La Paz Sea Kayaking and Whale Watching Combo

Welcome to La Paz & Evening Orientation

Settle into your hotel in La Paz (accommodations tonight not included in trip cost) and take the day to enjoy the city at your own pace, depending on your time of arrival. Wander the streets, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax until the evening when we gather in the lobby of the 7 Crown Centro Hotel for a welcome orientation and adventure briefing. Here, your guides will answer questions and share details for the adventure ahead. Dinner is independent this evening. We recommend a sunset walk along the lively malecón, where you’ll find excellent restaurants overlooking the bay.

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ACCOMMODATION : Not Included

MEALS INCLUDED : None

Boat Transfer to Espiritu Santo & First Paddle

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, we board a motorized panga for a scenic ride across the bay from La Paz to Isla Espiritu Santo. Once ashore, your guides will lead a paddling introduction before we launch on our first paddling excursion. Once everyone is ready, we make our way to the first beach camp. Our support boat will carry the gear, leaving you free to enjoy paddling a lightweight vessel.

ACCOMMODATION : Beach Camping

MEALS INCLUDED : Lunch, Dinner

Kayaking, Snorkeling, Hiking & Beach Life

Wake to the glow of sunrise and the aroma of coffee drifting through camp. After a hearty breakfast, we set out for a few hours of paddling each day, broken up with floating rest stops and a long mid-day break for lunch. Every evening, we land at a new stretch of coastline and set up camp on a different pristine beach.

The rhythm of island life blends exploration and relaxation: snorkel among tropical reef fish, hike arroyos and hidden canyons, or simply stretch out on the sand with a book. Your guides, who are naturalists and storytellers will share insights into the island’s unique desert ecosystem and its dramatic geology.

After dark, the show continues overhead as star-filled skies emerge in this light-pollution-free wilderness. You can drift to sleep under canvas or, for a true desert island experience, beneath the open sky. Some nights, bioluminescence glitters in the water, illuminating the waves with an otherworldly glow.

ACCOMMODATION : Beach Camping

MEALS INCLUDED : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Swim with Sea Lions of Los Islotes & Return to La Paz

On our final morning on Isla Espiritu Santo, we take a quick boat ride to Los Islotes, home to a lively colony of sea lions. We gear up by putting on a mask and snorkel to jump in and meet these playful creatures up close—curious pups often dart and swirl around swimmers. Afterwards, we cruise back to La Paz where hot showers and hotel comforts await.

Dinner is on your own tonight.

ACCOMMODATION : 7 Crowns Centro La Paz

MEALS INCLUDED : Breakfast, Lunch

Journey to Magdalena Bay & First Whale Encounters

We depart from La Paz to cross the peninsula towards the southern reaches of Magdalena Bay. Upon arrival, we have an orientation to whale watching etiquette and soon thereafter we board a motorized skiff and head out for your first close-up with the gray whales that gather in these bays each winter. Their size, grace, and curiosity make for an unforgettable introduction.

After this initial outing, we continue to our secluded base camp, on the shores of the bay. Dolphins are sometimes spotted just offshore, a reminder that this is one of the richest marine ecosystems on Earth. Your tent will already be set up when you arrive, so you can settle in quickly before enjoying a freshly prepared beachside lunch.

Later in the afternoon, head back out into the bay for another chance to observe whales at play. As the sun sinks toward the horizon, return to camp for happy hour and a hearty dinner.

ACCOMMODATION : Magdalena Bay South Whale Camp

MEALS INCLUDED : Lunch, Dinner

Gray Whales & Coastal Wildlife

Wake to the sight of dawn painting the bay and the aroma of hot coffee and breakfast being prepared by your guides. Before we head out, take a quiet stroll along the shoreline, scanning the horizon for whales spouting in the distance.

This morning we set off by skiff once more, spending the morning and afternoon with the gray whales. Calves and mothers often surface near the boats, offering extraordinary views of their gentle interactions. After a leisurely picnic lunch on a nearby shore, we continue our excursion to deepen your appreciation for these remarkable animals and their Baja nursery.

When not on the water, enjoy the rhythms of camp life: watch pelicans glide across the waves, explore the beach, or simply relax in a chair with the sea breeze as your soundtrack. Be sure to visit our unique whale dome tent, where interpretive displays provide fascinating context about the whales’ epic migrations.

Evening brings another wholesome dinner followed by a canopy of stars so bright they seem almost within reach.

ACCOMMODATION : Magdalena Bay South Whale Camp

MEALS INCLUDED : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Farewell to the Magdalena Bay & Return to La Paz

After a final breakfast at camp, it’s time for one last whale-watching excursion.  Upon our return to camp, we finalize our pack, have lunch and then climb aboard a van to return to La Paz.

Back in La Paz, check into your hotel and refresh after your days in the wild. We gather for an optional no-host farewell dinner, a lovely finale to an amazing week of kayaking, whales and wildlife.

ACCOMMODATION : Not Included

MEALS INCLUDED : Breakfast, Lunch

*Optional: Add a Day to Swim with Whale Sharks!

Extend your stay in La Paz before or after your kayak and whale watching combo tour for the unforgettable opportunity to swim alongside whale sharks. Despite their size, these gentle giants feed only on plankton and can grow up to 42 feet long, making them the largest fish in the sea. From October through April, they gather in the bay of La Paz, drawn by the abundance of food in its shallow waters.

Your day begins early as you meet your guides and head out onto the water in search of these incredible animals. The excursion lasts around four hours, giving you ample time to experience their calm presence before returning to shore. With your morning adventure complete, you’ll still have the afternoon free to wander La Paz’s lively malecón or relax by the waterfront.

ACCOMMODATION : Not Included