River Currents Blog

River Currents is a blog open to many voices that have had a connection with the river and our trips. You’ll hear the voice of veteran river-runner and Holiday founder Dee Holladay, the voice of guides whose lives have been shaped by their time on the river, and guests who bring the perspectives that remind us why we’re still making these trips happen 45 plus years later. You’ll also hear from our regular blog contributors, Peta Owens-Liston, Joe Ballent, Derek Farr & Julie Trevelyan.

Category Archives: Baja sea kayaking

River Currents Blog: Trip of the Week: Baja Beckons! Baja Coast

by Julie Trevelyan If you like to sea kayak, this is the trip for you. In the lovely waters of Baja, kayaking is the name of the game as you paddle along remote stretches of coastline and explore the natural beauties of the islands there. To enjoy warm waters—meaning around 80 degrees Fahrenheit!—book your trip for … Read more

River Currents Blog: Trip of the Week: Baja Beckons! Island Hopping

by Julie Trevelyan Kayaking through the gorgeous waters of Baja, Mexico, is the sort of trip to add to your bucket list. Mix in some island hopping on the beautiful little isles in the area and you have the makings of a surprisingly luxurious adventure trip of a lifetime, complete with great guides, great food, … Read more

River Currents Blog: Trip of the Week: Baja Beckons! Sea Kayaking & Whale Watching Combo

by Julie Trevelyan Make an especially memorable trip to Baja, Mexico, with this thoroughly awesome combo sea kayaking/whale watching trip. What makes this an adventurous yet soul-soothing vacation to remember? Paddling through Baja’s warm waters and also getting the chance to see the world’s largest animals pretty up close and personal! From a base camp … Read more

River Currents Blog: Trip of the Week: Baja Beckons! Kayaking Espiritu Santo Island

by Julie Trevelyan Baja, Mexico, is a pretty sweet destination anytime. But heading to go sea kayaking? Now we’re talking. Sea kayaking is exciting, breathtaking, and a marvelous way to experience a fun connection with our oceans. Kayaking around Espiritu Santo Island in Baja fits the ticket very nicely. Isla Espiritu Santo is located in … Read more

Our Commitment to the Environment

Holiday River Expeditions from the beginning has been active in promoting environmentally sensitive business practices. We are constantly striving to raise the bar on what we expect from ourselves as expedition operators in the wilderness as well as in our operations at the office and in the warehouse. Our commitment to the environment has been … Read more

Enjoy the Outdoors with Holiday River Expeditions

For the true outdoor enthusiast, Holiday River Expeditions offers a variety of adventures from white water rafting to mountain biking and everything in between. White water rafting trips are its main adventure and you can expect to spend between four to seven hours per day on the river, however there is plenty of opportunity for … Read more

Marine Adventures in Baja, California

Holiday River Expeditions offers four different tours in sunny Baja, California. The whale watching and sea kayaking tour highlights the beautiful marine park in the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Loreto. This area boasts warm waters and showcases the Pacific Grey Whales as they arrive to give birth. Witnessing these aquatic mammals give … Read more