Baja: Whale Watching, Glamping, Snorkeling, & Surfing

Arrive: Arrive at the San Jose del Cabo Airport (SJD) in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on February 3, 2019 by 3:30pm.

Depart: Depart from the San Jose del Cabo Airport (SJD) on February 10, 2019 after 12:00pm.

We are happy to help you make your flight and travel arrangements. Please contact us at:

(800) 804-8686 or (617) 544-9393
email: info@adventurewomen.com

If you’d like to do anything prior to or following the AdventureWomen trip, we’d be delighted to help you arrange any trip extensions you’re interested in.

Note: The recent trend in travel is for travelers to finalize their plans much closer to departure time than was customary in the past. While we try to be as flexible as possible booking last-minute registrants, we must release hotel rooms two to three months prior to departure! Please keep this in mind when making your travel plans.

Passports and Visas

For US citizens traveling to or from Mexico, all travelers must have a valid United States passport. The US Department of State recommends that your passport be valid for at least six months after your expected return. No visa is required for travel to Mexico from the United States.

Activity Level

We rate this trip as Active. Our Active adventures get you on your feet. You  should be in good physical condition  and be prepared to hike for up to five hours, multiple days in a row, on uneven surfaces with some steep ascents and descents.

We recommend training before your trip (with your doctor’s permission!) to make the most of your adventure. We have a partnership with FitForTrips, a company that will design an individualized fitness plan for you with this itinerary in mind. Best of all, AdventureWomen guests get a 25% discount with the code FITWOMEN. Learn more here.

You should come with a flexible, adventurous, and enthusiastic spirit, and a wonderful sense of humor that adventure travel requires.

Health Considerations

Make an appointment with a travel clinic. There are no immunization requirements for travel to Mexico, however your local travel clinic may have recommendations for you based on your age, health, and past vaccination history.

For more health information, go to www.cdc.gov/travel and navigate to the page about Mexico.

Money

On this trip, US cash is accepted nearly everywhere. You should have enough money in small bills in US dollars (fives, tens, twenties, and some ones) to leave for tips. Credit cards are accepted in downtown Todos Santos and La Paz.

Suggestions for Gratuities:

• Main guide: $10-15 per person per day
• Los Colibris Chef and Staff: $10 per person
• Island Chef and Staff: $10 per person
• Boat/skiff drivers for Espiritu Santo and Magdalena Bay: $10 per group for each outing

How to Register

Call the AdventureWomen office at (800) 804-8686 to determine space availability and register for this trip. We can complete your registration, including taking your credit card deposit over the phone.

If you prefer, you can register online by clicking “Sign Up for this Trip” on the trip page.

Please be sure to read the AdventureWomen policies before registering!

Forms and Final Payment

Once you book, you will need to fill out and return to AdventureWomen:

• Information Form
• Booking Conditions Form
• Copy of Flight Information
• Copy of Issuing Page of Passport (photo page)

Final payment is due to AdventureWomen in a cash form (check, money order, or wire transfer) on or before November 5, 2018.

Los Colibris Casitas
Los Colibris—The Hummingbirds—is located in Todos Santos, just a ten-minute walk from the area’s beautiful beaches. The property features two big casas (houses) and two casitas (little houses). Each building is configured and decorated in a unique way. The accommodations all include a kitchen or kitchenette with appliances, a dining area, a balcony, porch or patio, ceiling fans, and lovely views of the Pacific Ocean and lagoon.

Glamping on the Beach
You will LOVE your base camp on one of the island’s most beautiful beaches! It features walk-in safari-style tents with twin beds, mattresses, pillows, sheets, and lamps. The accommodations are so comfortable and beautiful that you won’t want to leave. This is GLAMPING (glamorous camping) at its best! There is a kitchen tent where our on-site chef makes wonderful meals for you every day, and there are sun showers and portable toilets in separate sheds.

Mar Y Arena
The Villas Mar & Arena is located just opposite Magdalena Bay. The rooms have sea views, each with a TV, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Puerta San Carlos is a very small town with limited options. Mar Y Arena is centrally located, clean, comfortable and accords excellent service.

As you get ready to pack for your adventure, have a look at The AdventureWomen Store at www.theadventurewomenstore.com - we have picked out our favorite travel clothes and outdoor gear to help make packing easy for you. You can also see our recommendations for this trip on the AdventureWomen Pinterest page.

Baja has two seasons: a dry season and a green season. Verano, the dry season, runs from December to April, and invierno, the rainy or “green” season runs from May to November. It can, however, rain in the dry season and be dry in the rainy season, so you should be prepared for precipitation regardless of the season! As far as temperatures, expect highs in the high 70s and 80s and lows in the high 50s or 60s.

In general, you can dress very casually on this Baja vacation. The temperatures and weather on the Baja Peninsula in Mexico can be quite warm, but can also be quite cool during the mornings and evenings, especially if it is windy. Dressing in layers while whale watching on Magdalena Bay and while sea kayaking is recommended.

Please note the updated packing list below.

Clothing and Gear

• 1 soft-sided suitcase or duffel bag (no hard-sided suit-cases allowed)
• 1 small daypack to carry camera, hat, layers etc. on excursions
• 3 t-shirts
• 2 light-weight long-sleeved shirts
• 1 sweater or light jacket
• 2 pairs quick-dry shorts
• 2 pairs light-weight pants (for activities)
• 1 pair pants (for cool evenings)
• 1 rain jacket
• 1 pair rain pants
• 1-2 bathing suits
• 1 pair comfortable sneakers or shoes you can hike in (think cactus-lined trails)
• 1 pair sport water sandals
• 1 sun hat
• Underwear/bras
• Pajamas

AdventureWomen Essentials

• Travel documents (passport, airline tickets, money)
• 2 spare passport photos in case your passport is lost or stolen
• Write down/print out travel insurance number
• Locks for your suitcase/duffel bag
• Travel alarm clock with spare batteries
• Headlamp or small flashlight with spare batteries
• Binoculars (8x40/42 models are excellent choices; center focus models are easiest)
• Digital camera, memory cards, battery charger
• Power adapters
• Sunglasses, case, and strap
• Spare glasses, contact lenses, cleaner, saline, etc.
• Money belt or neck pouch
• Your AdventureWomen insulated bottle (good for hot or cold drinks!)
• Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
• Mosquito repellent
• Hand wipes/hand sanitizer
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Soap, shampoo, and conditioner
• Small packet of tissues
• Tampons and panty liners (avoid plastic applicators)
• Earplugs: We recommend Mack’s Pillow Soft White Moldable Silicone Snore Proof Earplugs. Available at most drugstores or at www.earplugstore.com
• Assortment of stuff sacks and Ziploc bags
• 1-2 bandanas/Buff
• Reading material/journal and pens

Personal First Aid Kit

• Prescription medicine you usually take (in original containers)
• Personal epi pen (if you need one, don’t forget to pack it!)
• Bandages, Gauze, Ace bandage, blister prevention
• Antiseptic wipes/spray
• Antibiotic ointment
• Cotton-tipped applicators
• Oral rehydration tablets/packets
• Antidiarrheal medication
• Mild laxative
• Antacid
• Cold remedies
• Ibuprofen/acetaminophen
• Eye drops
• Tweezers, scissors (travel size), safety pins

If you prefer to buy a complete kit, we recommend the Smart Travel first aid kit.