Baja Kayaking Adventure in the Sea of Cortez

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Baja California Sur please refer to the  US Embassy’s COVID-19 information site for Mexico. 

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced, local guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Six days of kayaking and other activities in Baja California Sur 
  • All meals and snacks during the adventure
  • Transportation during the adventure
  • Sun shade 
  • Natural history books about the area
  • Kayaking equipment
  • Tents
  • Wetsuits and snorkeling gear
  • First aid kit

Meals: Your guides can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and other diets, but due to the nature of camps and kitchens, they can’t guarantee an environment completely free of cross contamination, and as such, can’t accommodate those with Celiac disease.

What’s not included:

• • Sleeping bag (can be rented from the guide for an additional charge of $30)
  • Hotel accommodations before and after the adventure
  • Transportation to and from Loreto, Mexico

The kayaking adventure in Baja California Sur is suitable for most people in fairly good physical condition. You don’t need any prior experience in kayaking and hiking to go on this trip, but you should be comfortable with 2 to 4 hours of paddling and a few hours of hiking each day (with breaks in between). The trip is not designed to be overly physically intense, but you will probably feel tired after a few days of daily physical activities—for that reason, there will be a possibility of taking a rest day during the adventure. The guides will adjust the daily amount of physical activity to meet your group’s desires and fitness levels.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Medium-sized bags totaling the maximum of 30 L (anything larger than that may not fit into the kayaks)
  • Small day pack or belt pack
  • Sleeping bag 
  • Sleeping pad
  • Tennis shoes, sport sandals, or dive boots 
  • 1 pair of sturdy walking shoes (or hiking shoes if you are planning to hike a lot during the adventure) 
  • Synthetic long underwear, top and bottom 
  • Waterproof jacket and pants 
  • Warm layer (fleece, sweater or jacket) 
  • A pair of long pants 
  • Lightweight long-sleeve shirt 
  • Quick-dry shorts
  • T-shirts 
  • Socks (1 pair synthetic or wool) 
  • Underclothes 
  • Bathing suit 
  • Towel, medium size 
  • Bandana 
  • Cap 
  • Sunscreen and lip balm 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Biodegradable soap
  • Personal medications, seasick medication 
  • Wipes 
  • Headlamp or flashlight 
  • Water bottle per person 
  • Toothpaste and toothbrush

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For the private adventures, the usual client to guide ratio is 4:1. 
  • The maximum number of people for this adventure is 14. 
  • The cost is per person and doesn’t decrease as the group grows. 

Kayaking in Baja California Sur can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 12, you’re good to go.
  • Children younger than 12 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis

If your group has children under the age of 12, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

A 20% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 2 months (60 days) prior to departure. Payments received by the guide are non-refundable.

To get to Loreto, Baja California Sur most people fly into Loreto International Airport. Your guides will suggest the best place to meet, usually somewhere in the town center.