Sea of Cortez Kayaking Quick Adventure -

Sea Kayak Adventures is offering a four-day sea kayaking trip in Baja’s Sea of Cortez that cost less than a grand including two nights’ hotel in Loreto and three nights’ camping on secluded beaches in Loreto Bay National Marine Park. The Sea of Cortez has been declared a World Heritage Site and the waters surrounding the Park are a sanctuary for blue-footed boobies, fin and blue whales, dolphins and sea lions. Participants will paddle sea kayaks below towering volcanic cliffs amid sea caves and rocky reefs, get close to a 50-foot whale, trek cactus-studded arroyos and snorkel in crystal-clear bays. All activities are led by naturalist guides, who dish out tasty chile rellenos and margaritas in tented beach camps at days end. A support skiff carries the camp supplies including ice to keep the drinks cold. When to go: January-April. Cost: $995.

2010 Baja Tours -

From February to April, massive blue and fin whales cruise pass our kayak groups in the Sea of Cortez. Hundreds of pelicans and blue-footed boobies plunge seaward from the blue skies every day, the sunsets are incredible, and snorkeling in the warm waters with vibrant fish is great. Airline spaces are filling fast on the flights to Loreto, so we urge you to plan now. Our exceptional guides are looking forward to sharing this enchanting desert wilderness and rich marine environment with you.

Sea of Cortez Kayaking & Magdalena Bay Whale Watching Combos -
Our most popular wildlife adventure in Baja combines sea kayaking in the Sea of Cortez with whale watching in Magdalena Bay, one of the major calving lagoons for gray whales. This is the ultimate Baja trip, combining one of the most incredible wildlife encounters on the planet with the chance to experience by sea kayak the magnificent beauty of Loreto Bay National Marine Park in the Sea of Cortez. When to go: February and March. Cost: $1355.

Baja Sea of Cortez Islands & Yoga Adventure -
This tour offers the best of our Baja sea kayaking trips with the addition of daily yoga practice. Start your day on a serene sandy beach with a 45-minute yoga session. Spend the day sea kayaking, snorkeling, hiking or relaxing. Or take part in a restorative yoga session each evening while our guides prepare your dinner. Call us soon as spaces are going fast.
Dates: Nov 4-9, 2010. Cost: $1095.

Baja Mothership Tours -
Join us for a luxurious week-long mothership kayaking cruise in the blue whale realm of Baja's Sea of Cortez aboard the Ursa Major, a 65' crewed charter yacht. It's a fabulous vessel with spacious indoor as well as outdoor observation areas for viewing whales, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and dolphins in comfort and safety. Dates: February to April. Cost: $2500.

Extended Expedition Trips in 2010 -

Isla Carmen Circumnavigation -
one-of-a-kind kayaking, snorkeling and hiking 10-day adventure that will lead you off the beaten path and beyond the tourist beaches of Mexico to a wild Baja that few have seen. Listed as one of Outside Magazine's Best Trips of a Lifetime. Dates: April 20-May 1. Cost: $1695 USD. View Gary Luhm's beautiful images from his April 2009 Isla Carmen trip, including a whale shark, at http://www.garyluhm.net/bio/baja3.html

Loreto to La Paz Expedition -
A challenging ten-day sea kayak expedition along a rugged coastline between Loreto and La Paz. Great for the adventurous paddler desiring to experience a remote area few people see. Call us soon as spaces are going fast.
Dates: November 2-13, 2010. Cost: $1895.

Travel to Loreto -

Alaska Airlines, 800-252-7522, has direct flights from Los Angeles to Loreto on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. If flights to Loreto are sold out, call us for details and we can give you alternatives. Another option is to fly to La Paz and either rent a car or take the public bus to Loreto. Driving time is 5 hours.
You can also fly into San Jose del Cabo, also called Los Cabos (SJD). More airlines fly into Los Cabos and flights tend to be more frequently scheduled and less costly. Many U.S. cities also have direct flights to Los Cabos. Aereo Calafia airlines, offers direct flights between Los Cabos and Loreto on 12 passenger Cessna Grand Caravans for $85 o.w.; Another option is to rent a car or take the public bus to Loreto. Driving time is 8 hours.

Explorer Trips in 2010 -

Fjords of Baffin Island - a 12-day exploration of the Fjordland area to the west of Pond Inlet. This stretch of coastline offers impressive rock spires, towering sun bathed ice bergs and deep fjords dotted with small islands; as well as the possibility of seeing Narwhal and of course fantastic hiking opportunities. August 16-29. Cost: $4995 CND.

Queen Charlotte Islands - Sea kayaking in Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) for 8 days is a spectacular experience. From remote wilderness travel, fantastic wildlife, and a rich First Nations heritage, this area encompasses it all. If you are looking for a true wilderness experience that has you traveling through a rich and diverse ecosystem along with rich Haida culture, then this is the trip for you! July 19-26. Cost: $2500 CND.

Galapagos Island Multi-Sport Adventure - This 11-day Galapagos adventure trip is the first of its kind offered in this tropical archipelago, allowing you to see the wonderful wildlife of these islands "up close and personal" from behind a paddle vs onboard a cruise, providing you a more intimate journey in the enchanting Galapagos Islands.

Vancouver BC Summer 2010 -

Our summer tours are a stone's throw from the site of the Vancouver BC Winter Olympics among the orcas, eagles, emerald islands, snowcapped peaks and First Nations lands showcased on TV while broadcasting the Olympic events. We are already starting to book spaces on our exciting summer camping and lodge-based kayaking and whale watching trips on beautiful British Columbia, Canada's northern Vancouver Island - THE best place to view orcas in the northern hemisphere. Johnstone Strait, Wilderness Islands, and God's Pocket Resort

NEW - Right Whales of Argentina Sept-Dec 2010 -

Every Sept-early Dec each year the southern right whale population, which summers in Antarctica, congregates in a sheltered lagoon in Peninsula Valdes in Argentina - Nancy and Terry kayaked there first week Dec 2009 and were amazed and captivated by the baby whales there frolicking and braying and vocalizing. We truly believe we have found the "Magdalena Bay" of South America! We are now taking bookings for the peak season Sept through first week Dec 2010 - trips run by our trusted outfitter in Argentina with exclusive use of a private beach camp in the heart of the area where whale researchers also have their seasonal headquarters. Call us to book now - tollfree 1-800-616-1943

SKA Exhibits at Travel Shows in Toronto and New Jersey -

Sea Kayak Adventures Inc will be exhibiting at the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show Feb 26-28, 2010 and at the New Jersey Paddler March 26-28, 2010 - call or email us for free tickets - tollfree 1-800-616-1943. We hope to see you there!

SKA and Responsible Tourism -

SKA is professionally committed to the environmental well being of the places we visit and where we operate by providing eco-tourism as a viable economic alternative to resource extraction, following leave-no-trace minimum impact practices, contributing to the conservation of visited regions with voluntary donations and permit fees, and providing competitive, local employment in all aspects of business operations and participating in recycling programs both on and off the water. We seek to create inspirational experiences for guests, and we support a variety of institutions that further these ideals. Furthermore: SKA staff members personally encourage and actively support awareness, deeper appreciation, and preservation of our seas and natural ecosystems.

Youth and Repeat Guest Discounts:

We offer a discount of 5% off any trip for our returning guests (can't be combined with any other discount). This is our "Thank You" to everyone who has joined us on an earlier trip. (Discounts do not apply to Mothership or Galapagos tours which are run by our colleagues). Youth discount 10% off. We believe we are the only company in our industry to offer these discounts.

Group rates:

If you're able to get a group of 11 or more other people together, you go for 75% off (group rate does not apply to Mothership or Galapagos tours as these are run by our associates).

Facebook -

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DVD Available -

We will be happy to loan you a DVD featuring our tours so you can see for yourself what our trips are all about. Please call us for a copy.

For more information on Sea Kayak Adventures and our tours, please call us at 1-800-616-1943 or visit our website at www.seakayakadventures.com. You can also email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .