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Gray Whale Watching Tour at Lopez Mateos

21 Reviews 4.86 out of 5 stars Based on 21 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 95% of reviewers | Loreto, Mexico

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Offered in: English
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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
  • Gratuities
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We pick up from any hotel or pick up point in the local area of Loreto Baja California Sur.

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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Gray Whale Watching Tour at Lopez Mateos?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-53612P7

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  • Use of Panga Boat
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