Magdalena Bay: Marlin & Sardine Run
Snorkel with sardines, marlin and sea lions in Baja California Sur.
4 days and 3 nights luxury camping expedition in Magdalena Bay, Mexico.
Reserve between 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.
Sardine Run in Mexico: Experience the most spectacular marine phenomenon.
Every October and November, the waters of Baja California Sur are filled with huge schools of sardines on their great migration. There, striped marlin, dolphins and sea lions gather to hunt this natural feast. On this tour you will snorkel to the heart of the Sardine Run tour in Mexico, accompanied by a certified marine biologist, and experience a marine life spectacle that only happens a few weeks a year.
Our luxury camp is strategically placed on the coast, between dunes and mountains, to offer you views of these gigantic bait balls and the possibility to swim among them. An Akampa experience that combines adventure, conservation and comfort.
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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
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The Marlin Run, also known as the sardine run in Mexico, is a natural marine phenomenon that occurs in the Pacific waters off Baja California Sur. During this event, huge schools of sardines form spectacular bait balls that are chased by striped marlin, sea lions, seabirds, mobula rays and even humpback whales. It is an ideal marine life spectacle for ocean and ecotourism lovers that occurs from October 16, 2025 to December 14, 2025.
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During the striped marlin watching tour, visitors can enjoy close encounters with a great diversity of marine wildlife: striped marlins hunting sardines, sea lions, manta rays, dolphins, sharks, seabirds and, in season, humpback whales. It is an unparalleled marine nature experience in the Mexican Pacific.
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The tour involves a certain level of physical demand, as it is done in the open sea and includes navigation for several hours, as well as multiple snorkeling sessions. Sometimes it is necessary to get on and off the boat several times during the day, so it is recommended to be in good physical condition to fully enjoy the tour.
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The flight is not included in the price of the trip. It is important that you purchase your outbound flight before the start time of the trip, and after the end time of the trip.
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Our trips are 4 days and 3 nights packages that include:
9 complete meals plus snacks
Transportation to and from La Paz
2 Ocean Safaris of at least 4 hours
Lodging in a luxury tent with queen size bed.
Certified and local staff service
Sight and food at community oyster farm
Accident insurance
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The trip starts at 10.30am at the meeting point in La Paz. You must land no later than 9:50am on the first day. We will provide you with the exact meeting point once you have made your reservation.
On the last day we will be arriving in La Paz at 3:00pm. You must purchase your return flights from 4:30pm onwards.
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Yes! At the time of payment, you will have the option to pay for your place in 2 installments (only if you buy more than 60 days in advance) or pay 100% in one payment. With less than 60 days in advance, you must pay 100%.
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Yes! At the time of payment you will fill out a form to let us know any dietary restrictions you may have and during the trip our coordinator and cooks will provide a specific menu for you.
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Yes! Our experiences are for children as young as 4 years old.
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.
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