Mexico's southern Baja Peninsula is an easy getaway from the western U. S. and an ideal destination for active families. This spring, join ROAM founder Brian McCutcheon and his family for a fun-filled, multi-sport adventure in Todos Santos and La Paz. Kids get a $500 discount!
You'll start with a few days in Todos Santos, a laid-back artist and surfing community filled with art galleries and great restaurants. Nearby is lovely Los Cerritos Beach – an ideal place to learn to surf – and the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve, a unique ecosystem with a wide diversity of plant and animal life. Then you'll move on to La Paz, on the beautiful Sea of Cortez. La Paz makes a great base for kayaking and snorkeling adventures in the clear, azure-blue waters of the bay.
Here are some of the activities you'll enjoy:
• Full day of sea kayaking on the Sea of Cortez
• Explore the turquoise waters and protected beaches of Espiritu Santo Island
• Natural history hikes on Los Islotes where you can swim and snorkel with sea lions
• Snorkel and visit beaches in La Paz
• Day hike the sweeping seascapes of the rugged Pacific Coast of Baja California
• Hike to Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve, and swim below and explore 3 desert waterfalls
• Tour the charming and historic town of Todos Santos
• Enjoy a free day to explore a fishing village and art enclave for a taste of the old Baja
• Surf and swim in the Pacific Ocean at Los Cerritos
We pride ourselves in running relaxed and always flexible trips. The itinerary below is an example of what your adventure may be like.
topMarch 23-29, 2013
Today you arrive in San Jose del Cabo. There are no activities planned so kick back, relax and enjoy the delightful weather. At 4:30pm we will transfer to the charming colonial fishing village/art colony, Todos Santos. After we check in at our lovely boutique inn, you can stroll the cobbled streets and breathe in the clean desert air. Tonight you will meet your trip leader and go for the first of many outstanding dinners. (D)
Today we will take a walking tour of this historic town. After a delicious lunch, we will explore the secluded coastline and prisitine beaches surrounding the oasis town of Todos Santos Our sea cliff hike takes us along miles of coastline with sweeping views of Baja's stark and rugged beaches. (B,L,D)
Today we set out to explore the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve. After a transfer to the trail head, we start hiking up a river bed. The landscape quickly changes as the cactus forest thickens and then unexpectedly we come to three different waterfalls in the middle of the desert. Here we can swim, take photos and indulge in a delightful picnic lunch. Later we travel from the interior to the beautiful crescent shaped beach of Los Cerritos where we can try our hand surfing in the gentle Pacific rollers. Tonight we go out on the town at one of the many fantastic eateries. (B,L,D)
Today we have a free day to do as you please. There are unlimited options to choose from - ceramics tours, shopping, horseback rides, scuba dive or even fishing. Tonight you are free to dine on your own and get packed up for our move in the morning. (B)
Today we transfer to La Paz and spend an incredible day on the beach. Highlights include snorkeling, swimming, indulging in seafood and cold tropical drinks. Tonight we will dine in La Paz and get an orientation for the following morning's sea kayak adventure. (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will take a speed boat to Espiritu Santo island. Your guides will do an orientation to safe sea kayaking practices before we paddle the turquoise waters beneath steep volcanic cliffs. We will have a picnic lunch on one of the many beautiful white sandy beaches. After lunch, it's off to a sea lion colony where you can swim with the playful pups and snorkel among thousands of tropical fish. Tonight we fine dine and have a farewell fiesta. (B,L,D)
After an early breakfast we transfer to San Jose del Cabo or the La Paz airport for flights home. (B)
Trip length: 7 days
Price: $2995 ($500 discount for kids)
Minimum age: 10
What’s Included?
• Skilled professional guide service
• Activities (hike, kayak, snorkel, surf) and equipment
• 6 nights lodging (based on double occupancy)
• All meals as outlined in the itinerary
• All transfers as outlined in the itinerary
