Gray Whale Watching Tour at Lopez Mateos
Overview
Experience one of the most incredible close up wildlife
encounters on the planet with the friendly gray whales of
Magdalena Bay.
Located on Baja’s Pacific Coast, Magdalena Bay is a world
renowned winter nursery grounds of the California gray whale.
Late December through mid March, hundreds of gray whales
mate and bear their young in these protected waters after
traveling over 5000 miles from the Bering Strait.
The gray whale calving lagoons gained acclaim in the early 1970s
when a gray whale made contact with a local fisherman, allowing him to
pat her head. Word spread of this remarkable occurrence both among the
fishermen and apparently among the gray whales, who now eagerly approach
whale watching boats and interact freely with guests on board.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Refreshments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of Panga Boat
- Experienced Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from any hotel or pick up point in the local area of Loreto Baja California Sur.
What To Expect
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Magdalena Bay
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Gray Whale Watching Tour at Lopez Mateos?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-53612P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Private transportation.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Refreshments.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Use of Panga Boat.
- Experienced Guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Gray Whale Watching Tour at Lopez Mateos is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Gray Whale Watching Tour at Lopez Mateos will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Refreshments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of Panga Boat
- Experienced Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
