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La Paz, B.C.S., Mexico·27 October - 3 November 2024

Baja Sea Adventures - Magica Espiritu Santo

Find inspired connection to the ebb and flow of nature and a woman’s life

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Overview

From the distinct beauty of sparkling turquoise waters and white sand beaches to the abundant, multi-hued reef fish and unique wildlife species, Mexico’s Baja California Sur peninsula is truly spectacular. As you paddle along the stunning shoreline and remote coves of Isla Espiritu Santo, you’ll experience uninhabited beaches, desert scenery, and dramatic volcanic island cliffs, which beckon you to tranquil canyon nature hikes and wide-eyed exploration. The region inspires a sense of awe for the natural world that we live in and opens hearts and minds to the warmth of inner growth. The sea lion nursery at Los Islotes is a true highlight, where we will swim amongst playful sea lions and watch babies nursing. This collection of islands is home to the best snorkeling reefs around. Here, we'll snorkel amongst shimmering bands of silver sardines swimming in unison and an abundance of brilliantly colored sea life. Each night, the absence of city lights will allow you to see the star-filled sky in all its glory as you contemplate the Infinite from your beachfront encampment. The environment is truly breathtaking and the inspiring sisterhood with women will fill you up full far beyond the return home. This trip is limited to 16 participants - a beautiful size for meaningful individual and group connection.

Guest Highlights

Highlights

Experience the PERFECT time to be in Baja!

Experience the PERFECT time to be in Baja!

We go toward the beginning of the season when the water is delightfully warm and crystal clear for incredible snorkeling, the sea lion babies are adorable, and other wildlife abundant. For us, it hits just when we want one more sun drenched experience before hunkering down for winter!

Find new sisters who support your journey

Find new sisters who support your journey

Deep connection with others inspires and supports our own reflection and individual growth. Here, drop the masks and labels you wear in everyday life and find open, natural, joyous connection. It's true sisterhood at its best!

Peace . Freedom . Clarity . Joy

Peace . Freedom . Clarity . Joy

This trip is about invitations - to choose your activities, to protect welcome personal time, to feel the freedom of unfiltered laughter with others. Our trip book, Gift from the Sea, provides a beautiful framework for deep conversation where we find comradery in the ebb and flow of a woman's life. Peace, Freedom, Clarity and Joy - we want you to take these home with you!

Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to give you an idea of what the trip will be like, and some of the key experiences along the way. We love to allow the days to unfold as spontaneously as the playful sea lions we swim beside.

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The day before your trip

Pre-trip

  • We’ll gather the trip group for a Zoom call several weeks before we leave for fun introductions, trip goals, important logistics, and questions.
  • We invite you to read A Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh as context for this journey of self reflection. We’ll touch on this classic book throughout the trip. 
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DAY 1

October 27 - Arrival

  • Arrive in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico and check into our hotel, Posada LunaSol (see FAQ's for getting there).

  • We’ll gather at 8 PM for an important trip briefing. Enjoy the welcome gathering with our HHJ hosts and meet your travel partners for the week. It’s always exciting to look around the patio and realize that you’ll be returning home with a whole new set of sister friends! 
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DAY 2

October 28

  • We’ll have breakfast at the hotel's cafe, then gather our gear and transfer by boat to the islands of Espiritu Santo.

  • Our incredible local guides will greet us with a delicious, refreshing lunch on the beach, topped off with a picture of the rich geology, wildlife, and culture of this incredible region.They'll set up camp and give you an overview of your snorkeling and kayaking gear so you're set for the adventure ahead!

  • Your first Baja sunset won't disappoint, and after a delicious locally-sourced dinner, we'll gather for our first evening circle. This is a beautiful time to recognize the natural connections and experiences that you already share with others!

  • You’ll have your own tent to spread out in with a comfortable sleeping pad and solar lantern for reading and journaling. There’s always an option to sleep under the stars with the sound of the waves nearby. 
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DAY 3

October 29

  • Awaken to the warm Baja sun glinting off the water and the smell of coffee and breakfast cooking right on the beach.

  • You’re invited to join in each morning for a nature hike, yoga, or quiet meditation. It’s your time!

  • Isla Espiritu Santos offers wonderful activities in a spectacular setting. The water temperature is delightful this time of year, so grab your snorkel gear, or just relax on the beach with a book or visit with a friend. We'll have time to snorkel, hike, and explore the area via kayak most days as well.
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DAY 4

October 30

  • Each side of the island has its own character and beauty! We'll experience it by hiking, paddling, or snorkeling each day. Camping on 2-3 beaches will give us an opportunity to see the island's diversity.

  • Gift from the Sea provides a profound framework as we explore together the patterns and ebb and flow of our lives as women.
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DAY 5

October 31

  • The adventure continues! Our support boats will guide a snorkeling excursion to Los Islotes, a sea lion nursery found amongst this spectacular snorkeling destination, which includes a breathtaking diversity of wildlife. Swimming alongside these playful marine animals is an incredible highlight!

  • We'll look for opportunities to include flexible time in our schedule to explore the island, enjoy a nap, have some quiet journaling time, or follow up on a conversation with a friend.

  • Balancing the rich, deep connection you can't help but feel with other women in this unplugged, embracing environment, we invite you to explore the profound impact of solitude.


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DAY 6

November 1

  • We’ll continue our daily invitations to beach yoga, morning meditation or light hiking.

  • Along the way today we'll visit a frigate bird rookery and have more opportunities to snorkel and paddle.

  • Both inspired connection and inner reflection seed our individual growth. Our book gives us further insight into the need to nurture ALL our relationship -- with the Divine, ourselves, and others. You'll have opportunities for small group dialog and thoughtful activities that reinforce the clarity and joy that you'll discover this week.
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DAY 7

November 2

  • Savor your last morning paddle or a nature walk with our guides. We'll have an early lunch at camp, then transfer back to La Paz by boat, arriving mid-day.

  • After checking into the hotel (and enjoying a shower!), you'll have the afternoon to explore the lovely historical district and malecon in La Paz. We're happy to give you some suggestions of where to go!

  • Let's share our final dinner together at a local restaurant and gather one last time to celebrate the highlights, breakthroughs and joyous sisterhood that we experienced together. 
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DAY 8

November 3 - Departure

  • We will arrange shuttles to the airport for those departing. Or you may choose to stay on in Baja.If you're able, we encourage you to consider arriving a day early to settle in, or round out your weekend and take an extra day or two to explore this beautiful part of the world!

    We want you to return home refreshed and inspired and with a community of cherished friends. 
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DAY 9

Continued Community

Your Honest Heart journey continues even after you arrive home. We'll host a follow up call for our new community to share inspiring take-aways and continue with additional opportunities to stay connected with new friends, and with us. And perhaps another trip?

Our regular blogs and podcast topics provide continued resonant topics for further dialog and growth. Consider gathering your new friends and joining us for a refreshing retreat weekend, or another life-transforming trip!

The Experience

What's unplugging?

What's unplugging?

It means leaving the to-do lists at home, turning on your “out of office” notifications, turning off your phone, saying goodbye for the week and trusting all is well as you give yourself permission to be fully present with your own thoughts and embrace experiences, connections and growth that lift and nurture you and give you greater clarity as you move forward.

How do we guide growth?

How do we guide growth?

Each day we'll begin with a specific theme to focus on throughout the day, along with an inspirational offering, gentle stretching on the beach, or a brief morning walk in the island canyons. After dinner, everyone will gather to connect around sisterhood, and delve into insightful, guided journaling and small group sharing that flows naturally after you’ve had individual time to reflect. We promise light-hearted fun and enjoyable, thoughtful reflection. You'll never be put on the spot. Growth comes with an invitation, and you choose how! We're not here to tell you what or how to think or grow, but rather, we host your own discovery and unfoldment.

What's the difficulty of activity?

What's the difficulty of activity?

The beauty of our experiences is that they offer moderate activity levels with advanced options available. Our guides are flexible according to need and wind patterns. We travel in double kayaks, though you're free to let us know if you'd prefer your own. We'll paddle approximately 5-10 miles each day and plan to take a day's layover along the way for a relaxed day of snorkeling and exploring. As for hiking, our guides offer short hikes to explore the geology of the island canyons.

What's camp life like?

What's camp life like?

Our guides will help set up camp and stage a kitchen and group gathering area on the beach with comfortable, portable toilets discreetly hidden and clearly marked - and often with fabulous views! You'll also love the camp shower to hose off after a swim. You'll have your own cozy tent complete with a comfortable sleeping pad and the soft glow of your own solar lantern to keep you company at night. Or feel free to sleep out under the stars with the gentle lapping of the water at your feet. You’ll awaken to views of sunlight kissing the sea and the aroma of fresh coffee and breakfast. Please note that we'll be staying in a hotel in La Paz on arrival and departure.

What's the food like?

What's the food like?

Think fresh, and your favorite Mexican dishes prepared right in front of you! Feel free to hang out with our experienced chefs and take a few tips home! There's a plentiful variety of fresh fruit and juices and never ending homemade guacamole and Ceviche. Watch the fresh catch of the day, grilled and served Veracruz style, known for its bright, lively sauces full of that local fruit. Or enjoy piping hot handmade tamales, tacos or fajitas. Homemade flan, Baja lime pie, or cake baked in a dutch oven over the fire - take your pick! Be sure to let us know of any special dietary needs, and we'll take care of you.

What's the weather like?

What's the weather like?

October is a lovely time of year to be in Baja, with lows in the high 60’s and highs in the high 80’s. And the water feels GREAT!

What do I pack?

What do I pack?

We will send guests a complete planning guide, including a packing list. Bring a few of your favorite pens, which you'll use daily with the journal we provide. We also provide all gear for camping and activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

What's Included

What's Included

Hotel in La Paz for the first and last nights of the trip, double occupancy, breakfast included

Camp gear: single tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, solar lantern

Activity gear: snorkel, mask, fins, wetsuit, kayak and skirt

All transportation, activities and meals while camping

Farewell dinner at a local restaurant on our last evening

Airfare and ground transportation to and from La Paz

Travel day meals

Trip insurance

Gratuities

Hosts

Kerste Helms

Kerste Helms

Kerste and her husband live and work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, in Bellevue, WA. Kerste enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking and trail running every chance she gets. Read more about Kerste here.

Jennifer Dale

Jennifer Dale

Jennifer has always been a nomad who’s learned to embrace change, and wherever she’s gone, her “sisters” — wonderful women with whom she’s built teams, programs, and deep friendships – have been constant, supportive companions. She and her husband raised three children and recently entered the wondrous adventure of grandparenthood. While they build a hub for family and community in Colorado, you can find them touring the country on the Salt & Pepper Tour. Read more about Jennifer here.

Tickets

1 Adult - Double Occupancy

FROM$2,985.00/pp

FAQs

Reserve your spot through our website. We require a 50% deposit with full payment due 120 days prior to the departure date. We welcome payments via credit card, check, or Zelle (jen@honestheartjourneys.com). We're happy to work with you to establish a payment plan as well.

If you have ANY questions, we'd love to talk with you! Reach out any time at info@honestheartjourneys.com.

A deposit of 50% of the HHJ trip cost is required to reserve your spot on the trip.

If a cancellation is made prior to 180 days before the trip date, the entire deposit will be refunded less a $300 per person service charge. If a cancellation is made from 180 to 90 days prior to the trip departure date, 50% of the deposit will be refunded. If a cancellation is made within 90 days of the trip departure date, the entire trip fee is forfeited. All cancellations must be received in writing to info@honestheartjourneys.com. 

It is highly unlikely that we will cancel a trip, but we do reserve the right to cancel due to weather, natural disasters, emergencies or a lack of sufficient reservations. If we cancel a trip, a full refund of the trip deposit and any final payment will be given.

HHJ requires that you obtain travel insurance in case of cancellation, unexpected circumstances, or the need for evacuation. We want you to make a decision that meets your needs. Though we do not recommend specific companies, travel industry colleagues have recommended the following companies: AIG Travel, Alliance, Seven Corners, Travelguard, and WorldNomads. Booking protection is offered through the registration process on our website. You might also see what your credit card offers, and many airlines now offer travel insurance.

The planning guide that we provide all registered guests who are paid in full includes a full trip itinerary, packing list, supportive travel information, release forms for you to review/sign/return to us, information on our trip book and other supporting materials, and a link to a guest survey that collects your important information. 

Helpful information for traveling to/from our hotel in La Paz.


Please be in touch if you have any questions about your travel needs: info@honestheartjourneys.com. 

Please check your passport well in advance of your departure date and make sure that is is valid. Mexico does NOT require your passport to be valid for 6 months, but it must be valid for the entirety of your trip.

We partner with top trip providers who attract the best guides in the business, and they love making your trip unforgettable. A major part of their compensation is tips, and it is customary to tip guides, especially if you feel they have been instrumental in the success of the trip. If you feel you received great service, 5-10% of the trip cost is always greatly appreciated! USD is fine.

Reviews

The awe-inspiring beauty of the ocean, the landscape, the brilliant sun, and vast starlit sky which was just the backdrop for 16 amazing women gathered together to talk, love and be loved. All of it felt "personal" - all of it was a highlight!

Baja Guest

The trip far exceeded my expectations in every way. We didn't just visit Baha, we lived and interacted with it in such a unique and memorable way. The thought and care in planning every aspect of the trip was evident. You selected a partner group that was professional, knowledgeable, and fun.

Baja Guest

I was blown away by the opportunity to connect with an amazing group of women in a way I did not know was possible and in a format which opened up a beautiful way to connect and talk.

Baja Guest

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Baja Sea Adventures - Magica Espiritu Santo

Mexico· 27 October - 3 November 2024· 7 nights

FROM$2985/pp

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