Make way to the Sea of Cortez on this nautical adventure. Explore isolated bays, volcanic islands, craggy sea mounts, and historic towns while sailing through waters teeming with marine life. Don your snorkel and fins to swim with whale sharks and sea lion pups and observe gray whales as they enter the sea to calve. Visit with a local family and travel briefly overland on a burro for spectacular panoramic views of the sea and surrounding countryside. Every port is filled with exciting opportunities for recreation and leisure so that you can soak up the Baja sun on a white sand beach, or paddle board on the topaz water as you watch the marine life frolic below.
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Your journey begins as you board your flight to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Upon arrival, you will be met and escorted to your stunning hotel which sits along the beautiful Sea of Cortez shoreline in San Jose del Cabo. Grand sweeping views, terraces and a gazebo for morning or evening strolls, and inviting spaces offer guests a tranquil experience. Spend time swimming in one of the hotel’s four swimming pools, lounge on a chaise in the sand under a colorful beach umbrella, or enjoy delicious food and drink at one of the five restaurants and three bars on site. Finely appointed rooms have private balconies and pampering amenities for total comfort and enjoyment during your stay. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner. BARCELO GRAN FARO LOS CABOS.
(Welcome Dinner)
Spend a full day out on the water. Your first stop is a visit to a colony of sea lions residing on Los Islotes. Here you will have the chance to join them in the water – swim, snorkel, and interact with these playful creatures under the watchful eyes of your guides. Afterward, board the boat and sail around Espiritu Santo Island in search of a pristine beach, where you’ll learn more about the history of the island and its flora and its fauna. After lunch, enjoy time to kayak past sorbet-pink cliffs, relax on white sand beaches, or take a hike in search of the birds and animals that inhabit the island. Return to La Paz where the balance of your day is at leisure.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Settle into the desert-sea environment at a tucked away, remote beach like Bonanza or Ayla. Get a few tips with a snorkeling 101 lesson or just dive in. Hikers trek among the Palo Blanco bushes and cactus with interpretive guides. Whichever your option for adventure, relish in the privacy from other busy beaches. You’ll have beach toys, chairs, and refreshments – you just kick back and play! M/Y SAFARI ENDEAVOUR.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
At Bahía Agua Verde, clear waters are bordered by sparse craggy mountains hemmed in green. Explore the clear waters by small skiff, visit with a local ranchero and his family, and take to the canyons and mountains on a burro ride to experience the real Baja. Scenic vistas, outstanding exploration, excellent birding, and unmatched camaraderie, and the day is done! M/Y SAFARI ENDEAVOUR.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Adventure in a playground of steep red bluffs and sweeping desert beach awaits. Don some flippers for a snorkel among colorful sea life, put on your walking shoes for an exploratory romp along the ridge, grab a paddle and kayak, hop on a paddle board, or relax on the beach with the sand between your toes. The rugged beauty of the island makes it an ideal spot for escapades. M/Y SAFARI ENDEAVOUR.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Mother nature is your guide today. Take your adventurous side and your binoculars in search of the largest baleen whales in the world. The Sea of Cortes is home to fin, blue, and sperm whales, and the dolphin pods number in the hundreds. Or, if the gray whales have arrived on Baja’s west coast (from mid-January to early March) – migrating more than 12,000 miles to calve in Bahia Magdalena – you’ll drive across the peninsula for a panga ride to observe these mammals and their babies in the lagoon. Whatever the day brings, there’s also a chance to head into the Sierra La Giganta Mountains for a tour of the crown jewel of Baja’s historic missions, San Javier, time for a brief exploration in magical Loreto, or more water play and hikes. Bring it on! M/Y SAFARI ENDEAVOUR.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
At Los Islotes, a steep craggy seamount leaping straight from the sea, observe a sea lion colony from the boat and skiff, or slip into a wetsuit for an early morning snorkel with curious, agile young sea lion pups. Afterwards, heave anchor and set sail for Isla Partida, for an afternoon of water play or island hikes along desert beaches or into rocky canyons. M/Y SAFARI ENDEAVOUR.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Tuck into a secluded cove surrounded by long fingers of red rock and a golden beach. Spend your last full day enjoying the feel of warm sand under your feet on a beach walk, investigate nooks and crannies in the rocks by kayak, or explore a little further afield on a guided hike. Celebrate your week at tonight’s special Farewell Dinner with an entertaining slide show by your expedition team. M/Y SAFARI ENDEAVOUR.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, it’s “adios” La Paz, as you disembark the vessel and transfer back to San Jose del Cabo. Return to your lovely hotel for one last day for relaxation and fun. BARCELO GRAN FARO LOS CABOS.
(Breakfast)
Transfer to the Los Cabos airport for your flight back home.
Prices vary by season and package. Please inquire by phone at (800) 627-1244 or email info@classicescapes.com for more information and a pricing estimate.
YOUR JOURNEY INCLUDES:
- Superior accommodations at hotel as indicated in the itinerary (or similar).
- All meals on the cruise, starting with breakfast on day 2 and finishing with breakfast on day 9; welcome dinner on day 1 and breakfast on day 10 at the hotel in San Jose del Cabo.
- 8-Days/7-Nights Cruise aboard the M/Y Safari Endeavour with all meals included. Accommodations are in double cabins with private facilities on Category Master. Upgrades are available at additional cost.
- Search for whales in the Sea of Cortez or Bahia Magdalena.
- Watch for mobula rays, dolphins and whale sharks.
- Enjoy a desert burro ride with local rancheros into the arroyos of Baja.
- Hike cactus-clad rims and among giant Cardón cactus for a bird’s eye view of the bay.
- Snorkel with playful sea lion pups and amid thousands of colorful reef fish.
- Bird for hummingbirds, cormorants, Great Blue Herons, Blue and Red-Footed Boobies, pelicans and Magnificent Frigatebirds.
- Kayak, paddle board, and skiff exploration in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Included bar stocked with premium spirits, fine wines and microbrews.
- All transfers.
- Admission to Anthropology Museum in Mexico City on the pre-extension.
- All transfers.
- Port taxes.
- Entry fees to national parks/preserves.
- Complimentary baggage tags and passport wallet.
- Complimentary emergency evacuation insurance.
Baja California Sur: During the summer months, the Sea of Cortez climate is more humid and hotter than the Pacific side; in the winter months, the Pacific side is considerably cooler than the Sea of Cortez. As a result, San José del Cabo and the East Cape have warmer summers, while Cabo San Lucas has cooler and windier winter weather.
