When I travel, I enjoy being active. This is not to say that I have anything against laying on the beach for a few hours a day, but if I’m going to spend my time and money to leave my hometown and venture forth, I’d like to get my moneys worth. These “eco tours” in Baja are a great way to get more bang for my buck (and a tan too!) For less than $1,000 you can pick one of two packages that include kayaking, whale watching, snorkeling, and of course, delicious meals.
Baja Kayaks
The first package is a kayak and snorkeling adventure in the Sea of Cortez which contains some remote islands that are easily accessible by kayak. The body of water has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site so you can bet that you’ll come face to fin with some of the most colorful and unique fishes out there. The package includes two nights stay in a Loreto Hotel and two or three nights’ camping in the Loreto Bay National Marine Park. This also includes the gear you’ll need to swim with the blue-footed boobies, blue whale and sea lions that populate the water.
Of course, this is a guided tour and the naturalist guides bring along delicious Mexican treats such as chile rellanos and margaritas. If you’re traveling with a friend or loved one, the kayaks are stable double seaters. No kayaking experience is necessary. Trips run October through April.
If you’re more interested in whales, dolphins and turtles, the three day whale watching excursion includes 2 hotel nights and the chance to spend a few days in a motorized skiff that gets you close to the mystic creatures in the Magdalena Bay. There’s also a land trek through the dunes of the bay where you can collect various whale bones and seashells.
Sea Kayak in Baja
As far as the whales go, from January to March, more ten 20,000 California gray whales arrive from the Bering Sea. This makes the 10,000 miles round-trip journey the “…longest mammal migration on the planet,” –Terry Prichard, founder of the outfit.
Most importantly, in my opinion, the food provided includes fresh fish tacos and delicious margaritas. As a foodie, the authenticity of the meals is particularly important. The Baja Gray Whale Adventure package runs at just under $1,000 and includes these meals and drinks as well as three days of whale watching by skiff, two nights hotel, transportation to and from the airport and all equipment needed. All in all this is a great package to get some sun and sand exploration in over the harsh winter months.
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