LORETO SEA & LAND TOURS
BEST DAY TOURS IN LORETO BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR
WHALE WATCH '26'
JAN 25th, 2026 BLUE WHALES We've had some great sightings this last week. Blue Whales are now in the area and seem to have "settled in". On our trips we have also seen Pilot Whales, Orca Whales, Humpbacks and Fin Whales. Each day has brought us something new. Weather is looking breezy this coming week and into the first days of February. Please come by office or email us for updates. GREY WHALES We offer guided tours from LOPEZ MATTEOS in Magdalena Bay. We lead day tours to Puerto Lopez Mateos in Magdalena Bay. As of January 25th there are a reported 17 whales in the area with 10 or so coming in and out of the bay. So far no babies have been sighted yet.. Normally we would start to see Mammas with Babies the first weeks of FEBRUARY. Please come by office. or drop a line.
Experience, Adventure, and Fun!
Welcome to Loreto Baja California Sur. Snorkel by beautiful Islands in the Sea of Cortez one day and hike inland to visit cave paintings on the following day. With our experienced staff and excellent service, we are confident we can help make your Baja Adventure a vacation to remember.
Tours We Offer
Loreto is the perfect "base camp." Explore all the different tours you can do during your vacation. We offer discounts for groups and folks who do multiple activities with us.
How to Use This Site
Want to plan a fantastic vacation? Use our tutorial to learn about tours, specials, and how to custom design your Loreto tour adventures.
Updates and Weekly Specials
Visit our update page to see weekly specials, weather conditions, and other information you'll need before taking your tour.
Popular Winter Tours in Loreto, B.C.S.
Yes we have winter in Mexico. The Nortes (Northerly) winds can blow for periods of 2-3 days followed by 3-5 days of calm. If you have a Sea tour with us be sure to let us know your available days. That we can send you out on the best weather day. The water is cooler but we provide full 3 mil wet suits for folks who would like to snorkel. Island tours are also great opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing. Folks can still have an enjoyable trip and see lots of wildlife and not get wet! On land we offer fun hiking and Cultural tours which are also interesting winter activities to enjoy. They don't call us Sea AND Land for nothin! Starting in Mid to late January the Blue Whales, Fin Whales, and Humpbacks start coming into the area and often stay for about a month or so. If you are here during that time we highly recommend a whale watching tour to see these magnificent creatures.
Day Tours to Enjoy in Loreto by Time of Year
Whale watching in the Spring or diving in the Summer and Fall, here's a list of our favorite activities to enjoy by season. If booking 3 or more activities with us be sure to use the voucher code "multi". Roundtrip airport transfer can count as an activity.
DECEMBER-JANUARY
- Hiking (Cave Paintings or other sites)
- Horseback Riding
- San Javier Mission Desert and Rancho Tour
- Bird Watching
- Coronado Island Tour (wildlife viewing, site seeing, hiking islands inland trails)
- Fishing (Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, early Yellow Tail)
- Blue Whale Watching (early season)
- Grey Whale Watching, Magdelena Bay (early season)
FEBRUARY-MARCH
- Blue Whale Watching
- Grey Whale Watching, Magdelena Bay
- Hiking (Cave Paintings or other sites)
- Horseback Riding
- San Javier Mission Desert and Rancho Tour
- Bird Watching
- Coronado Island Tour (wildlife viewing, site seeing, hiking islands inland trails)
- Fishing (Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, early Yellow Tail)
- Kayaking
JUNE- JULY
- Horseback Riding (early June, early in the morning)
- San Javier Mission Desert and Rancho Tour
- Coronado Island Tour
- Fishing (Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, Yellow Tail, Dorado, Sail Fish)
- Diving (June shows us amazing invertebrates, July the water starts to clear and warm up).
- PADI dive courses.
OCTOBER-NOVEMBER
- Peak Diving season through October, early November
- PADI dive courses.
- Island Tours (3 to choose from)
- Kayaking or Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Fishing (Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, Yellow Tail, Dorado)
- Birdwatching
- San Javier Mision and Desert Tour
APRIL-MAY
- Grey Whale Watching, Magdelena Bay (end of season)
- Hiking (Cave Paintings or other sites)
- Horseback Riding
- San Javier Mission Desert and Rancho Tour
- Bird Watching
- Island Tours (snorkeling, wildlife viewing, site seeing, hiking islands inland trails)
- Fishing (Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, Yellow Tail)
- Cold water diving
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER
- Island Tours (3 to choose from)
- Sit on Top kayaking or Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Fishing (Snapper, Grouper, Trigger Fish, Yellow Tail, Dorado, Sail Fish)
- Peak Diving Season (water temps in 80’s)
- PADI dive courses.
WHY TOUR WITH US?
We help keep your vacation just that, a vacation. When you book activities and transportation with us, we can provide better services throughout your stay. If the weather gets bad or anything else comes up, it will be easier to re-arrange events and logistics. Our staff has many years guiding in the area. Each has unique insights regarding whale behavior, fishing hot spots, favorite dive sites, best restaurants, etc. All of this they enjoy sharing with our guests, enriching your experience here in this Pueblo Magico, Loreto.
Largest Fleet, Largest Boats
We operate traditional Mexican Pangas with capacities for 7-19 passengers. All boats have shade, storage, radios, and four-stroke motors. They are fully permitted and meet designated safety requirements (and then some). In addition, each panga is designed with diving in mind.
Picnic Lunch
No "box lunch" here! Freshly prepared Mexican specialties (ex: Burritos, Empanadas, or Tamales), fresh veggies, and fruit. We can accommodate dietary restrictions and most requests with ample notification.
Family Business
Loreto Sea and Land Tours is based in Loreto Baja California Sur. We are a legitimate business that meets all Municipal, State and Federal requirements for tour operators.
STAYING DOWN SOUTH?
No worries! We can provide shuttle services for you and your family from Villas Del Palmar to Loreto and back after your tour.the day of Please select the option to have a shuttle on our booking form. In addition we can provide beach pickups for Southern tours.
Loreto Sea and Land Tours Office Location
How to get to Loreto
There are many ways to get to Loreto. With so many changes in the aviation industry, it can be a challenge to visit our lovely Pueblo Magico. As of December, there are 4 airlines and 2 bus lines that stop in Loreto. For folks flying from Tijuana the CBX bridge from San Diego has proven to be a very safe and easy way to cross the border.
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