Camp Descriptions
Mobile Camps
All Spring and Fall trips (including Island Hopping, Baja Coast & Islands, Island Kayaking & Marine Wildlife and Espiritu Santo non-luxury camp Quick Getaways)
We camp on gravel and sand beaches (white sand beaches only on Espiritu Santo trips) on the waters edge along the coast and islands of 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 are provided, but no dining tables. Quality 3-person crawl-in nylon dome tents are provided for double occupancy.
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 Base Camps
Espiritu Santo Quick Getaways (December through early March)
We camp on Candelero Beach in a large protected bay about mid-way up on the lee side of Espiritu Santo Island. Our camp faces west, perfect for enjoying Baja’s beautiful sunsets! Just a short walk from camp is a fresh water well in a beautiful box canyon adorned with hanging fig trees complete with humming birds and cliff hanging lizards. Meanwhile the large bay provides a protected area with small rocky islands to explore by kayak, mask and snorkel and/or by SUP (we provide 2 for use at camp).
The kitchen and dining area is comprised of large MASH-style wall tents that offer protection from the sun and the wind. The tents are furnished with tables and chairs for eating or relaxing, and feature solar-powered lighting in the evenings. Some chaise lounges offer the opportunity for sun bathing on the beach. Solar sun showers are available for showering in private shower stalls.
Ten large (10’x12′) walk-in canvas tents are provided for sleeping accommodations, each complete with two cots, sleeping pads, pillow and tables. These tents are provided for double occupancy with limited single occupancy. Smaller backpacking-style crawl-in tents may be used for singles as well.
The toilets are self-contained porta-potties that flush with water. Two are set up in private stalls behind camp and emptied daily.
Magdalena Bay Whale Watching (late January through early March)
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 sand dunes, our camp faces the bay and often provides a great view of whales and dolphins as they frolic in the bay.
Just across 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 across the majestic wind sculptured sand dunes and provides 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 tents are 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.
Ten large (10’x12′) walk-in canvas tents are provided for sleeping accommodations, each complete with two cots, sleeping pads, pillows and tables. These tents are provided for double occupancy with limited single occupancy. Smaller backpacking-style crawl-in tents may be used for singles.
The toilets are self-contained porta-potties that flush with water. They are set up in private stalls behind camp and emptied daily.
