Marine Mania – Sea of Cortez

Marine Mania – Sea of Cortez

Marine Mania –
Sea of Cortez

A trifecta of up-close encounters of the marine kind!

We start off this feast of a day by visiting the whale sharks in the Bay of La Paz*. Each year the whale sharks congregate here from roughly late October through late April, and we have the opportunity to observe and even snorkel with them. DYK: whales are mammals, sharks are fish, and the whale shark gets its moniker from being the largest fish on the planet. At up to 59 feet and 15 tons it is definitely a whale of a shark!

From the Bay of La Paz we head north a few miles to Isla Gaviota, a Blue-footed Booby rookery, to check out our azure-footed friends. Many people think you have to go all the way to the Galapagos to find the boobies, but there are several colonies right here in the Sea of Cortez.

Just a little north of Isla Gaviota is the sea lion colony of San Rafaelito, where we’ll have the indescribable joy of snorkeling and playing with the fun-loving young sea lions. When we simply can’t keep up with them anymore, we’ll head straight to the calming beauty of Balandra Bay, dazzling with its white beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Once at Balandra Bay, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the beautiful beaches and take our time to snorkel or walk if we’re so inclined. The van will pick us up at Balandra for the transfer back to Todos Santos. A remarkable day.

Duration

  • Full Day

Price in USD

  • Min 4 guests: $315/person
(*A 16% IVA tax will be added to final price)

Includes

  • Bilingual naturalist guide/professionally licensed driver who is a certified Wilderness First Responder, NOM-9 graduate and Leave No Trace certified
  • Roundtrip transportation from Todos Santos in a private vehicle. (90 minutes each way)
  • Private boat and captain in the Sea of Cortez, including the Bay of La Paz and Balandra Bay
  • Swimming with whale sharks and sea lions, visiting Blue-footed Booby rookery
  • All gear, including snorkel and wetsuits
  • Delicious picnic lunch

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Going Green

  • This trip is carbon neutral
  • No single-use plastics are used
  • All organic waste is composted and all eligible materials are recycled

Tomorrow's Air

Carbon removal from our atmosphere is essential in addressing the world's climate crisis. We are a proud carbon capture education partner with Tomorrow's Air and have supported the removal of one ton of carbon dioxide from the air. Learn more!

What to Bring

  • Swimsuit, towel + beach shoes
  • Reef-friendly sunblock
  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Dry clothes for return drive

*Swimming with whale sharks in the Bay of La Paz is a tightly regulated program designed to both protect the sharks and to enhance the human experience of enjoying these magnificent beings in their home environment.

Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez

Kayaking in the Sea of Cortez

Kayaking in the
Sea of Cortez

Paddling the pristine waters of the ‘Aquarium of the World’!

When it comes to sea kayaking, the place to go is the Sea of Cortez! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to 39% of the world’s total number of marine mammal species, accounts for a third of the world’s marine cetacean species, and has 891 fish species. The remarkable scenery is formed by a rugged shoreline, desert islands and white sandy beaches where you can admire the contrast and reflection of the desert with turquoise waters.

This paddle includes a trip around La Gaviota, an active Blue-footed Booby rookery, where it’s possible to see many of our azure-footed friends enjoying the sunshine. The next stop is San Rafaelito, a permanent sea lion colony where we’ll have the chance to snorkel and engage with the joyous sea lions pups. We wrap up the day with a delicious home made lunch on a secluded beach. A perfect Baja day!

Duration

  • Full Day

Price in USD

  • 2-3 guests: $210/person
  • 4+ guests: $195/person
(*A 16% IVA tax will be added to final price)

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation Todos Santos/La Paz
  • Bilingual naturalist guide who is a certified Wilderness First Responder, a NOM-9 graduate and Leave No Trace Certified
  • Picnic lunch
  • All necessary gear/equipment
  • Park permits 

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Going Green

  • This trip is carbon neutral
  • No single-use plastics are used
  • All organic waste is composted and all eligible materials are recycled

Tomorrow's Air

Carbon removal from our atmosphere is essential in addressing the world's climate crisis. We are a proud carbon capture education partner with Tomorrow's Air and have supported the removal of one ton of carbon dioxide from the air. Learn more!

What to Bring

  • Swimsuit, towel + beach shoes
  • Reef-friendly sunblock
  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Dry clothes for return drive

Swimming with Sea Lions

Swimming with Sea Lions

Swimming with Sea Lions
A marine wildlife extravaganza of a day!
We depart Todos Santos for La Paz, get our gear, hop in the boats, then it’s off to the unbelievable joy of swimming and playing with the sea lion puppies at the permanent sea lion colony of Los Islotes.

These fun-loving marine mammals love playing and interacting with humans, and are always disappointed that we can never keep up a game of tag as long as they can. Getting to the sea lion colony is half the fun of the day, as we regularly see dolphins, whales, mantas, sea turtles, coastal birds and more on the way there and back.

We cap off this wonderful day with a delicious picnic lunch at one of the gorgeous beaches on the incomparable Isla Espiritu Santo. It’s an absolutely fabulous day!

Duration

  • Full Day

Price in USD

  • 2-3 guests: $230/person
  • 4 + guests: $215/person
(*A 16% IVA tax will be added to final price)

Includes

  • Roundtrip Todos Santos/La Paz transportation
  • Bilingual, naturalist guide who is a certified Wilderness First Responder, NOM-9 graduate and Leave No Trace certified
  • Boat/captain/snorkeling gear
  • Delicious picnic lunch on Isla Espiritu Santo

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Going Green

  • This trip is carbon neutral
  • No single-use plastics are used
  • All organic waste is composted and all eligible materials are recycled

Tomorrow's Air

Carbon removal from our atmosphere is essential in addressing the world's climate crisis. We are a proud carbon capture education partner with Tomorrow's Air and have supported the removal of one ton of carbon dioxide from the air. Learn more!

What to Bring

  • Swimsuit, towel + beach shoes
  • Reef-friendly sunblock
  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Dry clothes for return drive

Pacific Bluffs Cliff Walk

Pacific Bluffs Cliff Walk

Pacific Bluffs Cliff Walk
A dramatic hike with spectacular views!
Our Pacific bluffs cliff walk starts at Punta Lobos, the sweeping Pacific beach where the local fishermen of Todos Santos launch their boats each morning and bring in the daily catch each afternoon. A quick walk up the hill brings us to breath-taking views of a different kind of coastline, with dramatic rocky outcroppings and crashing surf. We’re likely to spot whales from this high vantage point during several months of the year.

Throughout the walk we’ll have the stunning combination of desert landscape running to the sea. We’ll pass an active sea lion colony, as well as the ruins of the shipping port Los Algodones. Your guide will offer in-depth commentary on the terrific variety of flora and fauna you see, as well as the history of the area from the human perspective. After about 3.5 hours of walking, we’ll arrive at the idyllic beach of San Pedro where a picnic lunch will be waiting. San Pedro features a beautiful marsh filled with bird life and a protective cove ringed by towering palms. Here we’ll eat, relax, sunbathe, swim, read – just enjoy the bliss of being in Baja!

This walk includes a 600-foot elevation gain at the beginning, hiking over loose, uneven terrain, and some bouldering.

Duration

  • +- 5 Hours (3.5 hours hiking)

Price in USD

  • 2-3 guests: $110/person
  • 4-6 guests: $90/person
(*A 16% IVA tax will be added to final price)

Includes

  • Bilingual naturalist guide/professionally licensed driver who is a certified Wilderness First Responder, NOM-9graduate and Leave No Trace certified
  • Roundtrip transportation in a private vehicle
  • Delicious picnic lunch on the spectacular Playa Las Palmas

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Going Green

  • This trip is carbon neutral
  • No single-use plastics are used
  • All organic waste is composted and all eligible materials are recycled

Tomorrow's Air

Carbon removal from our atmosphere is essential in addressing the world's climate crisis. We are a proud carbon capture education partner with Tomorrow's Air and have supported the removal of one ton of carbon dioxide from the air. Learn more!

What to Bring

  • Hiking Shoes
  • Sunblock
  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Water bottle

Birdwatching

Birdwatching

Birdwatching
A feathered friend delight for the novice and avid birder alike!
Todos Santos’ unique tropical setting between desert and ocean means it has a fantastic array of birds, and over 150 species have been spotted here!

We’ll observe birds in fields, deserts, and saltwater marshes, in the early morning and late afternoon when many species are most active. Just bring your walking shoes and a bottle of water.

It’s possible to see the following birds in pristine surroundings on our tours:

Gila woodpeckers, roadrunners, nighthawks, hummingbirds, egrets, blue herons, frigatebirds, ospreys, pelicans, orioles, warblers, finches, turkey vultures, hawks, tanagers, mockingbirds, wrens, doves, flycatchers, ibis, sparrows, ducks, owls, caracaras, terns, gulls, cormorants, vireos, avocets, quails, and kingfishers.

Duration

  • 2 – 3 Hours

Price in USD

  • 2 + guests: $65/person
(*A 16% IVA tax will be added to final price)

Includes

  • Bilingual, naturalist guide who is a certified Wilderness First Responder, NOM-9 graduate and Leave No Trace certified
  • Binoculars

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Going Green

  • This trip is carbon neutral
  • No single-use plastics are used
  • All organic waste is composted and all eligible materials are recycled

Tomorrow's Air

Carbon removal from our atmosphere is essential in addressing the world's climate crisis. We are a proud carbon capture education partner with Tomorrow's Air and have supported the removal of one ton of carbon dioxide from the air. Learn more!

What to Bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunblock
  • Hat & Sunglasses
  • Water bottle

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