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TRIP OVERVIEW
Trip Dates
08 Oct - 14 Oct |
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15 Oct - 21 Oct |
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22 Oct - 28 Oct |
Private
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29 Oct - 04 Nov |
5 Spaces
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05 Nov - 11 Nov |
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12 Nov - 18 Nov |
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19 Nov - 25 Nov |
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26 Nov - 02 Dec |
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Tour Highlights
Swim the stunning Baja peninsula, alongside sea lions and other incredible marine life in warm, clear waters
Discover pristine beaches and isolated coves on the uninhabited island of Espiritu Santo - there's no light pollution, which makes for fantastic stargazing!
Camp in style in a UNESCO protected area of unspoilt natural beauty - a birder's paradise, which is home to blue-footed booby, frigate, cormorant, pelican, red tailed hawks, hummingbirds...
Relax at the end of each day with cocktails, freshly-cooked meals and truly spectacular island sunsets
Explore this unique peninsula with open turquoise waters, incredible marine life and warm sunsets over the bay in Baja. Water temperatures reach up to around 26°C, offering perfect conditions for a late-season getaway to discover the unspoilt beauty of one of Mexico’s natural wonders. This is a birder's paradise as well (look out for blue-footed booby, frigate, cormorant, pelican, red tailed hawks, hummingbirds) with terrestrial animals, like ring tail cats, feral goats and the exceedingly rare black jackrabbit.
We start with a comfortable hotel night then head to the white sand beaches and dramatic cliff faces to the countless hidden bays that we’ll explore throughout the week – this is a swimming adventure like no other. The area is part of the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve and offers the opportunity to discover this pristine natural environment.
Based on the uninhabited island of Espiritu Santo - there's no light pollution, which makes for fantastic stargazing - our base camps are located right on the beach, just a few steps from the inviting waters we’ll spend our days exploring. The camp is completely ‘off the grid’ and includes tents with camp beds and solar heated showers. It also offers kayaks and stand-up paddle boards which can be borrowed for your own use between our scheduled swims.
Our camp food is prepared by our very own chef and is al fresco then watch the sun go down at the end of each unforgettable day. Your last night is back at the hotel with a farewell dinner.
Who is this trip for?
This trip is designed for swimmers who are looking for a remote escape from everyday life and experience a combination of coastal swims, crossings, and circumnavigations. Guests should be comfortable being ‘off the grid’ throughout the duration of the trip, with no access to Wi-Fi or mobile reception on the island.
Swimmers should also have a basic understanding of open water swimming and be capable of completing the average swim distance of around 3km prior to the start of the trip. The average daily swim distance is around 6km (split over a minimum of two swims).
We have given this trip a ‘Moderate’ grading. Most swimmers comfortable in the open water will be able to take part and enjoy one of these trips.
What's included?
- Fully guided swimming holiday in Baja, Mexico
- Swim guides and full safety escort on all swims
- Conservation fee (US$25)
- Two nights' hotel accommodation in La Paz on night 1 and 6
- Four nights' tent camping on Isla Espiritu Santo
- Six breakfasts
- Five lunches
- Five dinners
- Full ABTOT Financial Protection
What's not included?
- Travel to and from the start of the tour
- Dinner on Day 1
Related Trips
Daily Itineraries
Please note that the below daily itineraries are an example of the swims that may take place during the course of your trip, however, actual swim locations and distances will vary according to local weather and sea conditions. Your SwimTrek guides and local boat pilot will determine the most suitable swim locations each day and will communicate the plan with all guests as soon as possible.
Trip Schedule
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Map
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Trip Grading
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Getting There
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Travel Advice

Our Baja camp for the evening

Stunning Baja waters

SwimTrekkers hop off the boat

SwimTrekkers head to shore after a swim

Baja SwimTrekkers on the beach

Smiles all around!

Another stunning Baja sunset!

2023 Baja SwimTrekkers

Swimmers in the azure Baja waters.

Dive in the water's lovely!

SwimTrekkers in open water

Little rocky islets on the peninsula

Threading along the coastline

Back into the sea!

SwimTrekkers headed out again!

The Baja peninsula

'22 Peninsula Swimmers

SwimTrekkers on the move.

A view of the Baja camp.

Wake up with a view on the Baja Peninsula!

Baja's unique, boulder-strewn scenery.

Swimmers with kayak support on the Baja Peninsula.

Swimmers and SwimTrek boat escort.

Baja camp from the sunlit beach.

Swimmers with steep Baja backdrop.

SwimTrekkers out for a coastal walk.

SwimTrekkers enjoying the sunset

Landscape with boats on Baja Peninsular

beautiful sea colour in Mexco

SwimTrekkers exploring caves

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Pod of swimmers make there way along the coast
Our Guide enjoying the fish in Baja, Mexico
One of the many beautiful sunsets from the beach

Curious Sea Lion
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We've done this SwimTrek twice now and could see doing it again! The water, the geography, the sea-lions and the sunsets do not disappoint. Magical.
Christina C, USA - 2022 -
A magical experience that transcends the actual sport of open-water swimming!
Jennifer K, USA - 2022 -
Baja Isla Espíritu was in equal parts empowering, relaxing, interesting and enchanting. Pack light and get ready for a magical, unplugged week of challenging swims, highly supported beach camping, terrific local food, beautiful sea life and stunning vistas. This trip was easy for a solo swimmer. You can engage with the group or find solitude on the beach or under the stars. I spent the entire week barefoot. We had a great range of swimming speeds and the guides made sure we all got correct level of challenge.
Julia R, USA - 2022 -
Before my trip, one comment that stood out to me on the Swim Trek website was that going on a swim adventure once a year is non-negotiable. I understand now why that's the case. I most certainly now believe the same thing! I had one of the best weeks of my life on the Baja Mexico trip in all aspects - great swimming, great people, and great off the grid adventure! Thank you to Jamie and the team.
Janine G, Canada - 2022 -
This trip far exceeded my expectations and I would pinch myself to make sure this was in fact real and not a dream.
Karen, 2021 -
It was an amazing week. I can't wait to do it again.
Sophia, 2021 -
I feel like I just came home from summer camp. Camping on the beach with no internet is a great way to relax and unwind.
Elizabeth, 2021 -
It was so relaxing! I got a chance to read some good books!
Colette, 2021 -
In addition to the natural beauty including tropical fish, sea lions, coral, and unparalleled sunsets, it was wonderful to be free of the internet and phone service for nearly a week!
Judy, 2021 -
This was the best vacation ever! The location was stunning, the staff was incredible, the swimming was awesome, the fish were glorious, the weather was perfect, the food was great, and the facilities were perfect for those of us who like living an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Very well organised, and zero stress! I loved every aspect of the experience.
Anne D, 2019 - USA -
Great trip. Go with the flow!
Ian R, USA - 2019 -
Baja California Sur is more perfect than you can imagine and Swim Trek is the best way to enjoy it. I will return each and every year that I can.
Jeremy H, Mexico - 2019 -
Such a great adventure! Warm, clear waters for swimming. Sleeping with the sea at your tent door, the brilliant stars and the Milky Way above. Watching the never-ending movie of the pelicans diving near the shore, good friends, great food, it was heaven on earth.
Kelly M, Canada - 2018 -
If you have a chance to go on the Baja SwimTrek, GO! You won’t be sorry!
Marcia M, USA - 2018 -
Great swimming! Great food! Top notch staff! Left my heart with a green turtle that I swam along side, and the beautiful Isla Espirito Santo. Quite a trip!
Cynthia S, USA - 2018 -
Baja was the best Swimtrek I have been on so far! The swims, the water, the wildlife, the guides and crew, the food and cocktails, the location and the other swim trekkers were all fantastic and made it a wonderfully unique and memorable experience which will be hard to beat!
Sarah, R. USA- 2017 -
Swimming around Espiritu Santos Island was like swimming in a crowded aquarium full of rainbow colored fish and sea life.
Laurie, R. USA- 2017 -
The Baja trip surpassed all my expectations. Every swim was like swimming in a beautiful aquarium and the scenery amazing. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly and enabled us all to enjoy swimming at our own abilities. I loved every moment.
Nina. C. UK- 2017 -
This is one, I would suggest THE one, not to miss on the Swimtrek calendar.
James, J. USA- 2017 -
I met a great bunch of people, had some amazing swims and was looked after by extremely knowledgeable and entertaining crew. I felt very privileged to be in such a completely unspoilt and special location
Ruth B - 2016 -
A once in a lifetime experience I would do again in a heartbeat!
John T, 2016 -
Go to Baja. Unplug. Unwind. Swim. Experience the beauty of this place and the people that make it possible.
James J. 2016 - USA -
This was a trip of a lifetime for me. My paradigm of pool swimming shifted and I am now an open water convert! The staff, the location, every swim - were perfect! Being off the grid was an unexpected bonus. I highly recommend going on this trip!
Catharine S. 2016 - Canada
Book with Confidence
Our flexible booking conditions include a 14-day refund guarantee and free trip changes.
Terms and Conditions apply.