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Ultimate Baja California -
Sea Kayak, Hike, Swim, Bike
Baja California, Mexico:
A sea kayaking paradise of translucent waters, uninhabited islands and a plethora of wildlife that seems to be omnipresent, from whales that migrate into its cool waters to sea lions and many species of sea birds. Below the surface, the magic of snorkelling overloads the senses as triggerfish, rays and moray eels appear before our eyes in less than ten feet of water.
Baja, as it is referred to, is a perfect setting for daily and multi-day sea kayaking trips. Its 1.900 miles (3000km) long coastline begins in the border town of Tijuana, Mexico, and a mere 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, California and ends in the appropriately named Land's End near Cabo San Lucas.
Our focus however is the area close to La Paz, one of Baja's largest cities, which has managed to retain that small town feel, yet, providing the adventure traveller with a variety of activities and an excellent infrastructure. From our cosy Bed and Breakfast run by a French native, we begin a journey that is never too far from the gentle breaking of waves on white sand beaches.
Due to the relatively calm waters of the Sea of Cortez, water sports such as sea kayaking and snorkelling are a must. But our focus is also on the incredible potential for trekking in the cooler months such as December and January when daytime highs are pleasant.
Trails wind through the desert environment where barrel cactus and other incredible survivors of this amazing world live practically free of human interference.
Our guide for Baja is Hiram, a native of La Paz and an incredibly enthusiastic mountain biker and outdoorsman. Due to his many years spent both in the hills and mountains around La Paz and on the Sea of Cortez, you will hopefully get a better understanding of what Baja is all about.
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Dates and Prices 2007/08
Baja California, Mexico (15 days):
November 10 - 24, 2007
November 25 - December 09, 2007
January 05 - 19, 2008
Price: CAD $2570 (US $2450), single supplement: CAD $200
Itinerary in Short (download full itinerary)
Day 01:Arrival in La Paz, welcome dinner and briefing.
Day 02: Transfer to Santiago, visit oasis town, followed by a mountain bike ride, overnight at San Dionisio Ranch.
Day 03: Hiking to La Victoria Ranch.
Day 04: Hiking to La Sierra de la Laguna.
Day 05: Hike and transfer back to the beach at Todos Santos, where we will camp.
Day 06: Visit of Todos Santos, boogie boarding, snorkeling, relaxing. Overnight in a B&B in La Paz.
Day 07: Boat ride to Espiritu Santo, snorkeling with sea lions, back to La Paz.
Day 08: Transfer to San Ignacio, visiting Loreto, Mulege and Santa Rosalia.Overnight in hotel in San Ignacio.
Day 09: Transfer to the Sierra de San Francisco Canyon, hiking to the bottom of the canyon, overnight camp in a ranch.
Day 10: Visit of cave paintings (UNESCO World Heritage Site, overnight camping in a ranch.
Day 11: Hike out of the canyon, back to San Ignacio.
Day 12: Back to La Paz.
Day 13: Sea kayaking in La Paz.
ay 14: Sea kayaking around La Paz.
Day 15: Departure day.
Details/Accommodation
Hotel in La Paz for the first night, Bed & Breakfasts and camping throughout the trip. In the mountains, we stay with local people.
Included in the price:
Accommodation and full board throughout the trip, trekking guide fees, transport
by minibus throughout the trip, kayaks and related equipment, camping gear (tents,
sleeping pad, all kitchen equipment)
Not included in the price:
Personal camping equipment such as sleeping bag, head torch, etc., beverages other
than provided throughout the trek, accident and rescue insurance, fishing gear,
Mexican fishing permit, tackle.
Trip Leaders:
Our guide for Baja is Hiram, a native of La Paz and an incredibly enthusiastic
mountain biker and outdoorsman. Due to his many years spent both in the hills
and mountains around La Paz and on the Sea of Cortez, you will hopefully get a
better understanding of what Baja is all about.
Can I do it? - Trip Difficulty, Sea Kayaking, Baja California
Level 2 (From 1=easy to 5=very strenuous)
Moderate walking, sea kayaking, snorkeling and fishing.
Participants have to be able to swim, and feel comfortable in a sea-kayak.
