CEDO Xperiences
Nine ways to see this place properly
Guided, low-impact trips into the Sea of Cortez and the Gran Desierto de Altar, led by the people who study them. Every booking supports CEDO’s conservation and education work directly.
Natural History Talk
Discover how the Sea of Cortez was formed, its fauna, flora and the relationship of humans with this unique environment. An educational experience with interactive exhibits, fossils and skeletons.
USD $5 · children $5
Tide PoolsXperience
Explore intertidal reefs at low tide. Observe starfish, shrimp, anemones and more, while learning about their biology and the role of extreme tides in their ecosystem.
USD $35 · children $25
EsteroXperience
A walk through a unique ecosystem. Explore a hypersaline estuary on foot in the northern Gulf of California. Watch birds and invertebrates adapted to extreme conditions, and finish with a meal at El Barco, run by a local women’s cooperative.
USD $50 · children $30
OysterXperience
Be an oyster farmer for a day. Learn from the experts of the Punta Roja cooperative, take part in the real work, taste freshly harvested oysters and grill them yourself.
USD $80 · children $70
KayakXperience
Navigate the brackish channels. Paddle the calm channels of an estuary with a naturalist guide. Discover unique flora and fauna, and finish with fresh oysters and manta ray tacos.
USD $85 · children $55
DunesXperience
Explore the Gran Desierto de Altar. Head into a sea of dunes with a naturalist guide. Discover an extreme and amazing ecosystem, home to horned rattlesnakes, desert flowers and ancestral cultures.
USD $95 · children $85
ElPinacateXperience
A hike and tour through a volcanic landscape. Walk among giant craters, volcanic cones and solidified lava fields. Learn about the geology, biodiversity and Tohono O’odham culture in a UNESCO World Heritage Reserve.
USD $100 · children $75
SeaLionXperience
An excursion to San Jorge Island to observe sea lions, seabirds and the wildlife of the open Gulf.
USD $190 · children $150
La Salina GrandeXperience
An expedition into the secrets of the desert and its hidden oases of life.
On request
Prices
Prices are per person. Children pay the child rate. For groups, schools and special bookings, get in touch and we will put a proposal together.
| Xperience | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Natural History Talk | USD $5 | USD $5 |
| Tide PoolsXperience | USD $35 | USD $25 |
| EsteroXperience | USD $50 | USD $30 |
| OysterXperience | USD $80 | USD $70 |
| KayakXperience | USD $85 | USD $55 |
| DunesXperience | USD $95 | USD $85 |
| ElPinacateXperience | USD $100 | USD $75 |
| SeaLionXperience | USD $190 | USD $150 |
| La Salina GrandeXperience | On request | On request |
The EsteroXperience is also priced in pesos: $975 MXN per adult and $585 MXN per child.
Book an Xperience
Email eleazar@cedo.org or mariel@cedo.org, call +52 638 382 0113, or message @cedoxperiences on Instagram.