Each winter gray whales migrate south from their arctic feeding grounds to breed and rear their young in Baja California’s sheltered lagoons, making it one of North America’s premier whale watching sites. The sheer number of gray whales makes Baja one of the largest migrations of any mammal, covering 10,000 miles. Seeing the whales in their natural habitat is one of the great delights of this Baja expedition. During our days in the breeding lagoons of Bahia Magdalena, we venture among them in Zodiac landing craft. This gives us a water-level perspective for whale watching that is a rare privilege in the natural world. Our expedition also offers Naturalist-guided walks on uninhabited desert islands, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking adventures in the Sea of Cortez. Whales, dolphins, sea lions, birds such as blue-footed boobies and frigate birds, huge cardon cacti, mangroves and sand dunes are among the wonders you’re likely to experience.