SEA KAYAKING ESPIRITU SANTO ISLAND,
& WHALE WATCHING MAGDALENA BAY

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Fly to La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Evening on your own to explore La Paz and dine at one of its many fine restaurants.

Day 2: Breakfast at hotel. Pick up rental gear and transfer by boat to our base camp on Espiritu Santo Island (approximately 2 hours). Lunch upon arrival at camp. During lunch we will give a camp orientation followed by sea kayak instruction and paddling. The sea kayak orientation includes a mandatory wet exit or "dunk test." So get ready to have some fun as we all take the plunge! It's a piece of cake! B/L/D

Days 3-5: Kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, fishing and relaxing along the shores of the enchanted island of Espiritu Santo. Guided kayak excursions from 1 1/2 - 4 hours are offered daily along the coast and to outlying islands. Camp is located in a large protected bay, allowing folks additional kayaking time to explore the large sheltered bay. Other guided activities from camp include skiff excursions to nearby snorkeling "hot spots" including a sea lion rookery where we join these graceful creatures, swimming alongside them while enjoying their playful and curious nature first hand. Hiking into canyons draped with fig trees or fishing for sea bass and red snapper are other side attractions. B/L/D

Day 5: After lunch, return boat ride to La Paz for a nice hot shower and a no-host dinner in town on your own (our La Paz office will be happy to give some recommendations). Overnight hotel. B/L

Day 6: Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Magdalena Bay by van (approximately 4 hours) and 1/2 hour skiff ride to our whale camp. Lunch and camp orientation. Possible afternoon whale watch. B/L/D

Days 7-8: Motorized skiffs take us into the bay for close encounters of the magnificent gray whales. From 2-4 hours per day may be spent observing whales from the skiffs. Active whale watching by kayak is prohibited in Magdalena Bay. Other activities include bird watching by skiff or kayak and beach combing along miles of pristine Pacific coastline. Each evening our knowledgeable naturalists present slide shows on gray whale natural history, behavior and birds of the area. B/L/D

Day 9: After morning whale watch, transfer back to your hotel in La Paz. Afternoon free to shower, shop and wander through downtown La Paz before meeting for the farewell dinner that evening. B/L/D

Day 10: Transfer from hotel to airport (approximately 20 minutes) for flights home.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

·        Professional English and Spanish speaking sea kayaking guide, trained with ACA certification, Wilderness First Responder and CPR.

·         Base camp and cook staff.  Skiff boat operator.                                               

·        All transfers between hotels and camps.  

·        Trip equipment, including all sea kayaking gear and tents. Fishing rod and reel ( must bring own lures )

·        Extensive first aid kit.

·        All meals and beverages (including fruit juices, soda, beer and “happy hour” drinks while at camp and farewell dinner.  Other meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch,

      D = Dinner).

·        Guided hiking, snorkeling, sea kayaking, fishing and whale watching tours..

·        Hotel accommodations in Baja, based upon double occupancy.

SERVICES & PRICES QUOTED DO NOT INCLUDE

·        All costs associated with international flights

·        Airport transfers

·        Tips and gratuities

·        Personal insurance, medical & vaccination, passport

·        Personal expenses

·        Alcoholic beverages, excluding those specified on camping portion of trip

·        Single supplement for hotel and /or tent ($175.00)

·        Sleeping bags & pads & snorkeling equipment.  Rentals available

( Sleeping bag & pad $20. / snorkeling gear $15. / wetsuit $15.)