This is the perfect escape for the enthusiastic sea kayaker seeking the pace and feel of a true vacation. Paddle Baja's most remote and scenic coastline from Loreto to La Paz on our most vigorous sea kayaking trip. This section of the Baja coastline is a paddler's dream, offering unique scenic beauty combined with abundant wildlife viewed from above and below the water's surface. The Sea of Cortez presents great paddling opportunities in spring and possible encounters with migrating whales and pods of common and bottlenose dolphins. Fall trips offer pleasant waters for snorkeling to your hearts content.
Kayaking along this section of Baja coastline allows us the opportunity to explore a region accessible only by water. This remote road-less area offers isolated beaches, canyons and arroyos filled with palm trees dotted with small fishing villages and ranches. And what better way to explore this region than with the locals. Our guides are from this area of Baja and know it intimately, including the best fishing spots. We will have the unique opportunity to visit their families and learn about regional history when exploring the seaside ranching and fishing villages of Timbabichi, Nopolo and Los Dolores.
Our flexible itinerary and skiff support facilitate a variety of activities including side trips for fishing, snorkeling, hiking and possible whale watching. Our motorized skiffs make for a safe and luxurious sea kayaking excursion. The skiffs are available for emergencies and to carry heavy equipment from camp to camp so your kayaks are light and easy to paddle. One skiff will accompany the kayakers for safety yet remains out of ear shot so that you'll forget it's even there while enjoying the serenity of the Baja coastline.
Tour Details:
Minimum Age: 8
Meeting Place: Loreto, Mexico;
2008 Departure Dates: March 15-23, April 5-13, April 26-May 4, May 10-18, Oct. 11-19, Nov. 1-9, Nov. 15-23.
Tour Itinerary
One of the advantages of a sea kayaking trip is the flexibility of the daily itinerary. It can vary widely from one trip to the next based on group desires and Mother Nature.
Day 1 - Fly to Loreto. Transfer to the hotel in Loreto. Afternoon on your own to explore this tranquil seaside town, overnight in hotel;
Day 2 - After breakfast at the hotel, transfer south of Loreto to our put in site at Aqua Verde. Kayak orientation on the beach including the dunk test or wet exit. After lunch, paddle to our first night's camp at Santa Marta, approximately 2 hours (5 miles);
Days 3 - 7 - Kayaking south along the Baja peninsula coastline from 6 to 12 miles per day. Overnight at camps on isolated beaches along the way at locations such as Puerto Gato, Punta Cobre, Punta Colorada, and Isla San Jose. Taking a break from paddling we'll hike up canyons to explore old mission ruins, go snorkeling to explore the fascinating underwater world of the Sea of Cortez or jump in the skiff for an evening of fishing. Of course, there's always the option of relaxing at camp with a good book on the enchanted Baja coast. Breaks at Timbabichi, Los Dolores and Nopolo give us a chance to visit the friendly Mexican families living on the coast and interpret the rich history of the area from stories passed on from their ancestors who have pearled, farmed, ranched and fished this coast since the 1800's;
Day 8 - Depart our last camp on isla San Jose and transfer by boat and van to La Paz (approximately 4 hours) with lunch en route. Check into the hotel with the afternoon free to shower and take a walk into downtown La Paz before meeting for our farewell dinner that evening;
Day 9 - Transfer to the airport from the hotel for departure to the U.S.A. The taxi ride to the airport takes approximately 20 minutes. You should arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to your flight departure.
Note! The above itinerary may be reversed at any time starting in La Paz and ending in Loreto. All activities on the trip remain the same only reversed. Although we do our best to adhere to the above itinerary it is subject to change for reasons beyond our control.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Sea Kayaking the Baja Coast - Loreto to La Paz: $1,150 - 1,250;
Single supplement for single hotel accommodations $95 and single tent at camp is $75;
Deposit: $500.00;
Cancellations made outside 60 days $250.00 service charge per person;
Cancellations within 60 days are non-refundable.
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Mexico
Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
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