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Kayak Glamping in the Sea of Cortez

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Overview

Isla Espiritu Santo, an uninhabited island in the Sea of Cortez and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best marine-life viewing destinations in the world. Whale sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and abundant tropical fish call the clear, turquoise-blue waters home. Birds are plentiful too, with blue-footed boobies, reddish egrets, great blue herons, and yellow-footed gulls frequenting the skies and shores.

The island itself sits in beautiful contrast to the sea, with its red, rocky cliffs, stunning sandy bays, interesting lava formations—and even rock art, left by long-gone indigenous peoples. Isla Espiritu Santo is a remarkable place to explore, and this trip is a remarkable way to explore. You kayak with naturalist guides from beach to beautiful beach, staying in comfortable walk-in tents in fully catered camps. Each day unfolds however you want it to, snorkeling, walking deserted beaches, swimming with sea lions, bird watching, or paddling hidden lagoons. Evenings bring margaritas and millions of stars. Your blissful island adventure is bookended with good times in the culturally-rich and vibrant town of Todos Santos, on Baja’s Pacific coast.

Price From*

$6,885 USD
Trip Type

Custom-Made Travel
Best Months for Travel

January, February, March, April, November, December
Duration

9 days / 8 nights
Trip begins/ends
San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo

*Price per person based on sample itinerary detailed. Pricing will vary depending upon number of travelers, rooming configuration, and other planning details specific to your trip.

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Trip Details

Trip Highlights

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

No rush Spending two nights at each remote beach camp sets a perfect pace.
Flexible guides, adaptable days Your naturalist guides are there for you all day to facilitate whatever adventure calls your name.
Delectable meals Each day starts with a hot breakfast and ends with oh-so happy hour and a delicious dinner.
Home sweet safari tent Your walk-in tent has comfy cots and chairs, and camp includes a composting toilet cabaña.

The Essentials

Baja Bliss

Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel

Territory:

Region: Mexico

Trip Price: $6,885

Duration: 9 days/8 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo

National Parklands:

Select Terms & Conditions

All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Baja Bliss

The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process

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How custom-made travel works at Off the Beaten Path

We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.

The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.

The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!

Trip Highlights
The Essentials
Energy Index
How Custom Travel Works

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

No rush Spending two nights at each remote beach camp sets a perfect pace.
Flexible guides, adaptable days Your naturalist guides are there for you all day to facilitate whatever adventure calls your name.
Delectable meals Each day starts with a hot breakfast and ends with oh-so happy hour and a delicious dinner.
Home sweet safari tent Your walk-in tent has comfy cots and chairs, and camp includes a composting toilet cabaña.

Baja Bliss

Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel

Territory:

Region: Mexico

Trip Price: $6,885

Duration: 9 days/8 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: San Jose del Cabo / San Jose del Cabo

National Parklands:

Select Terms & Conditions

All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Baja Bliss

The Energy Index detailed above relates to the level of exertion associated with the sample trip detailed. This would be modified to fit the style and ability of your group as a part of the custom trip planning process

How custom-made travel works at Off the Beaten Path

We’ve been tailoring custom journeys for clients since our very inception in the mid-1980s! The process is all about connecting the interests of the travelers with the best that a given destination has to offer. To achieve this, we rely upon good ol’ fashioned conversation! Our geographically focused travel designer love to meet new people and learn about their interests for travel. Understanding your goals informs the process immensely and serves as the foundation for the development of a bespoke travel experience for you and yours.

The trip detailed on this web page is a sample of something we’ve done for other clients over the years. In order to start the process of designing your own custom travel experience, just call us at (800) 445-2995 and ask to speak with one of our Travel Advisors. After a bit of time on the phone, you will then have the opportunity to connect with one of our travel designers.

The entire planning process is very personalized and works in an iterative fashion until a final, perfect trip has been created. We then secure all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences associated with your trip and send along abundant trip materials capturing these details – and much more about your travels!

Itinerary

Day 1: Todos Santos

A driver meets you at the San Jose del Cabo airport for the 1.5-hour drive to Todos Santos. After you’ve had a chance to settle into your lovely ocean-view room, you’ll meet local author-turned-chef Iker Algorri for a cooking class. Algorri is the author of Cooking Adventures in Baja California Sur.

Days 2-6: Isla Espiritu Santo

Revel in five luxurious days of island immersion. Your fully catered and outfitted moveable camp features large, walk-in tents with comfortable cots, chairs, and bedside tables with lamps. A composting toilet cabaña completes the conveniences. Every couple of days you’ll kayak to a new beach and campsite, where your chef is waiting with delectable meals. When you’re not kayaking, you can follow your whims and interests with snorkeling, hiking, swimming with sea lions, bird watching, walking the deserted beaches, exploring cave art, or relaxing. Your guides are interpretive naturalists, there to make sure your experiences are fun, informative, and unforgettable. In the evenings, sip margaritas if you like and gaze at the brilliant, glittering stars.

Day 7: Todos Santos

The boat takes you back to Todos Santos and the afternoon is yours to hang out by the pool, explore the artsy town, or visit one of the town’s museums. Enjoy dinner tonight at a terrific local restaurant.

Day 8: Playa Los Cerritos

Playa Los Cerritos features one of the best surf breaks in Baja. Take advantage of that with a surfing lesson complete with the guarantee that you’ll ride a wave, even if just for a moment! After the lesson enjoy a beach picnic and spend the rest of the day puttering around, practicing your surfing, checking out the tide pools, walking, horseback riding, or following your nose to the next adventure. Celebrate this time of Baja bliss with a final, fabulous dinner.

Day 9: San Jose del Cabo

It’s adiós, at least for now, as you transfer to the San Jose del Cabo airport for flights home.

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Lodging

Los Colibris Casitas

Ocean views and a tranquil setting make this homey property the perfect retreat—all about a mile from the artsy town of Todos Santos. Accommodations are in stand-alone casitas, each well-appointed and with a variety of bedding configuration options. The lovely grounds boast loads of native tropical flowers, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Sip coffee on the patio, watch for whales on your beach walks, and consider visiting the nearby turtle reserve. From your casa you can watch the fishermen cast their nets on the beach in the early morning light, wait for the green flash of a magnificent Baja sunset in the late afternoon, and enjoy the vast expanse of a star-filled sky at night. Los Colibris is just a 10-minute walk to 70 miles of pristine, virtually empty beach, and a 5-minute drive to the delightful restaurants, artists’ galleries and shops of Todos Santos.

Serendipity Bed and Breakfast

Serendipity is a spacious hacienda - style bed and breakfast on the Pacific Ocean which provides lush natural beauty, a tranquil ocean setting, and traditional Mexican hospitality and ambiance. Nicely appointed rooms are a welcome sight after a long day of adventuring, and the swimming pool is sure to offer any refreshment not first achieved by a cold Corona with lime or Margarita from the bar.The property is perfectly situated on the outskirts of Todos Santos, providing the chance to fully enjoy the hustle and bustle of town and then return to your relaxing retreat overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Camp Cecil de la Isla

Your off-the-grid, fully staffed, safari-style camp is right on one of Isla Espiritu Santo’s most beautiful beaches. Each of the eight deluxe walk-in tents has comfortable beds with Egyptian cotton linens and rugs. Guests share two compost toilet cabanas and a solar-heated shower. An on-site chef prepares fresh, delicious meals and offers up daily happy hour treats. Your experience on the island is all inclusive, with guides available to lead kayaking, SUP, snorkeling, and boat excursions to facilitate your immersion in this remarkable ecosystem - both in and out of the water!