Baja – Marine Wildlife Adventure – Volunteer Vacations | Discover Corps
Named “the Aquarium of the World” by Jacques Cousteau, the tranquil waters around La Paz on the southern Baja peninsula are home to 39% of the world’s marine mammals. Add to that a climate that boasts sunny days year round and some of Mexico’s most progressive culinary trends and you have a destination that is unrivaled in natural beauty and culture.
Over the course of 6 days, embark on a true wildlife adventure. Swim with whale sharks, scout for whales, snorkel alongside sea lion colonies and lend a hand to an organization helping to protect coral reefs. Spend two nights camping under the stars on the amazing Isla Espiritu Santo before heading to the artsy village of Todos Santos where we’ll have an authentic Mexican cooking class, surfing lessons and time to relax in our high-end villas overlooking the ocean.
Land in San Jose del Cabo and transfer 2.5 hours north to La Paz on the Sea of Cortez. Settle into your hotel and head into town for a delicious welcome dinner. The next two days will be spent exploring the National Marine Park surrounding Isla Espiritu Santo. Head out snorkeling alongside a sea lion community, stand up paddle board, kayak and meet with an organization protecting coral reefs. On Day 4, spend a morning swimming with whale sharks before venturing to the pueblo magico town of Todos Santos to settle into our hotel before a gourmet taco dinner together. Choose to embark on a surf lesson the following morning or venture into the artsy village of Todos Santos. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time exploring Todos Santos followed by a memorable cooking class in the evening. Head to the airport on Day 6 for flights home.
$4,395 Adult
$4,095 Child
- Double Occupancy Price. Children’s pricing applies to travelers 16 years old and younger sharing a room with an adult
- Single Room Supplement = $795. This will guarantee you your own, single occupancy room for the entirety of the trip. If you are a solo traveler and would like us to match you with a roommate of the same gender, please book as double occupancy. See full details here.
What’s Included:
- 3 nights accommodation in 4-star boutique hotels and 2 nights at an island camp
- All transportation including roundtrip airport transfer
- All meals from welcome dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day
- Happy hour and drinks with dinner on the island & margaritas with cooking class
- All adventure activities and related equipment as indicated in the itinerary
- Bilingual naturalist guides who are certified Wilderness First Responders, NOM-9 graduates and Leave No Trace certified
- $50,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Trip literature and pre-departure support from Discover Corps
- 24-hour Discover Corps emergency hotline
What’s Not Included:
- Tips for the Discover Corps guide and driver
- International airfare
Small Group Dates
January 20-25, 2026
February 21-26, 2026
March 16-21, 2026
March 28-April 2, 2026
April 4-9, 2026
November 21-26, 2026
December 26-31, 2026
January 19-24, 2027
February 20-25, 2027
March 6-11, 2027
March 27-April 1, 2027
April 3-8, 2027
November 20-25, 2027
December 25-30, 2027