The arid, finger-like peninsula of Baja California extends 760 miles south from California. Tucked neatly between that peninsula and mainland Mexico is one of the top sea kayaking playgrounds on the planet, the Sea of Cortez. With the island of Espíritu Santo as a base camp, paddlers on a seven-day trip can easily explore the stark desert coastline and crystalline blue waters. Kayakers hug the island’s volcanic cliffs for eight to ten miles each day as they enjoy close encounters with blue whales, sea lions and giant manta rays.
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Join to experience for yourself the natural wonders and wildlife treasures that are now recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Like many others, you'll be forever changed by the magic and beauty found in this remarkable place. In Baja California, desert meets sea in a fantastic wilderness of untouched white sand beaches and aquamarine waters, arid ochre-colored mountain canyons and astonishing even bizarre vegetation. It's a place where time stands still, a perfect antidote to the cares of our busy world.
BAJA EXPEDITIONS, USA/MEXICO
Baja Expeditions was one of the pioneers of adventure travel south of the border. Celebrating 35 years in business, they are the oldest and largest adventure travel expedition operator in Baja California, Mexico. If you're looking for Baja sea kayaking, whale watching, scuba diving, luxury yachting or wildlife cruising they could arrange for you. If paddling in Baja is your thing, you'll love exploring the scenic islands from Loreto to La Paz on one of our guided sea kayaking expeditions, which offer the perfect blend of kayaking, hiking and snorkeling. In summer and fall, divers can explore the depths Cousteau called "the world's aquarium" on one of Baja Expeditions live-aboard scuba diving trips. Arrange various trips for Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching such as Coastal Sea Kayaking Expedition, Islands Sea Kayaking Expedition, SEE Turtle Monitoring & Sea Kayaking Expedition, Open Water Swimming Expedition, Espiritu Santo Island Eco-Camp, Custom Sailing Charters aboard El Mechudo, Magdalena Bay Multi-Fun Camp, SEE Turtle Monitoring & Whale Watching Expedition..etc.
Contact Baja Expeditions
Email: travel@bajaex.com
Toll-free phone (USA&Canada): 1-800-843-6967
From international phones: +1 858-581-3311
Fax: +1 858-430-9473
Lada sin costo (Mexico Toll-free): 01 800 221 2252
La Paz: +52 (612) 125-3828
Fax: +52 (612) 125-3829
France: 01.72.81.38.08
Website: http://www.bajaex.com/
Mountain Travel Sobek
Mountain Travel Sobek has been running this trip since 1996. There is a maximum of 16 clients allowed on the trip. Mountain Travel Sobek will take up the art of sea kayaking, one of the world's fastest-growing sports. On this fun, active (yet entirely relaxing) vacation, you’ll learn to paddle a sea kayak in the protected waters around Isla Espiritu Santo in the Sea of Cortez. Easy-to-master kayak skills are taught by expert guides, and in no time we'll be paddling the clear-as- crystal waters, feeling their cares trickle away like water drops off paddle blade. Besides kayaking, you’ll swim and snorkel with friendly sea lions and tropical fish, hike in the island’s arid canyons, and happily become a prisoner of the island’s magic. Try hand at fishing, and swim and snorkel with playful sea lions and neon-colored fish. While relaxing in style at our island camp, you’ll dine on tasty Mexican food (yummy fish tacos!), quench your thirst with plenty of frosty drinks (margaritas on the beach give a whole new meaning to the term “happy hour”), and enjoy a paradise of glorious sunny days capped by fiery gold-and-crimson sunsets and a luminous sky full of stars. With luck, you may spot pods of sleek dolphins, see manta rays soaring into the air and doing back flips into the water, and on spring trips, possibly see blue or finback whales wintering in the Sea of Cortez. It is advisable to plan early for holiday trips since they fill up Participant Information Form. Usually have to turn away several people for December departures (and can't bear to disappoint you!)
TRIP DETAILS: 7 days ~ Mexico 5 days easy sea kayaking (no previous experience required), optional day hikes, swimming, snorkeling 4 nights camping, 2 nights hotels
LAND COST: $1,545 per person (5-16 members)
Contact Mountain Travel Sobek
1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, California 94608-1117
T: +1 510 594 6000 1 888 MTSOBEK (687 6235)
F: +1 510 594 6001
Email: info@mtsobek.com
Website: http://www.mtsobek.com/