Kayak Rentals Available
To Experienced Paddlers (from La Paz only)

"We just got back to Colorado after 21 beautiful days in Baja. We had a great trip, even a little rain fell on us. What a treat. October is definitley the month to paddle. I wanted to let you know how much we appreciated the use of your equipment and all of the extra help and advice that you provided us. We couldn't have done this trip without you. " -Dan Baker, October

"We had an amazing trip! Despite the incessant wind (luckily at our backs most of the way!) we managed to spend a great deal of time exploring partida and espiritu santu islands. Crossing the channel in the deep water, we were lucky enough to have some close encounters with a HUGE dorado, a really scary silky shark, and fantastic feeding frenzy of jack and yellowtail. Everyone we dealt with in your company was professional, prompt and very friendly. Thanks again. I'll be sure to recommend Mar y Aventura to all my friends, and look forward to doing a longer trip, possibly in the summer when el norte isn't churning up the seas so much!"
-Stephen Cayer, March

The rental of our kayaks with out guidance is a special service we offer to experienced kayakers only. We trust that if you are renting kayaks from us you are experienced in wilderness skills and the sport of sea kayaking and assume all responsibility for your actions as well as the equipment.

If you're interested in planning and organizing your own kayak expedition to Baja, we can outfit you with the equipment and provide shuttles and information for planning your trip. We have single and double kayaks with associated equipment available for rent as well as snorkeling and camping equipment. We also offer speedy shuttles by boat to outlying islands or by truck to distant beaches for you and your gear.

Rental prices include paddle, spray skirt, P.F.D. and bilge pump. Paddle floats may be rented for $5/ea (per trip). Our kayaks are mostly fibergalass Sedas. Single models include the Swift, Viking and Gypsy. The double model is the Tango.

We can not guarantee specific models, only single or double kayaks since they are rented out on a first come first serve basis. Mar Y Aventuras is not responsible for refunds on trips cancelled earlier than scheduled.

Please be advised that weather in Baja can be very windy at times with ocean swells of 15 feet.

Half-Day Kayak Rental Prices:

Singles, $25 (2-3 hours) or $30 (4 hours)

Doubles, $35 (2-3 hours) or $40 (4 hours)

ITEM	FULL DAY	1 night 2 days	2 nights 3 days	3 nights 4 days	4 nights 5 days	5 nights 6 days	6 nights 7 days	Each extra night
Single Kayak	$40	$80	$110	$125	$135	$155	$165	$20
Double Kayak	60	115	150	180	200	215	230	30
Wet Suit	5	10	15	20	25	27	30	5
Snorkel Gear	5	10	15	20	25	27	30	5
Sleeping Bag		15	20	25	30	34	36	5
SB with pad		20	25	30	35	40	45	8
Dry Bags	4	6	9	12	16	18	20	3
Dry Boxes	4	6	9	12	16	18	20	3
3 Person Tent		20	25	30	35	40	45	5
Camping fee for the island is $4/person per day and can be purchased from Mar Y Aventuras or Semarnap

Please Note:

Espiritu Santo Island is a protected conservation area and therefore requires you to remove all human waste from the Island and dump it in a proper dumping facility in La Paz. You are required to bring your own container for dumping human waste or you can rent one from us. A Porta Potty for 20 uses is $40 and a 50 use size is $60 for any length of time and includes the dumping service. There is also a camping fee of $4/person per day. You can buy bracelets for the camping fee from Mar Y Aventuras or from Semarnap. There is no charge for persons 65 or older.

SHUTTLES FROM LA PAZ
- NOT AVAILABLE ON SUNDAYS
- For the windy months of Dec, Jan and Feb, we only offer skiff shuttles to Espiritu Santo Island due to safety concerns.

 

One way skiff shuttle between La Paz and southern Espiritu Santo Island	$100 (1-2 persons, $25/each additional person)
One way skiff shuttle between La Paz and northern Espiritu Santo Island	$125 (1-2 persons, $25/each additional person)
One way skiff shuttle to sea lion rookery (Los Islotes) with drop on Espiritu Santo	$200 (1-2 persons, $25/each additional person)
One way vehicle shuttle between La Paz and Tecolote	$25 (1-2 persons, $10/each additional person)
One way vehicle shuttle between La Paz and Punta Coyote (near San Jose Island)	$150 (1-2 persons, $25/each additional person)
Driving shuttles to other destinations	.90/mile or.75/kilometer
Combinations of any of the above are no problema!
Maximum number of persons per skiff or vehicle is 6. With 7 or more another skiff or vehicle is required and the same prices apply. Please be prepared to be flexible when scheduling skiff shuttles, as all shuttle arrangements are subject to change depending on the weather.
Please Note: If you are not renting kayaks from us, shuttle services are not available.

PICK UP THE APRIL 2001 ISSUE OF SEA KAYAKER MAGAZINE FOR AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE ABOUT PADDLING ESPIRITU SANTO BY JONATHON REYNOLDS. BACK ISSUES CAN BE ORDERED BY CALLING 206-789-9536

More Information for Planning Your Trip
(please read ALL this information before confirming your reservation with a credit card)

We offer equipment rentals to experienced kayakers so you can make your own adventure. The most popular destination for kayaking out of La Paz is the spectacular island of Espiritu Santo. It has beautiful white, sand beaches and protected bays on the west side as well as wonderful snorkeling. We provide motorized skiff shuttles to the island, located 18 miles north of La Paz (shuttles take from 1 to 3 hours depending on the weather). Paddling to the island is possible but requires a four mile open water crossing from Tecolote beach to the island. This section of water is prone to 5-15 foot swells when the wind blows.

We also provide a camping guideline booklet prior to your trip or you can pick it up in La Paz. There is no fresh potable water on the island and fires are not permitted. There are two "fresh" water wells on the island but they are somewhat saline and would likely damage filters and therefore should be used for showering only. Plan to bring 1 gallon per person per day of fresh water and a stove for cooking. We no longer rent stoves, so you should bring one that burns white gas or uses regular Coleman propane bottles. Stoves are allowed in your checked luggage, but not in your carry on luggage. No fuel is allowed on board the plane. White gas or propane for your stove can be purchased from our office in La Paz. White gas is $5/liter and propane is $8/canister. We also have white gas bottles that are compatible with most MSR or other white gas stoves. Purified drinking water can be purchased from our office in La Paz ($3 for 5 gallons when you provide your own container) or you can buy one gallon containers from the grocery store that fit well in the kayaks. A new regulation requires you to remove all human waste from the Island and dump it in a proper facility in La Paz. You are required to bring your own container or you can rent one from us. A porta potty for 20 uses is $40 and a 50 use size is $60 for any length of time and includes the dumping service. Groceries can be purchased in La Paz from one of the many well stocked grocery stores offering a variety of foods both local and from the US. For information on where we are located as well as the location of CCC, one of the largest grocery stores in La Paz, go to the maps page and print out the La Paz city map. We also have maps of Espiritu Santo Island and Southern Baja that you can print from out web site. Other maps available for purchase are a laminated color topographical map of Espiritu Santo Island for $12 and a paddling map for the area from Isla Carmen (Loreto) to Espiritu Santo (La Paz) for $10. These can be purchased from our US office before your trip or from Mar Y Aventuras in La Paz.

For inexpensive, friendly and clean accommodations in La Paz we recommend our quaint hotel above Mar Y Aventuras, Posada LunaSol (rates are $60). Or for more luxurious accommodations with a pool, we recommend Los Arcos, located on the bay in downtown La Paz, Tel: 800-347-2252 or 949-450-9000 / Fax: 949-450-9010 (rates are $80-95).

October through mid November and mid March through mid May usually provide excellent kayaking conditions in the Sea of Cortez with calm, warm days. Late November, December, January, February through early March is the season of the north winds and may not be so ideal for kayaking, although calm sunny days are common approximately 50% of the time. Late May through early October is extremely hot. Storms can hit the Baja at any time of year and kayakers should be prepared for strong winds and heavy rains at any time.

"I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I just got back from La Paz and our kayaking trip to Isla Espiritu Santo. We had a fantastic time! The hotel was wonderful, people very helpful and friendly (especially Alex and Benjamin) and the kayaking fantastic. Thanks so much for your help in setting our trip up!"
-Megan Richotte

Approximate temperatures:
MONTH	WATER	AIR (lows & highs)
OCT	80	80-95
NOV	75	70-80
DEC	65	60-80 (strong winds likely)
JAN	60	60-80 (strong winds likely)
FEB	60	65-85 (strong winds likely)
MAR	65	70-85
APR	68	75-90
MAY	70	80-95
SUMMER	85	100-120

 

Reserving Kayaks and Cancellation Policy:

Credit card information is required to reserve kayaks in advance, nothing will be charged at the time of your reservation and full payment will be due in La Paz. We accept MasterCard and Visa. Mar y Aventuras offers a 10% discount on the balance of your rental charges when you pay in La Paz with cash (either U.S. dollars or Mexican pesos) but not for traveler's checks. We also offer an additional 10% discount for rentals between May 1 and September 30. An open credit card voucher is required to cover any loss or damage to the equipment. If you pay in La Paz with VISA or MasterCard, there is a 5% surcharge.

If you cancel one week or less before your reservation, there's a 50% cancellation fee unless we are able to rent your kayaks to another party. You may call Sea and Adventures at 1-800-355-7140 with your credit card information and we will send you a confirmation by e-mail. Once paid in La Paz, there are no refunds for earlier than scheduled termination of your trip.

If you require a shuttle to the island please include dates and number of people. Shuttles are not available on Sundays so please plan accordingly. Please be aware that if the wind blows, shuttles may have to be rescheduled, canceled or require an additional skiff to transport gear and people to the island safely. Due to safety concerns, for the windy months of Dec, Jan and Feb, we only offer skiff shuttles to Espiritu Santo Island, no shuttles to Tecolote.

 

To arrange your rental reservations with Mar Y Aventuras in La Paz:

From the US dial 011-52-612-122-7039
From La Paz dial 122-7039
From other cities in Baja dial 01-612-122-7039

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