Every year, thousands of Mobula Rays (Mobula munkiana) can be found in the Sea of Cortez in the Peninsula of Baja California Sur. It is one of nature’s most spectacular events! Mobulas are famous for their high jumps and acrobatics in the air. Freediving with hundreds to thousands of them is a unique experience that you can not miss!
While mobulas are the main attraction, Baja is home to some of the ocean’s largest residents. We will take advantage of every wildlife encounter we find while on Expedition! We often see common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, whales, and if we are lucky and the stars align, Orcas. However, if the Orcas are the only reason for joining this trip, this is not the trip for you.
NOTE: PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT SWIMMING WITH WHALES IS ILLEGAL IN MEXICO
Duration: 6-day guided Ocean Expedition.
Best for: Solo travelers, couples, groups, and families with children over 14.
Price: 2300 USD per person.
Double occupancy room (2 full size beds)
Single occupancy room available for $300USD
Season 2025 dates:
April 28th- May 3rd: 2 SPOTS LEFT
May 11th- May 16th: SOLD OUT
May 24th- May 29th: SOLD OUT
June 7th- June 12th: 2 SPOTS LEFT
Group size: 7 guests.
Must haves: Passport required and travel insurance is recommended.
Physical Requirements: A moderate level of exertion is required on our Ocean Expeditions. This is an active Expedition that requires good health and stamina as well as feeling comfortable swimming in the open ocean.
Fly into La Paz International Airport. Pick up time is around 4pm (Time will be determined depending on the group’s flight times). We will then drive about 45 min to our accommodation to La Ventana B.C.S. You will enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant where you will be briefed on safety and logistics about your Ocean Expedition.
We will meet at 6:30am for our departure. It is a short drive to the beach where we will board our boat and head out in search of Mobulas and wildlife! (Breakfast burritos and snacks will be provided on board). After a few hours of swimming, snorkeling and free diving, we will have a lunch break and continue to explore the ocean. We will return to the beach around 2pm.
Departure day. After spending 4 full days in the ocean, it is time to say goodbye. We will meet around 9am for breakfast at a local restaurant and continue to the airport for our flights home.
– Private transportation for our 6-day Expedition roundtrip from LAP- La Ventana- LAP.
– 5-night accommodation in La Ventana.
– 4 full private ocean days with breakfast burritos and lunch included.
– Snacks on board.
– Gratuity for boat captains.
– Flights.
– Meals on land.
– Snorkel Gear (can be rented).
– Gratuity for Expedition guide.
– Land transportation from San Jose del Cabo to La Ventana if needed.
– You will need your passport to travel to Mexico.
– Travel insurance is recommended.
– Our dates are scheduled during the peak of the season to help optimize our chances for great encounters. Although we cannot guarantee you will see them (wildlife is unpredictable) our chances are extremely high. We have to keep in mind that it is ultimately up to mother nature.
– This varies depending on weather conditions, ocean currents, and each school of mobulas. Good stamina is always advised.
– Average daily temperatures are in the 70°F – 80°F (21°C – 26.6°C) with nightly lows cooling down at 60°F – 70°F (15.5°C – 21°C).
– It is required for guests to be in good health, know how to swim, and how to use snorkel equipment. There is no need for scuba or freediving certification.
Yes! Teenagers over the age of 14 are welcome on this Expedition.
– We will be spending an average of 7 hrs per day on the ocean.
The best time to see Mobula Rays is May through July.
– Comfortable clothes (t-shirts, shorts, leggings, sweatshirt).
– Swimsuit, rash guard, skin (full body rash guard), or 3mm wetsuit if you tend to get very cold in the ocean.
– Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, and fins). If you prefer to travel lightly, renting your equipment on the spot will also be available.
– Windbreaker (preferably water-resistant).
– Sun hat, sunglasses, and sunblock.
– Sandals or flip flops, and tennis shoes.
– Your essentials. Bring only what is necessary, try to travel light.
– Camera gear.
– Optional: dry bags, computer or electronic devices, and binoculars.
The trip with Nats was one of the best experiences I have ever lived! It changed my life forever! Nats passion, enthusiasm and love for the beautiful gray whales is contagious. Her attention to details and careful planning made the whole experience absolutely flawless and so much fun! Can’t wait to do it again and again and again! Highly recommend!
On March 2020 we booked a trip with Nats to take our family of 4 to see the gray whales in Guerrero Negro. We were debating if we should take our boys who were 3 & 5 at the time and we were so happy we did! It was definitely a once in a life time experience. She was very helpful in making sure every aspect of it was well planned and taken care of. The best part was to see the whales and the babies so close and being able to pet them! It is an absolutely amazing adventure!
Experiencing the Gray Whales in Guerrero Negro exceeded everything I could've imagined. Every incredible encounter felt like it couldn't be topped but somehow it did. Experiencing all of this with Nats made it even better! Having a translator and a guide with local knowledge to navigate the trip made it to where your only responsibilities were to enjoy yourself and make amazing memories.
Come and explore the ocean in Baja with us. Reach out and let’s start planning your unforgettable adventure today!
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