BAJA - WHERE THE DESERT MEETS THE SEA ITINERARY:
DAY 1 — US / Loreto / Embark Ship
Depart U.S. and fly to Loreto, Baja California, Mexico.
Drive directly to our ship in nearby Puerto Escondido and set
sail on the Sea of Cortez (D)
DAY 2-4 — Exploring the Sea of Cortez
This expedition is designed to take advantage of the best
wildlife and exploring opportunities in the area. We will keep
ourselves open to the possibilities. Our routing will include
the islands listed below, although the order may vary (B,L,D):
Islas San Esteban and San Pedro Martir
Land on Isla San Esteban for a walk up a desert wash, to search
for desert birds and the endemic pinto chuckwalla — a fat,
harmless desert lizard. Later visit Isla San Pedro Martir, a
1,000-foot-high guano-covered island that is home to thousands
of seabirds. At this time of year blue-footed boobies,
red-billed tropicbirds, pelicans and frigatebirds are all found
here. A Zodiac cruise gives us close views of the birds and
throngs of sea lions along the shoreline, and kayaks allow for
personal explorations.
DAY 5-7 — Exploring the Sea of Cortez
Canal de Ballenas and Isla Angel de la Guarda
In Canal de Ballenas it may be possible to see many species of
whales and dolphins. Fin, sperm, and orca whales, bottlenose and
common dolphins. Land on Isla Angel de la Guarda for hikes among
elephant trees and cardon cactus.
Isla Rasa
In the spring, one of the great wildlife spectacles is in full
swing at Isla Rasa - the nesting of thousands Heermann's gulls
and elegant and royal terns.
Islas San Esteban and San Pedro Martir
A walk along San Esteban's desert wash reveals birds and
possibly the endemic pinto chuckwalla, a harmless desert lizard.
Isla Santa Catalina
Search for marine life and hike in search of giant barrel
cactus.
Isla Carmen
Explore by kayak, on desert walks, and snorkel in the clear
waters. Tonight join a beach barbeque.
DAY 8 — Loreto / Disembark Ship / Return U.S.
This morning after breakfast we disembark and drive to
Loreto's historic district for a visit to Baja California's
oldest mission church. After lunch at a local restaurant we'll
drive to the Loreto airport for our flights back to the U.S. (B,L)
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