Imagine sitting at a restaurant under a palapa overlooking the ocean as whales breach the azure water. If you are serious about whale watching, Todos Santos is a must for your next getaway. Some of the best places for whale watching are in Todos Santos.
Whale Watching Season
Whale-watching in Todos Santos begins in October and lasts until Februeary. November through January is when the Humpback Whales appear. Humpbacks love to jump out of the water (breach). They are quite playful and love to sing. It’s common for their distinctive song to last up to 20 minutes with frequent encores! They also love to show off for the female whales by slapping their tail against the water to create a large splash.
Like many people, the Gray Whale spends January to mid-March in Baja. The pregnant females arrive first, followed by their mates. It is a magnificent sight to see Gray whales vertically pop from the water to look at their surroundings (skyhopping)! Like their cousin, the Humpback, they enjoy swimming and dilly-dallying on the beaches of Todos Santos!
The Best Whale-Watching Experiences in Todos Santos
If you are looking for the best place to whale watch in Todos Santos, you must make a reservation at Guaycura’s El Mirador Restaurant. You can enjoy haute Mexican and Mediterranean dishes, beverages, cocktails, and desserts here. Seated above the Pacific coast, you can watch the whales in their natural habitat!
You can also enjoy El Faro Beach Club & Spa, where binoculars are needed to enjoy whale watching from the comfort of the beach club, well accompanied by a glass of wine.
On the other hand, whale watching does not have to be extreme or uncomfortable, as it is ideal for older people or those with restricted mobility.
Hotel Guaycura is Todos Santos’s premier luxury hotel. It is known for its elegant rooms, tranquil Aena Spa, exclusive beach club, and fine dining experiences. Make your reservations and spend your trip to Todos Santo in the luxuriating elegance of the Hotel Guaycura.
Explore Baja
Explore Baja offers several Gray Whale experiences at Magdalena Bay, the breeding grounds of the gray whales. They offer three whale-watching adventures, a day excursion, an overnight adventure, or their 3 days/2 nights trip. Highlights of all three excursions include watching calves as they learn to breathe, dive, and breach, observing the different ecosystems, birds, and wildlife in Magdalena Bay, and sampling local fresh seafood and lobster.
Full-Day Trip
A full-day trip costs $280 USD per person (these are approximate USD prices, as final checkout is in Mexican pesos). The day trip meets at several locations in Todos Santos, and you can choose your location. The excursion leaves at 6 a.m. in groups of four to eight people for the 11-hour trip that includes 3 hours of whale watching. The trip runs Monday to Sunday between January 15th and March 15th.
Overnight Trip
The price of the overnight trip is $720 per person. You are picked up at your accommodation at 8 a.m. in groups of four to eight people. The 2 days/1 night trip is available January 15th to March 15th, Monday – Sunday.
You must book this trip at least two months in advance to ensure hotel reservations. This trip includes a one-night stay in San Carlos, two whale-watching experiences, meals, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Two-Night Excursion
The cost per person for the 3-days/2 nights excursion is $1,150 per person. Pricing includes a 2-night stay in a home on Magdalena Bay, three whale-watching trips, meals, snacks, and beverages, including wine and beer at dinner.
Groups of four to eight people will be picked up at their accommodations at 8 a.m. on the day of the trip. All trips run Monday – Sunday, January 15th to March 15th.
This trip also needs to be booked at least 2 months in advance.
All Explore Baja drivers are certified. Trips include a certified local captain and expert bilingual guide.
La Sirena Eco Adventures
La Sirena Eco Adventures offers day excursions from November through March. You can charter a Panga for up to 5 people for $385 USD per charter. The 3-hour trip leaves between 7:30 – 8 a.m. with arrival at 7:15 a.m. If you have a large group, you can reserve multiple pangas when making your reservation.
These whale-watching trips require a deposit of $100 USD and can be made in person or through PayPal.
Todos Santos Eco Adventures
Todos Santos Eco Adventures has three whale watching packages: a full day trip, a 2 day/1 night trip and a 9 day/8 night trip, the latter more focused on people who intend to study the behavior of these beautiful creatures. The availability of these trips runs from January 25 to March 15. All trips have a professional licensed driver, a bilingual naturalist guide, a NOM-9 graduate and a Leave No Trace certification.
A full-day trip for two costs $600 USD, 3-4 guests cost $400 USD per person, and 5-6 guests pay $300 USD per person. A 16% IVA tax is added to the final price.
The day trip includes transportation, three-hour whale-watching, and a picnic lunch.
The Magdalena Bay multiday trip is a 2 day/1 night trip. Prices are $635 per person for 2-3 guests, $445 for 4-5 guests, and $375 for six guests or more.
This excursion includes hotel accommodation, two meals daily, and 6 hours of whale watching.
Rest and recharge at Hotel Guaycura
After witnessing the majesty of the whales in their natural habitat while exploring Todos Santos, take a moment to relax and rest in our cozy hotel boutique Todos Santos.
And if you still don’t know which tour or whale watching experience you want, let our bilingual staff advise you to get the sighting you desire. You could also go Todos Santos surfing, bike riding or explore the surroundings or a Todos Santos beach and more.
Make your reservation today in Guaycura! And make your stay even more comfortable booking a massage in Todos Santos in our spa, or having a nice beach day at El Faro.
