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Baja California

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About Baja California

The Sea of Cortez is home to 31 marine mammals, several types of turtles, and 500 species of fish. Among all this diversity, whales arrive like a visitation. Paddle up close in a kayak and fully experience how we are all connected in nature. Gray whales migrate from Alaska to gather in these turquoise waters to breed and nurse their calves. Ooh and ahh with your fellow explorers at the antics of humpback whales as they spy hop, flipper-slap, tail-lob, and breach. Baja is also one of the likeliest places on the planet to see blue whales, which are ironically elusive being the world’s largest creature. Everyone becomes a birder watching pelicans, frigate birds, and plentiful shorebirds. Hike up arid and fragrant desert arroyos among 120 species of cactus, including the giant cardon cactus, the emblem of this peninsula. Take time for a siesta in the shade of a palm tree. Rejoin your family for fresh ceviche and swap stories of the day’s wonders. Fall asleep smiling in the comfort of your cabin, savoring every moment of your Baja adventure.
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Common bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus
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California Sea Lions (Zalophus Californianus)
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Among the Great Whales

Gray whales, humpback whales, and even blue whales converge off the shores of Baja. On this voyage, you'll have the chance to commune with them all. Jaques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez the "world's aquarium," you can kayak with the gray whales who migrate here to birth their young. Over eight adventure-packed days, you'll sail on the 100-passenger National Geographic Venture around Land's End of the Baja Peninsula to experience the rich marine wildlife in the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean.

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Baja’s Bounty

The sparkling Sea of Cortez is the focus of this 7-night active voyage with UnCruise. Snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard in this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve amidst abundant marine life. Watch for gentle whale sharks, acrobatic dolphins, and migrating gray whales. Hike up into the dramatic desert landscape, take a mule ride to meet local rancheros, and fully relax on beaches in secluded coves. You’ll be able to explore it all as you sail the length of this breathtaking peninsula onboard the Safari Voyager.

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Testimonials

Bob S. - Phoenixville, PA
A Remarkable Journey
"This was our 3rd ‘Remarkable Journey’ trip to Baja, and this destination always exceeds our expectations. There are few wildlife experiences that can top a mother and baby gray whale seeking out a small panga [boat] to look at you eye-to-eye while being touched. On this photo expedition we opted for multiple pre-dawn excursions to capture amazing sunrises and the golden light on some of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet. Views of bow-riding dolphins, breaching humpback whales, sperm, blue and fin whales, combined with the dramatic desert landscape ensured that we will soon be planning our next Baja ‘Remarkable Journey’ trip."

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