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Baja Camping & Turtle Research
Kayak Mexico's Sea of Cortez and help researchers study green turtles.
Price: $1,695 USD per person
Duration: 8 days
Operator: Baja Expeditions
Participate in hands-on research of green turtles with members of the Grupo Tortuguero, camp on Espiritu Santo Island and in beautiful Magdalena Bay, and kayak in both the Sea of Cortez and Magdalena Bay.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - ARRIVE IN LA PAZ
After transfer to the hotel, you can spend time exploring the colorful city of La Paz, with its charming boardwalk and many fine restaurants and shops. Overnight at Hotel Los Arcos.
Day 2 - ESPIRITU SANTO ISLAND
Meet in the lobby of the Los Arcos early in the morning, packed and ready to go. After a light breakfast, a boat ride takes you to our tent camp on Espiritu Santo Island, a marine protected area because of its unique biological diversity. Tonight you’ll enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Sea of Cortez while the staff prepares a delicious welcome dinner.
Day 3 - ESPIRITU SANTO ISLAND
After instruction in sea kayaking basics, you’ll begin to paddle, exploring nearby turquoise lagoons and deserted beaches. From camp, you'll kayak along the shoreline to explore hidden coves, snorkel among dazzling fish and sea lions, and hike the beautiful island.
Day 4 - RETURN TO LA PAZ
The morning finds you kayaking, swimming, hiking or snorkeling to savor the last moments of this incredible getaway. We return to La Paz after lunch and check into the Hotel Los Arcos.
Day 5 - MAGDALENA BAY TURTLE RESEARCH
Today the group travels across the peninsula to the fishing town of San Carlos on the Pacific ocean. Members of Magdalena Baykeeper, a local conservation group working to protect the area’s green turtles, will give an orientation to the research they are conducting. Overnight will be camping on a nearby island in Magdalena Bay.
Day 6 - TURTLE RESEARCH
Today you will help to put out the nets used in efforts to study green turtles. After lunch, set off you will kayak through the mangroves and estuaries of Magdalena Bay. Afterwards, we will check the nets bring the turtles ashore for study. Overnight camping.
Day 7 - MAGDALENA BAY
Explore Isla Magalena and check the nets one more time for green turtles. After a final lunch in San Carlos, the group returns to La Paz in the late afternoon for a free afternoon shopping or exploring the town. Overnight at Hotel Los Arcos.
Day 8 - RETURN HOME
Fly back home with incredible memories and a new view of the world.
Prices & Dates
Dates: Nov 2 - 9, 2012
Duration: 8 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Price: $1,695 USD per person
Price Notes: Discounts of 30% for kids 8 - 15 years old and 50% for 2 - 7 years old. One child discount per adult. Kids will be staying in a Kelty tent beside their parents' or guardians' tent.
Included: Includes all in-country transportation, hotels, guides, activities, and most meals.
Excluded: Airfare to La Paz, personal items, guide tips, and travel insurance.
Conservation
Conservation Impact:
Of the $1,695 pp trip price, approximately $205 goes to sea turtle conservation (12%) and $430 is spent in local communities (25%) for a total conservation impact of $635 (37%).
Benefitting Organization:
RED Sustainable Tourism - RED combines ecotourism with conservation activities to create stewardship of natural resources while strengthening local communities and their economies in Northwestern Mexico.
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Call us at 503-395-7360
Mon - Fri
9am to 5pm
Pacific Time
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