BAJA FAMILY KAYAKING VACATION —
BLUE WHALE BASECAMP

Set on an arch of white sand beach on one of the smaller and more remote islands of Baja’s Parque Nacional Bahia Loreto our Blue Whale basecamp is an adventure the whole family can enjoy. Accessed by powerboat this trip blends shoreline kayaking with motor skiff blue whale watching all from a comfortable wilderness camp on a romantic desert island. Ashore is  pure ecologically intact Baja Sonoran desert and in the ocean tropical fish, pods of dolphins, sea lions and the largest mammals on earth.  Staffed by guides and a marine biologist this trip blends natural history with easy Baja kayaking, snorkeling and hiking. Join us for an unforgettable week of fun, education and relaxation.

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Family Blue Whale Basecamp Itinerary

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7 days
March Baja Trip Schdedule
easy sea kayaking, hiking,
whale watching
4 nights camping, 2 nights hotel
Loreto
2008 US $1295 / CDN $1295
Single Supplement US $75 / CDN $75
*Prices do not include $15.00 US National Park user fee.

Day 1 – Arrive in Loreto and be met at the aiport by Tofino Expeditions staff, transfer to the hotel explore the town and meet for an evening orientation and discussion of trip details.

Day 2 – Transfer by van to the Puerto Escondido and board skiffs for the 30 minute ride to the basecamp.  After an introduction to the art of kayaking a paddle along shore to the first of many great snorkeling spots. At sunset the staff biologist does a presentation on Blue whales and the Gulf of California marine environment.

Day 3 – After breakfast the first skiff borne whale watching trip with a visit to colony of California sea lions and then a stop at the island’s spectacular north beach and an opportunity to swim, beach comb and hike. Returning to camp there is time for relaxing and some casual kayaking before dinner.

 Day 4 – An early morning whale watching trip followed be a group paddle to a beautiful arroyo beach for lunch snorkeling and hiking. A leisurely trip back to camp and free time before another great sunset dinner.

 Day 5 – Set off after breakfast for a day paddling trip along the island’s shoreline stopping to snorkel at small coves and lunch at a beautiful golden sand beach. An optional hike to an island high point followed by paddle back to basecamp.

 Day 6 - After a final swim, board the skiff for the trip back to the mainland where we are met by vans for transfer back to the hotel in Loreto stopping along the way for some of Baja’s best fish tacos.

 Day 7 – Fly home

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