Paddling (and other!) pleasures in Baja California
Sun, sand, sea, stars-what more you could possibly ask for to jump-start your life? Baja California, a wilderness of ochre desert lapped by aquamarine seas, is one of the best getaway destinations we know of. On this fun, active (yet entirely relaxing) vacation, you'll learn to paddle a sea kayak in the protected waters around Isla Espiritu Santo in the Sea of Cortez. Expert guides teach you the easy-to-master kayak skills, and soon you'll be paddling the clear-as-crystal waters, feeling your cares trickle away like water drops off your paddle blade. Besides kayaking, you'll swim and snorkel with friendly sea lions and tropical fish, hike in the island's arid canyons, and happily become a prisoner of the island's magic. While relaxing in style at our island camp, you'll dine on tasty Mexican food (yummy fish tacos!), quench your thirst with plenty of frosty drinks (margaritas on the beach give a whole new meaning to the term "happy hour"), and enjoy a paradise of glorious sunny days capped by fiery gold-and-crimson sunsets and a luminous sky full of stars.
Activities
5 days of easy sea kayaking (no previous experience required); Optional day hikes, swimming, snorkeling
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Learn to sea kayak with expert guides in a remote, undeveloped island conservation area
- Snorkel with playful sea lions and colorful tropical fish
- Camp on an uninhabited island facing the spectacular Baja sunset - true paradise! (We're the only company to offer a base camp trip-perfect for families and beginners!)
2010 Prices
$1,695 (6-16 members)
$2,195 (4-5 members)
$200 Single Supplement
Bring the Kids!
Duration: 7 days Start Location: La Paz End Location: La Paz Best time to go: December
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Arrive in La Paz
Arrive in La Paz, Mexico, on the Bay of La Paz.
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Day 2 : Espiritu Santo Island
Motorboat transfer to a pristine beach camp on Isla Espiritu Santo, and sea kayak to nearby turquoise lagoons and deserted beaches.
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Days 3 - 5 : Espiritu Santo Island
Kayak along the shoreline to explore hidden coves and beaches, snorkel among schools of fish, and head to Los Islotes to swim and snorkel with the sea lions. Try your hand at fishing, and hike through gorgeous canyons and up to high ridges for inspiring views. Keep an eye out for pods of sleek dolphins, or the acrobatics of manta rays soaring into the air and doing back flips into the water. In the spring, you may see blue or finback whales wintering in the Sea of Cortez.
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Day 6 : Return to La Paz
Morning to kayak, swim, or snorkel. Afternoon return to La Paz by boat and enjoy a festive farewell dinner with the group.
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Day 7 : Fly home
Depart La Paz.
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Hotel Marina OLD
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