Alpha Expeditions: Marlin Run
Expedition of 4 days and 3 nights from November 6 to 9, 2025 in our luxury camp in Magdalena Bay, Mexico.
Timing: October 16, 2025 - December 14, 2025
Check-in, La Paz BCS(day 1): 10.00am // Check-out, La Paz BCS(day 4): 3.00pm.
Buy your flight before check-in and after check-out
The exact meeting point in La Paz BCS will be sent to you with your reservation.
Alpha Expeditions
Alpha Expeditions is the project created by Mexican explorers Alejandro "Alex" Garrido and Miguel "Mike" Barcena, both 25 years old, passionate about documenting wildlife and sharing authentic stories from the most remote places in the world. Trained in technical diving (Tec 50, Dive Master and Rescue) and Tourism Management, they have captured images underwater and in breathtaking natural landscapes, from the Sea of Cortez and the Bahamas to Galapagos, Svalbard, Africa and Asia. Their expeditions combine adventure, film and conservation, inspiring audiences through videos, podcasts and social media, while promoting the beauty and fragility of the planet with a message of environmental education and responsible action.
It's not a dream, you're swimming with marlins.
Every year, during the months of October and November, millions of sardines arrive off the coast of Baja California Sur in the Magdalena Bay area in search of food.
In turn, thousands of striped marlin, dorado, humpback whales, Bryde's whales, dolphins, sea lions and even sharks crowd around the sardine ball to enjoy the delicacy. It's a spectacle of the marine world! And in that setting, with all this feasting going on, you'll have the opportunity to snorkel to see all the action up close. All with a certified marine biologist accompanying you at all times to give you the experience of a lifetime.
Between sand dunes and the exquisite contrast of the mountains and the sea of Baja California Sur, this experience promises to leave an indelible mark in the traveler's memory.
Itinerary
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Day 1
The adventure begins in La Paz, BCS. Transportation will pick us up at the agreed departure point, and we will drive to Magdalena Bay. From there, we will go to the camp, where we will be waiting for you with a smile and a delicious meal. On this first day, we will set up camp and then have a campfire where our biologist will tell us everything we need to know about the marine fauna we will be looking for during the expedition.
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Day 2
We will wake up early and watch an unforgettable sunrise, enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast and then head out on our first Ocean Safari. We will spend several hours at sea looking for sardine balls, which attract all kinds of predators such as striped marlin and sea lions. In the afternoon we will eat ceviche in the dune area. Upon our return, we will enjoy the sunset, have dinner and have time to enjoy a good time around the campfire.
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Day 3
Early in the morning, we will do our second Ocean Safari with marlins and humpback whales so you won't be left wanting for anything. Afterwards we will visit an amazing community oyster farm where we will learn about farming and enjoy fresh seafood.
We return to the camp in the afternoon to watch the sunset. In the evening we will have a campfire under the starry sky.
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Day 4
On the last day, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast to say goodbye to Magdalena Bay. We then packed our bags and headed to La Paz to start our journey home.
What's included in your experience
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Transportation
Transportation to and from La Paz
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Meals
9 complete meals + snacks for all diets
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Activities
Wetsuit, mask & snorkel and fins.
2 Ocean Safaris of 5hrs+
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Accommodation
Sleeps in luxury tent with queen bed
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Certified staff
Certified and local staff service
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Oyster farm
Visit and lunch at community oyster farm
We present your tent house
15 luxury tents with queen size bed.
What about bathrooms?
5 full bathrooms with WC and shower with hot water.
Meet our team
Our team will always welcome you with a smile.
Magdalena Bay Ocean Camp exists to create jobs for the community of San Carlos and Ciudad Constitucion that generate life opportunities and help encourage long-term environmental protection.
What Our Guests Are Saying
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Our conservation formula
When you travel with Akampa, you generate economic spillover directly to the host community.
If the community gains more from preserving the natural area than from exploiting it, it chooses to preserve it.
If the natural area is preserved and the community is happy, our clients have a superior experience.
If our clients are happy, they will bring more friends to live the experience.
To make the formula work, each Akampa experience focuses on 4 pillars:
Environmental protection: In every experience we use Leave No Trace principles, minimize our carbon footprint and collect data on the natural area (citizen science*).
Education: We work with professionals to educate our customers and our local partners to protect the environment.
Empowerment: To achieve the conservation of the natural area, it is essential to work together with the local communities and ensure that they benefit from the trips on an economic and social level.
Akampa Experience: It is essential to provide a superior experience so that our customers return and continue adding to the conservation cycle.
What does it include?
Round trip transportation from La Paz
Lodging in Jupe (deluxe tent) with 1 queen bed
WC and shower with hot water in common area
Staff: Coordinators, guides, captain, cook, biologists, etc.
Ocean Safaris with marlin & humpbacks
Snorkel equipment: wetsuit, mask & snorkel, fins
Picnic in the dunes at sunset
Visit and tasting at the community oyster farm
All meals at the camp (catch of the day, regional food with vegetarian and vegan options)
Permits and entrances to the natural area
Personal accident insurance
From USD $1,450 / person
Questions? Write us by WhatsApp.
By booking this experience you accept our terms and conditions.
This experience is exclusively for people 10 years of age and older.
Location
What this experience is about
Watch the video to learn how it works and all the details of this trip.
⚠️ At Akampa, our experiences take place in natural environments, and weather conditions may affect the planned itineraries. Therefore, we reserve the right to adjust the trip to prioritize the safety and well-being of the participants.
Akampa is not responsible for changes in the itinerary due to unforeseen weather conditions.
Policies and Considerations
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Flight not included
We recommend flying to the airport in La Paz, BCS.
We recommend purchasing your flight with a flexible fare in case the experience is rescheduled due to force majeure.
Be sure to arrive at least 2hrs before your scheduled start time.
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- More than 60 days in advance: Place transferable, non-refundable.
- 60 days or less in advance: Non-transferable, non-refundable.
When you travel with Akampa you contribute to preserve the places we visit. Learn more about our mission.