7 Night Bajas Bounty Cruise from San Jose del Cabo

Bienvenidos! You will be met at the Los Cabos International Airport in San Jose del Cabo and transferred to the hospitality area. Joined by your expedition team, an overland orientation transfer to La Paz acquaints you with the dramatic Baja landscape and the week that lies ahead. The captain and crew welcome you aboard just in time for a cocktail and dinner with your new mates. (D)

Settle into the desert-sea environment at a tucked away, remote beach like Bonanza or Ayla. Get a few tips with a snorkeling 101 lesson or just dive in. Hikers trek among the Palo Blanco bushes and cactus with interpretive guides. Whichever your option for adventure, relish in the privacy from other busy beaches. The beach toys, chairs, and refreshments are at your disposal-you just kick back and play. (BLD)

At Bahia Agua Verde, clear waters are bordered by sparse craggy mountains hemmed in green. Explore the coast by small skiff, visit with a local ranchero and his family, and take to the canyons and mountains on a mule ride and experience the "real Baja". Scenic vistas, outstanding exploration, excellent birding, and unmatched camaraderie-the day is done. (BLD)

Adventure in a playground of steep red bluffs and sweeping desert beach. Don some flippers for a snorkel among colorful sea life, put on your walking shoes for an exploratory romp along the ridge, grab a paddle and kayak, hop on a paddle board, or relax on the beach with the sand between your toes. The rugged beauty of the island makes it an ideal spot for escapades. (BLD)

Mother Nature is your guide today. Take your adventurous side and your binoculars in search of the largest baleen whales in the world. The Sea of Cortes is home to fin, blue, and sperm whales, and the dolphin pods number in the hundreds. Or, if the gray whales have arrived on Baja's west coast (mid-January-early-March)-migrating more than 12,000 miles to calve in Bahia Magdalena-you'll drive across the peninsula for a panga ride to observe these mammals and their babies in the lagoon. Whichever the day brings, there's also a chance to head into the Sierra de la Giganta Mountains for a tour of the crown jewel of Baja's historic missions, San Javier; time for a brief exploration in magical Loreto; or more water play and hikes. Bring it on! (BLD)

At Los Islotes-a steep craggy seamount leaping straight from the sea-slip into a wet suit for a snorkel with curious, agile young sea lion pups. At Isla Partida, get set for water play (kayaking, snorkeling, and stand up paddle boarding are all on the menu) and island hikes along desert beaches or into rocky arroyos. Or, kick back with a beach party-complete with a cool drink and sun-soaked lounge. (BLD)

Tuck into a secluded cove surrounded by long fingers of red rock and a golden beach. Spend your last full day enjoying the feel of warm sand under your feet on a beach walk, investigate nooks and crannies in the rocks by kayak, or explore a little further afield on a guided hike. Celebrate your week at tonight's special Farewell Dinner with an entertaining slideshow by your expedition team. (BLD)

After breakfast, it's "adios" La Paz, as you transfer back to San Jose del Cabo for your flight or UnCruise hotel stay. (B)