In this unparalleled whale watching experience aboard the 62-guest National Geographic Sea Bird, we will聽anchor among gray whales, enjoying incredible up-close interactions with mothers and calves from small聽pangas or Zodiacs. While whales may be the highlight, there is so much more to do: hike expansive聽beaches searching for 鈥渟and dollars;鈥 kayak or paddleboard among mangroves; grab a fat-tire bike to ride聽over striking desert terrain; and scan the skies for bird species from diving brown pelicans to soaring聽magnificent frigatebirds.聽Enjoy the best of Baja California and the whales of Magdalena Bay, on this six-day escape aboard the聽National Geographic Sea Bird. We will anchor among the gray whale mothers and calves鈥昿layful and聽friendly, they occasionally approach us in our Zodiacs or pangas for close-up views. Throughout the聽voyage, we will choose from our favorite locations to hike in small groups and kayak mangroves and聽peaceful shorelines鈥昬ngaging with the landscape in the most immersive, educational, and fun way possible.聽There are sand dunes to wander, stretches of beach to bike, and many species of birds to spot and add to聽your life list. Our expert expedition team, including an undersea specialist and a Lindblad Expeditions 鈥撀燦ational Geographic certified photo instructor, will illuminate the wonders of this beautiful region from every聽possible angle.聽