One Beach Getaway

Trip

3 Days

Beginner

$1,499

How cool is it to camp on a desert island!? Sleep under the stars, splash near the beach. Live the romance. Pure fun! Dip your paddle in the sea and feel the open possibilities before you. The sky is the limit, and the stars are amazing!

Catch a ride to the island in a motorized panga with your guide and gear and enjoy two nights on the beach. The perks of a Motor Gold are included: chairs, table, beverage cooler. Because we can!

Single or double sit-on-top kayaks or paddleboards are standard on Short Getaways. Please inquire if you’d prefer a sea kayak.

Great for families! Children as young as 12 years old are welcome on any Getaway. Youngsters down to 4 years old are welcome on private Getaways.

Two people $1,999 USD per person

Three OR more people $1,499 USD per person

Kids 4-12yrs (with adult, in double kayak) $100 off.

Skill Level

No experience necessary.

Relaxing activity.

Ability to swim is recommended but not required.

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary – Island Getaway 3 days
MOTORBOAT SHUTTLE 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 Loreto for a pre-trip briefing and to fit your equipment.

Day 1. After breakfast, our truck will come by your hotel to pick up personal gear. Walk the short distance to Loreto’s waterfront to hop in the motorboat (panga) which will be already loaded with kayaks and gear. Motor out to Coronados, Danzante or Carmen Island. Proceed with an introduction to paddling if you’d like. Enjoy lunch on the beach then go exploring! Slip into the water for a peek at all the life and colors below the surface. Dry off in the sun, set up your tent, and savor a well-deserved and delicious camp dinner. Lie back under a brilliant night sky!

Day 2. Wake up on a beach. Oooh yeah! Welcome to a full day to make yours on the island. Sip fresh-brewed hot coffee from the comfort of your beach chair as the aroma of hot-cooked breakfast wakes up your appetite. After breakfast, paddle with your knowledgeable guide along the island’s shoreline. Pause to explore special places and watch pelicans dive or dolphins frolic. Enjoy a fresh lunch and a rest in the shade. Take the afternoon sun as an invitation to snorkel and see the explosion of color and life just under the surface.

Day 3. Life is good! Head out for a short sunrise paddle if you’re feeling ambitious, or let the world wake up from the coziness of your sleeping bag. After breakfast head out for more paddling or snorkeling or a walk along the beach before being met by the panga with one of our delicious signature lunches and a cold beverage. Return to Loreto.

Good to Know

Travel to Mexico

You need a valid passport for international travel.

You do not need to obtain a travel visa in advance of your vacation in Mexico. During your flight you will fill out an immigration form and a customs form which you will present to the immigration and customs authorities, respectively. Your The cost of your tourist visa is included in your flight. If you are driving into Mexico, stop at the border to purchase a tourist visa for approx. $25USD. This is required for driving into the southern state of Baja, where Loreto is located.

Pre-Trip Meeting

The evening before your trip is a pre-trip meeting at our Expedition Base in Loreto. Exact time will be included in your registration follow-up emails, but it’s typically around 5pm, which gives time for you to get in and settled after your flight.

Launch Day Logistics

We’ll pick you up at your hotel with taxi and guide.

Luggage

The luggage that’s not coming on your trip can be left securely with your hotel. The hotels listed on our Lodging page all provide this service free of charge. Check with the proprietors if you’re staying elsewhere. You may also leave your luggage with us for a modest fee.

Weather

Your safety is our top priority, and we comply with the local Port Captain who dictates when we can move about on the water.

Loreto offers a delightful escape from cold or wet northern winters. The peak kayak-camping season falls between October and early May. Temperatures can vary widely between day and night in the desert, and Loreto is no exception. Average highs are 70-80s (mid to high 20sC) and lows in the 50s (teens C).

October and late April are quite warm and settled. December through February have the greatest potential for Baja’s famous Norte winds which can last a few days. November and March are transitional. Summers are hot and humid, which makes them grand for in-water activities but a bit toasty for beach camping.

Where to Meet

Our Expedition Base is located near the center of Loreto, on Nicolas Bravo 2 doors south of the tall concrete auditorium. It is staffed at designated meeting times and during store hours.

Directions

Go to the waterfront, and turn south on the Malecon (the waterfront road/walkway). At the end of the road and walkway, turn inland (right) one block, then turn left. Pass the tall concrete building on the right, and one house. Our name is painted on the outside wall. We will be prepared to meet you at the pre-arranged meeting time, or during store hours.

What's Included

National Park permits
Kayak or paddleboard
PFD (life jacket)
Paddle
Spray skirt for sea kayaks
Drybag
Healthy camping meals
Tent
Camping mattress
Sleeping bag
2mm shorty wetsuit and neoprene top
Mask, fins & snorkel
Beach chair
Dining table
Cooler with a selection of beverages
All kitchenware
Purified drinking water
Sanitation system, toilet paper & hand sanitizer
Library of field guide
Transfer to launch and back
Motorboat (panga) ride to and from the island

What’s Not Included

Lodging in Loreto
Airport transportation
Meals in town
Tips for guides

What to Bring

You will ride out to the islands by panga and won’t need to pack gear into the kayaks.

Paddling gear and camping gear (tent, mattress, sleeping bag) are included on Getaway trips.

For paddling

2 liters of water in bottle(s) and/or hydration system
Sunscreen and lip protection
Sunglasses with strap
Strap for regular glasses
Hat for sun
Non-cotton long-sleeve shirt for paddling
Quick-dry shorts/pants
Water shoes or sandals with heel strap

For Camping

Towel
Bathing suit
Camp T-shirt (s)
Warm camp shirt
Windbreaker jacket
Long warm pants
Socks
Underwear
Warm hat for evening
Beach / light hiking shoes
PJs
Head lamp
Bug repellent

Personal

Passport
Toothpaste & tooth brush
Sunscreen, Reef-safe please!
Camera
Spare batteries for everything
Any clothes you’d like in town
A few Ziplock bags of various sizes
Medications (2 sets; leave one in hotel luggage)
Personal first aid, OTC meds you might want
* Print-out of medical history and list of medications
* Copy of health insurance card, travel insurance contacts, passport, emergency contacts
Ziplock the above * items and keep them with you
Sense of adventure!

Optional

Comb or brush
Binoculars
Solar lantern
Sarong or wrap
Journal, book
Shampoo, soap (NOT Dr Bronners soap! It doesn’t work in salt water. Trust us.)
Handi-wipes and a ziplock to responsibly manage the used ones
Fishin’ stuff & lots o’luck (pre-purchase your fishing license online)
Paddling gloves
Lifejacket-mounted hydration system (available for rent)
Paddle jacket (available for rent)
Your own paddling gear if preferred: Life jacket, paddle, spray skirt (bring skirt to meeting to test fit on our kayaks)

Tips for Guides

Tips for your guides/coaches/captains are always appreciated! Fifteen percent is typical, but completely at your discretion. Tips may be added to your credit card bill if you’d like (5% fee), or handed in cash to your lead guide at the end of the trip, to divide among the guide and captain team. Mexican pesos are ideal, but unmarked US dollars with no rips or physical damage are also good in any denomination.

Tips for taxis are included in the trip price.

Thank you!

Reservations & Cancellations

Payment

Deposit: half of the trip price will hold your spot
Balance: due in full 30 days prior to trip

Cancellation

Before 30 days advance of trip:

Full refund minus $250
Full credit for other trip within 12 months.

Within 30 days of trip:

Full credit for other trip within 12months
No refund for any reason

Within 7 days of trip:

Half credit for other trip within 12 months
No refund for any reason

If we cancel a trip, we will refund the full trip amount.

Low enrollment

We will not cancel a trip that has 5 or more people on it.
We will guarantee your trip to run with 4 people for a 5% surcharge.
We will guarantee your trip to run with 3 people for a 10% surcharge.
We will guarantee your trip to run with 2 people for a 25% surcharge.
The surcharge will be included with the payment of your balance one month before trip if nobody else has signed up by then.
If more people join trip within that month, we’ll refund the surcharge or portion of it that pertains to the final number of paying participants.
If feasible, you may switch to a comparable trip.

Please INSURE your trip with Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) insurance.

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