Frequently-Asked Questions about Our Baja Trips

We have tried our best to gather together the most commonly-asked questions about Los Pelicanos Adventures. Of course, someone always comes up with a new question, so please feel free to contact us.

Where is Los Pelicanos Adventures? — Accommodations
Air Travel — Who Can Come? — Medical and Health — Equipment
Climate and Weather — Food — Water — Culture — Baggage

Where is Los Pelicanos Adventures?: Our base camp is located in a remote area of Baja Sur, about 750 miles south of the border where the magnificent Sierra Grande mountains meet the pristine waters of the Sea of Cortez. The newly-designated National Park of Loreto was created to protect the many islands in the Sea of Cortez. These islands are world-famous for their beauty and the proliferation of wildlife in the sea around them. They are home to large numbers of unique species found nowhere else in the world.
Accommodations: Camping on the beach—bring tents, sleeping bags and pads. We have a teepee for shade and rain protection. You will stay in a quaint hotel room the night before departure. Trip costs are based on shared room occupancy. If you prefer single accommodations, you must pay a supplemental fee and let us know at the time of deposit.
Air Travel: Aero-Mexico, Alaska and Delta Airlines currently serve Loreto.
Who Can Come?: Someone with average physical ability, willing to camp out, who is enthusiastic, patient, flexible and has a sense of humor! No prior sea kayaking experience necessary—we provide lessons at all levels. To prepare yourself, swimming and body exercises will help beforehand. Children are welcome, but check with us ahead of time. Maturity, physical ability and outdoor experience are prerequisites for "the younger set."
Medical and Health: We have a comprehensive First Aid kit, and guides are trained in First Aid, CPR and Wilderness First Aid. Bring your own personal medicines and let us know beforehand of any medical or dietary needs. Our remote location makes civilization not quickly accessible, and our camp is open to the elements.
Equipment: All types of boats—from beginner to expert level: sit-on-tops, doubles, singles, etc. U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Quality paddles, sprayskirts and waterproof bags for personal gear.
Climate and Weather: Expect beautiful sunny weather in the 80 F range, but stormy winds can pop up. Nights will be cool—sometimes as low as the upper 40's F. Water temperature is 60 F to 80 F in summer.
Food: Varied menu—will accommodate individual requests. Three hearty meals a day. Let us know of any dietary restrictions at time of deposit.
Water: Comes from pure aquifers near the town of Loreto. We haul in all our water. There will be more than enough to drink, but showering facilities are limited. We bathe in sea water with a limited fresh water rinse.
Culture: Some of our guides are locals from the area—fishermen, ranchers. Mule rides provide a way to experience the traditional mode of transportation. Meals will be shared with local families. It is possible to visit a local fishing village whose only access to town was by boat until 20 years ago. The people are open and warm and appreciate any attempt to converse with them in Spanish. A few key phrases learned ahead of time can enrich your cultural experience.
Baggage: Bring what you need to be comfortable, but try to limit the amount of baggage. We have a lot of transporting to do from the airport over the 4 wheel-drive road to our remote site. Backpacks work well.