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Spend four days in the Sea of Cortés aboard the Sea Bird, observing hundreds of playful dolphins, snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking, bird-watching, and hiking on uninhabited desert islands. Then travel by train to dramatic Copper Canyon. Encounter the Tarahumara Indians, natives of the canyon. Enjoy the spectacular views from our lodge on the canyon’s rim.
January 9 Los Cabos/La Paz, Mexico
Fly to Los Cabos airport. Drive to our ship in La Paz and set sail on the Sea of Cortés.
Sea Bird
(D)
January 10 Isla Santa Catalina
Search for marine life and visit Isla Santa Catalina to walk among huge cactuses, swim, snorkel, and observe birdlife.
(B,L,D)
January 11 Sea of Cortés
Explore a narrow desert canyon on foot, examine a marine-rich tide pool, snorkel, or kayak in the clear waters of an isolated cove.
(B,L,D)
January 12 Islas Los Islotes and Espíritu Santo
Experience one of life’s great pleasures at Los Islotes—snorkeling with sea lions. With indented shorelines and dramatically eroded cliff faces, Isla Espíritu Santo may be the most beautiful island in the Sea of Cortés. Swim, kayak, or walk on shore. Later, enjoy a sunset beach barbecue, weather permitting.
(B,L,D)
January 13 La Paz/El Fuerte
Disembark in La Paz and fly to Los Mochis. Drive to the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains to the colonial town of El Fuerte. Take a float trip down El Fuerte River.
Posada del Hidalgo
(B,L,D)
January 14 Copper Canyon
Board the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad and ascend into the Sierra Madre Occidental Range. Rise almost 8,000 feet in just over six hours, crossing deep ravines and passing through more than 70 tunnels before emerging upon a breathtaking scene of mountain ranges and canyons extending to the horizon. Stay in a lodge on the canyon’s rim.
Posada Barrancas Mirador
(B,L,D)
January 15 Copper Canyon
Spend the day exploring the Copper Canyon with a local guide. Located far below are the dwellings of the Tarahumara Indians, who have managed to maintain many of their pre-Columbian traditions.
(B,L,D)
January 16 Copper Canyon/Chihuahua
Wake early for a sunrise walk along the rim of the canyon. Drive to Chihuahua, descending through the broad San Antonio Valley.
Hotel San Francisco
(B,L,D)
January 17 Chihuahua
After breakfast, drive to the Chihuahua airport and transfer to your individual flights home.
(B)
Accommodating just 64 guests in 32 outside cabins, Sea Bird is large enough to operate in remote environments in comfort, yet small enough to enter ports and narrow inlets inaccessible to bigger ships. She carries sea kayaks and a fleet of Zodiacs, which can be launched at a moment’s notice, providing easy access to coastlines and other places of interest. Each cabin faces outside. All cabins have windows and are attractively and comfortably furnished with lower berths, private bathrooms, reading lights, and individual climate control.
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