a maximum capacity of 6 guests. The price for the 9-day expedition is $2,585 USD per person and on a shared double occupancy. Solo travellers will be paired up with another guest of the same gender or can opt for a single supplement upgrade to a private room, available for an extra fee.
What’s Included
- Transfers between all 4 locations from Dive Ninja HQ
- 8 nights accommodation on a shared double occupancy basis
- Daily activities with Team Ninja expert naturalist guide or biologist
- Presentations and talks throughout the week
- Light breakfast at the hotel, snack and soft drinks onboard the boats (lunch will also be served on full day boat tours)
- Commemorative Dive Ninja reusable water bottle
- All marine park fees
What’s Not Included
- Roundtrip flights to/from Los Cabos
- Transfers from/to airport to/from Dive Ninjas HQ
- Rental equipment
- Crew gratuities (10%-15% of trip price is customary but is at your discretion)
- Local dinners and other meals or drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- 8% IVA (Mexican Sales Tax)
- Credit card processing fees
- Visas (if applicable)
This expedition is not a scuba diving trip. A scuba or freediving certification is not required to join these expeditions. You only need to know how to swim for the snorkeling portions of the trip. If you’re interested, we do offer and highly suggest in taking a freediving course in Cabo San Lucas beforehand with one of our very own ninja instructors. It’s a great way to make the most of your time and experience during the expedition!
Planning Your Visit
Baja California has an arid, sunny climate year-round with hardly any rain. In fact, most of the rain we see falls in September and the rest of the year is extremely hot and dry. During whale watching season in March, temperatures are typically in the 26°C/78°F range during the day, and can fall to as low as 10°C/50°F at night. Pack a light jacket or sweatshirt to be prepared for both warm days & cool nights.
Our expeditions starts and ends at our Dive Ninja headquarters located in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The closest airport is San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD). Another option is to fly into La Paz International Airport (LAP) and take a bus or shuttle to Cabo. Both airports are served by domestic and international flights on a daily basis. Incase of any travel delays, we suggest arriving a day early as well as to get yourself settled in ahead of time.
Flights from the US are rather affordable especially coming from the west coast. Flights from Europe are reasonably priced and typically include a stopover in the US or Mexico City. If transiting through the US or any other countries, make sure ahead of time you have the appropriate transit VISA.
While you’re in town, why not explore other things to do before and after the expedition? We at Dive Ninjas have numerous options for local diving and activities in Los Cabos and the surrounding areas. From ocean safaris and pelagic encounters along the Sea of Cortez, to swimming with whale sharks and sea lions in La Paz, to scuba diving and freediving courses, there’s a lot more that Baja has to offer. Send us a message and we’d love to help arrange an add-on package with the best deals for your visit!