Vibrant Mexico: the beautiful Baja California
Spend seven days exploring the wonders of Baja California, Mexico, on a journey that begins and ends in the port city of La Paz. The Sea of Cortez sets the scene for world-class snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, and kitesurfing.
Venture out to Espiritu Santo Island to swim alongside sea lions in the waters of a UNESCO-recognized marine sanctuary. In season, the Eastern Pacific offers the rare spectacle of grey whale watching. Inland, sandboarding, mountain biking, and horseback riding at a local ranch await those with a taste for adventure.
When the pace calls for stillness, the tranquil village of El Sargento and the region's sun-drenched beaches offer the perfect retreat.
Services
Included:
- 6 nights accommodation in double or twin rooms
- Daily breakfast & select meals as per the itinerary
- Rental car
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
- English/Spanish-speaking guide on excursions
- Local taxes
Excluded:
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Hotel extras
- Any meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees for self-organized tours
Optional:
- Hotel upgrade
- Whale watching
Itinerary at a Glance
La Paz
Arrival in La Paz
La Paz
Sandboarding in El Mogote
La Paz - Espiritu Santo
Welcome to Espiritu Santo
Espiritu Santo
A full day in Espirito Santo
Espiritu Santo - El Sargento
Boat transfer to the mainland
El Sargento
Day at leisure by the sea
El Sargento - La Paz
Adiós y hasta pronto Mexico!
Detailed Itinerary
La Paz
Day 1: Arrival in La Paz
Welcome to Mexico! Upon landing in La Paz we will collect you from the airport and drop you at your hotel to settle in.
Depending on your arrival time, why don't you spend your day exploring the beautiful little city of La Paz. It is a port town with a joyous vibe in an amazing setting, with plenty to enjoy. Meader through the streets, enjoy the street art displays, before enjoying lunch along the promenade. Spend the afternoon on a dive boat out on the reef system, or take a SUP and explore the coastline. Return to your hotel-resort for a relaxing evening.
La Paz
Day 2: Sandboarding in El Mogote
As the sun rises on beautiful La Paz, take the morning to enjoy as you wish, relaxing in the sun or spending more time exploring the city.
In the afternoon, adventure awaits. We will collect you from the hotel to take you sandboarding! The Mogote Dunes are medium to small in size - perfect for beginners and you need no previous experience. Don't forget your swimming clothes as you'll want a refreshing sea dip after surfing the soft sandy mountains. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and other wonderful sea life as you swim.
For your second evening, dine in the hotel or explore La Paz, seafood is a local speciality. The promenade is perfect for watching the stunning sunsets here; as darkness sets in, stroll by the main plaza where local landmarks are lit up at night.
OPTIONAL: Visit to Bahía Magdalena lagoon to spot grey whales on 2-hour boat ride. (Dec - March only). Enquire for more information.
La Paz - Espiritu Santo
Day 3: Welcome to Espiritu Santo
After breakfast at your hotel, we will pick you up and take you to the docks where a small boat will take you to Espiritu Santo. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Espiritu Santo is an incredible wilderness sanctuary, with diverse marine life and pristine beaches. The water holds many delights for your stay here, marvel at the many-coloured tropical fish, green turtles and even rays.
Settle into your tent before enjoying what the glamping complex has to offer for the rest of the day. This eco-camp is well-equipped, well run and highly sustainable; the perfect base from which to explore this incredible place.
Espiritu Santo
Day 4: A full day in Espirito Santo
Enjoy your beachside glamping experience to the full; awaken to the gently lapping waters on the shore and let the dedicated bilingual guides usher you through a variety of nature-led activities that will astound and thrill you. Whatever you want to do - kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, swimming with sea lions, stand-up paddle
boarding, bird watching, margaritas sipping or just simply laying on the beach - all activities are included.
Dinner is shared with other guests, yet intimate, and sunsets are a spectacle to behold, sundowners in hand.
Espiritu Santo - El Sargento
Day 5: Boat transfer to the mainland
Enjoy a tranquil morning in Espirtú Santo before packing your things and getting back to the mainland. We will collect you from the pier, and just a short road trip east finds you in El Sargento. Smaller and quieter than La Paz, it offers an easy pace of life, and another glorious location. Settle into your hotel and mull over what you might like to do for dinner.
OPTIONAL: A deep tissue massage, perfect to work out those knots and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvinated.
El Sargento
Day 6: Day at leisure by the sea
This section of coast is known for windsurfing and kitsurfing... If an active day by the coast appeals then speak to the hotel about trying kite surfing, kayaking, snorkeling or diving.
Prefer to stay on land? Try mountain biking, a fast, fun way to explore, or hike on foot on one of the local trails.
If some calm and relaxation is what you need, the hotel offers incredible yoga experiences and the beach is perfect to just kick back and soak up the sun.
Or simply stroll around the town of El Sargento. El Sargento and La Ventana are two neighboring towns founded by a group of fishermen in 1949. Since then, both towns have remained rural, but you can find good restaurants that serve regional-style breakfasts and fresh seafood.
El Sargento - La Paz
Day 7: Adiós y hasta pronto Mexico!
It is time to say “Adiós” to this beautiful, colourful and friendly region with its welcoming people. Depending on your flight´s departure you will be picked up at your hotel in El Sargento and taken to the Airport of La Paz. We hope you had a wonderful holiday!
