Espiritu Santo Island
Trip Details
This trip is a perfect escape for the novice to advanced sea kayaker seeking the pace and feel of a true vacation. The island of Espiritu Santo in Southern Baja is a paddler's dream, offering unique scenic beauty combined with abundant wildlife viewed from above and below the water's surface.
Duration - 8 Days 7 Nights / 5 nights camping, 2 nights in a hotelActivities - Sea kayaking, snorkeling (including the friendly sea lions), hiking and fishing
Cost - $1,290
Begins in - La Paz
Ends in - La Paz
Date – November 13- 20th
Number of Guides/crew- 2-6
Minimum age - 18
Sea Kayak rating- Easy to moderately strenuous, Novice to Advanced, 4-10 miles per day.
Itinerary
·Day 1: Fly to La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Evening on your own to explore La Paz and dine at one of its many fine restaurants.
·Day 2: Breakfast at hotel. Pick up rental gear and transfer by boat to the island of Espiritu Santo (approximately 2 hours). Lunch upon arrival at camp. During lunch we will give a camp orientation followed by sea kayak instruction and paddling. The sea kayak orientation includes a mandatory wet exit or "dunk test." So get ready to have some fun as we all take the plunge! It's a piece of cake! B/L/D
·Days 3 - 6: Kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, fishing and relaxing along the shores of the enchanted island of Espiritu Santo. Guided kayak excursions of 4-10 miles are offered daily along the west coast and to outlying islands. Camps are located in protected bays along the west side of Espiritu Santo Island. Other guided activities from camp include hiking into canyons draped with fig trees, fishing for sea bass or skiff excursions to nearby snorkeling "hot spots" including a sea lion rookery where we join these graceful creatures, swimming alongside them while enjoying their playful and curious nature first hand. B/L/D
·Day 7: After lunch we transfer back to La Paz by motorized boat, check into the hotel where you can enjoy a hot shower and have time to take a walk into downtown La Paz or an afternoon siesta before meeting for the farewell dinner that evening. B/L/D
·Day 8: Transfer from hotel to the La Paz airport (approximately 20 minutes) for departing flights.
B/L/D indicates meals included in trip cost
*Although we do our best to adhere to the above itinerary, it is subject to change for
Trip and Camping Information
Lucky for us, traveling from the states to La Paz Mexico is relatively easy:
Airlines:
For flights into La Paz your choices are Aero California (800-237-6225) or Aero Mexico (800-237-6639). Another option is to fly into San Jose del Cabo and take a three hour bus ride to La Paz. Some of the airlines that service Cabo are American, Continental, American West, Alaska and AeroCalifornia.
Trips Include:
All accommodations in Baja including hotel stays, all meals and beverages (including cold fruit juices, soda, beer and "happy hour" drinks) at camp and farewell dinner on our final night, all transfers between airports, hotels and camps, skiff support, trip equipment including tents, dry bags, instruction, naturalists, guides and cooks.
Not Included:
Airfare, sleeping bags and pads, snorkeling equipment.
Qualifications:
Sea kayaking is designed to be fun, active, adventuresome and educational. If you enjoy the outdoors, have a sense of adventure and are fairly fit you should have no problem participating in this expedition even if you have never kayaked or camped.
Rentals:
Sleeping bags with pads and snorkeling equipment may be rented in Baja. Costs per trip are: Sleeping bag with pad $20 / Sleeping bag or pad separately $15/ Snorkel gear $15 / mask, snorkel or fins separately $10 / wetsuit $15 / .
Camping facilities:
We will camp on gravel and sand beaches along the coast and islands of Baja. A large dome tent is set up by our staff and used for cooking. A shade tarp is also set up for taking breaks from the noon day sun. Chairs are provided but not dining tables. Quality 3 person tents are provided for double occupancy but it is not necessary to sleep in a tent and many folks choose to sleep out under the starry night sky. Ya Hoo.
Weather:
Typical ocean temperature this time of year is 68-75 degrees. The days are typically warm and calm. Air temps are in the mid 80's to 90.
Insects:Due to the dry desert nature of Baja, and most of the beaches we camp on, it does not tend to be buggy. Although, certain years can provide sufficient precipitation to support mosquitoes, gnats and no-see-ums. It is a good idea to bring some form of insect repellent along just in case.
Baja here we come!!!!!!!!!!
Airlines:
For flights into La Paz your choices are Aero California (800-237-6225) or Aero Mexico (800-237-6639). Another option is to fly into San Jose del Cabo and take a three hour bus ride to La Paz. Some of the airlines that service Cabo are American, Continental, American West, Alaska and AeroCalifornia.
Trips Include:
All accommodations in Baja including hotel stays, all meals and beverages (including cold fruit juices, soda, beer and "happy hour" drinks) at camp and farewell dinner on our final night, all transfers between airports, hotels and camps, skiff support, trip equipment including tents, dry bags, instruction, naturalists, guides and cooks.
Not Included:
Airfare, sleeping bags and pads, snorkeling equipment.
Qualifications:
Sea kayaking is designed to be fun, active, adventuresome and educational. If you enjoy the outdoors, have a sense of adventure and are fairly fit you should have no problem participating in this expedition even if you have never kayaked or camped.
Rentals:
Sleeping bags with pads and snorkeling equipment may be rented in Baja. Costs per trip are: Sleeping bag with pad $20 / Sleeping bag or pad separately $15/ Snorkel gear $15 / mask, snorkel or fins separately $10 / wetsuit $15 / .
Camping facilities:
We will camp on gravel and sand beaches along the coast and islands of Baja. A large dome tent is set up by our staff and used for cooking. A shade tarp is also set up for taking breaks from the noon day sun. Chairs are provided but not dining tables. Quality 3 person tents are provided for double occupancy but it is not necessary to sleep in a tent and many folks choose to sleep out under the starry night sky. Ya Hoo.
Weather:
Typical ocean temperature this time of year is 68-75 degrees. The days are typically warm and calm. Air temps are in the mid 80's to 90.
Insects:Due to the dry desert nature of Baja, and most of the beaches we camp on, it does not tend to be buggy. Although, certain years can provide sufficient precipitation to support mosquitoes, gnats and no-see-ums. It is a good idea to bring some form of insect repellent along just in case.
Baja here we come!!!!!!!!!!
For Reservations:
phone: (530) 320-1625
e-mail: markreiner@hotmail.com
