Why this trip: Itinerary combines both coasts of Baja California, guaranteed gray whale sightings, snorkeling and kayaking in two of Mexico’s newest national parks – novices welcome; best value.

LORETO, BAJA CALIFORNIA — USA-based Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. is offering an exciting trip package where participants can be eyeball-to-eyeball with a gray whale in Baja’s federally protected calving lagoons and paddle a kayak alongside dolphins and fin and blue whales in the clear waters of the Sea of Cortez. Their eight-day “Baja Sea Kayaking and Whale Watching Combo” itinerary, including travel days and hotel in Loreto, offers opportunities to get close to friendly whales, explore uninhabited desert islands by stable sea kayak and snorkel along isolated coves in clear turquoise waters – in essence to see the best of Baja, fully led by naturalist guides.
Clients fly from Los Angeles to Loreto one hour jet flight. From there they cross the Baja California peninsula to the Pacific coast into Magdalena Bay for the day to watch gray whales and their newly born calves at close range from the safety of motorized skiffs. Then back over to Loreto for five-days of sea kayaking and camping in Mexico’s newest national park – Loreto Bay National Marine Park – which serves as sanctuary for blue-footed boobies, fin and blue whales, dolphins and sea lions. UNESCO has declared the unique Sea of Cortez Islands a World Heritage Site. No prior kayaking experience is necessary – just good health and an eagerness for new experiences. Declares Nancy Mertz, vice president, “I grew up in Hawaii and have explored the Galapagos Islands and I believe Loreto Bay National Marine Park is truly on par with those marine parks”.
Weekly departures are scheduled from January 31 through March 14, 2010. The price of $1355 US dollars per person (double occupancy) includes three hotel nights in Loreto; all meals; all camping, sleeping and kayaking equipment; airport transfer and ground transportation, instruction and guides. Shorter trips are available too starting at $995 from Jan-April 2010. The company includes more guides and amenities in the tour price than any other Loreto outfitter, and fully offset carbon footprint; youth and repeat customer discounts available. Not included: air fare from Los Angeles, gratuities, meals in town, $25 park fee. For further information or reservations, contact Sea Kayak Adventures Inc. at (800) 616-1943 or go to www.seakayakadventures.com.

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