We loved it! All skill levels were accommodated and the variety of activities was perfect- kayaking... read more
We loved it! All skill levels were accommodated and the variety of activities was perfect- kayaking... read more
We had a terrific trip with these folks. The guides and all of the staff were terrific -- friendly... read more
We flew into Loreto Thursday and had an easy drive to Lopez Mateos. Here we stayed at the Whale Tale Inn, which was very clean, comfortable, friendly service and family atmosphere. The next morning Diana drove us to the pier where we spent the morning petting the friendly whales with Jimmy from Pirates. It was a life changing experience....
Next morning went fishing with Francisco and caught 5 yellowtail and a yellowfin tuna - not to mention we were surrounded by approx. 50 male grey whales which put on quite a show for us.
Who would have thought that all this could be in our backyard as we live in San Diego and had the weekend of a lifetime!!
Dear Guest,
Thanks for this lovely review although I don't know any of the people or places you mention so I believe you may have reviewed the wrong outfitter. But Lopez Mateos on Magdalena Bay, where we have a beautiful remote safari style camp on a remote island, is an incredible place for whale watching and fishing! We're not surprised you enjoyed such a wonderful experience there. Maybe next time if you don't want to stay in town you can book our Magdalena Bay whale watching trip to our luxury camp.
Thanks,
Mary & Ricardo
Booking my 9-day Best of Baja tour was a fantastic decision. Everything flowed beautifully. Lots to do but never rushed. The first, middle and final nights at Posada LunaSol made for a cozy home base with appreciated hot showers and comfort. The two base camps are in ideal locations. It was glamping at its best with amazing meals. My gluten free needs were perfectly attended to. Snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, whale watching....all of the transportation and quality equipment in the right place at the right time. Everyday contained a new “highlight” of my trip. I am super pleased with the friendly and skilled staff of Mar y Aventuras.”
Dear Guest,
We can't thank you enough for choosing to travel with us for your Best of Baja Tour! Reading this account of your experience with everything from the food, locations of the camps, exciting "highlights" and our wonderful staff brings great joy to all of us. This is what we strive for....to create quality lasting memories for your hard earned vacation days!
We greatly appreciate your patronage and your time in posting this lovely review for others to read here on TA.
All the best,
Mary & Ricardo
We took the same wonderful trip as hikingirl from Kansas City. This organization is extremely well organized....everything was perfect. Even the portable toilets were kept immaculate! Loved the comfy cots...really beds at Isla Espiritu Santos...in the large tents on the beach. We are sleep on the ground campers, so this was luxurious! Marco and Angelito are both from La Paz and have vast knowledge and love of the area. I have some fears and both guides helped me feel totally safe at all times. Loved Marco’s stories of exploring the islands with his family as a small boy, and was awed by his knowledge of the stars. We petted both baby gray whales and their mothers as we sang for them to come close, snorkeled with sea lions and right over a whale shark, had great kayaking trips, and explored a beach with much archeology. The food was great as were the cocktails and snacks. Loved, loved, loved this trip! Oh, and we had a great group! Don’t hesitate to sign up!
Dear Guest,
THANKS, THANKS, THANKS! Your review is a lovely tribute to our company and our wonderful staff! We really appreciate you mentioning how our guides are locals from La Paz and how much that added to your experience. In the true spirit of Eco-tourism we've worked hard over the years to recruit and train local guides to support the local community and provide our guests with an authentic, safe and professional experience.
We are so glad you enjoyed everything about our Best of Baja Tour including the accommodations at our remote camps, food and extraordinary wildlife experiences of petting gray whales and snorkeling with whale sharks and sea lions. Thanks so much for choosing to travel with us in Baja and for sharing your lovely comments here on TA.
Cheers,
Mary & Ricardo
Amazing guide, Eloise. Fantastic yoga instructor Susie and wellness coach Emily. I highly recommend this tour. Nature, grey whales, glamping and feeling like we were in another world. Rancho Cacachilas is a must see and the food in all the camps was better than any of the restaurants we frequented. The accommodations at the camps was decadent, the hotel quaint and cosy and the staff very friendly and helpful. Oh whoops don’t forget the daily yoga and mindfulness as well as an excellent facial and aromatherapy session during the trip. Thanks so much for a very memorable vacation
Dear Guest,
WOW! You sound truly refreshed after 12 days enjoying 3 of our different camps (whale watching, sea kayaking and mountainous ranch) on our unique wellness tour! We are thrilled you enjoyed our guide Eloisa and the talented ladies from Colibri Retreats who brought the wellness to this comprehensive tour. We hope to offer more of these in the future so stay tuned everyone....
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your comments here on TA and for choosing to travel with us in Baja!
Cheers,
Mary & Ricardo
We had a great experience on the Best of Baja excursion. We saw or swam with whale sharks, sea lions (rookery, dads mamas and babies), dolphins and more gray whales and babies than I ever imagined. All of the staff was great! The chefs prepared fabulous meals and happy hours and the camps were set up perfectly and kept up every day. The clincher was the fabulous guide, Marco and his "sidekick" Angelito. They went above and beyond to make our trip what we wanted. They shared wonderful information about the land, the ocean life and ancient people. We even got a bonus "star talk" on a beautiful clear night.
Dear Guest,
What a beautiful account of your Best of Baja Tour with us! It truly makes what we do all worth while to read how much our clients enjoy sharing what we love about Baja!
Thanks for mentioning all the highlights of this amazing trip and our wonderful guides Marco & Angelito by name.
We can't thank you enough for choosing us for your Baja adventure and for posting you comments here on TA.
All the best to you on all your future travels,
Cheers,
Mary & Ricardo
I can’t say enough about how wonderful this trip was! We did it 4 years ago and had such a great experience that we wanted to do it again. They surpassed our expectations. We really want to return with the whole family. Everything about this trip is special, well planned with fantastic guides, chefs, & staff.
We arrived at Posada Luna Sol (a lovely hotel in La Paz ) had a nice evening and good breakfast at the hotel, then went to Espiritu Santo Island for two nights of glamping. Swam with whale sharks and sea lions , came back to camp for happy hour & a delicious dinner. The beauty of the place is fantastic. We snorkeled, kayaked & were taken such good care of. Our guide was Eloisa, & she was great. Our trip coordinators, Emily & Susie, planned the whole trip perfectly. We had option meditation & yoga every day. Everything was available without pressure & low key. We returned to the hotel for a night then went to Magdalena bay for 3 amazing nights of glamping. We could hear the whales breathing from our tents. We even got an amazing spa experience with facials and massage. It was the experience of a lifetime. We got to go out by boat among more whales then I could count and even saw mamas & babies & got to pet them. Truly incredible! Back to the hotel then to two nights in the mountains for locally made wine & cheese tasting. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
Dear Guest,
Thanks for returning with us to participate in this unique and special wellness oriented tour! We are so thankful to Colibri Retreats for co-running this trip with us once again. We believe the combination of these beautiful remote areas fits perfectly with yoga, meditation, facials and massages. We hope to offer more of these in the future so stay tuned....
We greatly appreciate your choosing to join us again in Baja and for taking the time to post this lovely review on TA.
We can't wait to host all your family.
All the best,
Mary & Ricardo