Bahía Magdalena, BCS
Marlin & Sardine Run
Snorkel alongside sardines, marlin, and sea lions in Baja California Sur. A 4-day, 3-night expedition at a luxury camp in Magdalena Bay, Mexico.
Duration
3 nights · 4 days
Group
15 tents
Expedition type
Adventure
Departure
La Paz, BCS
The Sardine Run in Mexico: a marine spectacle that lasts a few weeks a year.
Marlin & Sardine Run
Every October and November, the waters off Baja California Sur fill with enormous schools of sardines during their great migration. There, striped marlins, dolphins, and sea lions gather to hunt this natural feast. On this tour, you’ll snorkel right in the heart of Mexico’s Sardine Run, accompanied by a certified marine biologist, and witness a marine spectacle that occurs for only a few weeks each year. The camp sits right on the coast, between dunes and mountains, with views of the giant bait balls — and the chance to swim among them. Adventure, conservation and comfort, the Akampa way.
The itinerary · 4 days
Day by day
Tap each day to discover it
The trip starts in La Paz, BCS. Our transport picks you up at the meeting point and we drive to Magdalena Bay together, then on to the camp, where a warm welcome and a fresh meal from the kitchen are waiting. After settling in, we gather around the fire and our biologist walks us through everything worth knowing about the sardine run and the striped marlin.
We're up early for sunrise, coffee and breakfast, then out on our first Ocean Safari — several hours at sea looking for bait balls of sardines, which draw striped marlin and sea lions. In the afternoon, lunch is fresh ceviche served in the dunes. Back at camp: sunset, dinner, and slow time around the fire.
We head out early for a second Ocean Safari with the marlin and humpback whales, so you leave with nothing left on the list. Back at camp for sunset, and one more fire under a sky with no city near it.
On the last day, we have one more breakfast to say goodbye to Magdalena Bay, pack up, and drive back to La Paz.
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The stay
Luxury tents with a queen-size bed
Meet your tent
15 luxury tents with a queen-size bed.
What about the bathroom?
Full bathrooms with hot water
5 full bathrooms with hot water
What's included?
What's included?
Transportation
Round trip from the meeting point to the camp.
Meals
Every meal of the trip, cooked fresh on site and tailored to any diet.
Activities
Two ocean safaris of 6+ hours each.
Accommodations
You'll sleep under the stars in luxury tents with premium mattresses.
Certified staff
Local, certified staff who know every corner of the bay.
The people
Meet the team
You'll always be met with a smile. Our trips exist to create jobs for the local communities who care for the places we visit. That's Akampa's mission: livelihoods that make protecting the environment worth it, for the long run.
Traveler reviews
5.0★★★★★(93)
- ★★★★★
Amazing location. Peacful Menal Detox. Saw the most spectacular mother and baby Humpback whales- having fun in the water. The staff is fun, helpful,amazing, knowledgeable. - Thank u-for making my Birthday -a weekend to remember. Food is yummy and non stop!- i put on wt!!! Would i come back--YES.
nisreen vasi
5 months ago
- ★★★★★
It was an unforgettable experience with Akampa. The staff was exceptional—always attentive and genuinely caring about every detail. The food and service were outstanding. The tents deserve a special mention: incredibly comfortable beds and spacious setups that make desert camping feel effortless and luxurious. We also went out to sea and had the chance to see whales—an absolutely out-of-this-world experience. Everything you need is thoughtfully taken care of. I would highly recommend Bahía Magdalena Ocean Camp to anyone looking for a truly special adventure.
Isabella Gonzalez del Castillo
7 months ago
- ★★★★★
The camp was a very special experience. Although I didn’t get the chance to touch the whales, seeing them up close was truly moving. I would love to visit again.
hill fortune
5 months ago
- ★★★★★
Best experience ever! Whales, dolphins, coyotes all in an incredibly well preserved and beautiful environment.
Alejandro Olivo Villa
5 months ago
- ★★★★★
Increíble experiencia! Todo maravilloso!
roberta dominguez
4 months ago
