- Tour code
MEXADV03
- Start
San José del Cabo
- End
La Paz
- Min. age
16 years old
- Group size
Max 6-16 travellers
- Trip style
Explorer
- Trip pace
Active
- Language
English
Baja California Sur is where the desert runs straight into the sea. This five-day trip takes you from the galleries and plazas of San José del Cabo up the Pacific coast to Todos Santos and on to La Paz, on the calmer shores of the Sea of Cortez.
You'll start in San José del Cabo, where the first afternoon is free for the historic center, the galleries or a beach club, before welcome drinks and dinner with the group. Next day, drive north along the coast to Todos Santos for a group lunch among its galleries and cafés, then carry on to La Paz, where an evening food walk introduces the city one bite at a time.
La Paz is your base for the rest of the trip. A full day on the water takes you to Espíritu Santo Island to snorkel with sea lions, with lunch on board and time on Balandra Beach. The following day is yours, with an optional whale shark swim in season, before a farewell dinner.
Why This Journey
Most visitors to Los Cabos never leave the resort strip. This trip shows the quieter Baja: a colonial town center, a surf village known for its artists, and a waterfront city where locals walk the Malecón at sunset and sea lions play off the islands just offshore.
It's short enough for a long weekend, with one big day on the water, one free day to choose your own pace and three evenings shared with the group. A good fit for first-timers to Mexico and anyone who'd rather snorkel than sit by a pool.
Where You'll Stay
San José del Cabo (1 night): Casa Natalia Boutique Hotel, in the historic center. La Paz (3 nights): Baja Club Hotel, on the Malecón. Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation. Prices are based on two people sharing a double room with two beds.
Getting There
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Fly into Los Cabos International Airport in San José del Cabo (SJD), and out of La Paz (LAP) or San José del Cabo (SJD); arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
What you will see and do
Explore Baja's surf towns, coastline and slow seaside pace
Swim with sea lions at Espíritu Santo, then kick back on Balandra Beach
Eat your way through La Paz, browse local markets and catch a Baja sunset
What's included
All activities mentioned on the itinerary
Accommodations in double rooms
Experienced Soca Islands Host with you throughout the trip
One farewell group activity when possible
Max 16 travellers per group
Arrival and departure airport transfers
Group transportation
What's excluded
- International flights (travellers arrange their own)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (including dinner on Day 3)
- Optional activities (whale shark swim, beach clubs)
- Single room supplement (single rooms on request, subject to availability)
- Extra hotel nights before or after the trip
Group itinerary
Welcome to Baja California Sur. Once you land in San José del Cabo and check in, the afternoon is open: walk the historic center around the plaza and mission church, look into the art galleries, or claim a lounger at a beach club nearby.
This evening you'll meet your Soca Islands Host and the group for welcome drinks and an easygoing dinner full of local flavor.
Hit the road this morning for a coastal drive north to Todos Santos, a surf town known for its creative streak and its desert-and-ocean scenery. The group has lunch here before the drive continues to La Paz.
After checking in, head out with a guide once it's dark for a walking food tour, tasting local dishes as the city comes alive in the evening.
Spend the whole day at sea. A boat takes you to Espíritu Santo Island, a protected nature reserve, where you'll snorkel with curious sea lions, eat lunch on board and then stretch out on the white sand and shallow turquoise water of Balandra Beach.
You're back by late afternoon. Dinner is on your own, whether that's tacos along the Malecón or an early night.
No schedule today. Spend it on the beach, around the markets and cafés, or book a whale shark swim if you're here in season (optional).
Tonight the group reunites for a farewell dinner and one more round of Baja stories.
After breakfast, a group shuttle runs you to the airport for your flight home, sun-warmed and with a phone full of photos and new contacts.
Accommodations
Here's a glimpse of the hotels we selected for this adventure.
Casa Natalia Boutique Hotel
An 18-room boutique hotel on Boulevard Mijares in the historic centre of San José del Cabo, steps from the main plaza, the mission church and the Thursday-night art walk in the gallery district.
Rooms open onto a palm-shaded courtyard with a small pool, and Mi Cocina restaurant in the courtyard serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Palapa Bar and Baja Oyster Bar are on site.
Hotel websiteBaja Club Hotel
A 32-room hotel in a restored 1910s house on the Malecón in central La Paz, facing the Bay of La Paz. The waterfront promenade, the cathedral and the restaurants of the old centre are all within an easy walk.
Rooms are set around a central patio with a pool. The restaurant serves meals in the dining room, under an outdoor pergola and on the roof, where the sunset bar looks out over the bay.
Rooms with two queen-size beds are 46 m² (495 ft²), with a balcony.
Hotel websiteRooms
- Included
Shared double
Shared with the person you book with, or a fellow traveller of the same sex.
- Extra cost
Single room
A room to yourself, subject to availability.
You choose your room when you book.
Tour FAQS
Fly into Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in San José del Cabo. Fly out of La Paz International Airport (LAP) or Los Cabos (SJD).
Proposed accommodation (or similar), subject to confirmation: Casa Natalia Boutique Hotel in San José del Cabo for the first night, then Baja Club Hotel in La Paz for three nights.
International Flights Not Included. International airfare to and from the destination is not included in the package price. Travelers are responsible for arranging their own flights and ensuring their arrival and departure align with the trip itinerary. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
Yes. Arrival and departure airport transfers are included. Please share your confirmed flight details with Soca Islands so we can coordinate applicable arrival and departure arrangements.
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners: the welcome dinner on Day 1, lunch in Todos Santos and the evening food tour on Day 2, lunch on board on Day 3 and the farewell dinner on Day 4, plus breakfast on Days 2 to 5. Dinner on Day 3 is at your own cost.
Extra nights can be requested, subject to hotel availability; contact our Customer Experience team for a quote.
There are no scheduled activities on the final day, so feel free to book your departure at your own convenience.
We recommend arriving before 3 pm on Day 1 to make it in time for the welcome event. But don’t worry no matter when you land, we’ll have an airport transfer ready for you.
Please Refer to your government’s travel advice or consult your local consulate. Remember, passport and visa requirements can change, so make sure to stay updated.
Excluding alcohol, we suggest budgeting around USD $40.00 per day for extras.
While we’re not medical professionals, we want to help you prepare for a safe and healthy adventure. Here are some tips:
- Consult with a healthcare professional: Schedule an appointment with your travel nurse or doctor at least eight weeks before your adventure to get any necessary vaccines or medications.
- Up-to-date medical advice:
- US residents: Check the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
- UK residents: Visit the NHS Fit For Travel website.
- Australian residents: Refer to the Smart Traveler Health website.
3. Government travel advice:
- US residents: Consult the US Department of State Travel Advice.
- UK residents: Check the FCDO Travel Advice.
- Australian residents: Visit the Smart Traveler website.
4. Medication tips: If you take prescription medication, bring enough to last the entire trip, plus a few extra days in case of delays. Carry a copy of your prescription in case you need to visit a clinic abroad.
We hope this helps you prepare for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Please keep in mind that our itinerary, activities, and hotels might change. These adjustments could happen with little notice due to factors like availability, weather conditions, seasonal shifts, or other circumstances beyond our control. Rest assured, we always aim to minimise any impact on your experience. Occasionally, we may tweak the itinerary to try out fresh ideas and keep the adventure exciting.
We believe solo travelers shouldn’t have to pay extra to explore the world. That’s why our group trips are designed around shared accommodation and do not include a single supplement. Solo travelers joining our group trips are paired in twin or multi-share rooms with another traveler of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some of our Independent trips are structured differently. For these itineraries, solo travelers will need to book at the single occupancy rate.
Tips are not included in the cost of this tour. Remember, tipping is entirely at your discretion and based on what you feel comfortable with.
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