Curious young California sea lion; swimming in the calm waters; elegant terns; pod of long-beaked common dolphins.
EXPLORING THE SEA OF CORTEZ: A LIVING SEA & DESERT ISLES 8 DAYS | FROM AUD$8,530 Book by Jan. 31, 2022 to guarantee 2022 prices for 2023 departures. Visit expeditions.com for all categories, current rates, and details.
Aboard National Geographic Venture EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience a voyage of pure discovery in a UNESCO World Heritage site, with a flexible itinerary chosen by the region’s most knowledgeable staff to maximise wildlife sightings. • Venture farther north in the Sea of Cortez to explore remote and seldom visited islands, such as Isla Rasa, a breeding ground for 90 percent of the world’s Heermann’s gulls and a large population of elegant and royal terns. • Search for pods of dolphins and other marine life. With luck, see a leaping mobula ray as they eject from the sea and belly-flop back in the water. • Explore interesting shallows and ragged shorelines from the solitude of a kayak, hike uninhabited beaches, stand-up paddleboard, and snorkel among tropical fish and acrobatic sea lions. ITINERARY AT A GLANCE Days 2-7: Exploring the Sea of Cortez
MEXICO Isla San Marcos Sea of Cortez Loreto Bahía Loreto NIA
EXPEDITION DETAILS DATES: 2022 Apr. 11; Dec. 20† , 27† 2023 Apr. 10; Dec. 20†, 27† † Spend the holidays exploring the sunny, beautiful Sea of Cortez.
Isla San Esteban
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Day 8: Disembark/Loreto
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Day 1: Loreto, Mexico/Embark
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SPECIAL OFFERS: Book by Feb. 28, 2022 to waive the solo premium on solo cabins. Or, guests under 22 years old save 25% when travelling with 2 full paying adults. Receive a free 2-day stay and hike in the Loreto Mission. All offers available only on select departures. See page 136.
Isla San José Los Islotes
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