60th Anniversary Whale Watching/Wine Tasting (exact days tbd)

A three-day escape to San Ignacio Lagoon, a UNESCO World Heritage site on Baja’s Pacific coast and one of the only places on earth where wild gray whales come right up to the boats to be touched. Mornings are spent on the water in pangas getting eye-to-eye with mothers and calves; the rest of the day is for desert sunsets, shared meals, and some of the darkest night skies you’ll ever see. Eco-camp lodging right on the lagoon is available for those who want to stay close to the action. Whether you’re a lifelong whale nerd or just here for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter, it’s a weekend built around getting up close with the bay’s gentle giants.

Whale watching fee: $350 USD

Lodging options (right on the lagoon):

• Kuyima Camping — beachfront tents and cabañas right on the water, solar power, shared palapa dining, and a well-regarded whale watching operation. +52 615 154 0070
• Campo Cortez (Baja Ecotours) — small cozy cabins, comfortable beds, good food, and clean facilities in a remote, pristine spot on the lagoon. 4.9 rating across 49 reviews.

Mark and Faith Martinez will be leading a whale watching/wine tasting trip. The trip will be February 2027 (mid-February, dates to follow). They have been whale watching many times and have thoroughly enjoyed their time with the whales.

The trip will start off with wine tasting in the Guadalupe Valley, then head south to the lagoon for dry camping at Ojo de Liebre outside of Guerrero Negro for three nights. Spend five to six days working our way back north with stops in Bay of Los Angeles and the San Felipe area. The trip is estimated to be 12-14 days.

If you want to continue to go south on your own from Guerrero Negro, there are many places to explore (we encourage this and we got you this far). Dates and stops will be announced at a later date.

The cost is $350 per rig for two people and will include one group meal (if additional people in one rig there is an additional cost of $100 per extra person). You are responsible for your own wine tasting, camping spots and whale watching costs.

This trip is limited to seven rigs. $50 deposits and sign-up by September 30th, full payment due November 30; to ensure camping and wine tasting reservations. This trip will be approximately 1200 miles roundtrip in Mexico and keep in mind the gas/diesel prices are about the same as in California.