You arrive in San José del Cabo, in the far south of Baja California. After your arrival, you check into your small hotel in the city center and have time to settle in and enjoy your first impressions of this unique peninsula.

Your journey begins with a boat trip to the famous rock formations at Land's End. En route, you'll stop in Todos Santos, a charming town nestled amidst palm and mango groves. From there, you'll continue along the Pacific coast to La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur. Here, you can unwind, stroll through markets, experience the relaxed pace of life, and take optional excursions to Bahía de los Sueños or the Sierra Nevada mountains. On the fourth day, a highlight awaits you: a full-day boat excursion to the island of Espíritu Santo. You'll experience the contrast between desert and sea, cacti and succulents clinging to the rocks, and idyllic white beaches perfect for swimming. Those who wish can snorkel with sea lions – an unforgettable experience. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter the whale sharks found here and observe these largest fish in the world up close.

From La Paz, you cross Baja California twice. The route leads over the Sierra de la Giganta to the Magdalena Plain. As the landscape gradually rises from the flat western side, steep cliffs and an impressive archipelago open up along the Gulf of California. On the sixth day, you'll take a full-day excursion to the former Jesuit mission of San Javier, picturesquely situated in a high valley surrounded by ancient olive trees and gardens. A hike will lead you through a canyon with a babbling brook along desert-like slopes. With a bit of luck, you might spot the colorful birdlife here, including the Northern Cardinal.

The journey takes you along the Bahía Concepción, past Mission Mulegé and the Three Virgins volcano, to the village of San Ignacio. Nestled in a date palm grove, it offers a charming atmosphere. From here, you can visit the oldest cave paintings in the Sierra San Francisco and discover the diverse vegetation zones: impressive cactus fields, bizarre tillandsias, and the stark landscapes crisscrossed by canyons. A definite highlight is whale watching. Between December and April, you'll head out on a small fishing boat to Laguna San Ignacio or Scammons Lagoon. Here you'll encounter gray whales migrating from Alaska to give birth to their young. These animals, which can reach up to 15 meters in length, often come curiously right up to the boats. For trips in the fall (October/November), whale watching focuses on the Gulf of California, where various whale species, such as the fin whale, can be seen.

Your journey takes you to Bahía de los Ángeles. Here you'll take boat trips to the islands in the bay, where pelicans, ospreys, cormorants, and blue-footed boobies nest. Sea turtles, dolphins, and sea lions also call this place home. With a bit of luck, you might even spot whales or whale sharks. Another excursion takes you to Valle Montevideo. Here you hike among towering columnar cacti and the peculiarly shaped Cirio cacti. In the evening, you enjoy a barbecue under the impressive starry sky of Baja – an unforgettable moment.

The landscape around Cataviña resembles a primeval world of rocks and cacti. Giant boulders lie scattered among succulent vegetation, and blue palms and candle trees dominate the scenery. On a hike, you'll discover this "Central Baja California Natural Park" with its winding trails and extraordinary flora.

At the end of your journey, you'll reach the northern highlands of Baja California. The Sierra San Pedro Mártir mountains, reaching heights of up to 3,000 meters, form a striking contrast to the coastal landscapes near Ensenada. You'll spend the night at the secluded Meling Ranch and enjoy the pristine mountain scenery. A hike will take you to the observatories at Picacho del Diablo, where you'll have a magnificent view from the high altitudes, stretching from the Gulf of California to the Pacific Ocean. In the evening, a hearty ranchero dinner will round off the day.

At the end of your journey, you'll stop in the port city of Ensenada for a short stroll. Afterwards, you'll reach San Diego, where you'll spend the night in a prime downtown location on San Diego Bay.

After eventful days on Baja California and a short stay in San Diego, you begin your journey home today. With many impressions of spectacular landscapes, encounters with marine mammals, and unique flora in your luggage, you leave Mexico – perhaps with the wish to return someday.

Depending on the travel date, the tour can be carried out in reverse.