Baja Ecotours - King Harbor Yacht Club
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Baja Ecotours - King Harbor Yacht Club
Baja Ecotours Whale Watching at San Ignacio Lagoon 5 Day Air Trip – Overview for King Harbor Yacht Club Group Contact: Lisa Falk [email protected], 310-780-1255 Whale Watching at San Ignacio Lagoon Join us at our remote safari style base camp along the shores of San Ignacio lagoon where Gray Whales have migrated to for thousands of generations. Witness up close the splendor of these majestic giants as proud mothers with newborn calves approach our boats to show off their fourteen foot, two ton babies while young males pass below us seeking out mature females to begin the cycle of life in the lagoon once more. San Ignacio Lagoon is truly a unique location and is the only Gray Whale birthing lagoon in the world that has been left untouched by man and has a local community striving to keep the lagoon a sacred and protected sanctuary for these magnificent giants. 5 Day Air Trip Overview Our 5 day air trip takes you directly from San Diego to San Ignacio Lagoon on a two hour scenic flight. You’ll spend four days and nights at Campo Cortez base camp, our state of the art “off the grid” solar and wind powered eco-lodge. Days are spent whale watching and kayaking while evenings are spent in the company of our local lagoon resident staff in our eco-lodge discussing the day’s events and enjoying informal lectures from our staff and resident experts. Trip Highlights o o o o o o o o o o o o o Up close whale watching unique only to San Ignacio Lagoon Kayaking, hiking, birding and beach combing at base camp Solar powered beach cabins with views of the lagoon Charter aircraft flight direct to San Ignacio Lagoon 4 nights and 4 days at “base camp” (all inclusive) On staff marine biologist & zoologist naturalists Tide pool exploration & wildlife identification All inclusive-beer, margaritas & happy hour Experienced “local” resident staff & guides Scientific work shop & research station Two whale watches daily – 6 total Hot showers and flushing toilets Send off fiesta 5 Day Air Trip Fee $2,875 USD per person, double occupancy +$28 tourist card + $28 conservation passport (includes charter airfare and all inclusive stay at base camp) + $23 airport fees (TOTAL W/ FEES $2954) Discounts: 10% discount applied for up to 6 guests; 6-10 guests 12%; 11-18 guests 15% Full camp 23-26 guests: 16% discount _____________________________________________________________________________ Single Supplement Fee: $375 USD (for occupying single accommodations & travel) Base Camp Campo Cortez is a completely off the grid solar and wind powered eco-lodge. Our beachside cabins come equipped with solar power, comfortable beds and are well protected from the wind and elements. At base camp you’ll enjoy the hospitality, friendliness and local knowledge of our local lagoon resident staff in addition to our on staff marine biologist/zoologist. Two whale watching trips are offered daily while other activities include our naturalist led tide pool excursions, kayaking the mangrove estuaries, bird watching, beach combing, or you can join our on site research and assist in taking samples, cataloging specimens as well as assist in recording vital census data. Tele: 619-819-2966 Toll Free: 877-506-0557 Web: www.bajaecotours.com Email: [email protected] Itinerary in Brief Trip departs & returns to: Night before departure meeting: Depart San Diego (day of trip): Flight to Lagoon: Days / nights at lagoon & camp: Return to San Diego: San Diego – Handlery Hotel – Hotel Circle Dr. Meet guide in lobby at 7:00pm Morning departure at 7:00am (private coach to airport) Approximately two hours 4 days and 4 nights at “Campo Cortez” base camp Handlery Hotel approximately 1:30pm to 5:00pm Included In Your Trip Fee o All meals, beverages (sodas, beer, margaritas etc…) and accommodations while at camp (all inclusive – no extra charges) o Round trip transportation from San Diego o Sleeping bag, pillow, blanket & linens o Solar electric battery charging station o Clean bathrooms with flushing toilets o Two whale watching trips per day o Kayaking & tide pool exploration o Hot water solar showers Not Included In Your Trip Fee o Any extra overnights at camp due to weather or mechanical failure o Conservation passport – Vizcaino Biosphere fee o Call or imported liquor drinks while at camp o Transportation to San Diego o Meals outside of base camp o Hotel stays in San Diego o Mexican tourist card o Travel insurance Daily Camp Schedule: 8:00am: Breakfast 9:30am: Whale watching 12:00pm: Lunch 2:00pm: Whale watching 5:30pm: Happy hour 6:30pm: Dinner 9:30pm: Lights out Camp Activities: o Naturalist lead field biology excursions & discussions o Guided tide pool exploration & critter hunts o Science workshop & research participation o Guided kayaking excursions (day & night) o Up close whale observation & petting o Beach combing o Bird watching When to Book and Availability Availability is on a limited basis. Please make your reservations well in advance of your trip in order to secure your space at “Campo Cortez”. For your comfort, space is limited at camp and all of our reservations are taken on a first come basis. Please email us in order to check availability for March 11-16, KING HARBOR YACHT CLUB GROUP, then you can send us the reservation form in order to book your trip dates. Before your departure, you’ll receive from us: o Comprehensive itinerary package & travel information o Camp guidelines & whale watching information o Guide information & contact telephone o Detailed packing list Tele: 619-819-2966 Toll Free: 877-506-0557 Web: www.bajaecotours.com Email: [email protected]