"Well it was just another wonderful Baja kayak tour with great weather, fine beach campsites, star gazing and nightly checks of the position of the moons of Jupiter, snorkeling, hiking, bird watching, and on and on. Ryan and Joel were great hosts and I will be back next year for another tour."
Islands to Agua Verde
The Experience
One of our newest and favorite trips: Islands to Agua Verde. This route is a mix of the South Islands and Loreto-La Paz routes with the fabulous beaches of Isla Carmen and Isla Danzante, then we'll cross over and paddle south along the remote coastline to the quaint village of Agua Verde. The small and remote fishing village of Agua Verde is situated in one of the most beautiful and protected bays in the Baja Peninsula. Along the way we will visit an inter-tidal hot spring, and a ranch that has been worked by the same family for hundreds of years. This is an excellent trip for any skill level, and gives you a taste of real Baja culture with it's amazing wildlife and geology!
Dates & Rates
| Tour | Date(s) | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islands to Agua Verde | Nov 21 2012 - Nov 27 2012 | $895 |
- All Kayaks and Equipment, all fiberglass kayaks, mostly singles [Necky, Nimbus, Seaward, Current Designs, Seda] PFD, One 20L. Dry Bag
- Cooking Equipment
- Coffee, Tea, Drinking Water
- 2 Certified Guides (with a group of 6 or more)
- Guide's Emergency Gear: First Aid Kit, Flairs, VHF Radio, GPS, Satellite Phone
- Transport from Agua Verde back to Loreto
- Flights to/from Loreto
- Taxi to/from Loreto Airport
- Meals and Accommodations in Loreto before/after your trip
- Personal Camping Equipment (we can rent you a tent for $25 if you reserve in advance, depending on availability)
- We share meal preperation and purchase, each guest provides 3 meals for the group (depending on group size
- Gratuity for guide (optional)
Itinerary
Day 0
The day before we start our journey. A day to shop for food and drink supplies for the trip. Our first group meeting is at 'Cafe Ole' at 4:00 MST in Loreto. We will do a group shopping together where the guides can help with quantities, labels, and sourcing out ingredients for meals. You arrange accommodation in Loreto for this night.
You will need to arrange your own accommodations in Loreto for this night. See our Loreto Accommodations blog post for recommendations and booking info.
Day 1
Get your own breakfast this morning, then be ready for an 8am pickup from your hotel, to shuttle to our launch spot near Puerto Escondido. From there we will paddle across to Isla Carmen where we'll camp for the night on one of the fabulous white sandy beaches. There will be time in the afternoon for snorkeling and beach relaxation before the sun sets over the Sierra Gigantia mountain range.
2 - 3
Day 2 - 3
We will explore the many beautiful beaches of Isla Carmen and Danzante. Spending time in the afternoons swimming, snorkeling, relaxing on the beach and watching the many marine birds.
1 - 4
Day 4 - 5
We will cross from the Islands to the coast and paddle along incredible cliffs and beaches. We'll stop and camp near the ranch and hot springs. There will be an option to go Horse or Mule riding with the ranchers back into the Baja mountains while camping near the ranch.
3 - 5
Day 6
We will paddle into beautiful Agua Verde, a small and quaint fishing village in one of the most beautiful and protected bays on the Baja peninsula.
3 - 5
Day 7 - Final Day
Paddle across the bay to the road access by noon to meet our taxi shuttle van and head back to Loreto by early afternoon.
You will need to arrange your own accommodations in Loreto for this night. See our Loreto Accommodations blog post for recommendations and booking info.
Details
7 Days, 6 Nights
Kayaking, Swimming, Snorkeling, Hiking, Fishing, Beach Combing, Wildlife Viewing, Bird Watching, Whale Watching (best in Feb & Mar), Mule/Horse rides into the canyons
Loreto
Agua Verde (includes transport back to Loreto)
Maximum of 10
2
Beginner - Intermediate
45-60 Nm (Nautical Miles)