Camp Descriptions
Mobile Camps
All Spring and Fall trips between Loreto & La Paz (including Island Hopping and Baja Coast & Islands)
We camp on remote white sand and some gravel beaches on the waters edge along the coast and islands of Southern Baja with the mountains, cactus and bright starry nights of the Southern Sonoran Desert as backdrop.
A large kitchen tent is set up by our staff and used for cooking. A shade tarp is set up for taking breaks from the sun. Chairs and dining tables are provided. Quality 3-person crawl-in nylon dome tents are provided for double occupancy and are usually set up by our crew depending on the timing with getting to each camp.
A solar shower is set up on the beach at each camp for rinsing off the salt after you bathe in the sea with a biodegradable soap. The toilet is a self-contained porta-potty that uses water to flush (photo below). It is placed in a secluded spot at each camp. It is available from when you arrive until you depart and is emptied daily.
Luxury Style Mobile Camps
Espiritu Santo Island (ESI) AND the ESI portion of the Best of Baja Trips as well as the Sea of Cortez Sampler Trips
On Espiritu Santo and San Franciquito Islands we camp on white sand beaches. On San Jose island both gravel and white sand beaches are available. All beaches are in protected bays with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez as well as the stunning Sierra Gigantic from Isla San Jose. The bays provide protected areas from the winds to explore by kayak, mask and snorkel.
A large kitchen tent is set up by our staff and used for cooking. A shade tarp is set up for taking breaks from the sun. Chairs and dining tables are provided for eating meals.
Large nylon tents (approximately 8×7 feet / 2.4×2.1 m) are provided for sleeping accommodations, each complete with two cots, sleeping pads and pillows. These tents are provided for double occupancy with limited single occupancy tents available for an extra fee.
A fresh water solar shower is set up on the beach at each camp for rinsing off the salt after bathing in the sea with a biodegradable soap. The toilet is a self-contained porta-potty that uses water to flush (photo below). It is placed in a secluded spot at each camp. It is available from when you arrive until you depart and is emptied daily.
Luxury Style Base Camp
Magdalena Bay Whale Watching for Best of Baja and Magdalena Quick Getaway trips (late January through early March)
In Magdalena Bay we camp on the lee side of Santo Domingo Island on the Pacific Coast in the southern part of the Baja Peninsula. Perched high in the sand dunes, our camp faces the bay and often provides a great view of whales and dolphins as they frolic in the bay.
A short distance across the bay from camp are extensive mangrove estuaries that provide a peaceful kayaking experience while observing the abundant bird life. The Pacific Ocean is a short walk around the southern tip of Santo Domingo Island where the ocean and majestic wind sculptured sand dunes provide the lovely sound of waves caressing the shore 24 hours a day.
The kitchen and dining area is comprised of large MASH-style wall tents that offer protection from the sun and the wind. The dining tent is furnished with tables and chairs for eating or relaxing, and feature solar-powered lighting in the evenings. Our guides give presentations here on the local ecology and the biology of the gray whale. Some chaise lounges offer the opportunity for sun bathing on the beach. Solar sun showers are available for showering in private shower stalls.
Nine large (10’x12′) walk-in canvas tents are provided for sleeping accommodations, each complete with two cots, sleeping pads, pillows and tables as well as solar lighting for night time. These tents are provided for double occupancy with limited single occupancy available for an extra fee.
The toilets are self-contained porta-potties that flush with water. They are set up in private stalls behind camp and emptied daily. 
