Stay and Relax at Magdalena Island Comfort Camp
Enjoy the spectacular view from the comfort of your private platform as you relax and unwind from an exciting day of adventure. Watch the sun set over the desert hills of Isla Magdalena as you end your day with a delicious, authentic dinner at restaurant El Mar y Tu.
Experience 180° Bay Vista from our Exclusive Comfort Tent Platforms
The campsites showcase raised, level camping platforms seamlessly integrated into the hillside, providing a captivating view of the bay. Your tents remain dry and pristine, ensuring a comfortable experience. Unwind on your own platform, basking in the warm sun, and witness the unfolding splendor of a day at the bay. Camping accommodations include private bathrooms and showers.
Positioned just steps away from the restaurant and main palapa, the camping platforms strike a balance between proximity and seclusion, offering a tranquil and private retreat.
You'll wake up early in the morning to a breathtaking view of the sunrise, tranquil ocean waters, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and locally sourced, freshly squeezed fruit juices, followed by your choice of Baja traditional homemade breakfast.
Comfort Tents
El Mar y Tu
Kayak & SUP
Stroll & Hike
Sand Dunes
Flora & Fauna
Restaurant El Mar y Tu
The Real "Baja Fresh"
A short walk down a sandy path from your camping platform, a full-service restaurant waits to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Specialties include traditional, Mexican-style pit BBQ, Adobo fire-grilled fresh caught seafood, fresh handmade tortillas, tacos, burritos and a variety of fresh salsas. Your own fresh catch of the day can be prepared that same night for an unforgettable meal on the beach. Enjoy the best local ingredients expertly prepared as you savor the view of sky and sea.
Salud & Cheers
A full beverage service and daily happy hour is available highlighting wines of Baja California as well as an assortment of fine tequila and beer. Relax and unwind as you watch the sun set over the desert hills Isla Magdalena and savor your favorite beverage. Sit on our ocean front patio for dinner and enjoy a glass of Baja’s regional wine under a thousand bright stars and the sound of waves crashing on the Pacific side.
You Hook'em, We Cook'em
70 miles of mangrove channels and estuary systems create perfect conditions for light tackle, shallow line fishing near camp. Year-round mangrove channel fishing includes spotted bay bass, broomtail grouper, corvina, halibut, pompano, snappers, sierra, black snook, palometa amarilla, and many other species. Bring your catch back to the restaurant and have it prepared the same day. The bay is also excellent for clamming and fresh crabs, caught in crab pots.
Kayaks & SUP Boards
A short distance from camp either on foot or in a kayak provided by your hosts, one of the largest dune and mangrove estuary systems along the Pacific coast awaits your explorations. The bay side behind Bahia Santa Maria stretches for more than 12 miles and offers sheltered kayaking and endless vistas, birding, marine life, sun and sand.
Stroll, Hike & Explore
A short hike of about ¾ of a mile from the bay shore, the wild Pacific ocean presents deserted beaches, solitude and the roar of the waves as they break against the rocks. Ask for directions to the well-marked scenic trail that rises up through the hills and provides breathtaking views of both the bay and the ocean, and then descends through rocky cliffs to the beach.
A more ambitious hike would be the journey of about 12 miles round trip along an old road to the southern end of Isla Magdalena and the beach at Punta Arena. Much less strenuous: a leisurely stroll of about 1.5 miles round trip up through the picturesque fishing village of Puerto Magdalena, which has been on the island longer than Puerto San Carlos has been on the peninsula. Another great day hike is to the north, to Bahía Santa Maria, about a 6 mile round trip. Here you will see one of the largest mangrove stands along Baja's Pacific coast and experience the solitude of the vast expanse of white sand beach at the bay.
A Birder's Paradise
Bahía Magdalena is a birder's paradise. More than 100 species of birds call the bay and the surrounding area home. Grab your binoculars and start checking of those species as you hike or kayak around the island or dunes.
Botanical Exploration
Isla Magdalena and the surrounding area is home to more than 8 endangered, endemic and rare plant species. The cactus plants that grow on Isla Magdalena, some of which you can see around the camp palapa, are known only from this area. Grab your copy of the Baja California Plant Field Guide by J. Rebman and N. Roberts and see how many of these rare plants you can identify as you explore the hillsides of the island.
We’re with you every step of the way, let’s plan your adventure
100% Gray Whale Sighting Guaranteed
We guarantee 100% Gray Whale sighting from early Jan to late March. If your travel schedule allows and you are able to visit after late March, you will get to see lots of adult whales PLUS you will also have a huge chance of seeing baby gray whales.
Ask us for our post season discount! If you are interested in seeing the migration of humpback whales, we highly advise to visit between mid November to early January.
Tour Details Island Whale Camp
Witness the annual migration of gray whales that come to give birth and raise their young in our protected lagoons. Climb aboard your private boat to get up-close and personal with these friendly and curious gray whales, on a thrilling 6-hour whale, dolphin, and bird watching tour. Explore Isla Magdalena, a secluded island in the Pacific Ocean, where we’ll greet some of the last fishermen of Baja, learn and soak up on culture, and experience a unique lifestyle. Hike and photograph the magnificent sand dunes as you look for some of the most beautiful sea shells in the bay. Enjoy the spectacular view from the comfort of your private camp as you relax and unwind. Watch the sun set over the desert hills of Isla Magdalena as you end your day with a delicious, authentic dinner at restaurant El Mar y Tu.
ALL MULTI-DAY PACKAGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Unparalleled Services
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Private transportation with choice of airport & flight arrival time (optional, see price for transport)
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100% guarantee whale sightings or we do not charge for any of our services during whale season, mid December to late March
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Private, multiple tours to maximize time interacting with whales & marine life. To make each tour rewarding and comfortable, your family will be the only ones on board the boat, having total control of your start time and choice of activities
2 Person, 3 Nights/4 Days Island Whale Camp includes:
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Private round trip transportation from La Paz, Loreto or Los Cabos (optional)
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First night at Hotel Isabela | 1 Room, King bed | Courtesy breakfast | Wi-Fi | Hot Shower | Round trip boat transportation to Magdalena Island Whale Camp
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3 Private Whale Watching or Eco Tour Adventures, up to 6 hours per day.
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner and refreshments (additional charge for alcohol) at El Mar y Tu during your stay at Island Whale Camp
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All camping gear: 1 canvas tent, 2 queen mattresses per tent, clean pillows, sheets and covers.
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Private camping bathroom and shower, with 10 liters of fresh water to shower per guest per day.
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National Parks Tickets | Bracelets required by Government
Restaurant El Mar y Tu
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A la Carta Menu | Unlimited appetizers | Catch of the day seafood | Authentic Mexican food and refreshments
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On the spot homemade flour and corn tortillas, guacamole, choice of fresh salsas, and salads
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Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free meal options available
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Wide selection of Baja's regional wine, tequila and beer (additional charge)
Activities of Choice
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Private Whale Watching and marine life adventures, up to 6 hours per day
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Access to fishing poles to cast off shore
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Access to SUP boards and kayaks, to be used within paddling distance
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Hike and explore Isla Magdalena
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Visit a nearby marine and bird sanctuary
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Beach comb or swim at the magnificent sand dunes
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Take the trail across to the Pacific Ocean
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Visit one of the last fishing village in Baja to learn and soak up on culture
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Observe the live art of fishermen diving for lobsters, scallops, clams, checking their fishing nets or trolling for jumbo shrimp
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In-shore fishing for flounder, bass, yellow tail, barracuda or nearby kayak fishing (need fishing license)