To enhance your travel experience, we have thoughtfully created day trips and recommended add-ons for those looking to extend their stay before or after an expedition or to elevate their existing vacation plans. This way, you can fully immerse yourself in the wonders of Baja California Sur and the Sea of Cortez.
One of the standout features of our offerings is the combination of land and water adventures. This flexibility means that when sea conditions are not ideal, you can still enjoy exciting land-based options. Don’t miss out on the chance to create lasting memories in this magnificent region!
(all prices quoted are in US dollars)
Please note season of availability.
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Cost: $120 per person
Duration: approx. 7 hrs
Season: Year round – weather permitting. PLEASE NOTE: From June 1 - August 31, snorkeling with the sea lions is not allowed at Los Islotes as the females are pupping.
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Cost: $189 - $249
Duration: 1 night/2 days or 2 nights/3 days
Season: Year Round. PLEASE NOTE: From June 1 - August 31, snorkeling with the sea lions is not allowed at Los Islotes as the females are pupping.
Information: Experience the breathtaking Bay of La Paz, one of the world's premier feeding grounds for juvenile whale sharks! As the largest fish on the planet, whale sharks are often spotted feeding at the surface, offering a unique opportunity for snorkelers to glide alongside these gentle giants. Their docile nature and stunning appearance create an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss. Join our professional, bilingual guide who will accompany you in the water, ensuring your safety while enhancing your adventure with expert insights. Your journey begins with a scenic walk along the Malecon to our office, where you'll be fitted with a life jacket, snorkel, mask, and wetsuit. We also provide refreshing beverages and light snacks to keep you energized. Your journey begins with a scenic walk along the Malecon to our office, where our team will ensure you have a properly fitted life jacket, snorkel, mask, and wetsuit. We’ll also provide delicious lunch, refreshing beverages, and tasty snacks to energize you. Please note that crew gratuity is not included. To fully enjoy this experience, it is highly recommended guests have a knowledge of water safety skills and swimming abilities. We do require all guests to sign a standard industry waiver before setting off on this unforgettable adventure. Join us for a day you won't forget! Season: Oct. 15 - Apr. 30 with possible intermittent closures due to the lack of whale sharks in the area.
Cost: $120 per person
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Season: Oct. 15 - Apr. 30 - dependent on number of whale sharks in the area.
Information: Experience the unparalleled beauty of the Bay of La Paz, a destination home to extraordinary marine adventures! Your first adventure takes you on an unforgettable journey to snorkel with the gentle giants of the sea, the whale sharks. The whale sharks are both harmless and mysteriously captivating. Next, we are off to snorkel at a small volcanic, rocky outcrop supporting a diverse ecosystem teeming with marine life and stunning coastal birds. Get ready for fun with playful California sea lions. The experience will truly bring joy and excitement to your day. Our certified bilingual guide will be with you every step of the way, ensuring a safe and memorable experience. Your adventure begins early morning with a scenic walk along the Malecon to the office, where you’ll be fitted for your life jacket, snorkel, mask, and wetsuit. A delicious lunch, refreshing beverages, and light snacks are provided. Please note that crew gratuity is not included. To fully enjoy this experience, it is highly recommended guests have a knowledge of water safety skills and swimming abilities. We do require all guests to sign a standard industry waiver before setting off on this unforgettable adventure. Join us for a day you won't forget! Season: Oct. 15 - Apr. 30 with possible intermittent closures due to the lack of whale sharks in the area.
Cost: $185 per person
Duration: 8+/- hrs
Season: Oct. 15 - Apr. 30 - dependent on number of whale sharks in the area.
Information: Please note: All guests must carry their passport or Mexican government ID. We must clear a roadside immigration check stop and could be turned back if any guest does not have the proper ID. Early rise! Magdalena Bay is world renowned for gray whale interaction with humans. It is one of three nurseries and breeding grounds of the Pacific gray whales. During the months of Dec – Mar. the gray whales, after a 5000 mile migration south, gather in the protected lagoons where breeding or birthing takes place. Glimpse into the mysterious world of these amazing cetaceans. Note: 1) Our Gray Whale day trips are private and opened to guests booked through Panterra only. We place a maximum 6 guests + naturalist per panga not the normal 8 - 14 guests. 2) Our trips are 3 - 4 hours in length in the area of the gray whales and not the normal 2 hours. Includes: Transportation from La Paz, ranchero style breakfast enroute, 3 - 4 hours of whale watching, naturalist and a delicious fresh seafood lunch after whale watching (vegetarian available). Crew gratuities not included. Transportation for groups of 4 or more from areas outside of La Paz (Cabo and east/west capes) is available. Please contact our office for quote. Review by Stephenie W. Jan. 27, 2025 Season: Feb. 1 - Mar. 30
Cost: $225 per person
Duration: approx. 8+ hrs
Season: Jan. - Mar. – weather permitting
Information: Take a journey back in time exploring the history of mining in Baja California Sur. Visit an abandoned mine dating back to the 1930's. Enjoy lunch (guest responsibility) at one of the local restaurants with our recommendations the El Minera Restaurant. After lunch a quick walk to the Museo del Vaqueros de las Californias. Both museums are extremely informative and enlightening. Baja California Sur played a big role on the world stage for both mining and cattle rearing. Find out who introduced the world to the ukelele! Includes: Hotel transportation (La Paz), guide, mine and museum entry fees and beverages and snacks. Lunch and crew gratuities not included. Transportation for groups of 4 or more from Cabo and east/west capes are available. Please contact our office for quote.
Cost: $90 per person
Duration: 6+ hrs
Season: year round
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Cost: $135 USD per person
Duration: approx. 10 hrs
Season: Oct. 15 - April 30
Information: Experience one of the greatest conservation stories in the Sea of Cortez. A story where millions of sea turtles begin their extraordinary journey! From April to December, female turtles return to their birthplace to lay their eggs, and dedicated conservationists work tirelessly to protect them. They collect the nests and relocate them to safe, controlled environments, ensuring the hatchlings have the best chance of survival. Once hatched, these tiny turtles are released back into the ocean—a moment you'll never forget, especially knowing that only 1 in 1,000 will survive. Before arriving to the sea turtle conservation area, we will make a quick stop to enjoy a delicious ranch-style breakfast. After the release enjoy time strolling along the beach before taking an alternate scenic route back to La Paz. An unforgettable adventure. Join us for a day you won't forget!
Cost: $90 per person
Duration: 5 hrs
Season: Oct. 15 - Dec. 15
Information: Campamento Rancho Ecológico El Refugio is situated on the ancestral lands of one of the oldest cowboy ranches in the San Dionisio Canyon of the Sierra de la Laguna mountains . Your ranch experience includes glamping-style lodgings and a variety of activities such as nature hiking, exploring the Pericu trail to cave paintings, classes in traditional Mexican cuisine, leather making, and basket weaving, feeding/milking farm animals as part of the process in learning how to make ranch cheese and touring the organic garden (from where your meals are provided). By night enjoy world-class stargazing or relax in the social area where guests are welcomed to mingle and engage in social activities such as cards, cribbage, backgammon and more. Transportation is additional based on pick up/drop off points. Available from Cabo, San Jose del Cabo, La Paz, Los Barilles, La Ribera and some points inbetween. Group discounts of 6 - 8 guests available. Season: Oct. 15 - Apr. 30
Cost: $475 pp
Duration: 2 nights/3 days
Season: Nov. 1, 2024 - May 30, 2025
Information: HOTEL CATEDRAL is a new concept of lodging that adapts to the needs of today's traveller. It is framed in the historic center of the city, surrounded by the main points of interest and next to the oldest church in La Paz, Cathedral of Our Lady of La Paz. With its sophisticated architecture in a contemporary modernist style, Hotel Catedral concentrates on each of the details to offer its guests a service of excellence and quality, both in the rooms and in its haute cuisine restaurant. The hotel, more than a lodging, is an invitation to a way of life based on elegance, comfort and relaxation.
Cost: $150 per night sgl/dbl occ
Information: Our transportation service offers friendly and professionally trained staff fully licensed and experienced. The vans are up-to-date models including 14 passenger Toyota Hiace, 11 passenger Hyundai Starex and 10 passenger Econoline. Our vans are clean, full-size coaches with federal tourist plates, commercial insurance and all necessary permits for pick up/drop off at hotels and airports. Transfers are tracked through driver communications. Safety and comfort are our highest priority. We do not transfer guests during non daylight hours. COST: Cabo / La Paz - $350 one way / $700 roundtrip
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