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11 Night A Southern Migration From the Channel Islands to Baja California

From Los Angeles to San Jose del Cabo

National Geographic Venture

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 4294197
  • Departs: Mon, Dec 2, 2024
  • Returns: Fri, Dec 13, 2024
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    Suite $13,740
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 2, 2024
    Day
    1
    Los Angeles, United States
    • Los Angeles, United States
    Arrive in Los Angeles by early afternoon. Transfer to the port to embark National Geographic Venture.
    Tuesday - Dec 3, 2024
    Day
    2
    Channel Islands, United States
    • Channel Islands, United States
    Not far from the city lights, these islands are a world away, home to incredibly diverse and endemic flora and fauna. Spend the day kayaking, hiking one of the many trails, or simply relaxing ashore. Learn the fascinating prehistory of these islands from the naturalist guides.
    Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024
    Day
    3
    Ensenada, Mexico
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    • Bus Travel
    • Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
    • Bus Travel
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Vineyards and culinary marvels await in one of the world's hottest up-and-coming wine regions. See what the hype is all about as we visit a family-run vineyard for a private tour, tasting, and lunch.
    Thursday - Dec 5, 2024
    Day
    4
    Bahia de San Quintin, Mexico
    • Bahia de San Quintin, Mexico
    Explore Bahia de San Quintin and surrounding islands-home to 400+ species of plants, animals, and birds, including 23 seabird species. The bay is located along the Pacific Flyway migration route and sees more than 25,000 birds pass through in the winter.
    Friday - Dec 6, 2024
    Day
    5
    • El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, Baja California Sur, Mexico
    • Islas San Benito, Baja California, Mexico, Mexico
    • Isla Natividad, Mexico
    Saturday - Dec 7, 2024
    Day
    6
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Explore El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve and its plentiful wildlife, sailing to Islas San Benito, home to thousands of breeding elephant seals, and on to Isla Natividad to learn of the community's exemplary protection of the fragile ecosystems of the reserve. We are at sea the following day searching for a wide variety of marine life, including the largest animal on Earth, the blue whale, listening to naturalist talks, and learning photography tips and tricks. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 8, 2024
    Day
    7
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Monday - Dec 9, 2024
    Day
    8
    Cruising Magdalena Bay, Mexico
    • Cruising Magdalena Bay, Mexico
    Isla Magdalena and the bay of the same name are irresistible treats for the nature lover. Come to know this island while hiking the ever-shifting, wind-sculpted dunes on our cross-island transit to Sand Dollar Beach. Watch for coyote tracks in the soft dunes and spot migratory shorebirds. Many-including western sandpipers, whimbrels, willets, Wilson's and black-bellied plovers, and marbled godwits-are concluding their southbound journeys here. Observe astounding flora, like the endemic and sideways-growing creeping devil, a columnar cactus thick with spines packed together to protect against herbivores and the relentless sun. This evening, as we exit the bay, be on the lookout for beaked dolphins and, with luck, a humpback whale. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 10, 2024
    Day
    9
    San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
    • San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
    • Gorda Banks, Mexico
    Cruise past Friars Rocks and visit the historic town center of San Jose del Cabo before cruising Gorda Banks seamount or La Fortuna, renowned gathering places for whales, dolphins, and other marine life.
    Wednesday - Dec 11, 2024
    Day
    10
    • Cabo Pulmo, Mexico
    Thursday - Dec 12, 2024
    Day
    11
    • Los Islotes, Mexico
    Snorkel the pristine reefs of Cabo Pulmo National Park and chat with locals about their advocacy to protect this unique place. With luck, swim with sea lions before relaxing ashore.
    Friday - Dec 13, 2024
    Day
    12
    La Paz, Mexico
    • La Paz, Mexico
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Friday - Dec 13, 2024
    Day
    12
    • Bus Travel
    • San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
    Disembark in La Paz and transfer to Los Cabos Airport for flights home.


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