"The most romantic trip we've ever taken. Falling asleep with the skylight open and stars overhead was something we'll never forget."

"My 8-year-old is still talking about swimming with the whale sharks. Kevin's team was incredible with the kids — patient, enthusiastic, and so knowledgeable."

"Gray whales at Scammon's, whale sharks and sea lions at Las Animas, dolphins following our boat home, fin whales on day 3. I counted 7 species in 6 days."

"I have never seen the Milky Way like that. The skylight yurt let us fall asleep watching shooting stars. An International Dark Sky site — it's real."

"I was nervous traveling solo but within an hour I felt like I'd known these people for years. The small group makes all the difference."

"We brought our leadership team of 12. No agenda, no PowerPoints — just kayaking, whale sharks, and some of the best conversations our team has ever had."

"This place creates the kind of reset you cannot manufacture at a resort. Morning beach practice, whale days, and total quiet at night."

"We came as friends looking for adventure and left feeling like we'd shared something truly rare. No crowds, no schedule pressure, just wild Baja."

This is an experience like none other. Kevin Warren loves sharing the beauty, peacefulness, and adventure that the Sea of Cortez and Las Animas provides. This is such a unique experience through and through. We went for the Whale Shark trip, but not only did we get to swim with whale sharks, we frolicked with sea lions, fished every morning, kayaked and were served amazing meals 3 times a day.

My family recently returned from one of the best family vacations we have ever had. If you like remote beautiful locations that offer pristine waters, animal encounters, fabulous food with a warm caring staff, this is the place for you.

After a beautiful drive down the Sea of Cortez and an hour boat ride to this secluded location, you arrive to a private bay in the Sea of Cortez with 8 yurts. No crowds here. We were the only people on this particular trip. Our yurt was a family yurt with running water and air conditioning, though we didn’t need the air. It was super clean and cozy.

Our days were filled with hikes, digging for clams, fishing, swimming with sea lions, and kayaking. Whatever you wanted to do. Or you could relax in your hammock and take in the view. All so relaxing.

This trip was very special. Being so remote, this place is definitely the perfect place to dissolve yourself from the busy, stressful world and recharge with nature. My dad and I knew really nothing about animals and nature, but Kevin made it easy to understand and spot the animals that were migrating or inhabited this area. This place being remote really made it special, and tons of wildlife was around us all the time.

Although it wasn’t whale season during the time we went, which was the beginning of January, we were able to see two whales in the sea right next to the ecolodges and a pod of 50 dolphins too. This place wasn’t just all wildlife — the food was also amazing. The cook Liz made the best Mexican food and fish I’ve eaten in my life.

No light pollution. And... the Milky Way. We've all seen the photos, but have you ever actually seen it yourself?

You can at Las Animas Ecolodge. It is incredible.

As a solo traveler I did the gray whale adventure in March. It was a phenomenal experience and Las Animas Wilderness Lodge is a special nature reserve. I loved my yurt, sleeping under the Milky Way and waking up for the breathtaking sunrise over the mountains reflected on the water.

We fished every morning for fresh daily meals while hundreds of dolphins followed us to the whale watching area. There were many activities to do during the day but it was quiet at night. Food was good too. I met special people from all over the world who I still keep in touch with as a result of sharing this amazing adventure.

Just returned from our trip to Baja Spirit Ecolodge and swimming with the whale sharks and sea lions. What an incredible and amazing experience. It really felt like a spiritual experience being so close to nature. Experiencing the most amazing night skies and sunrises, fishing and clamming and then eating what we caught, and of course the most awesome part, swimming with the majestic whale sharks and the super fun and playful sea lions.

The lodge is very remote. It was just our group of 4 couples and the staff. The nearest town of about 800 people is 45 minutes to an hour by boat, and the town is a 7 hour drive from the U.S. border in San Diego, so it takes a while to get to, but it is so worth it.