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10 Night Baja California Discovery Exploring Mexicos Gulf of California Cruise

From Loreto, (Mexico) to La Paz, (Mexico)

National Geographic Venture
Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
Cruise #: 13922505
Sail Date: Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025
Return Date: Saturday, Apr 12, 2025
Room Types & Rates:
Oceanview
$9,930
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Suite
$15,730
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10 Night Baja California Discovery   Exploring Mexicos Gulf of California Cruise

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Wednesday - Apr 2, 2025
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  • Loreto, Mexico
Arrive in the charming seaside town of Loreto by early afternoon. If schedules permit, explore on your own by visiting the first mission in Baja California, learning the town's history at a nearby museum, or sampling local cuisine. Embark National Geographic Venture in the evening and begin your journey along the Gulf of California. ...
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Thursday - Apr 3, 2025
Day
2
  • Bahia Concepcion, Mexico
Awake in Bahia Concepcion, one of the largest bays of the Baja California peninsula, with over 50 miles of beaches. Take your coffee to the deck to witness the colorful landscapes revealed by the first of many gorgeous sunrises. This biodiversity hotspot is ripe for exploration. Board Zodiacs in search of whales and other marine life, kayak through lush mangrove systems, and snorkel in turquoise waters. On land, join an invigorating hike among towering cacti, or stroll the pristine beaches and learn about the ecology from the naturalist guides. ...
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Friday - Apr 4, 2025
Day
3
  • Santa Rosalia, Mexico
  • At Sea
After breakfast, disembark in Santa Rosalia, established as a French copper mining town in 1884. The French influence remains in the architecture-including a steel church designed by Gustave Eiffel-and the mining facilities have been left intact, with old locomotives and machinery visible throughout. Engage with the city's culture and cuisine as you walk the streets, stopping in at a world-famous French bakery for a sweet or savory treat. Back onboard, take in the desert landscapes and search for a variety of whales as we cruise to our next destination. ...
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Saturday - Apr 5, 2025
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  • Bahia de los Angeles, Mexico
Get active this morning with options to hike, kayak, swim, snorkel, or beachcomb within the Bahia de los Angeles Biosphere Reserve. Board Zodiacs to seek out this protected reserve's diverse marine population, including endangered species such as whale sharks, fin whales, California sea lions, and five species of sea turtle. Later, enjoy a rare opportunity to see one of the strangest plants on earth, the Boojum tree. Sacred to indigenous people, and believed to have supernatural powers, this evolutionary oddity takes its name from a Lewis Carroll poem. Capture the experience with help from your certified photography instructor. ...
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Sunday - Apr 6, 2025
Day
5
  • San Pedro Martir, Mexico
Monday - Apr 7, 2025
Day
6
  • Isla San Esteban, Mexico
Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025
Day
7
  • Isla Rasa, Mexico
  • Bahia Loreto, Mexico
The islands of the Midriff region in the northern Gulf of California are favorites among the naturalists for their remoteness as well as their exceptional wildlife and birdlife. With nature as our guide, we will actively explore these areas by Zodiac, kayak, paddleboard, snorkeling, and hiking. Some of the locations we may visit are listed here. Isla San Pedro Martir: This 1,000-foot-high guano-covered island is home to the world's largest nesting colonies of blue-footed and brown boobies. The surrounding waters boast 14 species of marine mammals, including fin whales, Bryde's whales, and a resident group of sperm whales. Isla San Esteban: Featuring volcanic slopes and cliffs, Isla San Esteban is home to spiny-tailed iguana and chuckwallas, cohabitant lizards with fascinating evolutionary traits. As we hike the broad arroyo, keep an eye out for the spiny-tailed iguana feeding on flowers atop cardon cacti, while the chuckwalla dines on the leaves and fruits of low-lying plants. Isla Rasa: This legendary, uninhabited island is less than 0.21 square miles wide, and yet is crucial to the survival of two species of seabirds. Historically 95% of the world's Heermann's gulls and elegant terns use the island as their nesting grounds, creating a cacophonous, avian spectacle seen nowhere else on earth. Bahia Loreto Marine Park: One of Mexico's natural treasures, this protected area offers a variety of pristine landscapes and a plethora of marine life. Search for bottlenose and common dolphins, with the possibility of encountering blue or sperm whales. ...
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Wednesday - Apr 9, 2025
Day
8
  • Cabo Pulmo, Mexico
Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
Day
9
  • Isla Espiritu Santo, Mexico
Friday - Apr 11, 2025
Day
10
  • Los Islotes, Mexico
  • Isla San Jose, Mexico
Venture south to discover the gems of the southern gulf. These islands and surrounding waters are celebrated for their conservation stories, marine life, and the many thrilling experiences on offer. Some of the locations we may visit or enjoy by Zodiac are listed here. Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park: Set out to snorkel the pristine reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, one of the most successful national marine parks in the world. Chat with locals about their advocacy to protect this unique place, including a cessation of fishing to protect the reef. Isla Espiritu Santo: A national park as well as UNESCO World Heritage Site with volcanic rock formations, scenic beaches, and coral reefs. This magical island offers excellent hiking opportunities and crystal-clear waters for snorkeling. It's a popular destination for researchers monitoring sea turtles. Los Islotes: Located at the northern tip of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Los Islotes are largely inaccessible to people and home to a large colony of sea lions. Conditions permitting, we'll anchor off the rocky island where we don flippers, a mask, and snorkel (which are provided) and swim with these curious inhabitants. Isla San Jose: One of the larger islands in the Gulf of California, San Jose offers several landing possibilities depending on conditions and the whim of the moment. Photograph the ochre cliffs of the island's eastern shore, hike an enchanted, cactus-laden arroyo, or visit the abandoned salt works to the west. Discover rare wildlife among desert islands. ...
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Saturday - Apr 12, 2025
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La Paz, Mexico
  • La Paz, Mexico
Disembark in La Paz after breakfast and transfer to Los Cabos Airport for flights home.
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