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 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
MXN $13,400 MXN / person*.
By booking this experience you accept our terms and conditions.
This experience is exclusively for people 10 years of age and older.
Location
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.
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