Baja California Wellness Adventure: Whales, Sea Lions & Starlit Glamping

The retreat begins in La Paz, where you'll settle into a private villa with a pool, just minutes from the Malecón. Evenings start with a welcome ceremony and group dinner, setting the tone for the week. The next day, you're up early for the drive to Puerto Chale, a small village known for gray whale sightings. You'll take a private boat out to meet the whales up close—an experience that's hard to describe but stays with you.

From there, the trip shifts to Espíritu Santo Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The boat ride includes snorkeling stops in turquoise water, and once you arrive at the beach camp, you're in a different world. Solar-powered tents, eco-friendly showers, and meals cooked on-site. Afternoons are for snorkeling reefs, looking for dolphins and rays, or just napping in the shade. The nights bring sunset yoga, cacao ceremonies, and a moonlight desert hike.

The group is led by Vanessa, a yoga and meditation teacher who also runs water healing sessions, and Gabriel, a guide who has led several expeditions in Baja. They handle the details so you can focus on being present. The schedule is full but not frantic—there's always time to sit by the water or chat with the group.

What sets this apart is the combination of comfort and wilderness. You're not roughing it entirely; the glamping tents have real beds, and the food is genuinely good. But you're also sleeping on an island with no roads, no shops, just the sea and the stars. It's that balance that makes it feel like a real adventure without sacrificing the relaxation part of a retreat.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation (2 nights private villa, 2 nights glamping) - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as per itinerary - Daily yoga, meditation, and water healing sessions - Cacao ceremonies and fire circles - Group excursions and activities - Whale watching in Puerto Chale - Snorkeling gear and marine safaris - Certified local guides and wellness facilitators - Digital photo and video memories - Pre and post retreat support - All land and sea transportation during the retreat - Reusable water bottle

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not in the itinerary