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La Paz, Espíritu Santo and the whales

5 days · 4 nights

Desert coast, warm water and, from January to March, grey whales up close.

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The journey

Four nights in a hotel facing the cathedral in La Paz, with a day out on the water or the town each day. From January to March you head to Magdalena Bay to look for grey whales; the rest of the year the day is spent in the old centre and on the beaches. Then a long day down to Todos Santos and Los Cabos, and a boat to Espíritu Santo to snorkel with sea lions.

Highlights

  • Grey whales in Magdalena Bay, January to March
  • Snorkelling with sea lions at Espíritu Santo
  • The art town of Todos Santos
  • A tequila tasting near Los Cabos
Golden sand and granite rocks on a beach by the Pacific near Los Cabos

Take a look around La Paz, Espíritu Santo and the whales

Two whales breaching side by side in open water
Strings of colourful paper flags over a cobbled street
A twin-towered church behind a palm tree in the evening light
Swimmers in clear turquoise shallows off a sandy beach, seen from above
Hand-carved clay vases decorated with fish

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The same person from your first question to the flight home, with a wedding or vow renewal planned alongside if you like.

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Day by day

How the days unfold. Your advisor tailors the pace, the hotels and the extras to you.

Your route

5 days
  1. La Paz4 nights
  1. La Paz

    Day 1 · La Paz

    Arrive in La Paz

    You are met at La Paz airport and taken to your hotel, which faces the cathedral in the centre of town. The rest of the day is free for a first walk around.

  2. La Paz or Magdalena Bay

    Day 2 · La Paz or Magdalena Bay

    Whales, or the town and its beaches

    From January to March, a boat trip in Magdalena Bay looks for grey whales in their breeding grounds, often only a few metres away. From April to December, a guide walks you through the historic centre, a regional crafts house and the museum, before lunch and time on the beaches at El Tecolote and El Coromuel.

    Whales, or the town and its beaches
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Todos Santos, Los Cabos and San José del Cabo

    Day 3 · Todos Santos, Los Cabos and San José del Cabo

    Todos Santos, Los Cabos and San José

    A long day south, starting in Todos Santos, a small town known for its artists and galleries. In Los Cabos there is a boat trip, a walk and a stop for lunch, then a tequila house for a tasting and the old town of San José del Cabo before the drive back to La Paz.

    Todos Santos, Los Cabos and San José
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Travel
    370 km, about 5 hours
  4. Espíritu Santo

    Day 4 · Espíritu Santo

    Espíritu Santo by boat

    Take a boat out to the island of Espíritu Santo with snorkelling gear on board. Stop at the beach at Ensenada Grande for something to eat, and swim with the sea lions that live around the island.

    Espíritu Santo by boat
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. La Paz

    Day 5 · La Paz

    Depart La Paz

    A last breakfast before your transfer to La Paz airport.

    Meals
    Breakfast

Where you stay

The hotels for each stop. Your advisor confirms them, or something just as good, for your dates.

  1. La Paz · 4 nights

    Your La Paz hotel

    Facing the cathedral in the centre of town. Or similar

    Standard, 3 star
    Catedral Hotel

What's included

Included

  • 4 nights' accommodation in La Paz
  • 4 breakfasts and 3 light midday meals on the touring days
  • Shared airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Shared air-conditioned transport with a licensed English and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Day 2: the La Paz walking tour and beaches (April to December) or whale watching (January to March)
  • Todos Santos, Los Cabos with a tequila tasting, San José del Cabo, and the Espíritu Santo boat trip with snorkelling

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Mexican visa fees and local taxes
  • Optional tours
  • All drinks
  • Gratuities for hotel staff, drivers and guides
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance

Good to know

Pace
Easy, with active days on the water
Starts
La Paz airport
Ends
La Paz airport
Guides
English and Spanish
Touring
Shared. Groups and guides can change during the trip
Whale season
January to March. The rest of the year, day 2 is a city and beach day

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Questions couples ask

When can we see the whales?+
The whale boat trip in Magdalena Bay runs from January to March, when grey whales gather there to breed. From April to December, day 2 is a guided walk in La Paz and an afternoon at the beaches instead.
Do we travel with other people?+
Yes. Transfers and touring are shared, with a licensed local guide who speaks English and Spanish. Your group and guide may change during the trip.

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See what this trip covers

Four nights in a hotel facing the cathedral in La Paz, with a day out on the water or the town each day. From January to March you head to Magdalena Bay to look for grey whales; the rest of the year the day is spent in the old centre and on the beaches. Then a long day down to Todos Santos and Los Cabos, and a boat to Espíritu Santo to snorkel with sea lions.

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  • Snorkelling with sea lions at Espíritu Santo
  • The art town of Todos Santos
  • A tequila tasting near Los Cabos

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    Your travel expert books flights that fit the first and last day.

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  • Celebrate on the way

    A honeymoon, an anniversary or a birthday, planned into the trip.

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