Are you ready for a Life-Changing Adventure? Join us  in La Paz, Baja Sur, Mexico – Your Gateway to Bucket List Wildlife Encounters!

Get ready for an epic journey in La Paz, where unforgettable adventures await just a short distance from home. Known as the gateway to some of the world’s most incredible wildlife encounters, La Paz offers you the chance to snorkel with sea lions, swim alongside majestic whale sharks, and experience the awe of meeting gray whales up close in the iconic Magdalena Bay.

This isn’t just a trip—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while being surrounded by a supportive group of positive, like-minded women. You’ll stay at a remote glamping camp on the stunning Ensenada Grande beach, where you’ll be cared for by a team of expert local guides and enjoy chef-prepared meals in a “billion-star resort” setting.

The adventure begins with two days in Puerto Lopez Mateos, the gateway to Magdalena Bay, where you’ll lock eyes with gray whales—an encounter that’s been called life-changing. These gentle giants, especially their curious calves, approach your boat with playful curiosity, offering you an intimate connection that’s truly surreal.

From there, we drive south to La Paz, and head to our beachside camp on Espiritu Santo Island. Far from roughing it, this glamping camp will keep you comfortable in the wild.

By day, you’ll snorkel with hundreds of playful sea lions at Los Islotes, kayak along towering volcanic arches, and hike through pristine desert landscapes. Every moment brings a new adventure, culminating in an exhilarating swim with whale sharks—the largest fish in the world—right in the Bay of La Paz.

This women-only trip is led by a Green Edventures naturalist and expert local guides who provide deep insights into the ecology and conservation of this stunning region. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a first-timer, all skill levels are welcome, with no prior experience necessary. And every night, relax under the stars as you connect with your fellow travelers, discovering the magic of what you can achieve together.

Join us for this extraordinary adventure—a perfect blend of relaxation, discovery, and the thrill of wildlife encounters that most people only dream about.

Baja Edventure Highlights:

• Snorkel and free-dive in the Sea of Cortez, once dubbed “The World’s Aquarium” by Jacques Cousteau.
• Glamp on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches in style, with comfortable tents and chef-prepared meals.
• Explore coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and sandy bays on guided snorkeling trips in small groups.
• Kayak along volcanic shores, navigating sea caves and arches while spotting shorebirds and sea lions.
• Spend a full day up close with gray whales in Magdalena Bay, an unforgettable experience.
• Play in the water with 400 friendly and curious sea lions at Los Islotes.
• Learn about and taste different types of tequila in a fun and informative tasting session.
• Enjoy informal evening talks about ecology and conservation in a relaxed setting.
• Swim with whale sharks, the gentle giants of the sea.

Minimum 7 / Maximum 14 

To facilitate the most intimate and authentic experience of our adventure together, the group size is limited to no more than 14 participants. In addition to enhancing safety, a small group limits our impact on this pristine ecosystem. 

This trip needs 7 participants to reach critical mass within 90 days of the tour start date.  If we are unable to fill a trip, all participants will receive a full refund.

Once the trip is confirmed, you will receive an email that contains the travel parameters for booking your flight, waivers, and other tour-specific details.

Easy

Designed for those new to adventure travel or preferring a more relaxed experience. These trips include activities that require a basic level of fitness as well as downtime. Even with a light home exercise or activity routine, participants can enjoy these trips with minimal preparation.

Preparation: No specific exercise routine required, but basic mobility and comfort with light activity, including climbing stairs at home, are recommended.

Considerations: Participants will need to be able to walk unassisted for up to 2 miles roundtrip over uneven terrain. Participants must know how to swim and be comfortable in/around open water. Between La Paz and Magdalena Bay it is 3 hours each way of driving. Out at Espiritu Santo island we travel by boat.

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Lodging:

4 nights Glamping on Espiritu Island with a private crew, cook, dive leader, boat captain, fresh food, and all equipment provided. Participants sleep on cots inside tents.   

2 Nights at 3-star hotels in La Paz and 1 night at 2-star accommodations near for Gray Whales.

About the Camp…

Let’s start by saying this isn’t roughing it—far from it! Picture a comfortable, well-organized base camp nestled on a stunning beach, where every detail is thoughtfully arranged to make your stay both cozy and convenient.

Each tent is designed for comfort, with enough room for most people to stand up inside. You’ll find two cots equipped with plush sleeping bags, pillows, and fresh linens, along with bath towels for your daily use.

The heart of the camp is our covered kitchen and dining area, where delicious meals are served at tables with chairs for everyone. In the evenings, this space transforms into a classroom where you can learn about the local environment and get briefed on the next day’s adventures.

Need to keep your camera charged for those once-in-a-lifetime shots? No problem—a generator runs at night to recharge your electronics, so you’re always powered up and ready to capture the action.

For bathroom facilities, the camp offers two modified marine toilets that are clean and easy to use. They feature manual flushing, with a simple setup for waste disposal. While it’s not the same as your home bathroom, it’s designed with your comfort in mind.

Solar showers are available, though with the cool weather this time of year, a quick fresh-water rinse is often all you’ll need. For longer trips, many guests find that bringing wet wipes provides a handy alternative.

Authentic delicious and healthy meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day. They are a mix of international and Mexican cuisine. 

All participants must have a passport valid for travel 6 months beyond the date of departure. 

Passports/Visas:

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Vaccinations & Travel Health:

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Installments

For your convenience you can pay for your adventure in interest-free monthly installments using a checking account or credit card. 

ACH / Checking Account 

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Snorkeling equipment and wetsuits are provided.

All participants must bring outdoor clothing and gear for your comfort and safety and be prepared for warm days and cool nights. Some noteworthy items include: beachwear, swim suit, insulated rash guard top, a sun hat, lightweight long-sleeve shirts and pants (avoid cotton), polarized sunglasses, a fleece jacket or windbreaker, a rain jacket with a hood, water sandals, a medium backpack (15-20L), a warm layer for camp at night, a reusable water bottle, and a soft-sided duffel (max 95L). Participants who wear glasses should purchase an inexpensive mask with prescription lens. 

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We strive to deliver a seamless and unforgettable travel experience. However, all itineraries are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify the advertised itinerary, including changes to the order of activities, destinations, or accommodations, guides, and trip leaders without prior notice.

In the event of changes, we will make every effort to provide alternative arrangements of equal value to ensure your overall experience remains exceptional. Your safety, satisfaction, and enjoyment remain our top priorities.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to create the best possible journey for you.

Flights arrive to San Jose del Cabo which is the airport that services Cabo San Lucas. One of our team members will be there to meet you. After everyone has landed, participants are transported via 15-passenger air conditioned vans to La Paz. Trip duration is about 3 hours with a stop halfway for bathrooms. Overnight at 3-star hotel, La Paz. 

Meals: Dinner

Today we head to the Pacific Coast.

We will depart the hotel in La Paz at 7 a.m., stopping for a bathroom break about 1.5 hours into the trip north. The transfer is 3 hours from La Paz to Puerto Lopez Mateos depending on the port where the whale activity is the most abundant. 

What is so special about these whales is that some of them are curious about us too and will come right to the boat. You might get a chance to look into the eye of a whale or feel its breath on your skin. Or, you may be lucky enough to touch a whale! The feeling of being close to these creatures is amazing and life-changing. You will learn about their migration, adaptations and why the lagoons in Mexico are protected for them. 

The group will go whale watching in the morning and again after lunch. Overnight in Puerto Lopez Mateos (2-star bungalows, double occupancy). 

Meals: BLD

After breakfast we will begin our journey back to La Paz with a stop for fish tacos for lunch on the Malecon. 

Before embarking on our ride to the island, we will check in at the dive shop, complete forms and get fitted with gear.

Late afternoon our journey beings to the wild and unspoiled nature where we will spend four nights camping on the island which is also a World Heritage Site and Marine Reserve. The boat ride to the camp is about 1.5 hours and along the way we might see whales, mega pods of dolphins, jumping mobula rays and guaranteed beautiful scenery as you pass by the red and pink volcanic cliffs of the island. 

As we pull into the bay of our camp, you will see the tents set up, the sunset shining off of the canyons and the excitement of knowing that this slice of heaven on a beach is your home for a few nights. 

Dinner at camp. 

Meals BLD

Wake to the sound of water lapping on the beach. Enjoy hot coffee while your breakfast is being prepared. Walk the shoreline and enjoy the peace of the island. 

Morning:

Snorkel School in Ensenada Grande Bay. This shallow area is like a pool for us to teach some snorkeling skills and to make sure that your gear is working properly. After a short instruction, we move to a shallow hard coral reef to explore the fish and invertebrates that live there.

Afternoon

We hike at El Cardonal. El Cardonal is a bay that is south of our camp with access to a .75 mile hiking trail that goes to the other side of the island. Along the way, your guide will identify plants and tell you about island geology.  In the later afternoon we go out looking for big stuff like whales and dolphins before heading back to camp. The Sea of Cortez is home to one-third of the world's marine mammals so the chances are good that we will find something.

Evening:

Learn about and sample tequila 

Meals: BLD

Wake to another morning in paradise. Today's activities will be determined by wind, weather, and interest. Typically, we have the following:

Morning Snorkeling:

There are a variety of snorkeling sites that can provide us the opportunity to see a lot with very little effort. There are caves and cracks to explore along the shoreline where inverts like soft corals, barnacles cling and blennies hide. Also shallow rocky and coral reefs that taper to about 20 ft where mixed schools of surgeonfish, goatfish and grunts cruz. 

Return to camp for a hot lunch.

Afternoon Kayaking:

We use sit on top kayaks to explore the coast in a relaxing paddle. Espiritu Santo Island is a volcanic island and the geology provides a beautiful scene of red cliffs on blue water. Get close to the shore to see Sally Lightfoot crabs, brown pelicans, cormorants and gulls. 

Evening:

Dinner at camp

Presentation: Fish ID

Meals: BLD

Today you play with aquatic dogs!!

This activity is sure to be a highlight of the week - and your life! Juvenile sea lions will dart past you, play chicken and blow bubbles. They might climb on your back, nibble on your snorkel or tug on your fins. Just like puppies, sea lions are a delight to interact with. Be careful not to smile too much, because your mask will fill with water. 

The afternoon activity will be determined by the participants’ interests. There are dozens of other snorkeling sites and places to hike. 

Evening:

Dinner

Free time and relaxing

Meals: BLD

Depart camp after breakfast and on the way to La Paz we look for whale sharks who migrate to the Bay of La Paz each year.

We have a two-hour slot allocated to us by the marine park. Once we find a whale shark, the boat captain will position you in the whale shark’s path. When your dive master says go, jump in and follow the whale shark for as long as you can keep up. It is a humbling experience to be by such a large gentle creature. Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world. They can reach up to 60 ft in length. These gentle giants eat plankton, the smallest members of the marine food chain.

Picnic lunch on the boat.

Return to La Paz about 2:30 or 3pm. Move into hotel in La Paz.

Evening presentation & project with local artist.

Dinner in La Paz.

Meals: BLD

Our team hates the last day just as much as you will. Saying goodbye to a group is hard because we had a chance to share a place we love with you, and know that we are lucky to have become friends with you because of the Sea of Cortez. Hopefully you have fallen in love with the wild ocean, and that you will go home inspired to protect it.

After breakfast the vans will depart the hotel and drive 2.5 hours to the Los Cabos Airport for your flight back home. 

Meals: Breakfast