Jacques Cousteau (Cerralvo) Island
Ocean Safari + Glamping Experience
SEASONS
April, May, October
5 Days, 4 Nights
Bespoke group departures:
Available anytime
TYPES OF ADVENTURES
La Paz Hotel & Glamping Camp on Ceralvo Island
PRICING (Pp. dbl occ)
From US$2500
Opening Special! US$1,995
Itinerary: How the ocean safari + glamping experience works
Day 1 – Arrival in Baja California Sur
Fly into either Los Cabos (SJD) or La Paz (LAP). Guests arriving in Los Cabos will enjoy a complimentary transfer from SeeCreatures Cabo. At 4:30 PM, depart to La Paz for. Check-in to the hotel.
In the evening, meet your fellow adventurers over a welcome dinner and naturalist briefing, where we’ll share the plan for the days ahead and the remarkable marine life that awaits in the Sea of Cortez.
Day 2 – Ocean Safari & Glamping on Isla Cerralvo
Check out of the hotel (we will store your suitcases). Depart at 7:00 AM for Pichilingue. Board the 48-ft fast boat and set out for your first morning ocean safari, with breakfast onboard. Let’s see what the safari brings with fingers tightly crossed for big critters.
We will arrive at your glamping camp in time for drinks and a late lunch and some beach relaxation.
Your choice of activities this afternoon. Maybe go kayaking or paddleboarding, swimming or snorkelling, or a beach walk or desert hike with your naturalist. For more relaxation, consider a massage, or head out on another ocean safari.
If orcas appear in the restricted-access zone between Isla Cerralvo and La Ventana, we recommend joining one of our orca-permitted pangas for a possible interaction!
Return to camp in the late afternoon for bartender-prepared drinks at our beach dive bar. Dinner follows, along with an evening presentation. Relax and swap stories under the beautiful, star-filled Mexican sky.
Day 3 – Ocean Safari & Island Exploration
A similar day, except beginning with breakfast at camp. Depart at 7:45 AM aboard the 48-ft fast boat for more ocean safari.
Day 4 – Final Safari & Return to La Paz
Another day of adventure, concluding in La Paz at approximately 6:00 PM. Check in to the local hotel, followed by a naturalist-hosted farewell dinner.
Free time over dinner, a chance to explore downtown La Paz, known for its vibrant street art, ocean-themed sculptures, and scenic malecón (boardwalk) overlooking the Sea of Cortez.
Day 5 – Departure or Continue the Adventure
Breakfast, then hotel check-out. For guests returning to SJD or SeeCreatures Cabo, the coach departs at 8:15 AM.
For connecting flights, we recommend booking departures for 2:00 PM or later. And of course, we encourage you to extend your stay in Baja and head out on another adventure with us!
Possible Wildlife Sightings
Accommodation: What to expect at our pop-up glamping camp
Important Note: Our camps operate with the permission of the National Park Service. Designed as temporary pop-up camps, they are carefully created to offer comfort while maintaining a strict zero-impact footprint on the island environment.
Beach camping can be hot in the Sea of Cortez. With over five decades of experience in Baja, our tents are specially designed for the heat. Flow through ventilation, double reflecting “fly” shade, and battery-powered swamp coolers reduce the inside temperature by 15-20°F.
We are not allowed to use generators on the islands, so lights and charging stations are solar powered. 24-hour power, AC, and Starlink are always available on the mothership.
CPAPs in camp can be specially accommodated with advance notice.
