SEA OF CORTEZ
LAND-BASED DIVE TRIP
LORETO, BAJA PENINSULA
AUGUST 12-19, 2011
(see pictures close to bottom of page)
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Andy's Traveling Dive Team in Loreto, Mx. August, 2011
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ONE WEEK- FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 ARRIVAL, DEPART FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011 SWS TRIP PACKAGE PRICE:
*CASH OR CHECK PAYMENT DISCOUNTED PRICES:
DIVER = $1,197 Per Person, Double Occupancy.
NON-DIVER = $632 Per Person, Double Occupancy. (Must room with a diver)
SINGLE DIVER = $1,829
Only 24 divers allowed on this trip. Reserve now to ensure your spot.
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INCLUDED:.
* 7-Nights Deluxe Accommodation Ocean View Room at the new Five Star La Mision Hotel in Loreto including VAT tax and hotel service fees. On the hotel web page, click the "About La Mision" link. The video and the gallery pics will give you a little history and show you the beauty found in Loreto.
* 5-Days of Morning 2-tank Boat Dives, weights, boat, guide, and snacks, VAT tax and marine park fees.
Free use of tanks/weights for beach diving and use of secure drying/storage room at the dive shop.
* Pre-Trip Meet and Greet and Post Trip picture get-together.
* Unique SWS Trip Souvenir.
* Trip Escorts = Andy and Lynn
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Optional 2-night stay extension, staying over the week-end, checking out and returning home Sunday, August 21, 2010 subject to hotel and dive boat availability at time of request. Additional cost to add to your package: Hotel additional 2 nights add $182 per person, double occupancy; Single Sup. additional 2 nights add $364 to your package. Friday and Saturday boat dive days add $110 per day to your package cost.
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Andy and Lynn have booked their connecting flight from Sacramento to LAX on Southwest Airlines as follows extending our stay until Sun, Aug 21, 2011.
BOOK SOUTHWEST AIRLINES: http://www.southwest.com/
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| Fri Aug. 12 | 169 | Depart SACRAMENTO CA (SMF) at 06:00 AM Arrive in LOS ANGELES INTL (LAX) at 07:20 AM |
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| Depart: LOS ANGELES INTL TO SACRAMENTO CA ( Travel Time: 1 hrs 15 mins ) | |||
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| Sun Aug 21 | 2313 | Depart LOS ANGELES INTL (LAX) at 8:45 PM Arrive in SACRAMENTO CA (SMF) at 10:00 PM |
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* Alert: Seats on Alaska Air's round trip direct flights from LAX to Loreto departing LAX on Aug. 12, returning on Aug. 19 or the 2-night extension return date of Aug. 21 are very limited (70 seats total on the plane). Right now, half the plane seats are blocked as "occupied". Make your plane reservations NOW to avoid disappointment if you try to book later.
BOOK THROUGH ALASKA AIRLINES: http://www.alaskaair.com/
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Passport valid for at least 6 months past your return date from Mexico. Passports
Proof of Divers Accident Insurance Coverage. DAN Preferred Plan recommended. For your convenience,
purchase on line here:
Note 1: Alaska Air current schedule flies Horizon (holds 70 passengers per my information) round trip from LAX to Loreto on Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat. See above for the flight schedule you need to book to do this trip.
Note 2: The SWS trip dates are Friday thru Friday to allow for a full weekend on the front end of the trip. Subject to availability at time of request, SWS can extend your stay over the back end weekend, returning home Sunday, August 21 or later. Contact Lynn to find out extended package cost and confirm dive boat and/or hotel availability before you reserve your round trip flights.
About Loreto: Loreto is an unassuming sleepy fishing village with a colorful past. It was here that in 1697 Jesuit priest/explorer Juan Maria Salvatierra established California's first settlement. Loreto served as capital to "Alta" and "Baja" California for 133 years during Spain's colonial rule of Mexico. Father Junípero Serra set forth from Loreto in 1769 on a trek northward to establish a chain of 17 now-famous California missions.
Loreto's history as a resort began in the 1970's when a stretch of sand south of town (called Nopoló) was targeted by the government to become one of Mexico's premier beach destinations (along with Cancún, Ixtapa, Los Cabos and Huatulco). However, following an initial surge of development and promotion, the resort has languished for lack of air service and investment. Aero California came to the rescue in 1989 with non-stops from LAX.
Loreto's scenic beauty is one of its main attributes. Five deserted islands seem to almost float on the horizon while the towering Sierra La Giganta mountains rear up behind the village. Its beaches are somewhat rocky but have smooth as glass crystalline water ideal for sailing, waterskiing and windsurfing.
World class sport fishing remains the city's major draw, particularly for yellowtail (best in the spring) and dorado, marlin and sailfish (best in the summer). It is also home to one of Mexico's finest tennis centers, and now sports a fine 18-hole seaside golf course.
Loreto is as Cabo used to be, before the huge influx of tourists. It is peaceful, serene and warm. Nestled along the Sea of Cortez, it is fast becoming one of Baja's more desired dive destinations. The marine park with its islands that sit offshore offer much diversity in the diving and snorkeling. The white sand beaches of the islands and the long stretches of coastline outside of Loreto are great for hikes, picnics and clambakes, and don't forget the spectacular sunrises and sunsets that light up the islands and Sierra Giganta Mountains.
What you can expect to experience diving Sea of Cortez, land-based at Loreto:
Sitting off of Loreto's coastline are five dramatic looking islands; Isla Carmen, Isla Coronado, Isla Danzante, Isla Monserrate and Isla Catalina, which are all part of the Loreto National Marine Park. This great 100-mile long stretch of sea that hugs Baja's peninsula in the Sea of Cortez, is refuge to a diversity of marine life and home to over 800 species of fish, unique only to the Sea of Cortez.
It's not uncommon to jump into the open blue to snorkel with passing whales while on your way out to the dive site. The Sea of Cortez has long been known for its schools of dolphins, whale pods, sea turtles and sea lion harems, and of course, there is always the chance of meeting with the giant manta rays, hammerhead sharks and seasonal whale sharks. Brilliantly colored sea fans, black coral and invertebrate life blanket the rocky structures and at night the reefs open up into a rainbow of color. The diving terrain consists of rocky bottoms, jutting walls, undercuts, overhangs, sprawling reef systems and several wreck sites. The water temperature in the summer gets over 80°F (27°C). Visibility ranges from 50ft to 100ft+, depending on the particular dive site. Per our dive operator, August is a good month because the wind usually dies down making for smoother seas.
Diving the Sea of Cortez
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever — Jacques Yves Cousteau
* See below for details concerning SWS refund policy and trip insurance recommendations.
Trip Cancellation Policy:
In the event you must cancel a trip that you have booked, we will do our best to fill your spot. Scuba World Sacramento will, however, collect a $100 cancellation fee per person even if we are able to fill your vacated spot. All refunded monies will be credited to your in-store account.
If we are unable to fill your spot on the trip, all money paid toward the trip will be forfeited.
We recommend you purchase TRIP CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE COVERAGE in addition to the Diver Accident Insurance.
For peace of mind, SWS strongly recommends you purchase additional trip cancellation/interruption coverage to help defray costs arising from unforeseen events. No one plans an emergency. But you can prepare for one. Carefully read any insurance policy before purchase to make sure it covers your specific needs.
*Scuba World is NOT A SELLER OF INSURANCE. We are giving you information about insurance coverage as a service only. Once you find a policy you wish to purchase you must purchase that policy directly from the insurance agency.
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Divers Alert Network in addition to selling Diver Accident Insurance coverage also sells trip cancellation and interruption insurance coverage which is an expanded version of the basic DAN diver accident coverage. SWS highly recommends purchase of this trip specific additional coverage. In the event you have to cancel, the additional trip insurance coverage could help you receive reimbursement for non-refundable deposits and costs should you have to cancel or interrupt your trip to come home for reasons not covered under the Diver Accident Insurance Coverage.
You may purchase your trip insurance from DAN online click here
If DAN trip insurance does not suit your specific situation for which you need coverage check out "Cancel of Any Reason" through Travel Safe .
Trip Release of Liability Waiver Requirement: Every person who reserves a spot on a trip through SWS must have a completed TRIP WAIVER form on file at SWS before being allowed on the trip. If you do not know the cost of your trip to put in the "amount" space, contact LYNN . Download, print, fill in the blanks, indicate you have read and understand the waiver by signing and dating the SCUBA WORLD SEA OF CORTEZ TRIP WAIVER FORM and fax the completed form "attention Lynn" to SWS at fax number: 916-338-0277.
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Complimentary SCUBA WORLD TRIP PACKING LIST
SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO ACTS ONLY AS AN ORGANIZER AND EXPEDITOR OF DIVE TRAVEL FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OFFERING A SERVICE TO SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO, INC. CUSTOMERS. SWS DOES NOT SELL DIVER ACCIDENT INSURANCE NOR DO WE SELL TRIP CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE NOR ARE WE LICENSED TRAVEL AGENTS. WE SOLICITE THE ASSISTANCE OF LICENSED REPUTABLE TRAVEL AND INSURANCE AGENTS TO ASSIST US ON YOUR BEHALF.
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E-mail: lynn@scubaworldsacto.com
for up-to-date information on current space availability.
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Make your reservations now by contacting:
SCUBA WORLD SACRAMENTO, INC.
5114 MADISON AVENUE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95841
916-332-8294
**SWS reserves the right to cancel (or alter the price of) this trip for any reason without prior notice.
