Islands Sea Kayaking Overview:
Islands Sea Kayaking

These trips offer what few people have seen firsthand, the extraordinary desert islands that populate the Sea of Cortez - remote islands rich with rare indigenous flora and fauna. The trip offers the opportunity to snorkel with curious and playful sea lions, paddle through emerald green grottoes opening onto cavernous pink amphitheatres, and into mangrove-lined estuaries where a wide variety of rachis seabirds nest. Hiking and kayaking on and around these island gems is pure freedom and joy.

The advantage here is that we'll have the 30' support boat Pez Sapo (Whale Shark) to quickly transport us to each of the islands we visit. The boat carries the kayaks, camping equipment, personal gear, and the makings for delicious meals and cold beverages. Your trip leaders will paddle with you sharing their knowledge of the natural history and take you hiking and snorkeling. Our crew handles camp set-up (including the volleyball net) and prepares all the meals.

This trip offers another advantage of access to various areas without long paddles to reach the various islands.  The trips are 10 days long starting in La Paz and finishing in Loreto.  The season is Mid-March through April and October through November.  Group size is 16 participants.

Price 2010: $1350.00 per person

 

Espiritu SantoIsland Eco-Camp

Sea kayaking trips based on the island of Espiritu Santo offer the perfect opportunity to experience the uniqueness of Baja. Just 18 miles from La Paz, the island is surrounded by turquoise waters, magnificent stretches of arroyos, and charming sea creatures. Start your day with an exhilarating morning paddle and spend the afternoons snorkeling with sea lions or exploring the hidden canyons of this diverse desert environment.

Silently navigate along sheer volcanic cliffs along the eastern coast of the island, snorkel with copious amounts colorful sea critters, and experience a sea lion's life at Los Islotes as you snorkel and frolic with these clown princes of the  sea. There is always a delightful surprise waiting around every corner to unravel a treasure before your very eyes.

The friendly crew and added creature comforts like cabin tents, single and double raised platform beds, cofortable bedding and showers will certainly make your days effortless. All gear is provided, just pack your clothes and come on down. Our motorized skiffs carry all the gear so once your guide takes you through a quick orientation and basic kayak instruction it is time to go relax and explore.

If you love kayaking, camping, snorkeling and hiking, then you will surely reap the rewards of our sea kayaking expedition to Espiritu Santo Island.

Price 2010: $240.00 per night per person dbl occ

Coastal Sea Kayaking Overview:

Coastal sea kayaking trips offer access and close proximity to the pristine coastline of the Baja peninsula few people see as you kayak along a 65 mile stretch of coast inaccessible by any road and untouched by modern civilization. Hugging the untamed stretch of coast between Loreto and La Paz, you will kayak seven to fourteen miles a day in and out of the shadows cast by the Sierra Gigante Mountains.

A support boat carries all camping equipment, personal gear, and the makings for tasty meals. There are even fresh water showers and the crew handles camp set-up and prepares all meals.There are numerous visits to sandy coves and inlets with excellent snorkeling and fishing and secluded canyons to explore. With spectacular Chihuahuan desert vegetation like the giant cardon cactus and with boobies, terns and magnificent frigate birds to entertain while they fish for a meal, your days are always complete. Top it all off with a chance sighting of dolphins and whales and you're in Steinbeck's Baja. Your trip leaders paddle with you sharing their knowledge of the area's natural history and take you hiking and snorkeling. Your journey ends with everyone's favorite, a snorkeling trip with the sea lions of Los Islotes. The season runs from late March through April and October-mid December.  The group size is up to 16 participants.  Trip length is 10 days with 8 days kayaking and camping.

Price 2010: $1390.00 per person

 

 

Magdalena Bay Whale Watching and Multi Fun Camp: 

The exclusive waterfront accommodations in cabin tents and close proximity to the whale viewing area in Magdalena Bay make this trip a thrilling experience. There's just nothing quite like getting up close and personal with these gentle giants especially when you can hear them "spout" right outside your front door! Sheltered by a low barrier island, the waters of Magdalena Bay provide a perfect and peaceful winter home to hundreds of California Gray Whales. These magnificient creatures allow us to watch them roll, breach, "spyhop" and tend to their young, an experience both exhilarating and humbling. Early in the season you may be lucky enough to see them courting and breeding, an awesome display of power. Late in the season you will likely see the cows escort the calves out into the ocean for "sea trials" and return to the safety of the bay each afternoon. 
  

 Whale watching is the primary activity yet you will find plenty of opportunities for hiking in the dunes, kayaking and combing the wild and undeveloped Pacific beach as well. Watch for herons, egrets and ibis while you paddle your kayak through the mangroves and peaceful waters of the bay.  Our camp is situated on a secluded beach and equipped with every amenity from over-sized wall tents to solar heated showers and dining tent.

 

It's difficult to conjure up a more unique place than Magdalena Bay - a complex and captivating environment characterized by endlessly shifting Aeolian sand dunes, brilliantly  blooming desert flora, twisting mangrove-lined estuaries and, most magnificent of all, the California Gray Whales. One visit to this protected beach environment and your will understand why the whales travel 5,000 miles to this winter retreat and bre eding grounds.

Price 2010: $240 per night per person dbl occ