Isla Espiritu Santo
Circumnavigation by sea kayak

There is a choice of Fully Catered and Co-operatively Catered 8 day expeditions.
SCHEDULE OF CO-OPERATIVELY CATERED TRIPS

2011

2012
DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY OCT NOV
17 - 25 ~ $830 7 - 15 ~ $790 26 - 5 Mar ~ FULL 10 - 18 ~ $850 30 Mar - 7 ~ $850 20 - 28 ~ $790 3 - 11 ~ $790
25 - 2 ~ $830 21 - 29 ~ $790 24 - 1 Apr ~ $850 28 - May 6 ~ $790 17 - 25 ~ $790

Single Traveler Supplement: $80. Prices in US dollars
SCHEDULE OF FULLY CATERED-MOTOR SKIFF SUPPORTED TRIPS

2011

2012
DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY OCT NOV
10 - 18 ~ $950 31 Dec - 8 ~ $990 12 - 20 ~ $1040 3 - 11 ~ $1040 Mar 31 - 8 ~ FULL 5 - 13 ~ $1040 13 - 21 ~ $1040 10 - 18 ~ $1040
17 - 25 ~ $1040 14 - 22 ~ $990 19 - 27 ~ $1040 11 - 19 ~ $1040 7 - 15 ~ $1040 27 - 4Nov ~ $1040 24 - 2 Dec ~ $1040
25 - 2 Jan ~ $1040 28 - 5 Feb ~ $990 18 - 26 ~ FULL 21 - 29 ~ FULL
25 ~ Apr 2 ~ $1040

Single Traveler Supplement: $110. Prices in US dollars
*Family Trips: Children under 14 receive 20% discount.

Trip price includes: Certified, bi-lingual naturalist guides. Single and/or double kayaks, all kayaking gear, camping equipment, transportation to and from your La Paz hotel to the island. All food and beverages during expedition.

Guests are responsible for bringing their own sleeping bags. Snorkel sets and wetsuits may be rented.

Accommodation: Your expedition includes 2 nights in a comfortable hotel in La Paz and 6 nights camping on soft sandy beaches.

This expedition is one of North America's favorite winter sea-kayaking trips. And deservedly so! It offers the adventurer 7 glorious days voyaging around one of the most appealing islands anyway, in state of the art expedition sea-kayaks. The rugged shoreline, off-shore islands and series of headlands and deep bays make each day a new adventure. The west coast of Espiritu is studded with some of the most spectacular white, sandy bays you can imagine while the east coast has enormous towering cliffs, bizarre rock formations and alluring sea caves. After paddling approximately 3-4 hours each day we will have plenty of time to enjoy fantastic snorkeling, to swim with sea lion pups, hike intriguing volcanic arroyos, bathe in the glorious Baja sun, watch manta rays leap up out of the water, admire a school of dolphins, explore hidden inland lagoons, sip a margarita and relax in great company..... Isla Espiritu Santo really is paddling in paradise ~ just ask anyone that has been there!

The itinerary:

  • Saturday: Arrive in La Paz, check into your hotel room and at 9.00pm meet your guides for a trip briefing.
  • Sunday: Transfer from your hotel in La Paz to Espiritu Santo Island in BOA's high speed motor boat. Guides discuss points on safety and provide beginners with the basics of sea kayaking and correct use of gear and kayaks. In the afternoon we embark on our first paddle beneath spectacular volcanic cliffs and arrive at the first of many beautiful beaches to set up camp.
  • Monday: Continue in our kayaks exploring a new section of coastline with small off shore islands where numerous sea birds nest. Camp on a new beach.
  • Tuesday: Continue voyage to the end of the island, stopping off to take a refreshing well water shower, hike up a wonderful canyon to discover fascinating rock formations. Continue paddle over to Isla Partida and set base camp for two days on north end of the island.
  • Wednesday: This is our lay over day - time to relax those paddling muscles! Today we take a fast motor boat ride to a beautiful off shore island which is home to a large sea lion colony. Experience the amazing thrill of swimming with sea lion pups and snorkel amongst thousands of tropical fish.
  • Thursday: Continue around the north end of the island for our first paddle along the east coast. A sharp contrast in scenery with spectacular towering. We will paddle through a narrow channel between Espiritu Santo and Isla Partida to discover an exquisite setting with high cliffs enclosing the bay and natural turquoise "swimming pool".
  • Friday: A remarkable paddle beneath towering cliffs rising up to a high point of 2000ft. There are also two natural caves which skillful navigators can paddle right through. In the afternoon we arrive at our favorite camp spot ~ a magnificent 2 mile stretch of superb sweeping white sand. Last night camping.
  • Saturday: Final morning sea-kayaking to complete our circumnavigation. Lunch and return to La Paz. Check in to your hotel. Time to shop for souvenirs before a farewell dinner together.
  • Sunday: Breakfast and depart.
Note: As with all our expeditions, BOA's first priority is the safety and comfort of our guests. In the event of inclement weather and/or according to the group's sea-kayaking ability the guides may deviate from the above route plan.

TESTIMONIALS:

"Thank you for an experience that far exceeded my expectations. I'm having a difficult time finding the words to express just how much fun and peace I had during this trip. Gracias".-Jeffrey Lazar

"I have been on about 8 -10 trips like this with other companies, but this trip was over the top. You people really know how to treat your guests" - Joan Norris

"Good guides, conscientious, careful, very funny and tactful in their leadership " - Jeannie Finch

I heard about the trip through the article in the Times England -it was fantastic, accurate article. I really enjoyed myself ad will definitely recommend to others. Amazing sunsets, excellent food, and drink, sea-lions (amazing!!) and a fantastic guide (he did not pay me to write that!)" - Barbara Welch

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