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Isla Espiritu Santo Glamping and Todos Santos

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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. Each day on the island unfolds with snorkeling, walking deserted beaches, swimming with sea lions, bird watching, or paddling hidden lagoons. Evenings bring margaritas, a fully catered camp, and millions of stars.

Your blissful island adventure is bookended with memorable stays in the culturally-rich and vibrant town of Todos Santos, on Baja’s Pacific coast. After the amazing opportunity to swim with whale sharks in the Bay of La Paz, wander the cobblestoned streets of Todos Santos with a local guide on a taco tasting stroll, take a surf lesson, set out on a guided hike past a sea lion colony on the rugged Pacific Coast, and explore miles of white-sand beaches on horseback.

Price From*

$5,800 USD
Trip Type

Custom-Made Travel
Best Months for Travel

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

8 days / 7 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.

Flexible Guides, Adventurous Days: Bilingual guides connect you to the heart of Baja – from exploring Isla Espiritu Santo to tasting local tacos in Todos Santos to swimming with sea lions and whale sharks!
Island Glamping: Your tent on Isla Espiritu Santo has comfy beds and chairs, and a lovely housekeeping staff keeping them tidy. Each day, the onsite chef prepares delicious meals and adventurous days end with a relaxing happy hour.
Abundant Wildlife: The Sea of Cortez is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to 39% of the world’s marine mammal species. On Baja’s Pacific side look for whales, birds, sea lions and more.

The Essentials

Baja Bliss

Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel

Territory:

Region: Mexico

Trip Price: $5,800

Duration: 8 days/7 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.

Flexible Guides, Adventurous Days: Bilingual guides connect you to the heart of Baja – from exploring Isla Espiritu Santo to tasting local tacos in Todos Santos to swimming with sea lions and whale sharks!
Island Glamping: Your tent on Isla Espiritu Santo has comfy beds and chairs, and a lovely housekeeping staff keeping them tidy. Each day, the onsite chef prepares delicious meals and adventurous days end with a relaxing happy hour.
Abundant Wildlife: The Sea of Cortez is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to 39% of the world’s marine mammal species. On Baja’s Pacific side look for whales, birds, sea lions and more.

Baja Bliss

Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel

Territory:

Region: Mexico

Trip Price: $5,800

Duration: 8 days/7 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

Welcome to Mexico! Arrive in Los Cabos International Airport, then transfer to Todos Santos for the first night of your adventure in Baja.

Day 2: Todos Santos to Isla Espiritu Santo

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to La Paz. A scenic boat ride will take you to your home for the next three nights in the Isla Espiritu Santo National Marine Park. Settle into your private tent, explore your stunning surroundings, and enjoy a wonderful meal prepared on-site.

Days 3-4: Isla Espiritu Santo

The next two days are yours to enjoy everything Isla Espiritu Santo has to offer - guided kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling in the pristine water, island hikes, or simply strolling the beach. You can swim with sea lions, visit rookeries, and spot Baja's wildlife, as the bilingual naturalist guides share their deep knowledge of the area. Toast to each amazing day with a nightly happy hour and delicious food, then retire in comfortable dome tents - under starry skies - with real beds and lovely linens.

Day 5: Isla Espiritu Santo to Todos Santos

The adventure continues today with the possibility of swimming with whale sharks in the shallows of the Bay of La Paz as they feed on plankton. Then, you'll return to Todos Santos. The village is home to beautiful colonial buildings, Mexican art and crafts, and delicious food. Relax, surf and explore.

Day 6: Todos Santos

After breakfast, join a local wrangler for an exciting morning on horseback, exploring miles of beautiful white-sand beaches. This afternoon, head south of Todos Santos for a surfing lesson complete with the guarantee that you’ll ride a wave, even if just for a moment!

Day 7: Todos Santos

A spectacular guided hike will take you along the ruggedly beautiful coast past a sea lion colony. After the hike, enjoy a picnic lunch on an idyllic beach in the shade of towering palm trees. Then, to celebrate your last night...it's your choice. Either follow a foodie guide to their favorite local spots in the cobblestoned streets of Todos Santos or take a Mexican cooking class with a local chef and learn to make some truly delicious dishes.

Day 8: Departures Home from San Jose del Cabo

Adios Baja - the time has come for your private transfer back to San Jose del Cabo to connect with international homebound flights.

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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.

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!