Your adventure begins with a Pre-trip orientation with your guides, on the afternoon before launch day. We will communicate and coordinate in advance with all guests the time and location for a comfortable outside meeting at a convenient location in town. At this orientation session, our guides will explain the trip in more detail, and answer any questions you may have. Afterward, you are free to explore Loreto for a place to get dinner—the guides will be happy to provide some recommendations!

Have a hearty breakfast and prepare to check out of your accommodations. Your guides will pass by, pick up you and your gear, and we will also take possession of your leftover luggage for safekeeping during the week while you are out with us. Our trip starts on or near Conception Bay, a large inlet of water south of Mulege. There are several popular coastal campgrounds in the area. If the weather permits, we’ll cross the water and make our first camp on the more remote and unpopulated eastern edge of the bay.

Conception Bay works as a natural buffer against encroaching civilization, keeping us separated from the towns and noise that tend to develop around the federal highways. In fact, the protruding finger of land that forms the eastern coast of the bay is rugged and remote, with plenty of opportunity for exploration.

The Sea of Cortez is famous for its rich fishing grounds, and as we continue down the remote eastern coast of Baja California, you will encounter rugged artesanal fishing camps that are rarely visited. While we do catch our own fresh fish along the way, we may often trade with these locals as well for the daily catch!.

Our guides have been taking kayak trips down the coast for many years, and in that time they have built strong connections with local villages and communities. You may have the opportunity to visit a fishing village and learn about the local way of living.

As we head in a more southerly direction following the coastline, you’ll notice impressive ridges rising along the coast. The desert landscape curls into secluded canyons and intimate coves, and your guides can show you the lush oases that hide within these areas.

If the conditions and time permit, we like to include a stop at the fishing village of San Nicolas. From here you can hike to the nearby summit of Punta Púlpito, for a glimpse of the protected yacht harbor of San Basilio Bay, dotted with small islands that make for picturesque campsites.  

The rugged and remote territory we’ve been paddling through gradually gives way to expansive beaches, but there are still few signs of people or civilization. Some of the most isolated kayak trips you can take in Baja are between Mulege and Loreto.

Part of the reason for this isolation is the challenge. Along with the bay crossing on Day 1, there are several points in this expedition that may test your skills in a kayak. Fortunately, you are rewarded for your work with access to colorful, beautiful beaches that are perfect for camping.

Our last full paddle day takes us on another crossing, to nearby Isla Coronado, where we make our final camp. Created by prehistoric volcanoes, this island is surrounded by beautiful white beaches, and is close enough to Loreto that you can see its lights at night.

We paddle for Loreto in the morning, crossing back to the coast and hopefully getting to the take-out before noon. Once the equipment is loaded, it’s back to the hotel for a shower and rest, followed by a farewell dinner that night.

You have the day to yourself to explore the cobbled streets of Loreto, or to simply relax by the pool. We can arrange transportation to the airport, and the front desk will help you determine the best time. You bid goodbye to Loreto, richer for the experiences you’ve had and the memories you’ve created.