Safety & FAQs

Payment: due upon reservation.

Cancelation due to weather forecast (11+knots of wind) full refund.

Cancelation policy:

7+ days before: refund minus 15% administrative fees or full credit.

<7 days: credit if used within a week (subject to availability); half credit valid 12 months; no refund.

Payment: 50% deposit to hold your spot; rest of the balance is due 30 days before the trip departs.

Cancelation policy:

30+ days: refund minus $250 USD or full credit within 12 months.

<30 days: no refund for any reason; or half credit for other trip within 12 months.

<7 days: no refund or credit.

If we cancel, we will do a full refund of trip amount.

Low enrollment
We will not cancel a trip that has 5 or more people on it.
We will guarantee your trip to run with 4 people for a 5% surcharge.
We will guarantee your trip to run with 3 people for a 10% surcharge.
We will guarantee your trip to run with 2 people for a 25% surcharge.
The surcharge will be included with the payment of your balance one month before trip if nobody else has signed up by then.
If more people join trip within that month, we’ll refund the surcharge or portion of it that pertains to the final number of paying participants.
If feasible, you may switch to a comparable trip.

Please INSURE your trip.

Custom trips (individuals paying SKBM)

• Reserve: four deposits of $250 USD per person (non‑refundable) or one $1,000 USD non‑refundable “save the date”. Balance due 30 days prior.
• Cancelation policy: >30 days: refund minus $250 USD per person or full transfer for another trip within 12 months. <30 days: no refund. for any reason

Custom trips (organizer pays SKBM)

To Reserve your dates: non‑refundable $1,000 USD payment

Deposit: half the trip price due 4 months prior (to guarantee kayaks).

Balance: due 30 days prior to the trip.

Cancelation policy:

>4 months: refund minus $1,000 USD or full transfer for another date within 12 months

4 months–30 days: refund half of trip price; all but $1,000 USD transferable to other dates within 12 months.

<30 days: no refund or transfer for any reason

Cancellation for Any Reason (CFAR)

Also called “Cancel Anytime”, this is an optional benefit you can add to your policy. Several people every season find themselves needing to cancel their trip unexpectedly before they ever leave home. It might be you. Be prepared. Get this one.

Travel insurance strongly recommended.

No experience required. Choose to paddle to an island by sea kayak (experience required) or motorboat there and paddle a sit‑on‑top/SUP once on location.

Beginner (2–3 days)
No formal experience required; a pre‑trip class is optional and builds confidence.

Intermediate (4–6 days, self‑supported)
Basic sea‑kayaking skills required (calm capsize, wet exit, assisted re‑entry). Moderate fitness (think full‑day hike on flat terrain). Self‑supported camping in single sea kayaks (doubles available by request).

Advanced (6+ days)
Intermediate skills needed: comfort in whitecaps, reliable rescues, and stamina for up to ~5 hours paddling in a day.

Expedition & Professional (advanced, remote)
Significant experience needed. Expect possible surf landings, long crossings (up to ~10 nm), wind exposure, and fully self‑supported travel.

No formal experience required; a pre‑trip class is optional and builds confidence.

Between mid‑November and mid‑April, occasional multi‑day Norte winds bring strong north winds and steep seas. Build a buffer day or two into itineraries and stay flexible.

Between mid‑November and mid‑April, occasional multi‑day Norte winds bring strong north winds and steep seas. Build a buffer day or two into itineraries and stay flexible.

During the season: days usually in the 70–80s °F (mid‑/high‑20s °C), nights in the 50s °F (teens °C). Extremes can happen — pack layers.

Seasonal/direct options typically include Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) to Loreto via Alaska Airlines; Calgary (YYC) via WestJet; U.S. East via connections (e.g., Phoenix/Dallas). San Diego travelers can use the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) to Tijuana for additional Loreto connections (e.g., Volaris/Calafia).

From the airportTaxi‑vans to downtown hotels run about $20 USD. Loreto is compact — just bring your hotel name.

From Los Cabos (9 hrs) or La Paz, Aguila bus lines serve Loreto; from Tijuana, plan 20–24 hrs with stops. Keep carry‑ons where you can feel them; checked bags are ticket‑verified at pickup.

We recommend a range of hotels from waterfront classics to boutique stays, plus camping options. Most hotels and the campground offer secure luggage storage while you’re on trip. If you need us to store luggage, we can do so at the base for $3 USD/night per bag (space limited).

Bring a valid passport. Air arrivals receive an FMM tourist form with visa included in airfare. Land/sea arrivals should obtain the FMM at the border or upon arrival in Loreto.

ATMs are available in town; bring a mix of payment options and some cash as back‑up. Many restaurants now accept cards; taco stands are typically cash.

We arrange your Loreto National Marine Park permits for guided trips and rentals as applicable.

If you want to fish in Mexico you need a Mexican sport‑fishing license (buy online or at the Loreto marina). Spearfishing and taking lobsters are prohibited inside the Loreto National Marine Park.

We have our human‑waste managing protocols perfected over the years and encourage low‑impact camping, wildlife spacing, and beach‑friendly habits.