LORETO MARINE ADVENTURE

• Professional staff: Navigate confidently with the assistance of two certified and bilingual guides, and a local captain.

• La Puma: Our expedition vessel has been purpose-built for both scientific research and premium recreational expeditions throughout the Gulf of California. Designed to provide exceptional comfort, safety, and wildlife observation opportunities, the vessel is equipped with a spacious observation bow, full shade canopy, enclosed restroom, and individual orthopedic seating for all guests.

• Meals: Hot and cold drinks, fruit, light breakfasts, salty and sweet snacks, and lunch to keep you energized throughout the day.

• Safety measures: Remain secure with provided emergency kit, PDF lifevest and a satellite phone.

• Expedition gear: Explore comfortably with fins, snorkel, and mask, ultralight towel, wide spectrum binoculars, printed wildlife and geology guides, maps, oceonology, etc.

• Small group: Experience a more intimate adventure with a maximum of 7 participants.

Departure time: The execution of activities is always dependent on weather conditions. Therefore, activity schedules and the itinerary will be communicated two days prior to your adventure. Please note that, if necessary, the activity may start as early as 5:00 a.m.

Departue location: Loreto marina (Darsena).

Duration: 6 to 7-hour adventure around the National Park.

Meals: Lunch will be served either on the boat or on an beach during the 6–7-hour adventure.

Return: Back to Loreto marina (Darsena).

• Whales: Blue, humpback, fin, Bryde’s, minke, blue-fin hybrid.

• Top Predators: Orcas, pilot whale, false killer whales, etc.

• Dolphins: Common, bottlenose, pantropical and risso dolphins.

• Rays: Spotted eagle and cownose.

• Mobulas: Munkiana, mobular, thurstoni, taparacana, and birostris.

• Fishes and bill fishes: Yellow tail, mahi mahi, sardines, marlin, rooster, grouper, etc.

• Seasonal sharks: Mako, hammerheads, whale sharks, thresher shark, etc.

• California Sea Lions

• Sea Birds: Osprey, pelicans, cormorant, blue footed booby, etc.

• Comfortable adventure boat with WC and shade

• National park bracelet fees

• 2 certified guides and alocal captain

• Emergency kit & satellite phone.

• Adventure gear.

• Hydrophone

• Meals & Dietary Information

  Meals are prepared with fresh ingredients from local Loreto providers and depend on seasonal availability, departure times, and weather conditions. Breakfast typically includes fresh fruit, homemade cookies, dried fruit, coffee, and tea, with burritos or granola bars on some departures. Lunch may include ceviche, sashimi, aguachile, focaccia sandwiches, baguettes, or other local specialties available on the day of your departure.

  Please let us know in advance if you have dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, allergies, etc.). We will do our best to accommodate your needs within the availability of local ingredients.

  Alcoholic beverages are not included and are not permitted during wildlife observation or in-water activities. Guests may bring or purchase their own alcoholic beverages separately, which may only be consumed responsibly after all expedition activities have concluded.

• Airfare.

• Pick up/Airport transfers.

• Wetsuit.

• Crew gratuity.

• Alcoholic beverages are not included and are not permitted during wildlife observation or in-water activities. Guests may bring or purchase their own alcoholic beverages separately, which may only be consumed responsibly after all expedition activities have concluded.

• Good swimming skills in the open ocean.

• Comfortable being long days in a boat.

• Comfortable in remote locations with no phone signal.

1) T-shirt, long-sleeve, or sun hoodie.

2) Rain jacket: Windproof  and waterproof.

3) Active shorts, hiking pants or leggings. 

4) Swim shorts or bathing suit.

5) Sun hat.

6) Sunglasses.

7) Bandana, buff or neck gaiter.

8) Sandals or hiking shoes. (We might walk on the islands and dunes).

9) Rashguard, wetsuit. (Rentals available).

10) Snorkel mask, snorkel, fins, and towel. (We will provide, welcome to bring your own).

11) Lip balm and biodegradable sunscreen.

12) Personal medication.

13) Reusable water bottle. 

14) Backpack/dry bag.

15) ID, and cash for gratuities.

By Plane: Loreto Airport (LTO)

Alaska Airlines

• Route: Los Angeles - Loreto.

  Frequency: 4 Flights / Week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday).

• Route: San Francisco - Loreto.

  Frequency: 1 Flight/Week (Saturday).

American Airlines:

• Route: Phoenix - Loreto.

  Frequency: 3 Flights/Week (Monday, Thursday, Saturday).

• Route: Dallas - Loreto

  Frequency: 1 Flight/Week (Saturday).

WestJet

• Route: Calgary - Loreto.

  Frequency: 1 Flight/Week (Tuesday).

Volaris:

• Route: Tijuana - Loreto

  Frequency: 2 Flights / Week (Sunday & Thursday).

• Route: Guadalajara - Loreto.

  Frequency: 2 Flights/Week.

By Bus:

Two main bus lines operate from Tijuana to Los Cabos:

• Aguila:

  www.autotransportesaguila.com

• ABC:

  www.abc.com.mx

By Car:

• Los Cabos to Loreto: 7 hours 30 minutes (333.6 miles).

• La Paz to Loreto: 5 hours 30 minutes (221.2 miles).

• Tijuana to Loreto: 12 hours 30 minutes (693.4 miles).

Other Options:

You can also consider flying into La Paz or Cabo San Lucas airports, which are relatively close to Loreto.