Trip Details:
Duration - 7 Days 6 Nights / 4 nights camping, 2 nights hotel
Activities - Sea kayaking, snorkeling (including friendly sea lions), hiking and fishing
Cost - $695-$750
Begins in - La Paz
Ends in - La Paz
For current trip dates and prices, check our calendar page or expeditions page
Group size - Min.4, Max. 10
Number of Guides/crew 1-2
Minimum age - 12
Single supplement fee - $95 hotel and tent, $25 tent only
Sea Kayak rating and approximate min/max distances per day - Moderate to strenuous, Novice to Advanced, 4-8 miles

This is the perfect trip for the novice to advanced sea kayaker who wants a more challenging experience than our skiff-supported trips. On this self-supported trip you will learn to pack and carry all your gear in the kayaks and enjoy exploring this beautiful island by means of paddling only.

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

We will paddle from camp to camp along the west side of Espiritu Santo Island and the number of camps we use will depend upon the weather. Although no motorized skiffs will accompany this trip we will arrange for one to take us snorkeling with the friendly sea lions of Los Islotes, otherwise difficult to access by kayak. Expect to see mantas leaping from the water's surface, pods of dolphins and on spring trips, possibly humpback, blue or fin whales. After the group paddling excursions we will have opportunities to snorkel, hike, fish or perhaps paddle some more on our own and explore the many hidden coves and beaches of this island paradise. Meals will be prepared by your guides but feel free to lend a hand and learn some Mexican cooking secrets.

"We just returned from a self-support trip around Espiritu Santo island and want to thank you so much for a rewarding trip. We aren't experienced sea kayakers, but have spent a lot of time river rafting and canoeing and were looking forward to the same relaxing pace and scenery. Our expectations were exceeded. The island and its wildlife are truly amazing and your company is first class. We want to thank Miguel again with all our hearts for being such as warm, generous host. We learned so much about the island, the city, and the people from him. And, he prepared some of the best Mexican food I have ever eaten. We were happy with the mix of mellow paddling, fun hiking, and plenty of swimming and snorkeling. We will definitely be back to try a different trip and time of year."
-Sharen Hauri & Trevor Ortman, Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island (Self-Supported)

Day 2: Breakfast at hotel. Pick up of rental gear from the office. Travel by van about ½ hour to Tecolote beach. Weather permitting we'll give our sea kayak instruction on the beautiful white sand beach here including a mandatory wet exit or "dunk test". Lunch, then paddle from Tecolote beach to the island of Espiritu Santo (approximately 4 ½ miles). Camp orientation upon arrival at the first nights camp on the island. B/L/D