2-6 Day Sea Kayaking Tours in the Islands of Loreto Bay National Marine Park
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Gulf of California is one of the best winter sea kayaking destinations in North America. Over several days, you’ll paddle through the spectacular waters of Loreto Bay National Marine Park, backed by the high cliffs and sandy beaches of its desert landscapes. The towering escarpments of the Sierra Giganta Mountains will serve as your constant backdrop for an adventure you’ll never forget.
Spend your days kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling in this magnificent setting, with sea lions and dolphins regularly breaking the water’s surface. Blue-footed boobies, pelicans, and frigate birds will be your companions along the journey, as will a colorful array of tropical fish. Each winter, blue whales migrate through the area, while fin, humpback, and sei whales are also occasionally spotted.
Our Islands of Loreto Bay kayaking tours explore the beautiful Islas Danzante and Carmen, with itineraries that extend from three to six days. We offer a motorboat-supported itinerary in which the panga carries all camping gear, food, and supplies for you, including a cooler with ice for cold drinks.
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Itinerary
Day 0
Arrive in Loreto + Evening Orientation Meeting
Fly into Loreto and grab a cab to your hotel, with the afternoon at your leisure to explore this beautiful town. Tour the historic mission or visit the local market before dining on authentic Mexican cuisine at one of the local restaurants. In the evening, there will be an orientation meeting hosted by your guides.
Day 1
Kayak Orientation + Sea Kayaking + Snorkeling + Hiking
Your adventure officially begins after breakfast when you’ll meet your guides and board the van that will transport you to our launch site located 20 minutes south of Loreto. Your guides will lead you through a safety orientation and provide some paddling tips before we launch our kayaks into the turquoise waters of the Gulf of California.
When we stop for lunch, there will be plenty of time for snorkeling and hiking before we jump back into the kayaks and head to our first campsite. Spend the evening chatting with your fellow paddlers over a drink and feasting on the delicious dinner prepared by your guides before gazing up at the starlit sky above.
Day 2-5
Sea Kayaking + Snorkeling + Hike + Whale Watching
The following days will be spent exploring the idyllic islands of Loreto Bay National Marine Park, with around four hours of paddling each day. This will be broken up by regular floating rest stops and leisurely lunch breaks, giving you the opportunity to snorkel, hike or just relax on the beach with a good book.
Along our kayaking routes, you may encounter whales, dolphins, and flying manta rays, as well as a variety of birdlife soaring in the sky above. Days will begin early with freshly brewed coffee and spectacular sunrises, then will end with margaritas at sunset and hearty dinners. On dark nights, you may even be lucky enough to see the bright blue bio-luminescence glowing along the shores.
Day 6
Take Out + Explore Loreto + Evening Farewell Dinner
Spend your final morning at the campsite wandering along the shoreline and catch a glimpse of the resident marine life. After lunch, we will break camp and paddle to our take-out site where we’ll unload our kayaks and make the return journey to Loreto. Enjoy a refreshing shower at the hotel before joining your guides for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 7
Return Home or Extend Your Stay
It’s time to say goodbye to Loreto as you head to the airport for your return flight home. Alternatively, you may opt to extend your vacation in Baja California with one of our trip extensions.
Please note: Our 3-, 4- and 5-day itineraries follow the same schedule as the 6-day itinerary but with fewer days of kayaking and camping. Day 0 and the last day remain as the arrival (fly in) and departure (fly out) days.
Dates & Rates
| Dates | Adult (USD) | Child (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||
| Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 03, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 05, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Nov 07, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Nov 07, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 17, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Nov 14, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 24, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Nov 21, 2026 to Nov 26, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 01, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 03, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Dec 05, 2026 to Dec 08, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Dec 05, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Dec 12, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 22, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Dec 19, 2026 to Dec 24, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Dec 26, 2026 to Dec 29, 2026 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Dec 26, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| 2027 | ||
| Jan 02, 2027 to Jan 05, 2027 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Jan 16, 2027 to Jan 18, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Jan 17, 2027 to Jan 21, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Jan 19, 2027 to Jan 21, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Jan 23, 2027 to Jan 25, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Jan 24, 2027 to Jan 28, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Jan 26, 2027 to Jan 28, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Jan 30, 2027 to Feb 01, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Jan 31, 2027 to Feb 04, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 02, 2027 to Feb 04, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 06, 2027 to Feb 08, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 07, 2027 to Feb 11, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 09, 2027 to Feb 11, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 13, 2027 to Feb 15, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 14, 2027 to Feb 18, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 16, 2027 to Feb 18, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 20, 2027 to Feb 22, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 21, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 23, 2027 to Feb 25, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 27, 2027 to Mar 01, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Feb 28, 2027 to Mar 04, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 02, 2027 to Mar 04, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 06, 2027 to Mar 08, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 07, 2027 to Mar 11, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 09, 2027 to Mar 11, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 13, 2027 to Mar 15, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 18, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 16, 2027 to Mar 18, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 20, 2027 to Mar 22, 2027 3-Day High Season | $1,420£0€0$0$0 | $1,320£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 21, 2027 to Mar 25, 2027 5-Day High Season | $2,090£0€0$0$0 | $1,940£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 27, 2027 to Mar 30, 2027 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Mar 27, 2027 to Apr 01, 2027 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 03, 2027 to Apr 06, 2027 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 03, 2027 to Apr 08, 2027 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 07, 2027 to Apr 09, 2027 3-Day Low Season | $1,340£0€0$0$0 | $1,250£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 10, 2027 to Apr 13, 2027 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 10, 2027 to Apr 15, 2027 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 14, 2027 to Apr 16, 2027 3-Day Low Season | $1,340£0€0$0$0 | $1,250£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 17, 2027 to Apr 20, 2027 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 17, 2027 to Apr 22, 2027 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 21, 2027 to Apr 23, 2027 3-Day Low Season | $1,340£0€0$0$0 | $1,250£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 24, 2027 to Apr 27, 2027 4-Day | $1,690£0€0$0$0 | $1,600£0€0$0$0 |
| Apr 24, 2027 to Apr 29, 2027 6-Day | $2,290£0€0$0$0 | $2,190£0€0$0$0 |
Supplementary Information
Seasonal Rates and Departure Details
2-DAY TOUR RATES
We're offering daily two-day departures by request from October 1, 2026 - January 4, 2027 and from April 1 - 30, 2027 on a space available basis. Please reach out to an Adventure Consultant to book.
- $990 per person
3-Day Tour Rates (Low Season: October 1- January 5, 2027 and April 1- April 30, 2027
- $1340 per adult
- $1250 per youth
3-Day Tour Rates (High Season: January 6- March 31, 2027):
- $1420 per adult
- $1320 per youth
4-Day Tour Rates:
- $1690 per adult
- $1600 per youth
5-Day Tour Rates (Low Season: October 1-January 5, 2027):
- $1950 per adult
- $1850 per youth
5-Day Tour Rates (High Season: January 6-March 31, 2027):
- $2090 per adult
- $1940 per youth
6-Day Tour Rates:
- $2290 per adult
- $2190 per youth
Single Supplement:
- Single kayaks are available to reserve and use throughout the trip for an additional cost of $100. Please note that you must have previous ocean paddling experience to reserve a single kayak.
- Solo travelers will be provided with their own tent during all of our kayaking tours, at no additional cost. Please note that a limited number of single tents are available per departure.
Private Charter Trips
Available for 8+ guests October 1 - December 15, and again April 1- May 1.
- 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
INCLUDED:
- 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
- All applicable taxes
- Panga Supported Kayaking Tour.
NOT INCLUDED:
- 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 two, or have to leave Espiritu Santo Island a day or two early. In these cases, we provide a substitute activity for the day(s) 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 not made until the last minute*, since we are basing our decisions on wind and weather forecasts that can change. Your guides will inform you at the evening orientation meeting if the trip location has changed or the itinerary has been altered. We use apps like Windy or Windfinder Pro to monitor winds and forecasts. The safety and security of our trips is the primary focus of our decisions.
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. If you have questions about your coverage, call the toll-free number on your Travel Insurance policy to ask. Neither our guides nor our office staff can determine if coverage will apply. 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.
*Last-minute means no sooner than noon the day prior. Final information will be provided at the evening orientation meeting.
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
I had the adventure of a lifetime!
I had the adventure of a lifetime! Our guides, Klarissa, Tannia, and Jennifer were incredible! They were so knowledgeable, kind and patient! Aaron and Rodolfo made sure our special diets were followed with extra care and attention and our tents set up as well as all the campsite necessities! They worked extremely hard and were always polite and so helpful. The kayaking, hiking and snorkeling were first rate. Seeing whales, dolphins, manta rays and even blue footed boobies is a memory I will hold forever. Thank you everyone!
It was the trip of a lifetime.
My husband and I recently completed the Islands of Loreto kayaking adventure with Sea Kayak Adventures. It was the trip of a lifetime. We regularly saw whales, dolphins and other wildlife. All of the equipment provided by SKA was of excellent quality and in excellent condition - tents, kayaks, wet suits, etc. The food was amazing delicious but also healthy and varied. I especially appreciated the care that was taken to accommodate my dietary restriction (gluten-free). And there were other people with restrictions and they were accommodated as well. I still can't believe Rodolpho was able to make flan in a camp site! And it was great! That was only one of the culinary highlights. This was my first experience kayaking in the sea for long distances and I was pleased with how the distances were split so that we kayaked some before lunch and then more after lunch to break up the long segments. It never became overwhelming. Our guides, Jenn, Aron, Tania, Rodolpho and Clarissa worked together so well it was a treat to see them in action. In addition, they were so supportive and helpful to guests who were not feeling well. We did have to change plans from time to time due to the weather but those changes were always explained and handled well. For example, there were very high winds on the first day, so instead of making the channel crossing that day, we did a paddle along the shore and crossed the channel the next day. It actually worked very well as an introduction to kayaking for those of us who did not have much (or any) experience. It was clear that our safety was the number one concern. I look forward to another adventure with SKA!
I can't say enough about these folks.
We did the 5 day islands of loreto bay kayak tour and it was absolutely amazing and beautiful! Our guide group was outstanding. They were very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive to all the details. I felt safe and confident on my first sea kayaking trip and had a blast! Also the food was delicious! I can't say enough about these folks. I look forward to doing another trip with them in the future.
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