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Island Hopping (La Paz to Loreto)
About the Trip
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the desert islands that dot the Sea of Cortez? Exploring their uninhabited shores and wildlife-rich waters? Well this trip can take you there! We'll camp on five and visit more than 10 different islands as we travel between La Paz and Loreto. Travel from island to island will be via motorized boats while exploration of the islands will be by kayak, snorkel and on foot.
Expect to see dolphins by the hundreds, sea lions sunning on rocky pinnacles, mantas leaping from the water's surface and on spring trips very possibly blue, humpback, sperm or fin whales as we cruise from island to island. Upon arrival at each island camp, we'll launch our kayaks, don our masks and snorkels or hike to a pinnacle for a look at each extraordinary new island. Espiritu Santo, Los Islotes, San Francisco, Pardito, San Jose, Puerto Gato, Santa Catalina, Monserrat and Danzante are just a few of our destinations.
Explore the giant barrel cactus of Santa Catalina and the fossilized shell beach of Monserrat, snorkel with the playful sea lions of Los Islotes, kayak below the smooth, red sandstone cliffs of San Jose and into the hidden coves and white sand beaches of San Francisco. Visit the tranquil fishing villages of Pardito and Tembabichi. On this trip you'll see it all so don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the magic of the islands in the Sea of Cortez with your local Baja experts, Mar Y Aventuras.
Trip Details
| Duration |
9 days, 8 nights: 6 nights camping, 2 nights hotel |
| Activities |
Kayaking, snorkeling (including friendly sea lions), hiking, fishing, visiting local fishing villages, whale watching (spring trips only) |
| Begins in |
La Paz (LAP) |
| Ends in |
Loreto (LTO) |
| Group size |
Minimum 4, Maximum 16 |
| Number of guides/crew |
3-5 |
| Minimum age |
5 - This is a generalization of age appropriateness for
this trip, but please note we make exceptions depending upon your child's
personal experience. |
| Single supplement fee |
$115 hotel and tent, $25 for tent only |
| Sea kayak rating |
Easy to moderate |
Approximate min/max
distances per day |
4-10 miles |
Itinerary
Please note, on the Nov 9-17, 2013 trip the itinerary will start in Loreto and end in La Paz.
All activities remain
the same, only reversed.
| Day 1 |
Leave USA and fly to La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico. Taxi to the hotel. Evening on your own to explore La Paz. |
| Day 2 |
Early breakfast at hotel. You will be picked up at the hotel and transferred to Espiritu Santo Island via boat (1 to 2 hours). Lunch upon arrival at camp. Afternoon orientation of the camp and kayaking followed by a short paddle, snorkel or swim. B/L/D |
| Days 3-7 |
Moving from island to island via motorized boat each day, with kayaking, snorkeling, fishing or hiking upon arrival. From Espiritu Santo to San Francisco we will anchor at Los Islotes, a sea lion rookery, for a fantastic snorkel with these friendly, playful critters. From here we travel to the islands of San Francisco, San Jose, the beautiful beach of Puerto Gato on the coastline of Baja, visit Santa Catalina Island and continue on to camp on Monserrat and Danzante Islands. B/L/D |
| Day 8 |
Morning options of paddling or snorkeling. After lunch, transfer from Danzante to Loreto via boat and van (1 hour). Check into the hotel. Afternoon on your own to shower and explore the tranquil town of Loreto before the evening farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B/L/D |
| Day 9 |
Morning on your own then transfer from hotel to airport for afternoon flight to the USA. |
B/L/D indicates meals included with trip cost.
Dates and Rates
| Dates |
Rates |
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2013
Oct 19-27
Nov 2-10
Nov 9-17
2014
Mar 8-16
Mar 22-30
Apr 5-13
Apr 19-27 |
$1,350
$1,350
$1,350
$1,350
$1,350
$1,350
$1,350
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Included:
La Paz airport/hotel transfers, 2-5 nights hotel accommodation based on double
occupancy, all meals and beverages (including cold Mexican beer and cocktail
each evening) from breakfast day 2 through a farewell dinner in town the last
evening of the trip, community camp equipment including kayaks and associated
equipment, tents, motorized skiffs, captains, guides and crew/cooks.
Not included:
Airfare, meals on travel days to and from Baja, Loreto airport/hotel transfers, personal gear such as sleeping bags, pads, snorkel gear and wet suits (available for rent in Baja) and guide gratuities.
Accommodation Single Supplement:
If traveling single a single supplement fee usually applies. This fee varies by trip. You can find this fee by clicking the trip details tab. |
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* Discounted trips
Trip full
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