One of the World’s Best places to See Whale Sharks

If you have marveled at the awesome beauty and size of whale sharks - even dreamed of swimming with these gentle giants - then Baja AirVentures new whale shark trip is just for you!

Whale sharks are rare, elusive and magnificent creatures. There are only four places on the planet whale sharks make predictable appearances at certain times of year. The Sea of Cortez near Bahia de Los Angeles, Baja California, Mexico is closest to the US and one of the best places to encounter whale sharks.

Whale Shark Base Camp

Your 4 or 6-day trips will be based in our popular Las Animas Wilderness Retreat, an all-inclusive, multi-sport soft eco-adventure destination in the heart of the Midriff Islands region and the whale shark feeding grounds. We use are own aircraft to get you to the whale shark region from San Diego, California in just a few hours and limit these special trips to just 10 guests. Not only can we spot whale sharks from the air; you’ll be out swimming with these gentle giants on the first day of your Baja eco-adventure. You spend less time traveling and more time with whale sharks because no other Baja tour operator has their own aircraft. On your first day day, we will brief you on the day’s activities, protocol and safety procedure of swimming with the Whale Sharks.

Your days will be filled locating Whale Sharks and snorkeling with them, cruising uninhabited coves and island looking for up to 10 species of whales – including blue and finback whales, sea turtles, dolphins, manta rays as well as discovering the abundant wonders of the Sea of Cortez diverse marine life. Each day's schedule can vary depending on when the whale sharks decide they would like to swim with us. Average summertime water clarity is 35’ – 60’ plus and water temperatures around 78F – 80F. Las Animas enjoys a cooler microclimate with daytime temps up to 95F and evenings a pleasant 76 – 78F.

Baja whale sharks favor our encounters with curiosity and much tolerance. Remember we are visiting wild animals in their own environment. We ask you to approach each encounter with caution and respect. Never presume we have any control over their appearance or actions whatsoever.

Baja Whale Shark Swimming Itinerary

Day 1... Scenic flight from San Diego along Sea of Cortez, arrive Bahia de Los Angeles in our aircraft, transfer to boat to Las Animas Wilderness Retreat, lunch, the afternoon spent in our boats exploring area, swimming and snorkeling with whale sharks. Evenings are filled with great food, beachside campfire, star filled skies, evening kayak cruise, fun, solitude and tranquility.

Day 2 - 5... Your next days will be spent searching and swimming with Whale Sharks utilizing the local community of fisherman by radio, our boat and plane as needed, many snorkeling with nearby sea lions and as many beautiful spots as possible, group wishes and weather permitting. Additional activities at no charge include sea kayaking, incredible hiking and beachcombing, windsurfing, sailing, and snorkeling with our Hooka system kite boarding and pure relaxation.

Day 6... Morning swim and snorkel with whale sharks or other sea creatures, lunch, some whale shark viewing if possible on the return boat trip, scenic flight to San Diego arriving approximately at 5PM.

2007 Special Whale Shark Tour Dates & Fees:

Departure Dates :

• 6-day - September 19 - September 24
• 6-day - September 26 - October 1
• 6-day - October 3 - October 8
• 6-day - October 10 - October 15

Maximum Group Size:

• 10 guests in 8 beachside yurts
  

Whale Watching Tour Cost:

• 6-day - $1,595*
  *Please add 10% Mexican government IVA tax
  

  If you like whales, check out our Baja whale watching tours for close encounters with the friendly California Gray whales of the Pacific Ocean January – March.  Our whale watching trips are the “Best in Baja”.

  * Whale sharks are natural wild creatures of the ocean. Although we will make efforts to find them, their location and willingness to be visited can not be programmed or accurately predicted.

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  Baja whale shark swimming and Baja whale shark snorkeling in the Midriff
  Island region of the Sea of Cortez near Bahia de Los Angeles.