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Isla Carmen Circumnavigation Sea Kayaking
Tour
Experience a remote area
few people see. Encompassing 60 miles of coastline within the Parque Nacional
Bahia Loreto, circumnavigating Isla Carmen in a kayak is one of Baja's best
adventures. The Sierra Giganta Range plunges into the Sea of Cortez, creating a
stunningly beautiful backdrop during the trip.
We'll make camps on the
many white sand beaches that make up Carmen's shore. Canyon hikes take us into
the island's desert interior, while kayaking allows an intimate exploration of
the many coves and caves. The clear waters of the Sea of Cortez teem with life,
and the snorkeling is excellent. We often see pods of dolphins, as well as
massive fin whales.
The expedition begins
with your arrival in Loreto and, after an adventurous ten days of paddling,
you'll arrive at the take-out site near Puerto Escondido.
"This is the fourth trip
I have had the pleasure of taking with SKA and I don't see how it could have
been better. The weather was great, the water warm and flat, and the group
seemed to enjoy each other."
-- Robert Bliss, Isla Carmen
Isla Carmen
Circumnavigation Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to
Loreto from Los Angeles. You'll be met by our ground service and transported to
our hotel in Loreto. Group orientation meeting with trip leader at 6 PM. Dinner
on your own in town.
Day 2: After
breakfast the group meets outside the hotel to board the van for the drive
south to our launch point near Puerto Escondido. At the beach the guides will
give a comprehensive sea kayak instruction and then we'll paddle the loaded
kayaks to our first campsite.
Days 3-10: Each
day's paddle is 7-8 miles; or 4 to 5 hours of moderately paced paddling,
stopping every 2 hours to rest. We'll spend the afternoons exploring by foot
and snorkel. Activities include a nature hike up an arroyo, as well as
opportunities for beachcombing, wildlife viewing, photography, stargazing, and
swimming in crystal clear waters.
Day 11: After a
final lunch, we break camp and paddle to our take-out site around 2 PM. Load
van and proceed to Loreto. Check into hotel. No host farewell group dinner at a
favorite local restaurant.
Day 12: Our
ground service will provide transportation to the Loreto airport for your
flight to Los Angeles and connecting flights homeward.
"Best holiday ever and
we can't wait to come back from the UK for another trip".
-- Marianne Wood,
Isla Carmen
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