PLE CATALOGUE 2018-2019

PLANETA LIBRE EXPEDICIONES #MEANINGFULTRAVELBAJASUR $ #PLANETALIBREEXP TRAVEL CATALOGUE 2018-1019

PLANETA LIBRE EXPEDITIONS 2$ 0 1 8 - 2 0 1 9 $ National Park S$i e r r a d e l a L a g u n a SB$taal at en Par k e a c h dra B TOURS areas Planeta Libre 7|Nomad Survival Trail 6|Around La Ventana 2|Index 8|Millenarian Rock Art 16|Around La Paz 4|Baja California Sur 9|Jaques Cousteau Island 21|Sierra de La Laguna 5|Planeta Libre Expeditions 11|Bioluminescence Tour 28|Magdalena Bay 30|Tailor-made Travel 12|Punta Arenas beach 29|Cabo Pulmo 31|Contact Getaway 13|Horseback Riding 14|Breakfast at the Ranch- 15|El Triunfo Time Travel 17|Whale Shark Encounter 18|Balandra Bay Escapade 19|Espíritu Santo Island 20|Todos Santos Legends 22|Sierra Oasis Hike 23|Medicinal Plants Hike 24|Mountain Ranch Lifestyle 25| Hot springs & Waterfalls 26|Sierra La Laguna Expedition 28|Gray Whale Encounters 29|Cabo Pulmo, Marine Park 2|

PLANETA LIBRE EXPEDITIONS 2018-2019 Magdalena Bay Gray Whale Sanctuary UNESCO Heritage Site iconography Espíritu Santo Archipelago ACTIVITY levels ACTIVITY hiking kiteboarding snorkeling horseback riding $ rockpools wildlife cultural 1. Light: Travelers shou$ld be in good health. jumps encounters encounters Suitable for the whole family 2. Light/Moderate: Travelers should be in a good $ health and confortable walking or in the water. signature citizen Spanish Suitable for the whole family tour 3. Moderate: Travelers should be in a good health science immersion and comfortable on long boat trips and multiples hours activities. 4. Moderate/strenuous: Travelers should be physically fit and prepare for multiple hours activity 5. Strenuous: Travelers should be physically fit and prepare for multiple days activities, experienced hikers. 6. Maximum: Travelers should be physically fit, with high experience in the activity to be carried out. |3

FIND YOURSELF WHILE GETTING LOST IN NATURE WELCOME DISCOVER the last natural frontier of México. TO BAJA Guarded by the oceans and the CALIFORNIA SUR desert, Baja California Sur is the last natural frontier of México.This o a s i s o f l i f e  i s h o m e t o a multitude of creatures and many migrant species in our planet like turtles and whales, who visit these coasts to birth and mate in the Gulf of California. Baja is a dreamscape, the $ desolated desert and the guardian sierra of this wild land, teach us that to live is to venture. That's why Baja culture is a hybrid culture, descendant of hunters and @PlanetaLibreExp gatherers, warriors princesses, pirates, conquerors, pearl hunters, sailors, castaways and cowboys. This merge of cultures forms the essence of our people, the flavors of our table and our  popular proverbs and expressions. After centuries of explorations we've learned one lesson:   Baja is a place that cannot be described with words, or framed in a photograph. Baja is an experience that must be lived and traveled the Mexican way. 4|

PLANETA LIBRE EXPEDITIONS This company is the dream of 2 Naturalist interpretive guides certified by the NOM09 SECTUR, as well as, wilderness first aid responders (WFR). We are professionals and passionate about Nature and Culture Tourism. Our objective is to provide responsible tourism services with a focus on environmental education and conservation,  contributing to local development, environmental  conservation, and science. To achieve this, we use key tools such as heritage interpretation, leave no trace and experiential learning. Our company is young, and we believe that a better world is possible if travel contributes to the conservation of our natural areas, species, and love for nature and local culture, whilst demonstrating that in Mexico we know how to enjoy life and wealth of our country. REAL ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURe AND LOCAL CULTURE |5

around la Ventana discover it #|

Nomad INCLUDES Survival - Round transportation to La Ventana, El Sargento. Trail - Healthy lunch , Snacks and drinks. - Naturalist Guide Hike and learn about the native - Ranch contribution.      tribes of Baja California Sur and their survival in the Desert, What to bring? admire the cave paintings and practice your Spanish. - Bottle of water (1 Lt). - Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen In this 6 hour hike to the Cape - Long sleeve and pants for hiking. paintings in Sierra Cacachilas we - Hiking poles (optional). will hike on one of  the natives - Comfortable shoes to walk/hike (tennis shoes are ok). cyclic routes to hunt and gather and understand the  survivals INFORMATION skills that allowed them to inhabit an arid desert   for thousand of years.   As we hike we will focus on the native flora & fauna and how these resources were converted into tools, medicine, food and refuge. A local Ranchero   and a certified naturalist will be your guides during this thematic hike. ACTIVITY LEVEL 7 hrs 7 | All ages but there are some steep slopes so avoid if you have history of injuries.

Millenarian Rock Art INFORMATION 3 hour Hike where we focus on the local native ACTIVITY LEVEL 5 hrs tribe of cacachilas and their survival techniques  in the Desert, admire the cave paintings and practice your Spanish. As we hike our guide will tell you everything about the history of this region,  native flora & fauna. A local Ranchero  and a certified naturalist will be What to bring? your guides during this thematic hike. - Bottle of water (1 Lt). INCLUDES - Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen - Long sleeve and pants for hiking. - Round transportation to La Ventana, El sargento. - Hiking poles (optional). - Healthy lunch , Snacks and drinks. - Comfortable shoes to walk/hike (tennis - Naturalist Guide - Ranch contribution.      shoes are ok). |8

Jacques Cousteau Island Explore and record life island, so this is your only under the sea in this exuberant chance to get a picture next island. We will ride on the boat to it. to cross the bay towards the island. As this geologic The return to Ventana bay is monument grows in front of optionally on the boat or you our eyes. We will share all can kite back. about the geologic conditions $ that gave shape to this island and Ventana bay. Visit the INCLUDES Island’s sea lion colony and - Round transportation to snorkel in coral reef monitoring the abundance of this colorful boat beach. ecosystem while recording our - Lunch and drinks. encounters to provide our - Biodegradable sunscreen. data to science. We will find a - Beach towels. secluded beach to enjoy - Snorkel gear. spare time and relax at the - Wetsuit. - Naturalist guide. beach whilst also delighting our palate with a delicious What to bring? lunch in front of the Sea. Before we head back we will - Bottle of water (1 Lt) take a short walk into the - Hat, Sunglasses. - Comfortable clothing island trails to admire the giant - Hiking shoes or sandals. barrel cactus,  this  rare specie - Camara. of cacti is endemic to the INFORMATION $ 9| Pick Up: ACTIVITY LEVEL 6 hrs 8:00 AM

bioluminescence tour INFORMATION During this night bioluminescent beach where $ you will have the option to excursion, we encounter the snorkel in the bioluminescence. The visibility incredible natural of the bioluminescence is 10x better in the water with a phenomenon of snorkel and mask.  You will see thousands of bright sparkles bioluminescence which brings underwater but you   don't ACTIVITY LEVEL 4 hrs necessarily   have to go into alive the calm waters of the the water to see it. After our night snorkel, hot Gulf of California with a surreal cocoa, tea and a light snack Date awaits before we head back glowing activity that must be to La Ventana after our $ seen to be believed. magical encounter with nature. every new moon days meet at planeta libre office at 7:00am our tour includes We will meet in planeta libre - Special presentation and Price headquarters where an expert biologist will introduce us to demonstration by marine $ the bioluminescent biologists phenomenon caused by 12 guests max per tour millions of tiny plankton known - Transfer to our special $79 usd p/p as dinoflagellates. In this special presentation we will bioluminescent beach. ot h e r i m p o rta nt focus on the importance of  a healthy ecosystem and how - Wetsuits and snorkeling information bioluminescence plays an - There are definitely no important role. Additionally, gear. you will have the opportunity sharks. to get some hands on - Hot beverages and  snacks. scientific experience using - Water depth where we microscopes. After our presentation, we will snorkel is only 4 feet deep. provide you gear and drive you 20 minutes to our special - Bio bay is a calm area with 11 | no waves or currents; close to land. - Sometimes there are jellyfish, however, these jellyfish are not a problem because we have full body wetsuits.

Punta Arenas Beach Getaway One of the scientific database most breathtaking for future research of beaches of Baja Sur is this ecosystem only 40 minutes away from La Ventana. After this refreshing Punta Arenas is a site snorkel, we will rest that allows you to and relax at the enjoy a relaxing day beach to enjoy an contemplating the amazing lunch and ocean and snorkeling recover energy to the coral reef while stay exploring. helping us collect data for our citizen Includes monitoring program. - Round transportation Our guide will share to Ventana or with you all of the Sargento. intriguing history of - Lunch and drinks - Biodegradable this site and its sunscreen. lighthouse, while - Beach towels. walking on a petrified - Snorkel gear . - Wetsuit. coral reef and - Naturalist guide. identifying fossils. ?What to bring Once into the reef - Bottle of water (1 Lt). INFORMATION - Hat, Sunglasses.   our guide will lead - Comfortable clothing $ - Hiking shoes or you to “Cueva de sandals. Mano de León” to - Camara . admire the Pick Up: 9:00 AM biodiversity of this site. As we snorkel we will participate in LEVEL 7 hrs identifying species for ACTIVITY | 12 data collection to populate the

Horseback Riding INCLUDES Amaze your senses admiring the light - Round transportation to La Ventana, spectrum of the sun at sunrise (recommended)  or sunset. Meditate on life on the back of a horse El sargento. while contemplating the beauty of the coastal landscape, listening to birds sing and - Horse and saddle. contemplating giant cardon cactus. This is an - Cowboy escort for support and teaching. experience of connection with nature that will truly - Translator Guide  allow yourself to escape and enjoy the ride. What to bring?                                                                                     A basic lesson before riding will be hosted by a pro - Bottle of water (1 Lt). cowboy and translated by your bilingual guide. - Hat, Sunglasses  and Sunscreen Two schedules possible: sunrise or sunset and more - Long pants and comfortable clothing. than 4 locations to ride in this area. Explore La - Closed shoes. Ventana on the back of a horse as the first - Camara . cowboys did. INFORMATION $ Pick Up: ACTIVITY LEVEL 2 hrs before sunrise 13 | or sunset

Breakfast at the Ranch Wake up early for a Your bilingual guide will short drive to our host Ranch translate and guide you where we will be welcomed through this sharing with Baja Sur style coffee. Help experience where you will the ranchers milk cows and meet The Real Baja Family. goats to prepare artisanal cheese. We will also make Before heading back take the tortillas from scratch, salsa, opportunity to buy cheese beans and other basic from these artisanal producers. elements of Ranchero breakfast. $ After enjoying a good meal INCLUDES and chatting with the rancheros about their - Round transportation to La traditional lifestyle, we can optionally take pictures on Ventana, El sargento. their horse and then hike to a nearby spring to admire the - Traditional Ranchero beauty of the canyon and the wild figs we will encounter on Breakfast and  lunch , drinks. this trail. Back in the ranch, a fruit juice and lunch awaits - Ranch contribution.   before we say goodbye to our - Naturalist Guide. lovely hosts. What to bring? - Bottle of water (1 Lt) - Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen - Long sleeve and pants if hiking comfortable shoes to walk/hike (tennis shoes are ok) INFORMATION $ Pick Up: ACTIVITY LEVEL 5 hrs 7:00 AM | 14

El Triunfo time travel El Triunfo town was the hub of located inside historical the Baja California Sur gold buildings. rush. Today it feels like a ghost This place is ideal for lovers of town, however, during the photography in search of gold rush this was the center inspiration, history lovers  or for of the peninsula economy. those who simply wish to stroll You can appreciate the through the solitary streets of a essence of what were the beautiful and picturesque golden years of El triunfo In the town. frontage of it's houses a n d  m u l t i p l e m u s i c a l $ instruments left behind after the revolution. Travel through INCLUDES time in this thematic tour based on the   golden mining - Round transportation from times, listen to the myths and legends of this multicultural La Ventana / El Sargento. town that holds 3 cemeteries, a museum dedicated to music - Snacks, water, iced tea and a tower designed by - Naturalist guide. Gustave Eiffel. You will have extra time to What to bring? enjoy a craft beer or the bakery of the local cafeterias - Bottle of water (1 Lt) - Hat, Sunglasses. - Comfortable clothing - Hiking shoes or tennis shoes. - Camara INFORMATION $ 15 | Pick Up: ACTIVITY LEVEL 4 hrs 9:00 AM

around la Paz be amazed #|

Whale Sharks $ Encounters Perfect for solo travelers and groups less that 4 $ Swim with Whale sharks people. $ (Rhincodon typus), the largest fish in the world and a 64 million You’ll share a boat with a capacity of 10 people. years old species. This pelagic creature   approaches Baja Sur This tours needs to be reserve by at least 24hrs coasts to feed on plankton. Join us in this adrenaline tour to INFORMATION sightsee the whale sharks in their natural habitat. ACTIVITY LEVEL 5 hrs INCLUDES - Snorkel equipment - Wetsuits - Certified guide - Current permissions - Boat insurance - Water - From 2hrs and a half to 3 hrs of Tour What to bring? - Biodegradable sunscreen - Bathing suit - Hat - Windbreaker or sweater - Towel    | Not recommended for children younger then 5 years old.

Balandra beach Escapade Cataloged as one of the most beautiful beaches in INFORMATION Mexico, located just 20 minutes from the city of La Paz. ACTIVITY LEVEL 6 hrs This fine white sand beach is an ideal place for What to bring? relaxation and contemplation of nature. Experience an incredible day and explore - Bottle of water (1 Lt) Balandra from different angles. - Hat, Sunglasses. - Comfortable clothing INCLUDES - Hiking shoes or sandals. - Camara. - Naturalist guide - Round transportation | 18 - Lunch, snacks, water and juice - Umbrellas chair and tables at the beach - Insurance during transportation - Snorkel gear and wetsuit (optional) - Bracelet fee to Balandra - Biodegradable sunblock

Espíritu santo Island Sightsee the turquoise - Relax in one of the most water beaches and the breathtaking arches and beautiful beaches on the caves of one of the world's island. natural heritage sites, Espíritu Santo Island. This Island has the INCLUDES astonishing views of a paradise. In this dynamic day - Round transportation. trip, you'll explore the - Boat ride abundance of natural life, - Lunch and drinks. amazing landscape, - Biodegradable sunscreen. incredible stories and - Beach towels. unpredictable encounters with - Snorkel gear. marine animals. - Wetsuit. - Naturalist guide. - Snorkel with   friendly sea What to bring? lions - Bottle of water (1 Lt) - Observe the chromatic - Hat, Sunglasses, coral reef life windbreaker - Visit the colony of frigate - Comfortable clothing - Hiking shoes or sandals. birds,   and watch diverse - Camara. coastal birds - Visit the ruins of   the largest   pearl emporium in the world   - Learn about Baja's  geology and take amazing pictures of the landscape. INFORMATION Pick Up: ACTIVITY $ 7 hrs 8:00 AM 19 | LEVEL

Todos Santos legends On a dark desert art expressed in the several highway, you can find magic galleries of this town that like in Todos Santos. Chosen exudes emotion. Every corner for its natural oasis this  fertile is a perfect background for a paradise in the middle of the memorable picture of your trip desert has history to share, to Baja. Enjoy life in this town they started growing sugar... and relax. We are Soon they had a mission bell. programmed to receive ...You can check-out any time you Let me   lit up a candle and like...But you can never leave!  show you  the way… $ Meet the history of this town frozen in the 1920s. The stories INCLUDES of this mysterious town will intrigue you as we explore its - Round transportation from La mission, Oasis, and   historical buildings like the Hotel Ventana / El Sargento. California...Any time of year, You can find it here. - Lunch, snacks drinks. - Naturalist guide. - Turtle release (on season) You’ll hike through the oasis What to bring? into the coast to admire birds and the   lush oasis landscape - Bottle of water (1 Lt) of this historical town. You will - Hat, sunglasses  explore this town   through the - Comfortable shoes to walk legends behind its walls,  as your guide reveals the best of the  golden years of Todos Santos. We will also admire the INFORMATION $ Pick Up: ACTIVITY LEVEL 7 hrs 9:00 AM | 20

This is Sierra de la laguna Fall in love #|

Sierra Oasis Hike Experience the oasis in the desert. Enjoy fresh water natural pools at INCLUDES Biosphere Sierra La Laguna. Explore the riverbeds hiking along this impressive canyon whilst admiring the lush vegetation and giant granite - Naturalist guide boulders along the hike, take spectacular photos and find the hidden - Round transportation wildlife with the help of your guides. - Fee of the Biosphere Our Hikes in the biosphere   are customized. And can be as long or reserve and ranch challenging as the group decides. Your guides will always lead you to a natural pool and will explain all the incredible facts around wildlife, entrance cactus and other native plants. Your guides will also amaze you with the incredible adaptations of desert species which have allowed them to - Traditional ranch lunch survive, as well as, the historical and modern day uses of native plants. - Snacks and beverage After this exhilarating exploration, visit a traditional ranch where we will Learn to make tortillas and enjoy a truly Baja homemade meal. We will share coffee and stories with the Rancheros and   learn about the natural lifestyle of the Baja California Cowboys. The ranch maintains the scents of the humid soil and is abundant with a multitude of flowers and sweet fruits that hangs from the trees in the orchard. INFORMATION What to bring? ACTIVITY LEVEL 10 hrs - Bottle of water (1 Lt) Pick Up: 6:00 AM - Hat, Sunglasses. - Comfortable clothing and bathing suit - Hiking shoes or sandals - Camara | 22

Medicinal plants INCLUDES hike - Bilingual guide certified Learn about the medicinal and - Round transportation common usage of plants in Baja California - Fee of Biosphere reserve and ranch Sur, a tradition inherited from the indigenous natives of these lands. Join us in this curative entrance hike - Infusion of medicinal plants collected - Learn about Sierra de La Laguna during the hike Biosphere. - Traditional ranch lunch - Hike  along  with the local ranchers and What to bring? our naturalist guide. - Bottle of water (1 Lt) - Refresh in a secluded natural pool. - Hat, Sunglasses. - Taste a traditional Ranchero lunch. - Comfortable clothing and - Climb a huge fig tree. - Visit a traditional ranch. bathing suit - Hiking shoes or sandals INFORMATION $ ACTIVITY LEVEL 8 hrs Pick Up: 6:00 AM 23 |

Mountain Ranch Lifestyle With a tradition them yourself. Before of almost 300 years, heading back enjoy a sustainability is a coffee while you create concept that ranchers your own handmade live day by day, leather craft. enjoying the gifts of their lifestyle and Includes contemplating nature. - Naturalist guide Live the natural - Round transportation life in this traditional - Fee of the Biosphere ranch where you can pet and feed animals reserve and ranch from the farm, plant entrance and harvest in the organic garden, swim in - Traditional ranch the multiple pools while exploring the canyon of lunch San Dionisio with a specialized guide that - Snacks and will teach you how to find the Fauna that beverage inhabits the desert. Enjoy a traditional What to homemade meal with handmade flour tortillas bring? and learn the technique by making - Bottle of water (1 Lt) - Hat, Sunglasses. - Comfortable clothing and bathing suit - Hiking shoes or sandals - Camara INFORMATION Pick Up: 6:00 AM $ ACTIVITY LEVEL 8 hrs | 24

Hot Springs & WATERFALL INCLUDES Visit Sol de Mayo waterfall and get refreshed - Naturalist guide in its clear waters. It is also possible to admire this - Round transportation landscape from another perspective by rappelling - All fees to Biosphere reserve and ranch next to the waterfall. Your guide can show you the path to explore the entrance canyon and get to a more private pool to enjoy in nature solitude. Later, we will drive 20 minutes to - Lunch, snacks and beverage San Jorge’s canyon to relax at the hot springs and, if you wish, hike a bit more to have fun climbing on What to bring? the granite boulders of this canyon. Your guide will set up a private picnic lunch to delight you with the - Bottle of water (1 Lt) traditional flavors of this region. - Hat, Sunglasses. - Comfortable clothing and bathing suit - Hiking shoes or sandals - Camara INFORMATION ACTIVITY $ 8 hrs Pick Up: LEVEL 7:00 am 25 |

Sierra de la laguna INFORMATION expedition $   Observe how the sun rises between the hills, as you ascend leaving the coast behind.  Listen to the ACTIVITY LEVEL 4 days sounds of the birds, get to know gigantic cacti and 3 nights small hummingbirds.  Find a river bed and venture into the canyon in search of water.  This is an adventure INCLUDES through the trails that take you to the valley of Sierra de La Laguna.  It begins in a desert and ends in a - Round transportation to the tropical forest, lush green island of vegetation. Look for traces of wildlife, play hide and seek with lizards, birds starting point and mammals and admire the landscape. - Horse and saddle. On this expedition of 4 days and 3 nights to the Sierra, - Cowboy escort for support climbs the highest mountain in the state, visit the waterfall of the valley and learn about the uses that and teaching. the ranchers give to the vegetation of these mountains. - Naturalist guide $ What to bring? - Water bottle (1 Lt). - Sleeping bag (we - Hat, sunglasses and can provide it) sunscreen - Pants, shorts, long- - Hiking boots and sleeved blouse, resting shoes warm clothes, socks. - Camera. - Day backpack - Razor - Personal medicines 26 |

GET LOST WITH WILDLIFE FEEL ALIVE

GRAY WHALE ENCOUNTERS Magdalena Bay is a special operated by local boatmen reserve for the protection of who have many years of the Pacific Gray Whale. The experience working with whales migrate here from their  guests. feeding grounds north of Alaska to court, breed, give - Explore the spectacular birth and simply frolic in the warm, calm waters of Baja's windswept dunes. Pacific lagoons. - Delight with a typical lunch with the flavors of the sea. - Ride across the peninsula to INCLUDES the Pacific Coast of Baja to - Naturalist Guide Magdalena Bay in a - Round transportation comfortable van with tunes - Lunch, snacks, water and and movies. juice - Visit the small village of - 2 hours of whale watching in Lopez Mateos and its whale museum. the boat - Learn about local flora and What to bring? fauna with a special focus - Bottle of water (1 Lt) on gray whale natural - Hat, Sunglasses, windbraker history and behavior. - Comfortable clothing - Camara. - Experience an   encounter with whales on a 2 hour ride into the bay where whales abound. These boats are skillfully and sensitively INFORMATION $ 28 | Pick Up: ACTIVITY LEVEL 9 hrs 7:00 AM

Cabo Pulmo INFORMATION $ Marine park ACTIVITY LEVEL Monitor the sea life in the largest coral reef of the sea of Cortés. Cabo Pulmo Marine Park is the habitat of a huge variety of multicolored fish, massive school concentrations and Californian Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus). 8 hrs $ Pick Up: 7:00 AM INCLUDES What to bring? - Round transportation - Bottle of water (1 Lt) - Naturalist Guide - Hat, Sunglasses. - Fee to enter the Marine Park - Comfortable clothing and - Snorkel or diving in different bathing suit sites of the Park - Hiking shoes or sandals - Snorkel gear - Camara - Wetsuit - Biodegradable sunscreen | 29

Tailor-made Visit this magical lAND AT YOUR OWN PACE. Experiences in In Planeta Libre we are Baja CALIFORNIA SUR passionate about travel   and because every traveler is different, we work with you to design and arrange a private itinerary for individuals, couples, families and groups. Let us help you create and plan the trip of your dreams! We can create custom itineraries to all of the areas we offer day tours, as well as, other locations within Baja Sur to suit your needs. We can build you a tour that works for a group with diverse interests. We have experience doing trips all over Baja California Sur and would love to help you with your group! $ @PlanetaLibreExp VOLUNToURISM | academic & scientific travel | traditional craft workshops 30|

Contact us Planeta Libre Expediciones Corredor Isla Cerralvo km7 s/n La Ventana BCS, México. Cp2300 Telephone number: +526121532037 [email protected] www.planetalibre.mx