BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Art Wolfe Events - ECPv5.14.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Art Wolfe Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.artwolfe.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Art Wolfe Events BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270216 DTSTAMP:20260406T021832 CREATED:20250916T230207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192735Z UID:5529-1802131200-1802735999@events.artwolfe.com SUMMARY:Gray Whales and the Wild Baja Coast Photo Tour - EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! DESCRIPTION:Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus)\, Gulf of California\, Mexico\n \n \n \n \n \n Peninsular Ranges\, Baja California\, Mexico\n \n \n \n \n \n Mexico\, Baja California Sur\, Sea of Cortez\, bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops sp.)\n \n \n \n \n \n Mexico\, Baja California Sur\, Sea of Cortez\, bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops sp.)\n \n \n \n \n \n Mexico\, Baja California Sur\, Sea of Cortez\, bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops sp.)\n \n \n \n \n \n Mexico\, Baja California Sur\, Sea of Cortez\, common dolphin (Delphinus sp.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mexico\, Baja California Sur\, Sea of Cortez\, humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)\n \n \n \n \n \n brown pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis)\, Baja California Sur\, Mexico\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gray whale surfaces\, Baja California Sur\, Mexico\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nJoin world-renowned photographer Art Wolfe for an unforgettable six-day photography journey to the vibrant waters and sun-soaked landscapes of Baja California Sur. Timed during the gray whale calving season\, this experience offers rare and intimate opportunities to photograph and interact with these gentle giants at close range\, often just feet from your lens. \nOver the course of this small-group adventure\, you’ll explore Baja’s striking desert-meets-ocean scenery\, enjoy private boat excursions into remote lagoons\, and hone your craft with expert insight from one of the world’s most respected visual storytellers. Each day brings new subjects from playful whale calves to vibrant bird life\, dramatic coastal light\, and desert textures all designed to spark creativity and deepen your photographic vision. \nWith a relaxed pace\, thoughtfully selected accommodations\, and a focus on meaningful encounters over rushed itineraries\, this trip invites you to slow down\, look deeper\, and capture Baja’s wild beauty in a way few others experience. \nEarly Bird Pricing Available Through April 30th!  \nReserve Your Spot Today \n \nLed by Art Wolfe and Gavriel Jecan\n Limited to 10 participants\n\nTransportation and Accommodation\n\nParticipants are responsible for their own flights to and from San Jose del Cabo.\nUpon registration you will download a PDF that includes additional information about the tour.\n\nItinerary\nShooting schedules have the ability to be altered to effectively cater to the photographic desires of the group\, as well as to adapt to changeable weather conditions. \nDay 1 – Feb 9: Welcome to Baja California Sur! Today you’ll arrive at the airport in San Jose del Cabo where you’ll met by your guides for the 2.5 hour drive to La Paz and Hotel Indigo on the shores of the Sea of Cortez. We’ll get you settled in your lovely rooms with ocean views\, then enjoy a wonderfu welcome dinner on the grounds of Hotel Indigo. During dinner your guides will conduct a trip briefing\, outlining the adventures to come. \nDay 2 – Feb 10: Sea of Cortez / Isla Espiritu Santo ExplorationThere’s a reason that Jacques Cousteau called the Sea of Cortez the Aquarium of the World and the Galapagos of the North! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to 39% of the world’s total number of marine mammal species\, accounts for a third of the world´s marine cetacean species\, and has 891 fish species. \nIn short\, Isla Espiritu Santo and the Sea of Cortez comprise one of the best marine life viewing destinations in the world. Whales\, dolphins\, whale sharks\, sea turtles\, manta rays and plenty of beautiful tropical fish call the surrounding waters home\, while a terrific range of bird species including Blue-footed Boobies\, Reddish Egrets\, Magnificent Frigatebirds\, Great Blue Herons and Yellow-footed Gulls frequent the island’s skies and shores. \nThe island itself is stunning\, with magnificent towering cliffs\, spectacular sandy bays\, amazing lava rock formations\, and rock art left by the now-extinct Guaycura and Pericu Indians. Today we’ll explore the shores and waters of the island\, visit the Magnificent Frigatebird and Blue-footed Booby rookeries\, possibly swim with the sea lions at Los Islotes\, and cap off this wonderful day with a delicious picnic lunch at one of the island’s gorgeous beaches. It’s an absolutely fabulous day! \nDinner and overnight at Hotel Indigo. \nDay 3 – 5 Feb 11-13: Camp Cecil de la Bahia / Magdalena Bay Whale Watching Adventure \nToday we’ll drive 3 hours north to Magdalena Bay and our luxury tent camp Camp Cecil de la Bahia. The camp is located on a sliver of land with the Bay and the gray whales on one side\, and a protected estuary with mangroves\, abundant birdlife\, dolphins and more on the other. Each year the gray whales migrate 6\,000 miles from arctic waters to the Pacific lagoons of the Baja peninsula to mate\, give birth\, and enjoy a warm winter respite. Magdalena Bay is one of the most important of these lagoons\, and Camp Cecil de la Bahia is one of the best whale watching spots in all of Baja. Whales are simply everywhere! \nThe tents of Camp Cecil de la Bahia are beautifully appointed walk-in safari-style tents with gorgeous beds\, seating areas\, rugs\, chandeliers\, and en-suite bathrooms. The camp chef prepares three beautiful meals a day and daily happy hour. \nWe’ll spend the days out on the water interacting with the amazing gray whale mothers\, babies and sporting males\, and when not with the whales we can explore the incredible bird life of the mangrove estuary. It is a dreamy\, wild and remote spot\, completely ensconced in nature\, enhanced by delights of great food and comfortable lodging. \nDay 6 – Feb 14: Transfer to La Paz / Farewell dinner \nToday we’ll depart Camp Cecil de la Bahia\, with one final whale watching session the way back to shore. We’ll head back to La Paz where we’ll have the afternoon to explore the shops and art galleries of town\, with a fabulous farewell dinner in town. \nDay 7 – Feb 15: Departure DayAfter breakfast\, transfers to the airport for your return flights. You’ll depart with full memory cards\, lasting friendships\, and a renewed creative spark. \nReserve Your Spot Today \nThe price includes: \n\nAll accommodations\, including 3 nights at Hotel Indigo in best available rooms and 3 nights at Camp Cecil de la Bahia in Magdalena Bay (full buyout of the camp).\nAll meals from dinner on day one through breakfast on the final day; daily happy hour and drinks with dinner at Camp\nAll transportation including roundtrip airport transfer\nAll adventures and related equipment\nBilingual naturalist guides who are certified Wilderness First Responders\nAll fee\, permits and taxes\n\nThe price does not include: \n\nInternational airfare\nTravel insurance\nGratuities\nAny item not specifically mentioned in the itinerary\n\n\n\n \n \n Sign up for additional information\n You will be given first notification when additional details become available and will be given first right at refusal for this exciting tour! \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phonenot required but often very helpfulWorkshopHave you traveled with us before?*\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Number of people wanting to attend?*1234Additional InformationAny other information that may be pertinent to the pre-registration of this workshop. \n \n I'd like to receive information from Art about upcoming events\, classes\, and travel opportunities\n Newsletter PreferenceGeneral (bimonthly)Blog Posts (weekly)Both\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nShare:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n Tumblr\n More\n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest\n \n Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n Reddit\n \n Share on Pocket (Opens in new window)\n Pocket URL:https://events.artwolfe.com/event/gray-whales-and-the-wild-baja-coast-photo-tour-2027/ CATEGORIES:Travel with Art,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.artwolfe.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/BAJA0804111373.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Art%20Wolfe%20Inc":MAILTO:info@artwolfe.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR