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  • $2,998 pp dbl. occ.
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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

Age Requirement: Due to camping restrictions, the minimum age for this trip is 6 years old. 
Meals: All meals included except 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

San José del Cabo, Mexico

Special Interest

Geological Wonders, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Snorkel, Tropical/Winter Sunshine, Water Activities

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Baja Family Multisport Vacations

Baja Family Multisport

Bike, Hike, Sea Kayak & Snorkel Along the Pacific & the Sea of Cortez

A slender finger of desert land, Baja is cradled by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the brilliant blue Sea of Cortez to the east - a picturesque balance of sunshine, sand and cactus-covered hills. At sea and on land, natural wonders abound in southern Baja. Bike in the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains and hike along spectacular cliffs by the Pacific. Kayak and snorkel through protected lagoons and inlets, then head back to terra firma to bike past secluded beaches and explore rugged hills on foot. Meet locals who share their culture, history and traditions. Enjoy charming hotels and two nights of deluxe camping right on the beach. Each evening, a sunset almost too dramatic to believe closes the chapter on another perfect day in Baja.

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Days 1-2 todos santos

Meet in San José del Cabo Shuttle through Baja's striking arid landscape to San Vicente, where we stop at a family-run ranch to learn pottery- and tortilla-making techniques Bike on rolling (and often bumpy!) dirt roads along the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve, checking out the desert's rich colors and variety of flora Hike a trail along rugged cliffs with breathtaking views of the Pacific and relax over a gourmet Backroads picnic in a protected cove Join our local guide for a tour of quaint Todos Santos, hearing about its fascinating history and visiting local artist studios.

Days 3-4 isla espiritu santo

Shuttle via La Paz to Isla Espiritu Santo In the company of expert guides, slip into a sea kayak and paddle azure waters for up-close wildlife encounters Spot brown pelicans soaring just above the water and perhpas a dolphin fin marking the surface Snorkel among sea lions and tropical fish, and hike pristine white-sand beaches to canyons shaded by fig trees Feast on fresh fish at our beachside cookout Come nightfall, watch for shooting stars.

Days 5-6 pescadero

Return to the mainland and mountain bike along the coast past the deep blue Sea of Cortez to Punta Pescadero Savor a cool drink poolside at our hotel Hike in the remote Sierra de la Laguna Mountains to a beautiful waterfall If rains have been recent and generous, discover natural pools perfect for a swim.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

Detailed Itinerary

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For more than 30 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the Mexico tour experts. For multisport tours in Latin America, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our Latin America multisport tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning Latin America walking and hiking tours click here.

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LAID-BACK RETREATS: Casual Inns

Deluxe Camping

Isla Espiritu Santo (2 nights): After dinners of local seafood, slumber in comfort on the beach in your spacious canvas tent.

Hotel California

Todos Santos (2 nights): The Spanish Colonial-style hotel is filled with works by local artists and offers comfortable guest rooms, an inviting bar and a pool.

Punta Pescadero

Pescadero (1 night): Perched on sandy cliffs above the Sea of Cortez, this hotel with palm-studded grounds offers a swimming pool and guest rooms with sparkling sea views.

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Punta Pescadero

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2  2 Route Options Available 
  • Mountain Biking 11, 15 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain 
Day 2
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Hiking 3 miles
  • 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
  • Walking Tour 2 hours 
Day 3
  • Kayaking, Snorkeling and Hiking  
Day 4
  • Kayaking, Snorkeling and Hiking  
Day 5
  • Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
  • Mountain Biking 5, 7, 17 miles
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain 
Day 6
  • Level 1 1 Route Option Available
  • Hiking 1.5 hours
  • 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain 

Please note that although the daily mileages are short, the perceived difficulty level of the biking routes will feel greatly increased by the heat and rugged terrain. On this Family Trip, our routes follow terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.

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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
miles