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7 Night Baja California Holiday Voyage A Living Sea and Desert Isles

From Loreto to Loreto

National Geographic Venture

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13922145
  • Departs: Sat, Dec 28, 2024
  • Returns: Sat, Jan 4, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Dec 28, 2024
    Day
    1
    • Loreto, Mexico
    Arrive into Loreto by early afternoon and transfer to National Geographic Venture to set sail at sunset.
    Sunday - Dec 29, 2024
    Day
    2
    • Isla San Esteban, Mexico
    Monday - Dec 30, 2024
    Day
    3
    • San Pedro Martir, Mexico
    Tuesday - Dec 31, 2024
    Day
    4
    • Isla San Marcos, Mexico
    Wednesday - Jan 1, 2025
    Day
    5
    • Bahia Concepcion, Mexico
    Thursday - Jan 2, 2025
    Day
    6
    • Isla Carmen, Mexico
    Friday - Jan 3, 2025
    Day
    7
    • Bahia Loreto, Mexico
    • Isla San Jose, Mexico
    • Isla San Francisco, Mexico
    • Los Islotes, Mexico
    Writer and longtime Lindblad naturalist Stewart Aitchison refers to this sliver of the Pacific Ocean as the Vermillion Sea, and notes it is "a romantic name that conjures up visions of fiery sunsets, leaping dolphins, and deserted beaches". It is all this and so much more. Our routing is designed with flexibility in mind to maximize opportunities for wildlife sightings. It most likely includes the islands and activities listed below, although the order may vary. Isla San Esteban and San Pedro Martir: Walk up a desert wash to search for desert songbirds such as the handsome black-throated sparrow, listen for the cascading song of the canyon wren, and search for the endemic pinto chuckwalla-a plump, harmless desert lizard. Later, visit Isla San Pedro Martir, a 1,000-foot-high guano-covered island that is home to thousands of seabirds: brown pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds, Brandt's cormorants, and blue-footed boobies. Isla San Marcos: At Isla San Marcos there is a beautiful shoreline for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking. In the afternoon, we are again in rich waters, near the mouth of Bahia Concepcion. Here we are on the lookout for pods of dolphins-common and bottlenose dolphins are the most frequently encountered species. With luck these beautiful animals may join us as we go, riding the bow wave, sometimes twisting and turning, and sometimes leaping from the water. Isla San Jose: One of the larger islands in the Gulf of California, San Jose offers several landing possibilities depending on conditions and the whim of the moment. Photograph the ochre cliffs of the island's eastern shore, hike an enchanted, cactus-laden arroyo, or visit the abandoned salt works to the west. Snorkel with sea lions and discover rare wildlife among desert islands. Bahia Loreto Marine Park: This morning, we search for marine life in the waters south of Isla Carmen, an area offering the possibility of encountering fin whales, which researchers have recently concluded may be part of a resident population. Bottlenose and common dolphins are frequently encountered. In the afternoon, we visit one of the islands of Bahia Loreto Marine Park, with ample time for kayaking, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and possibly hiking. In the evening, enjoy a beach barbecue under the desert sky. Los Islotes and Isla San Francisco: At Los Islotes, don flippers, a mask, and snorkel (which are provided) and swim with curious sea lions. We have a leisurely afternoon to swim, kayak, or hike at Isla San Francisco. Look skyward for yellow-footed gulls, brown pelicans, and blue-footed boobies. ...
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    Saturday - Jan 4, 2025
    Day
    8
    • Loreto, Mexico
    After breakfast, disembark the ship and transfer to Loreto International Airport for flights home.


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