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
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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
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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]