Private Glamping
Baja, Mexico
9 days/8 nights
Get ready to explore the lesser known areas of southern Baja! We'll kayak the seas, hike the cliffs, swim with sea lions, eat local fruits, and toast under the stars – some of the most magnificent adventures Baja has to offer!
SUMMARY
DAY 1 : BIENVENIDOS! SAN JOSE DEL CABO - TODOS SANTOS
DAY 2: TODOS SANTOS Free Day
DAY 3: TODOS SANTOS Free Day
DAY 4: Todos Santos - Espiritu Santo Camping
Day 5: Espiritu Santo Camping
Day 6: Espiritu Santo - Todos Santos
Day 7: Todos Santos Free Day
DAY 8: Todos Santos Free Day
DAY 9: ADIOS! Todos Santos TO SAN JOSE DEL CABO
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1
Los Colibiris Casitas overlooking the Pacific Ocean
Arrival in San Jose del Cabo and transfer to Todos Santos
On your flight to Mexico the airline will give you two forms: one for immigration and one for customs. You must fully complete each form. You will receive the bottom part of the immigration form in your passport. This is your tourist visa for the duration of your stay in Mexico, and you must present it when you exit the country. Make your way through customs and immigration, and continue to your rental car. Please check you rental car agreement to familiarize yourself with the location of the rental car company and available shuttles. Drive 90 minutes to the lovely Los Colibris Casitas, located on a hill overlooking the ocean in the artists colony and federally designated "magical town" of Todos Santos. Overnight at Los Colibris Casitas.
Los Colibris Casitas was made for nature lovers seeking beauty and tranquility. We offer the services and amenities of a boutique hotel, combined with the privacy and comfort of a vacation rental. Each of our casas and casitas has magnificent views of the Pacific ocean, a freshwater estuary and a palm grove oasis to the front, and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains to the side and back.
You will stay in a large room of Babisuri House. From your casa you can watch the fishermen cast their nets on the beach in the early morning light, wait for the green flash of a magnificent Baja sunset in the late afternoon, and enjoy the vast expanse of a star-filled sky at night. Los Colibris is just a 10-minute walk to 70 miles of pristine, virtually empty beach, and a 5-minute drive to the delightful restaurants, artists’ galleries and shops of Todos Santos.
Day 2-3
Explore the vibrant streets of Todos Santos.
Todos Santos Free Day
Free day - enjoy the beaches, hike, mountain bike, explore the town, hang out by the pool - you're on vacation!
Todos Santos ~ About 50 miles north of Cabo on the Pacific side of the Baja peninsula is a pueblo magico called Todos Santos – All Saints. And truly, the handiwork of all the saints seems to be reflected everywhere in our home town. It’s easy to imagine that St. Anthony (San Antonio), the Patron Saint of the Desert, had his hand in the underground springs that make the town a true desert oasis, thick with palms, lush with lagoons and filled with the birds they attract. St. Francis (San Francisco), Patron Saint of the Environment, seems like a sure bet for the town’s seemingly endless miles of pristine beach – home to 5 of the 7 turtle species found in the world, host to surf breaks that make the town one of the best surfing destinations on the Cape, and favored spot for gray whales on their annual trip to Baja to come close to shore and check out the humans. St. Isidore (San Isidro), Patron Saint of Agriculture, almost certainly got in on the act with the vast orchards of mango trees and fields filled with strawberries, chilies and herbs, while St. Peter (San Pedro), Patron Saint of Fishermen, could easily be the wily soul who ensured no natural harbor in the town to keep the waters from being overfished and therefore full of bounty for the intrepid local fishermen, masters of the surf launch and landing.
But perhaps the saint who most shaped the town with his piece of manna was St. Aaron (San Aron), the Patron Saint of anyone who lives a passionate life. Todos Santos may be a tiny town but it is filled with Mexican and expatriate artists, chefs, musicians, fishermen, photographers, philanthropists, surfers, sculptors, farmers, film-makers, potters, spiritualists, naturalists, adventurers, entrepreneurs, explorers, yogis and more, all pursuing their passions in this paradise that draws, inspires and drives them. The result is one heckuva place to indulge your passions for travel and adventure so grab your St. Christopher (the Patron Saint of Travelers) and head to Todos Santos.
You may also opt to book a tour at your hotel. Some options include:
Cliff Walk and Beach Picnic
This is a spectacular cliff walk that starts at Punta Lobos, the sweeping Pacific beach where the local fishermen of Todos Santos launch their boats each morning and bring in the daily catch each afternoon. A quick walk up the hill brings us to breath-taking views of a different kind of coastline, with dramatic rocky outcroppings and crashing surf. We´re likely to spot whales from this high vantage point during several months of the year. Throughout the walk we´ll have the stunning combination of desert landscape running to the sea. We´ll pass an active sea lion colony, as well as the ruins of the shipping port Los Algodones. Your guide will offer in-depth commentary on the terrific variety of flora and fauna you see, as well as the history of the area from the human perspective. After about 3.5 hours of walking we´ll arrive at the idyllic beach of San Pedro where a picnic lunch will be waiting. San Pedro features a beautiful marsh filled with bird life and a protective cove ringed by towering palms. Here we´ll eat, relax, sunbathe, swim, read - just enjoy the bliss of being in Baja! This walk includes a 600-foot elevation gain at the beginning, hiking over loose, uneven terrain, and some bouldering.
Surfing Lesson
Todos Santos boasts some of the best surf breaks in all of Baja! Mario, our veteran surf instructor, guarantees that you’ll stand up and ride a wave – at least for a moment – before the end of your lesson! Surf enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience welcome.
Mexican Cooking Class
Local lawyer turned chef Iker Algorri, author of Cooking Adventures in Baja and chef-in-residence at Los Colibris Casitas, leads this wonderful Mexican Survival Cooking Class. The emphasis is on having as much fun as possible, learning to make the perfect margarita, and gaining the skill to make some truly delicious Mexican dishes following Chef Iker’s cooking philosophy, the Magnificence of Simplicity. You’ll also probably learn about some great Latin music you’ve never heard before. But be warned – dancing is often known to follow this class!
Horseback Riding
Baja California Sur has a strong ranchero culture, and horseback riding in and around Todos Santos is a great way to experience some of that culture, as well as the area´s beautiful ecosystems and wildlife habitats. Our guides are not only experienced riders, but also avid birders and naturalists who enjoy sharing their local knowledge. Morning and afternoon rides available for riders of all skill levels.
Day 4
Kayaking on the Sea of Cortez.
Meals:
| L, D |
Sea of Cortez and Isla Espiritu Santo Glamping Adventure
In the morning, we'll transfer to La Paz where we will board our boat to luxury camping spot on the incomparable Isla Espiritu Santo. We'll settle into our tents then let the adventures unfold. Kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, birding - these are just a few of the activities that await as we explore the island and the surrounding Sea of Cortez. Lunch and dinner on the island. Overnight at camp.
Espiritu Santo National Park in the Sea of Cortez is part of a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, and is one of the best marine life viewing destinations in the world. Whales,
dolphins, whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays and plenty of beautiful tropical fish
call the surrounding waters home, while a terrific range of bird species including
Blue-footed Boobies, Reddish Egrets, Great Blue Herons and Yellow-footed Gulls
frequent the island’s skies and shores. The island itself is stunning, with magnificent
towering cliffs, spectacular sandy bays, amazing lava rock formations, and rock art
left by the now-extinct Guaycura and Pericu Indians. There’s even an endemic ring-
tailed cat, the babisuri. It’s a remarkable place to explore.
Though this is a family friendly adventure, we recommend bringing life vests for the kids to ensure they are a good fit.
Day 5
Swimming with the sea lions off Los Islotes
Meals:
| B, L, D |
Espirito Santo - Swimming with Sea Lions
After breakfast, we will start our marine wildlife extravaganza kind of day in which we swim with the largest fish in the world - the whale shark, snorkel with one of the most playful marine mammals in the world - the sea lion, and have lunch on one of the most beautiful desert islands in the world - Isla Espirito Santo. We'll venture to the unbelievable joy of swimming and playing with the sea lion puppies at the permanent sea lion colony of Los Islotes. These fun-loving marine mammals love playing and interacting with humans, and are always disappointed that we can never keep up a game of tag as long as they can. Getting to the sea lion colony is half the fun of the day, as we regularly see dolphins, whales, mantas, sea turtles, coastal birds and more on the way there and back.We cap off this wonderful day with a delicious picnic lunch at one of the gorgeous beaches on the incomparable Isla Espirito Santo. It’s an absolutely fabulous day!
This option may not be ideal for young kids, but you can make that decision once you arrive - there are many alternative activities to choose from.
Day 6
Enjoy the comfort of the huge Colossus tents including comfy cots.
Transfers:
Espiritu Santo to La Paz by boat (45 min)
Todos Santos to La Paz (1.5 hours)
Meals:
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Espiritu Santo - Todos Santos
We'll have an early breakfast then depart camp for our return to shore and return to Todos Santos.
Day 8
Enjoy the views through the floor to ceiling windows.
Todos Santos Free Days
Enjoy these free days to explore Todos Santos and the surrounding area.
DAY 9
Enjoy a final view of the Pacific before heading to the airport.
Adios
On your schedule, drive to the airport in San Jose del Cabo. Say adios but not good-bye as we return home.
Accommodations:
Los Colibris Casitas was made for nature lovers seeking beauty and tranquility. They offer the services and amenities of a boutique hotel, combined with the privacy and comfort of a vacation rental. Each of the casas and casitas has magnificent views of the Pacific ocean, a freshwater estuary and a palm grove oasis to the front, and the Sierra de la Laguna mountains to the side and back. From your casa, you can watch the fishermen cast their nets on the beach in the early morning light, wait for the green flash of a magnificent Baja sunset in the late afternoon, and enjoy the vast expanse of a star-filled sky at night. Los Colibris is just a 10-minute walk to 70 miles of pristine, virtually empty beach, and a 5-minute drive to the delightful restaurants, artists’ galleries, and shops of Todos Santos.
Camp Colossus features large, walk-in tents that have comfortable cots with sleeping bags, chairs inside and out, bedside tables with lamps, storage areas and towels. There is a dining area where the camp chefs serve terrific food throughout the day, starting with cold breakfast and coffee, followed by hot breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner. A compost toilet cabaña completes the camp.
Included:
Transportation as detailed
Meals as detailed
All accommodations, including 6 nights at Los Colibris Casitas and 2 nights camping
All adventures and related equipment as indicated in the itinerary
Bilingual naturalist guides who are certified Wilderness First Responders
Not Include:
International airfare
Airport transfers/rental car
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Any item not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverage unless otherwise detailed