4 and 5-Day Sea Kayaking Tour of Isla Espiritu Santo in La Paz, Baja

Not only does Isla Espiritu Santo boast some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to incredible wildlife experiences. During this five-day kayaking tour, you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel with friendly sea lions and reef-dwelling fish while being immersed in the breathtaking desert landscapes of Baja.

Your days will be spent kayaking through the tranquil waters that surround the island, with deep coves and stunning beaches to discover. Hike up colorful, cacti-studded arroyos and paddle beneath surreal rock formations, with plenty of time to swim and soak up the natural beauty.

Each evening will be spent at a different campsite on this uninhabited island, allowing you to tread where few others have. With our motorized support boat carrying all of your camping gear and supplies, you’ll experience the pleasure of paddling without heavy gear in tow.

You can combine your kayaking tour with a day trip to snorkel with whale sharks, accompanied by a local guide. La Paz is one of the few places in the world where you can get up close to these immense fish, offering an educational vacation experience you will never forget.

Images & Videos

Kayakers in Isla Espiritu Santo among desert hills and cacti
Watching the sunset through a tent in Baja, California
Group of guests playing an impromptu game of beach volleyball at camp
Guests snorkeling in the warm lagoons of Baja, California near desert hills
Flying manta ray jumping out of the water in Baja California Sur
Group of tourists hiking in La Paz, Baja.
Kayakers paddling across crystal clear water in La Paz, Baja.
Guests take a stroll on the beach where their kayaks are docked in Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja
Snorkeling with sea lions
Group orientation under a tent on the beach before a day of kayaking
Happy campers in the morning
underwater with a whale shark in Loreto Bay
Guide explaining the anatomy of a cactus to a group of hikers in Baja, California
Cardon Cacti at the top of a hike along the Sea of Cortez, Baja
Sea kayakers in Island Espiritu Santo, Baja, California Sur
Kayakers in Isla Espiritu Santo among desert hills and cacti
Watching the sunset through a tent in Baja, California
Group of guests playing an impromptu game of beach volleyball at camp
Guests snorkeling in the warm lagoons of Baja, California near desert hills
Flying manta ray jumping out of the water in Baja California Sur
Group of tourists hiking in La Paz, Baja.
Kayakers paddling across crystal clear water in La Paz, Baja.
Guests take a stroll on the beach where their kayaks are docked in Isla Espiritu Santo, Baja
Snorkeling with sea lions
Group orientation under a tent on the beach before a day of kayaking
Happy campers in the morning
underwater with a whale shark in Loreto Bay
Guide explaining the anatomy of a cactus to a group of hikers in Baja, California
Cardon Cacti at the top of a hike along the Sea of Cortez, Baja
Sea kayakers in Island Espiritu Santo, Baja, California Sur

Itinerary

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Day 0

Arrival in La Paz + Evening Orientation Meeting

Fly into La Paz and make your way to your chosen hotel, with the option to arrive a few days early to enjoy the region’s sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, there will be an orientation briefing in the lobby of the 7 Crown Centro hotel where you will have the opportunity to meet your guides and ask any questions about the tour. We can also suggest restaurants where you can dine in the evening and highly recommend a stroll along the waterfront malecon.

ACCOMMODATION : Not Included
MEALS INCLUDED : None

Day 1

Panga Ride to Espiritu Santo Island + Paddling Orientation + Kayak and Camp

Your tour officially begins as you board our shuttle to Espiritu Santo Island and are introduced to the basics of paddling by your guides. They’ll inform you of the necessary safety procedures so you are feeling comfortable and confident as you launch into the water. With our motorized support boat carrying all of your gear, food, and water, we’ll begin paddling to our first campsite. Settle in and enjoy the natural beauty of this paradisiacal setting as your guides prepare a well-earned dinner.

ACCOMMODATION : Beach camping
MEALS INCLUDED : Lunch, Dinner

Day 2-4

Sea Kayaking + Snorkeling + Hiking + Wildlife Watching and Beach Camping

Over the next few days, you’ll be kayaking for around four hours each day, including plenty of floating rests where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery. You’ll wake each day to freshly brewed coffee and tea as the sun slowly rises, followed by a delicious breakfast prepared by your guides.

We’ll gradually move along the coastline towards a new campsite each afternoon, with leisurely lunches where you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel, relax on the sandy beaches or hike along the island’s trails. Your guides will educate you on Isla Espiritu Santo’s unique geology and the landscapes of the Baja desert that stretch out before you.

After happy hour and a gourmet meal each evening, you’ll be treated to a magical starlit sky and clearly visible constellations, far from any light pollution. If you’re lucky, you may even see the brightly-glowing blue bioluminescence in the water.

Note: If you are on the 4-day kayaking trip, you will return to La Paz on Day 4 after your final paddle and enjoy one last afternoon on the island before heading back to the mainland by boat.

ACCOMMODATION : Beach camping
MEALS INCLUDED : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Snorkel with Sea Lions at Los Islotes + Return to LaPaz

After your final breakfast at camp, we’ll board a motorboat for a short trip to see the sea lions at Los Islotes. As this colony is frequently visited by people, they’re not shy with humans snorkeling around them and you shouldn’t be surprised if curious pups approach you to interact.

Our panga will then transport you back to La Paz and the hotel where you can enjoy a refreshing shower before a farewell dinner at a local restaurant (not included in trip cost).

ACCOMMODATION : Not Included
MEALS INCLUDED : Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6

Optional Extension to Snorkel with Whale Sharks

If you’re not ready to fly home just yet, you can extend your stay with a snorkeling excursion to come face-to-face with whale sharks. Whale sharks are known to migrate into the Bay of La Paz between October and April when the shallow waters offer plenty of food for these filter feeds. Holding the title of the world’s largest fish, they can reach lengths of up to 42 feet (13 meters), and meeting these peaceful creatures is a true privilege.

ACCOMMODATION : Not Included
MEALS INCLUDED : None

Day 7

Return Home

After breakfast at the hotel or a local restaurant, it’s time to make your way to the airport for your flight home. If you’re departing from San Jose del Cabo, please ensure you have enough time to take the shuttle from La Paz to Cabo.

MEALS INCLUDED : None

Dates & Rates

DatesAdult (USD)Child (USD)
2026
Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Oct 26, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Oct 30, 2026 to Nov 02, 2026
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Nov 02, 2026 to Nov 06, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Nov 06, 2026 to Nov 09, 2026
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Nov 09, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Nov 13, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Nov 16, 2026 to Nov 20, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Nov 20, 2026 to Nov 23, 2026
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Nov 23, 2026 to Nov 27, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Nov 27, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 04, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Dec 04, 2026 to Dec 07, 2026
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Dec 07, 2026 to Dec 11, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Dec 14, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Dec 21, 2026 to Dec 25, 2026
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Dec 28, 2026 to Jan 01, 2027
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
2027
Jan 01, 2027 to Jan 05, 2027
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Jan 18, 2027 to Jan 22, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Jan 22, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,720£0€0$0$0
Jan 25, 2027 to Jan 29, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Jan 29, 2027 to Feb 01, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Feb 01, 2027 to Feb 05, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Feb 05, 2027 to Feb 08, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Feb 08, 2027 to Feb 12, 2027
4-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Feb 12, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Feb 15, 2027 to Feb 19, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Feb 19, 2027 to Feb 22, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Feb 22, 2027 to Feb 26, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Feb 26, 2027 to Mar 01, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Mar 01, 2027 to Mar 05, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Mar 05, 2027 to Mar 08, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Mar 08, 2027 to Mar 12, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Mar 12, 2027 to Mar 15, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Mar 15, 2027 to Mar 19, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Mar 19, 2027 to Mar 22, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Mar 22, 2027 to Mar 26, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Mar 26, 2027 to Mar 29, 2027
4-Day High Season
$1,800£0€0$0$0$1,710£0€0$0$0
Mar 29, 2027 to Apr 02, 2027
5-Day High Season
$2,190£0€0$0$0$2,090£0€0$0$0
Apr 02, 2027 to Apr 05, 2027
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Apr 05, 2027 to Apr 09, 2027
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Apr 09, 2027 to Apr 12, 2027
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Apr 12, 2027 to Apr 16, 2027
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Apr 16, 2027 to Apr 19, 2027
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Apr 19, 2027 to Apr 23, 2027
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0
Apr 23, 2027 to Apr 26, 2027
4-Day Low Season
$1,730£0€0$0$0$1,650£0€0$0$0
Apr 26, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027
5-Day Low Season
$2,090£0€0$0$0$1,950£0€0$0$0

Supplementary Information

5-DAY DEPARTURE DETAILS:

Low Season October 1 - January 5 and April 1 - April 30

  • $2090 adult
  • $1950 youth

High Season is January 6 - March 31

  • $2190 adult
  • $2090 youth

4-DAY DEPARTURE DETAILS:

Low Season October 1 - January 5 and April 1 - April 30

  • $1730 adult
  • $1650 youth

High Season is January 6 - March 31

  • $1800 adult
  • $1710 youth

*Interested in Family Departure dates to accommodate youth paddlers 9+? Contact us today for Dates: info@seakayakadventures.com or 208-765-3116

Single Supplement:  Solo travelers will always have their own tent during kayaking tours, at no additional cost.

Single Kayaks are available for a $100 supplement.  You must have ocean kayaking experience to paddle a single kayak on these trips.

Private Charter Trips

Available for 8+ guests October 1st - December 15, and again April 1 - April 30

  • Minimum required: 8 spaces paid at the regular rate. *Or, pay for 10 at the regular rate, and one free space for an 11th person is provided.

Available for 10+ guests December 16 - March 31

  • The minimum number of guests required is 10 paid spaces at the regular rate. *Or, pay for 13 and one free space for a 14th person is provided.

*Maximum Trip Size: 14 guests

Tour Includes:

  • Full services of our Adventure Consultants
  • Professional naturalist and bilingual guides
  • All meals and beverages as indicated on the itinerary
  • All transportation while on tour
  • All kayaking, camping, and snorkeling equipment
  • Panga supported kayaking tour
  • Taxes

Tour Does Not Include:

  • Airfare
  • Transportation to and from the airport
  • Hotel before and after the tour 
  • National Parks & Biosphere Reserves access fees required by itinerary
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

WEATHER-CAUSED TRIP ALTERATIONS
Strong winds and/or rough water conditions sometimes prevent our trips from going as scheduled. We are at the mercy of nature, as well as the local Port Captains who determine if ports are open or closed.  In particular, on our La Paz-based trips, winds may prevent us from crossing from the Port to Espiritu Santo Island, which may also be a reason for the Port Captain to close the port or prohibit crossing.  In these cases, there are different solutions.  Sometimes we have to delay the crossing by a day, or have to leave Espiritu Santo Island a day early.  In these cases, we provide a substitute activity for the day we cannot kayak.  If the weather forecast predicts a series of days with strong winds, we also reserve the right to transfer the trip to Magdalena Bay on the Pacific Coast, which is almost always in calm, protected waters.  We recognize this isn't ideal; however, we have no control over nature.  Most people prefer to still have a trip going, versus no kayak trip at all.  Decisions to alter trips are made within 24 hours of trip departure, since forecasts are sometimes incorrect. If you purchase Trip Insurance and wish to cancel on the day of the trip, the "Trip Interruption" coverage may apply if Mexican authorities have closed the Port.  Sea Kayak Adventures reserves the right to modify and alter trip itineraries, and in these circumstances, will not provide any refund of trip monies paid.

ALL PRICES IN US DOLLARS. We will do our best to adhere to the itineraries and trip descriptions listed on our website. However, tour itineraries or subcontractors (such as taxi, cruise boats, or hotels) may change slightly due to reasons beyond our control, including but not limited to Acts of God, wind, waves, inclement weather, or other. We always welcome you to call us to clarify any item - often this is the best way to fully clarify expectations - call us collect or on our toll-free number. You will be sent a pre-trip email with the latest details within a month of your tour - it is your responsibility to check in with us prior to your trip to see if you have all the information you need. We will always do our best to provide you with the best possible tour and to fully meet your expectations to the best of our ability.

Reviews

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Average: 5 (24 votes)

Reviews

Google Review
5

Truly top notch from start to finish.

We had an incredible sea kayaking trip, truly top notch from start to finish. Our guides, Diego, Tarran, and Hubert, were outstanding: knowledgeable, fun, and made everything feel seamless and safe. The scenery was stunning, the camps were beautiful, and the snorkeling was fantastic, some of the best we’ve experienced. The food also exceeded all expectations, especially given how remote everything is. Everything was dialed in, and it made for a relaxed, unforgettable adventure. Highly recommend this trip especially with this guide team.

Google Review
5

We had a fantastic trip!

We had a fantastic trip! SKA nailed it. Our guide, Diego, was superb - this was one of the most educational and interesting trips we've had, thanks to his Masters in Biology. He is so kind and informative, but also knew when to step back and allow for relaxation time. El Capitan Tarran is much more than a boat captain, always making sure everyone had what they needed (often before we knew we needed it). And Hubert's cooking was Ah-MAZ-ing!! Food was so fresh and delicious, really exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend, and we look forward to coming back in a few years with our kids. Thanks SKA!!

Google Review
5

Our trip in February was epic.

Diego and Taran were the best guides for our trip. We had two girls 13 and 16 and they were incredible in explaining everything and making it so comfortable and easy. The experience was a memory dividend not to be replicated. We had humpbacks breach 20 ft in front of our kayaks thanks to Diego timing it perfectly. Taran ran the camp perfectly. Our trip in February was epic.

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