I joined this expedition as a solo traveler and spent over $5,000 once flights and transportation were included. While there were some positives, the overall experience did not match the level of quality, communication, and attention to detail I expected at this price point.
The highlights were the excellent food, beautiful Baja scenery, and meeting some nice new people.
Unfortunately, several issues impacted my experience. Before booking, I specifically asked about the bed setup in the shared rooms and was told they were queen beds. Upon arrival, they were actually twin beds placed very close together. Another solo traveler had initially been assigned a private room while I was assigned a shared room despite paying the same price (or less, as she was a returning guest). Although the room assignments were eventually changed, the situation could have been avoided with clearer communication from the start.
Communication before the trip was lacking overall. There was little information about the daily schedule, amount of time spent on the boat, downtime, meals, or what to expect. Most days involved 8–9 hours actively searching for wildlife, and within an hour of getting back to the villa attending 2-3 hour dinners (3 of which were at restaurants outside of the villa). This was much more intense than I anticipated.
I also experienced issues with guide professionalism, house maintenance, and cleanliness that felt out of place for a premium-priced expedition.
There were some positive aspects to the week, but overall I left feeling disappointed and that the experience did not provide the value I expected for the cost.