Formerly Known as Baja Airventures*
Same Great Company & Owners
Just New Name 
Scammon’s Lagoon Gray Whale Watching Tours – Best of Baja Pacific & Sea of Cortez with an Experienced Baja Biologist.
EASY ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP
VISIT BOTH SIDES OF BAJA PENINSULA
LED BY A NATURALIST GUIDE
RUN BY A US BASED COMPANY
Experience the world's premier Baja whale watching tour and best gray whale watching destination at Laguna Ojo de Liebre (Scammon's Lagoon)
in Guerrero Negro - home to the HIGHEST concentration of California gray whales and their newborn calves in
all of Baja California, Mexico.
Our 6-day "Best of Baja" whale watching ecotour is the only adventure combining the Pacific Ocean's protected
gray whale nursery with the Sea of Cortez's blue whales, dolphins, and sea lions. Led by experienced
Baja naturalist guides, you'll enjoy 4 dedicated whale watching outings at Scammon's Lagoon. PLUS daily
marine wildlife excursions at our #1 TripAdvisor-rated Las Animas Ecolodge.Unlike tent camp experiences at other lagoons,stay in our comfortable private B&B in Guerrero Negro
with hot showers, real beds, and homemade meals prepared by our private chef.
Petting gray whales and whale watching in the Pacific Ocean with experienced Baja naturalists
Exploring the famous Ojo de Liebre (the most populated of the three calving grounds for the California Gray Whale)
Enjoying delicious homemade dinners at your B&B and private beachside ecolodge
Combined with crossing the Baja peninsula to explore the Sea of Cortez…
Visiting the Valle de Los Cirrios protected desert preserve with the world’s tallest cactus
Staying at Las Animas Ecolodge, Baja’s #1 Tripadvisor Specialty Lodging, accessiable only by boat in the unique Midriff Island region.
Snorkel with sea lions and spot dolphins, fin whales, other abundant wildlife in this Unesco World Heritage site
Our “Best of Baja” Gray Whales, Dolphins & Sea Lions EcoTour is a completely unique experience – the only trip bringing you to both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez and daily nature excursions with an experienced Baja Biologist.
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Download our 2026 Baja Whale Watching tour brochure here and find out why Baja Spirit’s Las Animas Ecolodge is Tripadvisor’s #1 Specialty Lodging in Baja California
Happy Guests Served
Years in Business since 1989
Year Hall of Fame on Tripadvisor
Protected National Preserves and Unesco World Heritage Site
Why We Choose Scammon’s Lagoon (Laguna Ojo de Liebre) Over San Ignacio Lagoon
While many Baja whale watching tours go to San Ignacio Lagoon, our gray whale adventure explores Laguna Ojo de Liebre (Scammon’s Lagoon) in Guerrero Negro.
Here’s why Scammon’s Lagoon offers a superior whale watching experience:
🐋 Highest Whale Population in Baja
- Scammon’s Lagoon is the MOST populated of the three gray whale calving grounds in Baja California.
- You’ll see more whales here than anywhere else on the Pacific coast – dozens of gray whales on every outing during peak season (February-March).
👶 Access to the Protected Whale Nursery
- We take you to the inner lagoon’s special nursery area where the majority of gray whale calves are born. This protected zone within Scammon’s Lagoon is where mothers bring their newborns in the first weeks of life.
- You’ll witness intimate moments between mothers and their babies that you won’t see at the lagoon entrance.
🏠 Superior Private B&B Accommodations
While San Ignacio tours guests typically stay in tent camps with shared facilities, we provide comfortable private B&B rooms in the town of Guerrero Negro with:
- Hot water showers
- Comfortable beds with real mattresses
- Private bathrooms
- Delicious homemade meals by our private chef
- Cozy indoor common areas
After a full day of whale watching, you’ll appreciate returning to real accommodations instead of a tent, especially if there is cold winter weather…
🌿 El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve Protection
- Scammon’s Lagoon sits within the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve – the largest protected area in Latin America.
- This ensures pristine, undisturbed whale watching conditions and healthy whale populations for generations to come.
🚤 Less Crowded, More Intimate Encounters
- While San Ignacio Lagoon attracts the many tour operators and whale watching boats, Scammon’s Lagoon remains less crowded.
- Fewer boats means more peaceful whale watching and more intimate encounters with these magnificent animals.
🎯 Eight Dedicated Whale Watching & Nature Outings
We don’t just give you one quick whale watching trip. Our itinerary includes FOUR separate whale watching outings over 2 full days:
- Morning trip to the lagoon entrance (boca) – Day 2
- TWO back-to-back afternoon trips to the inner nursery – Day 2
- Morning trip to the Entrada before departure – Day 3
- X4 more guided & open daily adventures at Las Animas Ecolodge/ Sea of Cortez – Days 4 – 6
This gives you multiple opportunities and different perspectives to observe gray whale behavior, mothers with calves, courting pairs, and playful juveniles.
✨ The Best of Both Worlds
Our Baja whale watching tour is the ONLY experience that combines Scammon’s Lagoon gray whales with the Sea of Cortez AND comfortable private lodging.
After your Pacific coast whale watching, you’ll cross the Baja peninsula to our #1 Tripadvisor rated Las Animas Ecolodge where you’ll search for blue whales (the largest animals on Earth), fin whales, dolphins, and sea lions in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bottom line: If you want to see the MOST gray whales and baby whales with the best accommodations, Scammon’s Lagoon in Guerrero Negro is your destination – not San Ignacio.
Call us today at 619-421-2235 with any questions and to reserve your bucket-list experience.
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More Whale Variety
Deluxe Baja Yurt. 2024.
Deluxe Beachside Yurts
Grey Whale Close Encounters
Huge Dolphin Encounters
Crystal Clear Sea of Cortez
transformational Baja travel experiences – Midriff Islands
Playful Sea Lion Snorkeling
Our Founder
Kevin Warren
Kevin is a pilot, guide, and founder of Baja Spirit. For 40+ years, he has helped thousands of travelers like you enjoy Baja’s remote and off the beaten path and locations, far from the crowds of tourists. To this day, Kevin is an avid surfer, sportsman, husband to his wife Carolina, and proud father of three daughters.
Our Location
Situated in between a Unesco World Heritage site, a National Marine Preserve, and the largest Desert Preserve in Latin America, we have a truly one-of-a-kind Baja whale watching tour location.
Our ecolodges are a 14 mile boat-in only journey from the nearest town, Bahia de los Angeles (Bay of the Angels). Our views here are pure untouched nature – vastly different from the typical Cabo and La Paz “Baja Experience” with tourist resorts, crowds, and noise.
Our Staff
Our staff consists of experienced Naturalist, Baja Biologist Guides and local Mexican staff of boat captains, fishermen, chefs, and the cleaning care of our ecolodges, and bring so much to the entire Baja Spirit experience.
Our team is committed to providing our guests with safe guided experiences, outstanding service, mouth-watering fresh food, and an added slice of authentic Mexican culture.
We are Baja Spirit, (formally Baja AirVentures) and our mission is to provide the most safe, fun, and memorable eco-adventures that share the inspiring nature of Baja with people like you.
In 1973, Kevin first traveled to Baja with his family. Inspired by the pristine wilderness, rare wildlife, Kevin, an accomplished pilot, began flying down the peninsula from San Diego to guide small surf and adventure-travel trips. Befriending the locals, and eventually purchasing land that became the Baja Spirit Ecolodges in Bahía de Las Animas, our small company grew quickly from word of mouth. Decades later, a large part of our clientele continues to be repeat guests and referrals.
Our passion is in bringing guests and travelers like you to enjoy the vibrant nature, wildlife, and culture of Baja California, Mexico. Off the beaten path, far from the resorts and tourist-packed locations. We’d love to have you on our next available trip.
Our Best of Baja whale watching ecotour takes you all across the peninsula, and includes a stay at our unique boat-in ecolodge on the Sea of Cortez, located in a Unesco World Heritage Site near Bahía de los Ángeles.
This one-of-a-kind experience will bring you to the heart of Baja California. And that’s what we do best.
Here’s why our “Best of Baja” Whales, Dolphins & Sea Lions EcoTour has had such a positive response from guests:
Our small group trips (max 10 guests with 2:1 guest /staff ratio) are more personal and rewarding than typical tours with crowds of 50+ guests
Each Baja whale watching ecotour includes comfortable accommodation, delicious meals, roundtrip transportation, and all adventures
Our trip packages are one price you can count on, with no extra/unexpected fees that are common when traveling to new places
Our Baja Naturalist /Field Biologist, plus our kind local staff take care of everything so you can relax and enjoy your vacation without the stress of managing details and itinerary
Our trip finale on the Sea of Cortez, staying in peaceful ecolodges on an untouched, pristine beach with even more whales, including Blue and Finback whales ( the largest in the world)
Roundtrip carriage & boat-trips from San Diego
Exploring destinations along the Sea of Cortez and Islas Encantadas
Exploring the Pacific coast, Gonzaga Bay and Laguna Oto de Libre
X4 Gray Whale Watching Outings
Outings to see sea lions, dolphins, fin whales, and birdlife
All-inclusive meals and accommodation throughout the trip
Guided desert walk of Valle de Los Cirrios protected desert preserve
Staying at the only unique boat-in Baja Spirit Ecolodges location
x2 Days of adventure and relaxation in a scenic Unesco World Heritage site
Free use of all sporting gear (paddle-boards, kayaks, snorkels, etc…)
What our guests have to say about our Baja Whale Watching Tour:
Great remote location, like being on a desert island. Food was excellent, yurts were very comfortable, and the scenery was incredible.
We kayaked, snorkeled with sea lions, hiked the beautiful surrounding area and generally had a good time.
“the best of our whale watching trips to Greenland, Antarctica and the Azores.”
“…the trip consists of two linked adventures, whale watching in Laguna Ojo de Liebre/Sea of Cortes and Las Animas Ecolodge.
On the 4 sessions, we saw dozens of grey whales, many of them swimming alongside and under our boat and a number coming alongside to be stroked without fear.
In both locations the food was excellent catering for our special dietary needs.
My daughter and I had a great trip last month with Baja Spirit.
We saw almost too many whales to count in the first two days of the trip.
And Las Animas was remote and beautiful, lots of good food and conversation. Best trip ever! Can’t wait to travel with Baja Spirit again to swim with the whale sharks!
Download 2026 Best of Baja's Whales, Dolphins and Sea Lions Brochure Here
Download our 2026 Baja Whale Watching brochure here and find out why Baja Spirit’s Las Animas Ecolodge is Tripadvisor’s #1 Specialty Lodging in Baja California
6-Day All-Inclusive Baja Whale Watching Tour Itinerary
Here’s what your whale watching vacation with us will look like:
DAY 1
Early morning meetup in San Diego for a private van trip to clear customs on the way to San Felipe. Enjoy fantastic views along the Sea of Cortez & Islas Encantadas to Gonzaga Bay with snacks and lunch along the way. Onward through amazing rock gardens to Valle de Los Cirrios, a protected desert preserve with the world’s tallest cactus for guided desert walk We then head down to the Pacific side and the winter calving and breeding grounds for the
California Grey whale at the lagoon at Ojo de Liebre to settle into our cozy B&B in Guerro Negro. Enjoy welcome happy hour and appetizers followed by a fresh homemade dinner by our Chef.
DAY 2
Starting the day with a delicious breakfast, and a lecture on the Viscaino Biosphere Reserve, the largest in Latin America, and the Gray Whale (Ballena Gris), before heading out for a morning whale watch at the entrance
(Boca) to Laguna Ojo De Liebre. Return to B&B for lunch and free time. We then head to the inner lagoon (special whale nursery) where a large percentage of calves are born for two back-to-back whale-watching trips
in the afternoon. Return to enjoy happy hour and appetizers followed by a fresh homemade dinner by our Chef.
DAY 3
Fresh breakfast followed by another whale watching trip in the entrada of Laguna Ojo De Libre in the morning. Van transfer across the Baja peninsula, passing through Valle de Los Cirrios, a protected desert preserve with the world’s tallest species of cactus and unique endemic plants. Then, we’ll head on to the Midriff Island region of the Sea of Cortez with a scenic boat transfer, passing bird nesting islands, and arriving at the Baja Spirit Ecolodge for happy hour, appetizers, and a fresh homemade dinner.
DAY 4
Early morning breakfast with followed by naturalist-led excursions by boat and light hiking/ walking. Observe and snorkel with sea lions, chance to see dolphins and several types of whales, including the fin whale (the second largest in the world). Visit numerous nesting Islands and mangrove estuaries. Free time or afternoon activity followed by happy hour and appetizers then a fresh homemade dinner by our Chef. Enjoy some of the best star gazing on the planet.
DAY 5
Early morning breakfast followed by exploration of Unesco World Heritage site with naturalist-led whale watching, dolphin and sea lion excursions by boat, walking and gathering sustainable delicious seafod for afternoon happy hour. Followed by classic mexican lunch, siesta and free time or join PM excursion visting more islands, pristine bays and beaches. Visit numerous nesting Islands and mangrove estuaries. Happy hour and appetizers around 5PM, then a fresh homemade dinner by our Chef. Enjoy some of the best star gazing on the planet.
DAY 6
Early breakfast before our scenic return boat-trip from Las Animas to town. Ground transfer through the Valle de Los Cirrios to Gonzaga Bay and San Felipe along the Sea of Cortez with short rest stops. Again, we will have snack, drinks and lunches en route. Continue on towards San Diego for US customs and border crossing. Arriving in Brown field between 4 – 7pm.
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Experience it all on our Best of Baja Whale Watching Tour
The Pacific Ocean
Along the Pacific, you’ll experience California Gray whales as they move along their annual migration route. You will revel in up-close encounters with inquisitive young calves and mischievous, yet mindful adult whales. Few places on the planet offer this much protected oceans, wildlife, and birds so close to the US, and so free of tourists like Southern Baja.
La Valle de Los Cirrios
Welcome to the Valle de Los Cirrios protected desert preserve. Home of the Saguaro, the world’s tallest cactus, who’s tallest ever cactus was measured at 78 feet tall, this desert is rich with diverse plant life unique to this region. Many scenic views await you on our road trip down from San Diego, and across from the Pacific Coast to the Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California.
The Sea of Cortez
What makes our remote location here so special is the fusion of several totally unique land, mountain and ocean ecosystems. From the abundant Sonoran Desert filled with exotic cacti and 6,000 foot mountains cascading down into over 30 local islands and countless deserted white sand beaches and clear blue seas.
#1 Specialty Ecolodge in Baja
Our truly unique Baja Ecolodge location on the Sea of Cortez offers 8 romantic, private beach-side yurts featuring a California King Sized Bed with a Pillow-Top Memory Foam Mattress. Each ecolodge has its own bathroom with a on demand hot water shower and Sun/Mar Eco-Toilets. Each yurt is spacious and beautifully designed with skylight roofs. Step outside and relax on your own covered deck with a hammock and Adirondack Chairs overlooking the sea. Walk along the beach to our main lodge for every meal, evening campfires, and group activities.
“The best food I’ve eaten”
Food is a key element to any travel experience and in our case, the source of a good deal of positive feedback from our clients. We use only the freshest local ingredients when we prepare top quality meals for our guests.
Whenever possible our staff and guests harvest seafood from the ocean by fishing and snorkeling. Fresh from the sea, Baja Spirit/Baja Airventures creates cuisine that would make any chef envious.
Meals are well balanced and servings ample. We can also accommodate special vegetarian or vegan diets.
Our Worry-Free Booking & Cancellation Policy
We understand there may be a lot of uncertainty around your travel planning. That’s why we are now giving you our worry-free booking & cancellation policy.
You may reschedule any new or existing reservations for any tour with us at no charge if there are any official health/travel government restrictions in place.
Call Kevin Now to Answer Your Questions or To Make Reservations
Pricing
Call or Email for Current Availability & Special Pricing- All-inclusive 6-day trip to both coasts of Baja California, Mexico
- X4 Gray Whale Watching Outings
- X4 more guided & open daily adventures at Las Animas Ecolodge/ Sea of Cortez
- Daily fun fishing/guaranteed catching
- All accommodations, including a comfortable B&B on the Pacific Coast.
- Private ecolodge on pristine private beach along the Sea of Cortez
- Delicious meals, snacks, and happy hours provided by our ecotour Chefs
- Personal and rewarding small group trip (10 people max occupancy)
- Baja Biologist & Naturalist Guided daily Baja Whale watching & ecotour soft adventures
- Free use of all sporting gear
- Plenty of free time to relax
With our Worry-Free Booking & Cancellation Policy
*Please add 13% Mexican taxes & fees, 3% National Park Tax
*Please plan to tip our local staff for their significant care and effort
*No bookings & departure dates are confirmed without signing advance registration form and paid deposits.
Date change requests are only valid with mutual written agreement, and date change fee may apply.
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Frequently Asked Baja Whale Watching Tour Questions
What is your worry-free booking & cancelation policy?
You may reschedule any new or existing reservation to any tour with us at no charge if there are any official health/travel government restrictions in place. You will be able to use the full value of your non-refundable payments as a credit for a future trip provided you travel within 24 months of your original tour date.
Your travel voucher credit is even transferable.
What are the qualifications of your guides?
Every whale watching and whale shark tour is led by an official Baja Spirit naturalist biologist guide. They are extremely knowledgeable of the local flora and fauna and have been taking out such tour groups for years. They are aware and abide by the Baja whale watching rules and regulations for the safe viewing which includes ways in which to leave them undisturbed.
Our guides love Baja and know the best places and natural resources to share with you.
What is your trip capacity?
At Baja Spirit, we limit group size to no more then 10 guests on our Whale Watching Tours.
How is the food?
The food is fantastic! Our cooks offer all you can eat in traditional ranchero style meals, barbecue, fresh fish, home-made tortillas; purified drinking water are all included.
How are the accomodations?
Our private, double occupancy B&B rooms are clean, private, charming and comfortable. In Las Animas, we features private yurts with an attached private bathroom with state of the art dry compost toilets, solar showers and comfortable beds.