Baja Kayak Expedition 9D/8N (Fully Catered)

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Join us for this expedition and go sea kayaking around Espiritu Santo island. The rugged shoreline, offshore islands, series of headlands and deep bays make for a new adventure each day! Snorkel in one of the world’s most diverse natural aquariums and go for hikes exploring canyons with amazing rock formations and fascinating plant life. Feel relaxed as a mot...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Sleep under the stars at pristine beaches Kayak surrounded by iconic natural beauty Swim alongside playful sea lion pups

What's this trip about?

    Join us for this expedition and go sea kayaking around Espiritu Santo island. The rugged shoreline, offshore islands, series of headlands and deep bays make for a new adventure each day! Snorkel in one of the world’s most diverse natural aquariums and go for hikes exploring canyons with amazing rock formations and fascinating plant life. Feel relaxed as a motor boat (panga) escorts the group and transports all our gear from one camp to the next.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeGroup - max of 99 people
Age range3 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLa Paz
End CityLa Paz

Destinations

  • New Mexico

Attractions

  • La Paz

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 3

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 99

Trip includes

    • 2N in La Paz
    • 8N in 3-star hotels and camping
    • La Paz - Espiritu Santo Island - La Paz Boat Transfer
    • 8B/7L/7D
    • Kayaking Gear
    • La Paz Accommodation Pick-up/Drop-Off
    • Camping Equipment
    • Single and/or double kayaks
    • Shuttle and boat transfers
    • Motor Boat escort carrying all the gear
    • Cook and Cook's Assistant
    • English-speaking guide
    • 6N Camping in Espiritu Santo Island

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz Accommodation Check-in Upon arrival to La Paz, make your own way to your accommodation for check-in Get settled in and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure At 9:00 pm you will meet your guides for your kayak adventure briefing Overnight in La Paz. Please note that you will paddle between 2-3 hours a day on the west coast and between 3-4.5 hours while on the east coast.

Day 2: Espíritu Santo, Mexico

Transfer to Espiritu Santo Island and Baja Sea Kayaking Adventure (B/L/D) Today you will be picked-up from your La Paz Accommodation and transferred to Espiritu Santo Island in a high speed motor boat Guides will discuss points of safety and will provide beginners wi...

Day 3: Espíritu Santo, Mexico

Baja Sea Kayaking Adventure (B/L/D) Continue in our kayaks exploring a new section of coastline with small off shore islands where numerous sea birds nest Our next bay has an intriguing canyon with dry waterfall and a fresh water well where we can enjoy a refreshing rinse! Camp on a new beach.

Day 4: Espíritu Santo, Mexico

Baja Sea Kayaking Adventure (B/L/D) Today we will kayak to the north end of the island crossing over to Isla Partida and setting base camp for two days in Ensenada Grande.

Day 5: Espíritu Santo, Mexico

Sea Lion Pups Islet (B/L/D) Today is time to relax those paddling muscles! Take a boat to an exquisite offshore islet that is home to a large sea lion colony, here you can experience the amazing thrill of swimming with sea lion pups and snorkel amongst thousands of tropical fish.

Day 6: Espíritu Santo, Mexico

Baja Sea Kayaking Adventure (B/L/D) Today you will continue your paddling adventure around the north end of the island for your first paddle along the east coast Expect a sharp contrast in scenery with spectacular towering cliffs Paddle through a narrow channel betw...

Day 7: Espíritu Santo, Mexico

Baja Sea Kayaking Adventure (B/L/D) The paddling today will be beneath towering cliffs that rise up to over 2000ft You will be rewarded with sea caves which skillful navigators can paddle right through In the afternoon you will arrive to the incredible camp spot for the day: a magnificent 2 mile stretch of superb sweeping white sand.

Day 8: La Paz, Bolivia

Transfer to La Paz (B/L/D) This morning go for your final paddling adventure to complete the circumnavigation Enjoy lunch in paradise before your transfer back to La Paz Check-in to your accommodation upon arrival and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, before your included farewell dinner with your new friends!

Day 9: La Paz, Bolivia

La Paz Accommodation Check-out (B) Today your adventure comes to an end as you check-out from your accommodation Safe travels!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,965
Price per day$218
Last Updated: 12/7/2024

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Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.

Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.

Cancellation for Bamba.

The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.

General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)

Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:

  • Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
  • Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)

  • 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions

Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:

  • 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks

Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:

  • 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:

  • 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
  • Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change (subject to availability of permits)

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Machu Picchu by Train Tours

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Bamba at the following web address: https://bambatravel.com/terms-conditions/5c78342ec23e0e17d1092e9f.

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