Sea Kayaking Baja

Sea Kayaking Baja involves kayaking in Baja California and the Sea of Cortez, Mexico. Baja California is one of the best destinations for kayakers during the spring and winter because of the unmatched facilities and diverse kayaking experiences available. The best time for Sea kayaking Baja, of course, would depend on your convenience. Early fall and late spring are appropriate for water activities, such as kayaking to see the best of Baja's spectacular islands and coast. The best would be to take a kayaking tour with a tour company. You can have day trips as well as overnight kayaking trips in Baja. A eight day kayaking trip to Baja includes training, if you are a first time kayaker, and multi-day excursions in the Sea of Cortez.

During your multi-day Sea kayaking Baja trip, you would be camping on beaches. While kayaking in the Sea of Cortez it is quite common to sight manta rays, dolphins, sea lions, sea turtles, roosterfish, and sometimes even a whale or two. Sea kayaking trips in Baja involve exploration, solitude, and adventure, allowing you to experience shimmering sunsets, blue water, playful sea lions, curious whales and gourmet Mexican meals.

On your sea kayaking Baja trips, with a typical route length of 30 to 40 miles, you rest along the way at remote beaches, hiking, snorkeling, or taking a short kayaking side trip around a close-by island. Following along the coast in the Sea of Cortez, you get to see desert islands and colorful cliffs sticking out up from the sea, and a chance to explore the wilderness, beaches and canyons.

Each season, a couple of Baja sea kayaking trips are organized for enthusiastic and expert kayakers to explore 90 miles further south up to La Paz, to see one of the most picturesque areas of the Baja.

Another interesting 7 day sea kayaking tour in Baja is the one in the Pacific Lagoon. You start by paddling in the comparative calm of the channel, protected from the turbulent ocean by the Isla Magdalena. Kayaking in the narrow waterways, it is perfect for kayakers who are not novices. While traversing the lagoon, you may have the opportunity to watch the Gray Whales, if this is January.

Paddling through the Curva Del Diablo, you pass along a labyrinth of mangrove thickets supporting a variety of marine and bird life. The passage is so narrow that only a few kayakers can negotiate it. The trip plans to kayak 3 to 4 hour daily and may not be advisable for novices.

Here you can be as active or as relaxed as you want. Your sea kayaking Baja vacation memories are entirely up to you. Kayak in the crystal clear waters or explore the unlimited coves. Snorkel with the Sea Lions. Watch in awe the majestic spouting whales. Feeling like a real nature buff? Then dig for oysters, clams, or scallops. This truly is a one of a kind experience!

If you have a limited time for your Baja sea kayaking vacation, you can opt for a shorter 4-day sea kayaking in Isla Espiritu Santo. Paddling involves three hours every day accompanied by other activities, such as snorkeling, hiking, exploring canyons with amazing rock formations and fascinating local flora. Kayaking in the Isla Espiritu Santo involves paddling beneath the magnificent volcanic cliffs. Exploring the coastline and small off shore islands where you can see a variety of sea birds nesting.

Another longer tour in the same area involves circumnavigating the Isla Espiritu Santo in sea kayaks. Exploring the shoreline, offshore islands and series of headlands and deep bays is an unforgettable experience. Paddling over to Isla Partida, and paddling through a channel between Espiritu Santo and Isla Partida, you will observe natural turquoise swimming pools. Paddling beneath the towering cliffs, skillful kayakers can paddle through two natural caves.

Baja sea kayaking and whale watching tours in the Sea of Cortez and Magdalena Bay are truly unforgettable tropical beach adventures! The popularity of sea kayaking is growing rapidly. Today's modern sea kayaks are lightweight, stable and fun to paddle.

There are many such trips involving kayaking and other activities. Experienced kayakers, who have previously enjoyed sea kayaking in Baja, can organize their own kayaking trips. Baja is an extensive area with innumerable places to explore in your kayak and every time it will be a different experience depending on the time you choose for your expedition. You do not need to pack your own kayak. Depending on your destination and the type of trip, you can rent touring kayaks for your sea kayaking adventure.