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About this trip
Join our team of marine scientists and naturalists on this annual gateaway to explore and document the marine life of Isla Isabel National Park. This peculiar archipielago in the Mexican Pacific is teeming with life year round. Its extraordinary biodiveristy makes it a truly natural laboratoty for ecological studies.
Under the sea you will enjoy amazing marine scenery and possible encounters with large swirling schools of Jacks, giant mantas, sea turtles and a myriad of colorful tropical fish and invertebrates that inhabit the rocky reefs and corals. On land, get lost in fascinanting trails around the island in search of the best island scenarios and learn about ots geology and natural history in communion with thousands of sea birds that call this island home.
Departures from Mazatlan, ground transportation to Santiago Ixcuintla-Boca de Camichín and boat transfer to the island.
$750.00 USD PER PERSON
BOOK BEFORE NOVEMBER 30TH FOR 10% OFF!
CODE: ISABEL2022
LIMITED SPACED AVAILABLE: 10 EXPLORERS!
This expedition is suitable for certified divers only, minimum OWD but Advanced is preferred.
You are not a Scuba Diver? you have company? Free diving is your cup of tea?
Ask for our special rates for non-divers, companion or freedivers!
IMMERSIONS
DIURNAL DIVES: 5
The reefs and banks around Isabel Island host a great biodiversity and underwater sceneries, from shallow reefs to amaziong volcanic formations and accidents that offer unique experiences and importan marine life agregations.
NOCTURNAL DIVES: 2
At night, the submarine scenario shows its more colorful and active face. The same reefs and banks we dove during daylight, become a delightful assemble of diverse fauna and offers a unioque opportunity to experience bioluminescence and the magic of the oceans dark solitude.
Explore the island
Although small, with barely 84 hectares, 2 kilometers long and 800 meters wide, Isla Isabel´s geographic accidents invites to explore and discover its natural and geological history. Isolation from continent it is not excuse to have a comfortable campling site, as well as abundant and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as snacks and refreshments, all prepared with love and dedication by our local hosts.
What’s included
- TransportationLand transportation from Mazatlan to Santiago Ixcuintla for an overnight and then to Boca de Camichín. Boat transfer to the island!
- Professional guidesOur expedition leaders are experienced marine scientists as well as RAID dive instructors.
- Entrance feesIsla Isabel National Park visitor fee
- Scuba GearComplete scuba gear rental included in your price. You can bring your own gear as well!
- Immersions7 in total= 5 diurnal + 2 nocturnal
- LodgingI night at hotel in Santiago + 2 nights camping at Isabel Island
- All meals3 breakfast + 3 lunch + 3 dinner
- Snacks + refreshmentsGranola bars, fruit, cookies + soft drinks, coffee or tea
- Extra activitiesHiking, snorkeling, birdwatching
What’s not included
- Tips and gratutitiesGuides, captains, cook and drivers.
Available Packages
Itinerary
We depart from Mazatlan around 13:00 hrs on a van bound to Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit (aprox 3.5 hrs)
Arrival at Santiago around 5 pm to rest on a hotel (shared occupation). If you not wish to sharer a room with another explorer please ask for our single occupancy rate.
During dinner we will introduce part of the team and a briefing on our adventure.
Meeting point for departure: WalMart parking lot at Marina.