Wine & Whales. Great tour of the Baja

From Valle de Guadalupe wine country to Guerrero Negro whale breeding coastal lagoons, Baja California is loaded with natural wonders and historical sites that will give you a whole new perspective: You will experience wine tasting at the vineyard, follow ancient paths where Jesuit and Dominique missionaries first tried to evangelize local Kumiai, Pa Ipai and Kiliwa native inhabitants and witness the arrival of gray whales coming all the way from Alaska, after swimming for more than 4, 000 miles to give birth to a one ton baby whale! Whales are incredibly friendly, some of them love to be pet and promote their young to approach cheerful boats. Bird watching is also a great activity, as is walking through beautiful semi-desert landscapes loaded with granite rocks and hidden cave paintings. An optional tour in the largest salt mining company in the world will surely make you see Baja California like never before. . . The experience concludes with a 2-hour flight back to the city of Ensenada. . .

Day 1. From San Diego/Tijuana, travel along scenic Highway #1 towards Valle de Guadalupe and its famous vineyards, stopping at a Kumiay native community to receive a very special blessing. The day ends with BajaMed's exquisite cuisine and world-class wines. Day 2. Hike along coastal volcanoes and its surrounding wetlands. Witness a successfull initiative of local fisherman as they drabble urchins, lobsters and sea cucumbers. Day 3. Hike and wonder through the granitic boulders of Cataviña, a true garden of cacti and cave paintings. If time permits, visit a pronghorn reserve, fastest creature on the American Continent. Day 4. After an early breakfast its time to pet some whales, visit the largest salt mine in the world. If weather permits, optional afternoon birdwatching or second whale tour. Day 5. Aircraft back to Ensenada, flying over the spectacular coast of Baja California. Choose either to go back to San Diego or enjoy Ensenada for a few more days.