Sonoran Desert
3 days and 2 nights camping in the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and the Gran Desierto de Altar.
Groups from 15 people, dates available from October to March.
Check-in, Mexicali BC(day 1): 11.00am // Check-out, Mexicali BC(day 4): 2.30pm.
Buy your flight before check-in and after check-out
The exact meeting point in Mexicali BC will be sent to you with your reservation.
An experience from another planet.
You will camp in one of the only deserts in Mexico where you will feel out of this world surrounded by huge dunes. You will tour the Pinacate Reserve, the Gran Desierto de Altar and La Salina, learning about its history and contemplating its craters. You will sleep under the starry sky so particular and special of the desert, an experience that you will not find anywhere else.
Itinerary
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Day 1
We will meet in Mexicali, Baja California. Our transportation will pick us up and we will leave in the direction of La Salina. A few hours later we will be arriving at La Salina National Park and explore what looks like a snowfield that is actually huge amounts of salt. As we explore it, we will be immersed in a breathtaking environment, where the sun shining on the salt crystals creates a spectacle at sunset. In addition, you will learn about the history and process of salt production, as well as enjoy the tranquility and beauty that this amazing place has to offer. After sunset we will gather for dinner under the stars and end the day with a bonfire.
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Day 2
We will wake up in La Salina where we will enjoy the sunrise and depart to our second camp: Las Dunas. After being in the huge salt field, we will see the imposing dunes of the most biodiverse desert in the world. We will visit the museum of the natural reserve to learn about the valuable environment in which we will find ourselves. Then we will start a unique walk through the dunes. If we are lucky, we will be able to see the sea from the highest dune. Here we will see the sunset and if we want, we can roll on the cold sand. Finally, we will close the day with a culinary experience at a typical Sonoran dinner.
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Day 3
On our last day we will enter an area full of craters and cactus. We will leave the dunes and head to the Pinacate Biosphere Reserve. Upon arrival at the Pinacate, we will begin our fascinating Crater Route. We will dive into the millenary crater "El Elegante", with its impressive 1600 meters in diameter and 250 meters deep, an experience that will transport you to a landscape similar to Mars. Finally, we will enjoy a last Sonoran lunch before heading back to the Mexicali airport, where we will conclude this unforgettable adventure.
What's included in your experience
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Transportation
Transportation to and from the meeting point to the campsite
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Meals
All meals during the experience are included and are adapted to all diets.
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Activities
Guided hikes, marine safaris, visits to cenotes and oyster farms. All activities included
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Accommodation
You will sleep under the stars in luxury tents and premium mattresses.
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Certified staff
Certified and local staff service
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Accident insurance
You will always be protected against any eventuality
Meet our team
Our team will always welcome you with a smile.
Our experiences exist to create jobs for the local communities that care for the places we visit. Akampa's mission is to create livelihood opportunities that consequently help encourage long-term environmental protection.
What Our Guests Are Saying
Who talks about us:
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 has 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?
3 days 2 nights
Round trip transportation from Mexicali
Crater tour
Tour of La Salina
Guided walk in the dunes
Visit to the natural area museum
Akampa Staff (certified guides, cook, etc.)
Meals (except breakfast)
Camping equipment (tents, inflatable mattress, chairs, etc.)
Entrances to natural areas
Accident insurance
From MXN $15,900 MXN / person*.
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 gray whale is one of the most social and friendly cetaceans on the planet. Each year they migrate from the Arctic to the warm waters of Baja California Sur, Mexico, between January and April to mate and give birth. Their curious and friendly behavior allows for unique close encounters, making whale watching in Mexico an unforgettable experience for travelers and ecotourism lovers.
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The tour takes place in Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, one of the best whale watching destinations in Mexico. This privileged place offers close encounters with gray whales.
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The ideal season to see gray whales in Baja California Sur is from January to March, being February the month with the highest activity and concentration of whales in Magdalena Bay. If you are looking for the best time to live this experience, book a package with us from January 15, 2026 to April 12, 2026.
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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
⚠️ 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 Mexicali, Baja California.
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.