Each year in early winter, one of nature's most delightful signs of seasonal change occurs - the migration of hundreds of whales from the frigid waters of the arctic to the warm, calm waters surrounding the Baja Peninsula.
In recent years, whale watching has become a growing tourism trend and Los Cabos is no stranger to receiving visitors looking for up-close encounters with the ocean's largest mammals. To provide guests with a seamless experience, many hotels in the area partner with local tour providers to offer whale watching packages lasting through the end of the season, which begins in December and ends in March.
Of the 11 whale species found worldwide, eight venture to the waters surrounding Los Cabos each year, including minke, bryde, fin, sei, humpback, gray and blue. The whales make their way south at an average speed of four miles per hour and complete the 12,000-mile migration by mid-December, staying until late March when they repeat their journey. This six-month, round-trip sojourn is the longest trip made by any animal in the world.
There are many ways to observe these magnificent cetaceans in their natural habitat. During this time of year, several hotels offer special packages to cater to guests looking to maximize their whale watching experience, complete with top-notch accommodations and, in some cases, even additional perks.
In recent years, whale watching has become a growing tourism trend and Los Cabos is no stranger to receiving visitors looking for up-close encounters with the ocean's largest mammals. To provide guests with a seamless experience, many hotels in the area partner with local tour providers to offer whale watching packages lasting through the end of the season, which begins in December and ends in March.
Of the 11 whale species found worldwide, eight venture to the waters surrounding Los Cabos each year, including minke, bryde, fin, sei, humpback, gray and blue. The whales make their way south at an average speed of four miles per hour and complete the 12,000-mile migration by mid-December, staying until late March when they repeat their journey. This six-month, round-trip sojourn is the longest trip made by any animal in the world.
There are many ways to observe these magnificent cetaceans in their natural habitat. During this time of year, several hotels offer special packages to cater to guests looking to maximize their whale watching experience, complete with top-notch accommodations and, in some cases, even additional perks.
- Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort offers a one-of-a-kind Whale Safari Experience where guests embark on a journey to discover the magnificent whale species that migrate to Los Cabos. Guests are first transported by private jet to Loreto and then enjoy a helicopter ride to San Ignacio taking in the awe-inspiring views of Sierra de la Giganta. After a day of whale watching, guests finish their excursion with a romantic picnic set up on Honeymoon Cove prior to jetting back to Las Ventanas. The next morning guests continue the journey in search of the playful humpback whales. Prices (inclusive of taxes and service charge) start at $21,500 for a maximum of four guests. The package's booking window extends from December to February 29, 2016 with travel dates from February 1-29, 2016.
- Esperanza, An Auberge Resort has a special Whale's Journey package including, three night/four day accommodations in an ocean view garden casita, private roundtrip airport transfers, marina transfers and a two-hour Zodiac whale watching excursion. Active guests will be in for a treat with daily complimentary yoga and fitness classes. The package's booking window and travel dates extend from January 3 to March 31, 2016.
- Hotel El Ganzo offers the Ganzo Getaway Whale Watching Package, a two, three or four night stay in a deluxe room complete with arrangements for an educational encounter with whales. The package's booking window extends from December through April 15, 2016.
- The Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort offers a whale watching package with rates starting at $377 per night for a minimum of three nights which can be retrieved with the booking code P8. The rate includes a daily breakfast buffet per paying adult and a whale watching tour per paying adult. The two-and-a-half-hour tour is provided by Cabo Adventures, one of Cabo's leading tour and activities operator. The deal's booking window is open from December 7, 2015, through March 15, 2016 with travel dates from December 7, 2015, through March 31, 2016. Applicable blackout dates include January 21-23, 2016.
- Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa, Playa Grande and Solmar Resort from the Solmar Hotels & Resortscollection are also offering whale watching packages with promotional rates ranging from $213 to $237 for a four night, five day stay. Booking window is open from December 15, 2015, through April 15, 2016 with travel dates from December 15, 2015, through March 31, 2016. Guests will receive a two-hour whale watching tour led by talented marine mammal behavior experts.
For additional whale watching promotions, check with your preferred hotel or service provider.
Los Cabos, located at the tip of the 1,000-mile long Baja Peninsula, is one of the world's most diverse tourism destinations. Boasting a dramatic desert backdrop nestled by coastlines of the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez, Los Cabos is home to award-winning resorts and culinary offerings considered some of the finest available anywhere. A growing list of championship golf courses, rejuvenating spas, world-renowned sport fishing tournaments, and state of the art convention facilities add to the destination's unmatched appeal. For more information, images and videos from Los Cabos, please visit www.visitloscabos.travel.
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