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Baja & Beyond - Camping and Kayaking on the Sea of Cortez
Mexico
7 Days
From $3995
Snorkeling, Boating, Wildlife, Hiking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking
Baja & Beyond - Camping and Kayaking on the Sea of Cortez
Mexico
7 Days
From $3995
Snorkeling, Boating, Wildlife, Hiking, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking
Trip Overview
Escape to Espiritu Santo—Wild Waters, White Sands, and Baja Magic
Set sail for adventure in Baja California Sur, where sun-drenched beaches, turquoise waters, and abundant wildlife create a paradise like no other. After a night in the artsy, coastal town of Todos Santos, we journey by boat to the heart of the Sea of Cortez—Espiritu Santo Island, a protected national park known as the “Galápagos of North America”.
Here, our exclusive wilderness tent camp offers a front-row seat to one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on earth. Each day is yours to shape—snorkel with sea lions, paddle through hidden coves, hike rugged island trails, or simply unwind with your toes in the sand. Expert guides and chef-prepared meals ensure every moment is comfortable, nourishing, and unforgettable.
This is true off-the-grid luxury for the adventurous soul—a chance to connect deeply with nature, savor the rhythm of island life, and discover the untamed beauty of Baja.
Maximum group size: 12
Highlights
- Experience incredible marine wildlife by boat, kayak and stand up paddleboard
- Relish delicious local food
- Learn about the flora that inhabit the Mexican National Park of Isla Espiritu Santo
- Snorkel in paradise and swim with sea lions
- Camp under the stars with the ocean lapping near your toes
- Explore the artsy and charming town of Todos Santos
Inclusions
- 1 - 2 local bilingual naturalist guides who are certified Wilderness First Responders, NOM-9 graduates and Leave No Trace certified and an AGC guide depending on group size
- All transportation during itinerary including roundtrip airport transfer
- All accommodations including 2 nights at the Los Colibris Casitas and 4 nights tent camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
- All meals from dinner on day 1 through breakfast on final day
- Daily happy hour on the Island
- All activities as described on the itinerary and related equipment (snorkel, kayak, stand up paddleboard)
- Entrance fees and permits
Trip Info
This trip is designed for women in good condition who want an active vacation in a warm winter environment. Our days can be full but we build in down time (and Happy Hours!) to relax. You also have the option to opt out of activities if you want more downtime. No snorkeling experience necessary but you must be able to swim comfortably in open water. Four nights of the trip will be tent camping.
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We’ll embark on an unforgettable adventure in the crystal-clear, turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, surrounded by the rugged beauty of La Isla Espiritu. As we snorkel through the vibrant marine life, we’ll be greeted by schools of colorful fish darting through the coral reefs, and the occasional sea lion gracefully gliding past. Paddle through the glassy surface on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard, letting the gentle waves carry you past stunning cliffs and hidden coves. The peaceful solitude of the surroundings, combined with the sound of the water lapping against your board, makes every stroke feel like a connection to the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With each activity, you’ll have the chance to soak in the natural beauty of this protected paradise, where the desert meets the sea in a perfect harmony of rugged landscapes and tranquil waters.
Wondering what kind of gear works well for our trips? Our AGC Gear Guide highlights some of our go-to favorites.
All accommodations on Camping on the Sea of Cortez are shared, there are no single supplements available. Two nights will be spent at Los Colibris Casitas. With “the most stunning view in Todos Santos,” Los Colibris Casitas is perfect for nature lovers who appreciate both beauty and tranquility. Los Colibris Casitas.
Every room has a magnificent view of the Pacific ocean, a freshwater estuary and a palm grove oasis to the front, and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains to the side and back. From your casita you can watch fishermen cast their nets on the beach in the early morning light, enjoy the magnificent Baja sunset in the evening, and delight in the vast expanse of a star-filled sky at night. Los Colibris is just a 10-minute walk to 70 miles of pristine, virtually empty beach, and a 5-minute drive to the delightful restaurants, artists’ galleries and shops of Todos Santos.
The rest of your trip will be spent at the Isla Espíritu Santo Biosphere Reserve near La Paz, Mexico, where you'll immerse yourself in Baja California Sur's untouched wilderness. Explore pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and rugged landscapes, all while camping under the stars. Enjoy the ultimate comfort with real mattresses, soft linens, and delicious chef-prepared meals. Unwind each evening with a refreshing happy hour as you take in breathtaking sunsets over this island paradise.
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Itinerary
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
DAY 1
Fly into Los Cabos International Airport/San Jose del Cabo (SJD) by 2PM where you’ll be met by our local guides and transferred to Todos Santos, a truly magical place with a vibrant and artsy culture. Situated between the Sierra de Laguna Mountains and the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find your home away from home for the night at the locally owned and operated Los Colibris Casitas. With “the most stunning view in Todos Santos,” Los Colibris is perfect for nature lovers who appreciate both beauty and tranquility. Once settled at the hotel, we’ll go out for our first group dinner at a local restaurant. During dinner our guides will go over logistics for the week and a safety orientation.
Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Los Colibris Casitas (or similar)
Daily Activities: Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
Included Meals: Dinner
Accommodations: Los Colibris Casitas (or similar)
Daily Activities: Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
DAY 2
Hello sunshine! Take an early morning hike down to the beach or enjoy the infinity pool before breakfast and our transfer to Isla Espiritu Santo. From Todos Santos we’ll drive for about an hour northeast across arid mountains on the Baja peninsula to the Sea of Cortez side. From the bustling port town of La Paz, we’ll climb aboard a boat for a scenic 90 minute ride to our exclusive beach camp. Here we settle in for a few glorious days of uninterrupted relaxation. We’ll camp on the beach in tents with real mattresses and luxury linens, where the sounds of the waves crashing will lull you to sleep each night and birdsong will serenade you out of bed in the mornings. Today we’ll get an instructional primer in each of the available activities (kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and snorkeling) and have our first taste of a ‘sea to table’ freshly caught cuisine!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
Daily Activities: Boating (~1.5 hours)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
Daily Activities: Boating (~1.5 hours)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour)
DAY 3
Espiritu Santo is a pristine 31 square mile island that was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1995. Mexico declared it a national park in 2007, thus ensuring its environmental protection for generations to come. The waters of the Sea of Cortez that surround the island are home to a stunning plethora of marine wildlife including: sea lions, whale sharks (don’t worry - they are filter feeders, they strain tiny food like plankton from the water!), dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays and beautiful tropical fish. Don’t spend all of your time looking down, though! This area also has fantastic bird watching; you may see herons, turkey vultures, cormorants, pelicans and more. At the end of the day, collapse into your comfortable tent. When you think of camping, you may think of roughing it in the wilderness. Though we'll be in tents we'll enjoy the unique experience of a makeshift beach-front cafe where our on-site chef prepares our meals and serves a daily happy hour! Margarita, anyone?
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
Daily Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Standup Paddleboarding, Swimming (activities dependent on wind and currents)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
Daily Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Standup Paddleboarding, Swimming (activities dependent on wind and currents)
DAY 4
Each day our local guides will plan excursion options around and across the island based on the tides, winds, and weather. With a diversely colored strata proudly displaying the island’s geology, our camp is so much more than just a gorgeous beach. The island originated from tectonic elevation and you can see as much in its surface of volcanic rocks and marine sediment. The high ground reaches nearly 2,000 feet above sea level and is studded with cardon cacti, an ecological cousin to the mainland saguaro cacti. The Pericú people who inhabited the island thousands of years ago left funerary caves, rock art and fish hooks made of seashells. In 1535, the island was christened “Island of the Pearls” after the rich pearl oyster beds found along the western shores and was then baptized and renamed as “Espiritu Santo” or “Holy Spirit” a century later. Although hiking on the island is minimal, excursions may take you to lava rock formations, interesting cave art, alluring hidden lagoons, and tranquil beaches.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
Daily Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Standup Paddleboarding, Swimming (activities dependent on wind and currents)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
Daily Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Standup Paddleboarding, Swimming (activities dependent on wind and currents)
DAY 5
The island has rightfully earned the nickname “the aquarium of the world”. Both beginner and experienced snorkelers alike will all revel in being able to swim with colonies of sea lions and watch teeming underwater activity on colorful reefs. We will see such tropical fish as barracudas, groupers and parrotfish among others. In case you grow tired with crystal clear turquoise waters, there’s also kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding to mangrove swamps and bays with virgin beaches accompanied by spectacular desert views!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
Daily Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Standup Paddleboarding, Swimming (activities dependent on wind and currents)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
Daily Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Standup Paddleboarding, Swimming (activities dependent on wind and currents)
DAY 6
Last morning on the Island - time to soak up the birdsong, melodic crashing waves, and breathtaking beauty of this incredible gem before we leave. Around midday we’ll boat back to the Baja mainland and return by private transport to Todos Santos for a celebratory dinner in town and an overnight stay back at Los Colibris Casitas.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Los Colibris Casitas (or similar)
Daily Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Standup Paddleboarding, Swimming (activities dependent on wind and currents)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour); Boating (~1.5 hours)
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Los Colibris Casitas (or similar)
Daily Activities: Kayaking, Snorkeling, Standup Paddleboarding, Swimming (activities dependent on wind and currents)
Travel Time: Driving (~1 hour); Boating (~1.5 hours)
DAY 7
It has been an incredible week of playing, relaxing and connecting and now it’s time to say goodbye. After breakfast we’ll drive from Todos Santos to Los Cabos, where you can plan to fly out any time after 1PM.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
Included Meals: Breakfast
Travel Time: Driving (~1.5 hours)
Reviews
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*These are the unfiltered reviews of women who have been on this trip in answer to the question "What made this trip special for you?". We take reviews very seriously and often tweak itineraries based on feedback. Please feel free to contact us about any questions you have.
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Claire M.
6 months ago
Such a beautiful remote beach / water experience! So many fun activities!
Valerie C.
9 months ago
The guides were very knowledgeable and everything was very flexible.
Phyllis L.
9 months ago
Jenny A.
9 months ago
I don't use this word lightly but this trip was genuinely magical at times. Swimming with sea lions, watching manta rays jump, seeing giant sea turtles poke their heads out of the water, being surrounded by so many amazing and different kinds of birds and fish, having a whole pod of dolphins surround our boat, soaking in views of the stunning turquoise waters, vivid sunsets and moonrises, and uncontaminated views of the stars ... I could go on, there were just so many awe-inspiring experiences made possible by the incredibly hardworking guides at TOSEA and the staff at Camp Cecil. This area is an absolute gem and I feel so fortunate to have spent time in it.
Christine F.
9 months ago
So many things....our guides,. Connie/AGC and Nisha and Paulina were all amazing! All the crew ( boat captain, Chef, etc) were also all amazing. Really nice place to stay in town, (Los Colibris) and the camp site on the island was also really nice, beautiful setting.
Frances F.
1 year ago
Diana V.
1 year ago
Emily and Octavio were terrific! It was a fun trip with a lot of different activities. The TOSEA crew were wonderful, I felt as if I was at a five start Michelin restaurant!
Donna G.
1 year ago
Traveling with my good friend, the camp was great and the food was exceptional. Loved swimming with the sea lions.
Sue M.
1 year ago
Jennifer W.
1 year ago
Great group of people in an amazing place with a local guide and staff that went truly above and beyond any expectations. Octavio our local guide from TOSEA is one of the best humans I have ever met. Not only did he share his passion for his country, culture and the environment he made us feel like we were part of his family. What a gem. All of the TOSEA staff were truly exceptional. Please pass that along to the owners of TOSEA.
Katherine P.
2 years ago
Camping spot on the island in the sea of Cortez + hotel in Todos Santos
Libby D.
2 years ago
The guides were helpful, informative, & tried to meet everyone's needs. Food was fresh & delicious. Loved cocktail hour different every night
Dates & Prices
| Year | Departure Date | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2026 |
January 12 to January 18 |
FULL |
$3995.00 |
Year
2026
Departure Date
January 12 to January 18, 2026
Availability
FULL
Price
$3995.00
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Turn any trip into a private experience for your group, or let us design a custom itinerary just for you! Whether it’s friends, family, or colleagues, we’ll make your journey unforgettable.
Common Questions
This trip takes place in the coastal town of Todos Santos and the Isla Espiritu Santo, a national park and bioreserve in the Sea of Cortez. The hotel where we stay in Todos Santos, Los Colibris Casitas, is a short and steep hike away from the beach but the rip tide is strong here and swimming is not recommended but there is plenty of beach and swimming time once settled at our island camp. If you would like mountain time while in Baja, we recommend checking out our Baja Mountain Bliss.
Expect a range of activities— snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, and light hiking— while still enjoying downtime. Though active, the trip is Level 1 and accessible to those with basic fitness.
No experience is necessary. You’ll receive instruction in each activity, and swimming comfortably in open water is the only requirement.
Isla Espíritu Santo is celebrated for its rich biodiversity—think sea lions, tropical fish, manta rays, sea turtles, and marine mammals, set against dramatic desert landscapes.
You’ll stay two nights at Los Colibris Casitas in Todos Santos, in shared rooms with breathtaking views. The rest of the trip is beachfront tent camping on Isla Espíritu Santo—with real mattresses, soft linens, chef-prepared meals, and nightly happy hour.
Yes, there are battery powered charging stations for your small electronics in the dining area while on the island.
Vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-sensitive diets can be accommodated with advance notice. Vegans are asked to bring extra protein bars; severe allergies or Celiac disease should be discussed directly with the office before registering.
Generally sunny and dry. In winter months (like January), expect daytime temperatures in the 70s °F and cooler nights in the low 60s—dress accordingly and pack layers.
Yes, you can get a single kayak on this trip. Just let your local guide know once you are there.
Very rare. Expect little to no mosquito activity; desert bugs aren’t typically a concern in this region.
Most visitors do not need a visa for Mexico—check entry requirements based on your country of residence.
If we know well in advance, we can accommodate vegetarian, lactose-free, and gluten-sensitive diets. If you are vegan, we ask that you bring some additional protein bars; and if you are gluten-sensitive, please bring some gluten-free snacks. If you have severe allergies, Celiac disease and/or other significant dietary restrictions, please call the office before you register.
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