Kayaking

The calm waters off La Paz are perfect for kayaking, and you can take multiday trips along the coast to Loreto or out to the nearby islands.

Baja Expeditions. Baja Expeditions, one of the oldest outfitters working in Baja (since 1974), offers several kayak tours, including multinight trips between Loreto and La Paz. A support boat carries all the gear, including ingredients for great meals. The 10-day trip in the Sea of Cortez with camping on remote island beaches starts at $1,550 per person, based on double occupancy. Calle Sonora 585, between Topete and Abasolo, Manglito, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23060. 612/125–3828; 800/843–6967 in U.S. www.bajaex.com.

Fun Baja. Fun Baja offers land tours, scuba and snorkel excursions with sea lions, seasonal whale watching trips, and camping safaris to Isla Espíritu Santo. Carretera Federal La Paz -Pichilingue, Km. 6.1, Marina Costa Baja, Local 61, La Paz, Baja California Sur, 23019. 612/106–7148. www.funbaja.com. Two-tank scuba trips from $135.