Sample Itinerary – Marine Park Delight
HOTEL STAY WITH (MOSTLY) MOTOR SHUTTLE DAY TRIPS, WITH SIT-ON-TOP KAYAKS OR SUPS OR SEA KAYAKS
All itineraries are subject to weather, Port closures, and other factors intrinsic to “Adventure” tourism.
Day 0. Meet in the restaurant at Hotel Tripui for dinner and get-to-know-you. Discuss plans for the following days.
Day 1. After a tasty hotel breakfast, motor out to Danzante island. Begin with an introduction to paddling if appropriate, then go exploring! Enjoy fresh lunch on the beach and a rest in the shade with the most spectacular view. Slip into the water for a peek at all the life and colors below the surface. Dry off in the sun, and let the panga take us back to Marina Puerto Escondido. Short vehicle shuttle or walk from there to Tripui Hotel. Meet for dinner and fun conversation.
Day 2. Let’s imagine there’s some wind forecasted this day. Have an early breakfast courtesy of your guide and transfer to a sheltered nearby beach. From here we can tuck into the bays of Puerto Escondido, which translates as “Hidden Port”. Mangroves line the shores, with herons statuesque in their branches. Look for indigenous shell middens on the banks above the mangroves. Skirt the shore to Punta Coyote, a north-protected beach ideal for snorkeling. Return to the launch before the wind picks up. Take a nature hike with your guide through a variety of desert micro-climes in the newly protected Wild Beach Reserve. Restaurant dinner and optional nature presentation on the big screen before crawling between the sheets for a well-earned sleep.
Day 3. After a classic Mexican breakfast, hop in the panga and head for a new island destination, perhaps the stunning white cliffs of Carmen’s Arroyo Blanco. Explore by kayak or paddleboard, picnic on the beach. Scramble up the walls of the fossil-lined arroyo to a unique white cliff-top where Nature left evidence of her great stormy power. Motor back to Hotel Tripui for dinner and a sweet rest.
Day 4. After a delicious restaurant breakfast, hop in the panga and head for a Isla del Carmen’s west side. Explore by kayak or paddleboard, picnic on a beach. Take the afternoon sun as an invitation to snorkel and see the explosion of color and life just under the surface. Stay longer today to savor an amazing fresh-cooked dinner on the beach. Watch the sunset over the Sierra la Giganta mountains, and lie back as stars appear. Motor back to the hotel for another luxurious sleep.
Day 5. It’s deep park day! Ride the panga to the far side of Isla del Carmen or Monserrate. Explore new places and watch pelicans dive or dolphins frolic. If it’s blue whale season (late January through early March), spend some time with the peaceful giants. Motor back to the hotel for a tasty dinner, more great conversation and a cozy sleep.
Day 6. Are you ready to paddle to Danzante Island and do the classic Honeymoon Beach hike? Or motor over and explore the shoreline in your favorite paddlecraft. Celebrate with a final dinner together and one more sumptuous stay between the mountains and the sea. Arrange any necessary logistics for your departure the next day.
