SEA KAYAKING ESPIRITU SANTO ISLAND
(CIRCUMNAVIGATION AND SKIFF-SUPPORTED)

Trip Details:
Duration - 8 Days 7 Nights / 5 nights camping, 2 nights hotel
Activities - Sea kayaking, snorkeling (including the friendly sea lions), hiking and fishing
Cost - $995-$1,150
Begins in - La Paz
Ends in - La Paz
For current trip dates, check our calendar page or expeditions page
Group size - Min.4, Max. 16
Number of Guides/crew- 2-6
Minimum age - 8
Single supplement fee - $95 hotel and tent, $25 tent only
Sea Kayak rating and approximate min/max distances per day - Easy to moderately strenuous, Novice to Advanced, 4-10 miles

This is the perfect escape for the novice to advanced sea kayaker seeking the pace and feel of a true vacation. This island in Baja is a paddler's dream, offering unique scenic beauty combined with abundant wildlife viewed from above and below the water's surface.

Kayaking and camping along the shores of Espiritu Santo Island allow us the opportunity to explore beautiful white sand beaches, canyons adorned with hanging fig trees, shower from a freshwater well, boulder up arroyos, and snorkel among friendly sea lions and tropical fish.

Moving camp every other day, depending upon winds, allows us the opportunity to explore and camp on three of the island's beautiful turquoise bays and white sand beaches that make up its west coast. Enjoy snorkeling, hiking, fishing or perhaps practicing your paddling skills in one of the many protected bays along the island's west coast. In an attempt to circumnavigate this spectacular island, weather permitting, our final days paddle will lead us south below the towering cliffs of the island's east coast. Of course there's always the option of relaxing on the beach with a good book and soaking up the warm Baja sun .

Motorized support skiffs are used 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 or to accommodate tired paddlers with a ride, yet remains out of ear shot so that you'll forget it's there while enjoying the serenity of the island. The skiffs also facilitate exploration of distant outlying islands and favorite fishing and snorkeling spots.

Meals are a combination of the best of American and Mexican traditions prepared using local fresh ingredients. Barbecued chicken, fresh fish Vera Cruz style, grilled steak tacos accompanied by guacamole and a variety of Mexican salsas, plus fresh soups and salads prepared daily for lunch are just a few examples of our tasty menus. The skiffs allow us to bring large blocks of ice to store fresh produce and indulge in luxuries such as cold sodas, juice and beer. Each evening we serve a cocktail and appetizer for "happy hour" so you can enjoy the spectacular Baja sunset while sipping an ice cold Margarita! Special diets are easily accommodated due to the variety of foods we are able to store.

"Just returned from my trip to La Paz and I will have to say it was fantastic! Our guide Miguel is even better than what we expected and the other staff members who cooked and worked hard to make us comfortable were a very friendly and fun loving group. We fished morning and evenings with Ramón and our welcome at Mar Y Aventuras was very warm and cordial. I recommend this trip to anyone who loves to kayak, live in a bathing suit, snorkel, be amazed at the marine life, eat tremendous food and return home completely satisfied. This is a great vacation!"
--Bill Rakozy

• 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 the island of Espiritu Santo (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 - 6: Kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, fishing and relaxing along the shores of the enchanted island of Espiritu Santo. Guided kayak excursions of 4-10 miles are offered daily along the west coast and to outlying islands. Camps are located in protected bays along the west side of Espiritu Santo Island. Other guided activities from camp include hiking into canyons draped with fig trees, fishing for sea bass or 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. B/L/D

• Day 7: After lunch we transfer back to La Paz by motorized boat, check into the hotel where you can enjoy a hot shower and have time to take a walk into downtown La Paz or an afternoon siesta before meeting for the farewell dinner that evening. B/L/D

• Day 8: Transfer from hotel to the La Paz airport (approximately 20 minutes) for departing flights.

B/L/D indicates meals included in trip cost

*Although we do our best to adhere to the above itinerary, it is subject to change for reasons beyond our control including weather.