SEA KAYAKING ISLA CARMEN AND
THE SIERRA GIGANTA COAST

Isla Carmen, at nearly 19 miles long, dominates the Parque Nacional Bahia Loreto. Its serpentine coastline, contoured with numerous clear water bays and white sand beaches, seems custom-made for sea kayaking and snorkeling. On the mainland the Sierra Giganta Range, which blazes with desert colors, plunges into the turquoise Sea of Cortez creating a beautiful ever-changing backdrop for the entire trip. This itinerary blends the very best aspects of our two most popular Baja kayaking expeditions, so our guests can literally have it all.

Pods of dolphins cruise the picture perfect bays and Blue and Fin whales ply the channel between it and neighboring Isla Danzante. While the padding is without peer, the beaches and towering headlands also are spectacular. Isla Carmen and the adjacent Sierra Giganta Coast are home to amazing birds, including ospreys, magnificent frigate bird, brown pelicans and blue-footed boobies.

Kayak this beautiful and varied coastline to explore hidden coves and pristine beaches and snorkel among colorful tropical fish. At camp, relax in style with delicious meals and good company. And at night, as you drift off in your sleeping bag under a sky glistening with stars, you may hear the sonorous breathing of great whales just offshore.



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MEXICO
Isla Carmen and The Sierra Giganta Coast Itinerary

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8 days
November - April Baja Trip Schdedule
easy to intermediate sea kayaking, hiking,
whale watching
5 camping, 2 nights hotel
Loreto
2008 US $1245 / CDN $1245
Single Supplement: $80 US/CDN
*Prices do not include $15.00 US National Park user fee.

Day 1 – Arrive in Loreto, explore the town and meet for an evening orientation and discussion of trip details.

Day 2 – Transfer by van to the Puerto Escondido. After an introduction to the art of kayaking cross the channel to southern Isla Carmen and a sandy beach camp on the channel between Islas Carmen and Danzante keeping watch for tell-tale plumes of whales spouting offshore.

Day 3 - When a sighting presents an opportunity, we’ll paddle offshore to observe the magnificent cetaceans that frequent these waters. A day of paddling, swimming and snorkeling as we explore the beaches and arroyo canyons of the island’s east coast.

Day 4 – Cross to Isla Danzante and another picture-perfect campsite with an unobstructed view of the cliffs and peaks of the Sierra Giganta.

Day 5 - Kayak to the mainland coast and our camp on a pristine beach at the foot of the Sierra Giganta.

Day 6 - Hike El Triumfo canyon arriving back at camp in time for a welcome swim and time to relax before happy hour.

Day 7 – After a final swim, we paddle to the graceful arc of white sand that is Ensenada Blanca, where we are met by vans for transfer back to Loreto.

Day 8 – Fly home

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