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Sea of Cortez Islands
8 days / 7 nights
The rugged peninsula of Baja California extends some 800 miles
South of California Norte terminating at Cabo San Lucas. Along
the Western shore of the peninsula vast surf pounded sand beaches
stretch as far as the eye can see, protecting the calving lagoons
of the Grey whales. In stark contrast to the coastal dunes and
open Pacific Ocean, the eastern shore of Baja is full of quiet
bays and tepid clear waters. The Baja peninsula shelters this
beautiful sea that has been the subject of numerous novels including
John Steinbeck’s “Log from the Sea of Cortez”.
This water is home to a small population of Blue Whales during
the winter months, and although they spend their time in open
deep waters they are frequently sighted from our camps. In addition,
commonly sighted marine mammals include: False Killerwhales, Humpback
Whales and Common and Bottlenose Dolphins.
While off the water, activities will include ample time to snorkel
and walk the desert, always full of photographic opportunities.
Isla del Carmen is an idyllic kayaking destination to the North
of La Paz bay, the original colonial city of Baja California.
Set in the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, the small islets
surrounding the main island are home to numerous seabirds, marine
mammals such as dolphins and sealions and a host of tropical fish,
sea turtles and other marine life. On shore a lush desert landscape
yields an abundance of interesting flora including over ten species
of cactus and a number of other superbly adapted trees and shrubs.
Paddling between the small islets provides endless routes to explore.
itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Loreto airport. You'll be greeted by our ground service
and transported to the hotel. Check into pre-assigned rooms. Pre-trip
meeting at the hotel later in evening (ground service and hotel
rooms included in trip cost).
Day 2
In the morning we'll meet for breakfast then you'll board our
van and ride to the launch site. We'll teach you the basics of
paddling and thoroughly review safety setting out procedures before
launching kayaks. Paddle to our first night's campsite.
Days 3-6
Our days begin with spectacular sunrises and end with delightfully
cool evenings. We'll spend our mornings kayaking to a new campsite.
After lunch there is plenty of time to snorkel, hike, swim or
relax with a good book. Evenings find us feasting on delicious
fresh food and enjoying margaritas as the sun sets on the horizon.
Day 7
After a final lunch, we break camp and paddle to our take-out
site around 2 p.m. Load van and proceed to Loreto. Check into
hotel. No host farewell group dinner at a favorite local restaurant.
Day 8
Our ground service will provide transportation to the airport
for your flight to Los Angeles and connecting flights homeward.
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