Experience a remote area few
people see. Encompassing 60 miles of coastline
within the Parque Nacional Bahia Loreto,
circumnavigating Isla Carmen in a kayak is one of
Baja's best adventures. The Sierra Giganta Range
plunges into the Sea of Cortez, creating a
stunningly beautiful backdrop during the trip.
We'll make camps on the many white sand beaches that
make up Carmen's shore. Canyon hikes take us into
the island's desert interior, while kayaking allows
an intimate exploration of the many coves and caves.
The clear waters of the Sea of Cortez teem with
life, and the snorkeling is excellent. We often see
pods of dolphins, as well as massive fin whales.
The expedition begins with your arrival in Loreto
and, after an adventurous ten days of paddling,
you'll arrive at the take-out site near Puerto
Escondido.
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Rates include ten days kayaking,
airport transfer, two nights' hotel, all sleeping & camping gear, meals
while kayaking and naturalist guides. Meet in Loreto. Days include
arrival and departure days.
12 days/ 11 nights $ 1,695
Dates:
Apr 19-30, 2009
Meeting: Loreto
Airport: Loreto
Transfer: included
Note: Snorkel gear and wetsuit are
available for weekly rental of $40
Price does not include a $15 Park Use Fee.
Deposit $400 per person
Note: If less tan 5 participants + $150 pp
Snorkel gear and wetsuit are available for weekly
rental of $40 ($20 each). Single (hotel) supplement: $75.
Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Loreto from
Los Angeles. You'll be met by our ground service and
transported to our hotel in Loreto. Group
orientation meeting with trip leader at 6 PM. Dinner
on your own in town.
Day 2: After breakfast the group meets
outside the hotel to board the van for the drive
south to our launch point near Puerto Escondido. At
the beach the guides will give a comprehensive sea
kayak instruction and then we'll paddle the loaded
kayaks to our first campsite.
Days 3-10: Each day's paddle is 7-8 miles; or
4 to 5 hours of moderately paced paddling, stopping
every 2 hours to rest. We'll spend the afternoons
exploring by foot and snorkel. Activities include a
nature hike up an arroyo, as well as opportunities
for beachcombing, wildlife viewing, photography,
stargazing, and swimming in crystal clear waters.
Day 11: After a final lunch, we break camp
and paddle to our take-out site around 2 PM. Load
van and proceed to Loreto. Check into hotel. No host
farewell group dinner at a favorite local
restaurant.
Day 12: Our ground service will provide
transportation to the Loreto airport for your flight
to Los Angeles and connecting flights homeward.
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