DISCOUNT - SPECIAL: Februrary Private Air Trips

LAST MINUTE SPECIALS
We are announcing our LAST MINUTE specials for our February 5 day Air trips that have only a few spaces available. These are trips that leave within a week or two and where we have from ONE to THREE spaces available on each trip.

In order to take advantage of these last minute specials, you must contact us immediately and of course be ready to travel very soon.

5 Day Air Trip Specials 


Feb. 09 thru 13:  2 spaces available:  $2,295pp
Feb. 13 thru 17:  2 spaces available:  $2,295pp
Feb. 17 thru 21:  3 spaces available:  $2,295pp

To reserve these last minute specials, call or email us:


Email:  info@bajaecotours.com
Tele:    619-819-2966  or 877-506-0557

Mom Gray Whale and Pickle.MOV

6 Day Bus Trip Guide Report: March 16-21

Six-Day Bus Trip • March 16-21, 2011

By:  Linda Ayers

2011 will go down in the books — at least my book— as the most amazing whalewatch season ever. Guests on the March 16-21 bus trip were treated to excellent weather in Baja and even more excellent whales. With San Ignacio Lagoon still occupied by lots of moms and babies, there was ample opportunity for some real quality whale-petting and, yes, whale kissing! A number of single whales were still in residence, so not only were the cow/calf pairs super friendly, but we also observed some enthusiastic mating. (Let’s hear it for the “Pink Floyds!”)

Our group of 12, plus guide, met in San Diego. We were then transported aboard comfortable shuttle vans across the Mexican border and directly to the Central Tijuana Bus Terminal. After reserved bus tickets were purchased, my guests and I obtained tourist cards and then settled in for a short wait until departure time.  At the appointed hour, bags were checked and we boarded the ABC bus for San Ignacio.

The bus trip south had few interruptions and I believe most of our group was able to catch a few “winks.” At regular inspection stops, the ever-polite Federales checked all passengers and the bus was on its way. Morning found us in San Ignacio where our local transport waited. After a great breakfast at San Ignacio Springs B&B and a brief stop in town, we were off to the lagoon.

Campo Cortez was a welcome sight as always with Maldo Fischer, “father” of the camp there to greet us. After a brief orientation, cabins were assigned and everyone made themselves at home. Following lunch it was time for the first trip out to visit the whales. Even after six seasons I still get excited about the first encounter, and the whales did not disappoint. The entire time at camp was filled with nature walks, lagoon treks, birds, coyotes, dolphin and of course the very friendly whales. Good food and conversation were plentiful.

It’s always hard to say “Adios,” but eventually that time came. We packed up our gear and photo treasures, said good-bye to our hosts and headed back to town for a little “decompressing.” Dinner was waiting for us at the B&B and then it was time to board the northbound bus for the border and then San Diego. We all started out as strangers with similar interests and ended up as friends with similar memories.

How fortunate I am to be able to guide guests to this magical, yet fragile environment. I hope everyone goes home with the same lovely stories as I do and spreads the word about San Ignacio Lagoon, Campo Cortez and the Fischer family who keep it going.

2012 Trip Calendar NOW AVAILABLE

Finally we've completed our 2012 Trip Calendar. See attached PDF for details of our upcoming guided trips.

In brief:

5 Day Air Trip Departures
 Feb. 09,  13,  17,  21,  25,  29
 Mar. 04,  08,  12,  16

6 Day Bus Trip Departures
 Jan. 28
 Feb. 04  - This is our NEW bus down/fly back trip with 4.5 days at camp & 8 whale watch trips @ $1,750
 Mar. 16 - This is our NEW bus down/fly back trip with 4.5 days at camp & 8 whale watch trips @ $1,750
 Mar. 21,  27
 Apr. 02,  07

April 8, 2011: Gray Whale Census

Ok, this is almost unbelievable. We have over 100 whales in the lagoon this week. NEVER before have we seen these huge numbers of whales in the lagoon.

April 8, 2011
Gray Whale Census: San Ignacio Lagoon

Adult Gray Whales:  90
Gray Whale Calves:  87
Total Gray Whales:  177

March 18, 2011 Census

Gray Whale Census for San Ignacio Lagoon
March 18, 2011

Adult Gray Whales:   107
Gray Whale Calves:    68
Total Gray Whales:    175

March 10, 2011 Census

San Ignacio Lagoon Gray Whale Census
March 10, 2011

Mother calf pairs:  58 for total of 116
Singles:                167

Total:  283 Gray Whales at San Ignacio Lagoon