Baja Sea Kayaking - Circumnavigation of Espiritu Santo

Baja Circumnavigation of Isla Espiritu Santo

Baja Sea Kayaking - 8 nights

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Choose between two trip styles:

Co-Operatively Catered Trips: We carry all of our food and gear in our kayaks, and everyone contributes to setting up camp and cooking wonderful meals with help from the exceptional local guides.

Fully-Catered Trips: These trips have full-time motorboat (“Panga”) support. The Panga carries all of our food and gear to the next campsite while we paddle light kayaks. Coolers aboard the Panga allow for special food and drinks throughout the trip. The Panga crew and guides take care of all the cooking and clean up. We also stay at a slightly more upscale hotel on the first and last night.

There are a number of airlines that fly directly from the UK to Mexico, ask us for details.

ACCOMMODATION

6 Nights camping
2 Nights hotel in La Paz

MEALS

Meals, snacks, safe fresh drinking water
Cocktails, wine with dinner
Farewell dinner at a restaurant in La Paz on the final evening

BILINGUAL NATURALIST GUIDES

6:1 ratio

KAYAK EXPEDITION SUPPLIES

Single or tandem sea kayaks, paddles, PFDs, etc.
Kitchen equipment, sun shelter, dishes, utensils, etc.
First aid and repair kits, emergency, communication, and safety equipment
Dry bags, etc. for group equipment and food
A shared tent, a sleeping pad, and a dry bag (please reserve in advance)
Equipment

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Motorboat transfer from your hotel in La Paz to Isla Espiritu Santo at the start and end of the expedition.

DURATION - 9 days / 8 nights

RENDEZVOUS - La Paz, Mexico

DATES:

Sat. Apr 5 - Sun. Apr 13, 2025

Sat. Apr 19 - Sun. Apr 27, 2025

Sat. May 3 - Sun. May 11, 2025

Sat. Oct 11 - Sun. Oct 19, 2025

Sat. Nov 15 - Sun. Nov 23, 2025

Sat. Nov 22 - Sun. Nov 30, 2025

Sat. Nov 29 - Sun. Dec 7, 2025

Sat. Dec 6 - Sun. Dec 14, 2025

Fri. Dec 19 - Sat. Dec 27, 2025

Fri. Dec 26, 2025 - Sat. Jan 3, 2026

Kayaking

Choose between single or tandem kayaks.

Hiking

Hike and take in the stunning scenic views of surrounding islands.

Snorkel

Snorkel around a coral reef and in the blue waters, swim with sea lion pups, and bask in the warm Mexican sunshine.

Camping

6 nights of camping on pristine wilderness beaches.

Overview

Baja’s Isla Espiritu Santo is a kayak wonderland in the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) near La Paz, Mexico. The island is a fabulous wilderness of deserted beaches, protected coves, and rugged cliffs. Kayak along this spectacular and varied coastline, camp on pristine beaches, snorkel in the blue waters, swim with sea lion pups, and bask in the warm Mexican sunshine.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 | Travel to La Paz / Arrival

Arrive in La Paz; check into your hotel.

9:00 p.m. pre-trip briefing: meet guides in the lobby of your hotel.

Day 2 |
Pick up at your hotel after breakfast and van transfer to harbour.

Travel by high-speed boat from La Paz to Isla Espiritu Santo.

Introduction to kayaking and gear; safety session.

First day kayaking: discover spectacular volcanic cliffs, arrive at the first of many beautiful beaches, first snorkel of the trip, and set up camp.

Day 3 |

Continue paddling up the side of the island, snorkel on a coral reef, explore a hidden inland lagoon, or hike up cliffs to view three off-shore islands. Camp on a new beach.

Day 4 |

Continue north to the end of the island and stop for a fresh-water shower at a well.

Hike up a canyon to find fascinating rock formations.

At Isla Partida, set up a 2-day camp in spectacular Ensenada Grande Bay.

Day 5 |

Lay-over day

Morning re-supply by motorboat: fresh provisions, baked goods, and a delicious dinner.

Travel by motorboat to a magnificent sea lion colony. Swim with the sea lion pups, and snorkel among thousands of colourful tropical fish.

Day 6 |

Paddle around the top of the island. Reach the east coast (weather permitting) - by towering cliffs with Ospreys circling, toward the passage between Isla Partida and Espiritu Santo.

Camp in the Partida - an unbelievably-beautiful setting, with high cliffs that enclose the bay and a natural, turquoise swimming pool.

Day 7 |

This remarkable paddle offers cliffs that rise to a height of 2000 feet, superb colours, two natural caves to explore, and impressive stack rocks. In the afternoon, we will arrive at our favourite campsite - a magnificent 2-mile stretch of sweeping, white sand - for the last night of camping.

Day 8 |

Final paddle to complete the circumnavigation.

Meet motorboat for transfer to La Paz; arrive late afternoon.

Check into your hotel for showers; have a farewell dinner with the group in downtown La Paz.

Day 9 | Departure / Travel Home

Breakfast at hotel

Departure