In Baja’s Sea of Cortez, it’s all about the interplay between azure waters, arid deserts and isolated islands. Add kayaking to the mix and you’ve got a recipe for a perfect holiday! Each day you’ll paddle these calm waters between hidden coves, secluded bays, and remote beaches. Along with unforgettable paddling over crystal clear water, you’ll also have time to snorkel amid abundant marine wildlife and hike into the surrounding Sonoran Desert, a hiking wonderland packed with rich flora—most notably the giant Cardon cactus. When the day is over, survey the night sky untouched by light pollution and discharge as you listen to the waves crashing against the shores—there is more to explore tomorrow.
Explore Baja’s coastline, islands, desert, and mountain wilderness
Astonishing biodiversity makes this a natural aquarium
See more by snorkeling and hiking during your downtime
What you get on this adventure:
On expedition style trips such as these, double fiberglass kayaks are mainly used for their stability and carrying capacity. A limited number of fiberglass and plastic singles is available for intermediate to experienced paddlers. If you are interested, please leave a message for the guide during the booking process.
What’s not included:
Hotel accommodations are not included in the trip package. You will want to book accommodations for at least the night before the first day of the trip and again for the night of the last day of the trip.
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:
If you don’t have a sleeping bag, you can rent it for $30 per week. Please bring your own sleeping pad. Most travelers prefer an inflatable pad as a comfortable cushion on beaches that can range from soft sand to light gravel. Your guides will provide sturdy one and two person tents (A frames and domes), first aid and repair kits, and all other camping and commissary equipment.
A medium size zippered nylon duffel, approx. 20 x 12 should be about the size of your largest bag, or two small duffels half that size. They work great with a plastic garbage bag stuffed inside for waterproofing, or you can use small or medium size dry bags. Two 20 litre and one 10 litre are ideal. Nothing larger than 20 – 30 litre please.) A small day or belt pack with plastic bag liner will allow you to keep notebook, camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. handy while we’re traveling.
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.
Your guide will provide a creative menu each day, consisting of a great breakfast sand lunch, plus a hearty main meal each evening prepared by your staff. Snack selection typically consists of fruit and nut mixes, trail mixes and “Locals energy bars” such as peanut and amaranth bars.
They 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.
Group sizes and prices:
Kayaking in Baja California Sur can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has children under the age of 12, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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.
If you are driving to Loreto, you may store your vehicle at a campground where it will be secure during the trip. Be sure to notify your guides of your driving plans in advance. It is also a good idea to purchase Mexican auto insurance.
Please, to secure best experience possible, arrive at Loreto a day before “Day 1” of your tour itinerary.
Upon arrival at the Loreto International Airport after clearing customs, look for a “Paddling South” sign held up by your guide. You and your luggage will be transferred to your hotel along with the rest of the arriving group guests. This transfer is included in your Baja trip cost only if you arrive in Loreto on the day before “Day One” of your trip itinerary. If you are arriving prior to this, please arrange your own transportation to your extra nights lodging choice.
Transportation is not provided to the airport on your “Fly Out” day. You will typically have the morning to mid-day to yourself in town, and we suggest arranging with the taxi drivers who are usually in front of our hotel for your on time delivery to the airport ahead of time.
There is no need to buy pesos before your arrival, as most merchants will accept U.S. dollars. Change will be given to you in pesos, however, so it’s best to have small bills for easy exchange and to avoid leaving with excess pesos.
In town, you will be able to charge your devices with standard (US/Canadian) electrical outlets. On the trip, try to limit the usage of electronics. If you want to recharge your electronics on the trip, please bring a battery or solar based travel charger sufficient to recharge your electronics for the number of days you will not be in town.
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!
Secure your spot today with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to your departure date, after which the cancellation policy below applies.
Once you’ve signed up, your guides lose the right to sell your reserved space to other individuals or groups. Therefore, it is strongly recommend that you consider purchasing a travel insurance plan.
