La Paz, Baja California, Mexico — October, 2027

Baja Sea Adventures - Magica Espiritu Santo

From the distinct beauty of sparkling turquoise waters and white sand beaches to the abundant, multi-hued reef fish and unique wildlife species, Mexico’s Baja California Sur peninsula is truly spectacular.

“The awe-inspiring beauty of the ocean, the landscape, the brilliant sun, and vast starlit sky which was just the backdrop for 16 amazing women gathered together to talk, love and be loved. All of it felt "personal" - all of it was a highlight!"

- Baja Guest

Trip Overview

We’ve taken some of our clients’ favorite activities and combined them into one GREAT trip! Snorkel with friendly sea lions and among tropical fish, kayak the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez, walk among giant cactus or try your hand at fishing.

Upon arrival to the famous Espiritu Santo Island (ESI) National Park you’ll settle into our beautiful camp on a white sand beach caressed by turquoise waters with volcanic cliffs and towering cactus as back drop. Camp is comprised of walk-in tents, each complete with 2 cots, pads and pillows for a restful nights sleep.

Without having to move camp daily* our flexible itinerary facilitates a variety of activities for a variety of interests. Our professional guides will provide sea kayaking excursions tailored to abilities from beginner to advanced paddlers. Motorized boats/skiffs skillfully operated by our experienced captains will transport folks to and from the island and accompany the trip. As we kayak or travel by boat along the shores of ESI it’s common to see manta rays and dolphins leaping from the sea’s surface.

Having skiffs accompany your trip allows you to participate in activities not possible if traveling by kayak alone. We can motor to snorkeling “hot spots” including a sea lion rookery where we snorkel among these graceful creatures enjoying their playful and curious nature first hand. The skiffs are also available for those who prefer to ride along rather than kayak.

Don’t miss this opportunity to possibly combine all these spectacular wildlife events with kayaking, snorkeling , hiking and fishing while camping in comfort at our luxury camp on the beautiful island of Espiritu Santo.

* Due to potential new National Park regulations, we may need to move camp once during this trip

Honor space and time just for you in your own tent

There are few places left like the heart of Patagonia - untamed, breathtaking, almost heartbreaking in how abundant the beauty of the world cascades from the high glaciated peaks to the crystalline river valleys below.

Highlights

Snorkel with Sea Lion pups

We invite you to shed the masks and labels you may wear in everyday life and trust open, joyous connection. You'll find deep, natural synergies with other adventurous women who are open to trust and honest growth and discovering their unique voice.

Sea kayak with experienced guides

Within an environment with space for self reflection, you'll have time to walk alone, journal, and open yourself to the possibilities of your own full voice – uninhibited and untamed by society, others, and even your own engrained expectations.

Read our Itinerary — Intentionally paced with time for self-reflection.

  • Pre-Trip: Preparing the Heart

    Your spiritual journey begins at home. We invite you to read Untamed by Glennon Doyle — a powerful guide to reclaiming your inner truth. Two months before departure, we’ll gather on Zoom to meet one another, review travel logistics, and open the circle of intention.

  • January 12 – Arrival in El Chaltén

    Fly into El Calafate by 1 PM. After greeting the group, we’ll take a scenic drive to our beautiful lodge in El Chaltén (3.5 hrs). Over a shared welcome dinner, we’ll celebrate the start of this trip of a lifetime — a time to reflect, reset, and honor the year ahead.

  • January 13–14 – Foundations of Sisterhood

    Day 2 – We’ll ease into the journey with a gentle hike to Laguna Capri (5 mi / 8 km). With views of Mount Fitz Roy, we’ll picnic by the lake and begin exploring the book’s themes through shared reflection. This is a space to begin releasing expectations and leaning into connection.

    Day 3 – An unforgettable bucket list travel day: the Loma del Pliegue Tumbado Hike (13 mi / 21 km) offers a sweeping panorama of Cerro Torre and Fitz Roy. It’s our highest elevation (4,920 ft), and a powerful place to broaden your inner vision.

  • January 15 – Into Solitude and Strength

    Day 4 – After a peaceful morning in El Chaltén, we head to the Huemel Reserve for a serene hike to Laguna Diablo (4 mi / 6.5 km), ending at our secluded eco-lodge, Puesto Cagliero. Optional add-on: a short climb to Cerro Azul. This is our most remote night — a sacred pause for quiet integration.

  • January 16–17 – Voices of Courage

    Day 5 – After hiking back to the Huemel Reserve, we transfer to the magical Eco Domes. That evening, we’ll be joined by world-renowned climber Patricia Soto — a living testament to bold female leadership.

    Day 6 – A breathtaking hike to Piedra del Fraile and a dip in Lago Electrico (10 mi / 16 km) give us space to explore what courage looks like — on the trail, and in our lives. Patricia will share her personal story around the firelight, offering inspiration that lingers.

  • January 18–19 – Water, Wonder & Wisdom

    Day 7 – After breakfast, we’ll take a short van ride to Laguna del Desierto and hike along its shimmering shores. Swim, pause, picnic — this is soulful travel at its most organic. An optional ferry across the lake leads us back to our suites in El Chaltén.

    Day 8 – Our final full-day trek: the iconic Laguna Torre hike (12 mi / 800’ gain). It’s a bucket list place to travel, and a favorite of our founder. As you walk, feel the full strength of your voice rising — steady, clear, and grounded in truth.

  • January 20 – A Grand Finale

    Day 9 – Say goodbye to El Chaltén and travel to El Calafate for an awe-inspiring visit to the Perito Moreno Glacier. After lunch, you’ll have time to unwind at the hotel and spa before our celebratory farewell dinner. This is your moment to honor the transformation — a new voice, a new year, a new you.

  • January 21 – Departure

    Enjoy a final morning of peace at Imago Hotel before transferring to the airport. Your Honest Heart Journey continues — within you and alongside your new sisters.

  • Continued Community

    Your travel stories don’t end here. We’ll reconnect on Zoom a few weeks post-trip to share insights and laughter — and to remind each other of the friendship trip that changed us.

    For deeper connection, join The Hearth, our private online sisterhood on Mighty Networks. It’s a space to share wisdom, stay inspired, and explore future bucketlist experiences together.

    Because once you say yes to this kind of journey and travel, your life will never be the same.

The Experience

Our Trip Book

Soulful and uproarious, Untamed is both an intimate memoir and a galvanizing wake-up call. It is the story of how one woman learned that a responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. It navigates divorce, forming a new blended family, and discovering that the brokenness or wholeness of a family depends not on its structure but on each member’s ability to bring her full self to the table. And it is the story of how each of us can begin to trust ourselves enough to set boundaries, make peace with our bodies, honor our anger and heartbreak, and unleash our truest, wildest instincts so that we become women who can finally look at ourselves and say: There She Is.

Trip Specific Info

We're thrilled to have special guest, Patricia Soto, world famous Chilean mountaineer and pioneering woman, joining us for a couple days mid trip. She will share her story and walk with us through both the literal wild lands of Patagonia and the figurative exploration of wilderness within ourselves.

Cuisine

Patagonian food is known for its rich flavors, hearty dishes, and colorful presentation. The food is often made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients - like lamb and fish in this region - and is influenced by European immigration.

Packing Tips

Prioritize clothing that will dry quickly and that can be layered so that you can easily adapt to different weather. Having the right footwear is potentially the most critical piece. We will provide a complete planning guide, including a detailed suggested packing list.

We Host Your Journey

We provide space and time for self reflection, as well as thoughtful prompts and various sized group discussions around themes in our trip book. You'll also receive a blank journal in which to process new ideas. Following our trip, we'll gather again online to explore how we're integrating new clarity and holding each other gently accountable to new life patterns that honor our individual voices.

Activities

Expect moderate physical demands. Although this is a world famous destination for mountaineers wanting to test their mettle, we are going to stick to well trodden paths that do not require technical skill to navigate. Our itinerary combines short, rewarding hikes with some more challenging scenic adventures. We encourage everyone to check out our pre-trip conditioning guide to feel extra ready for these hikes. The more prepared you are the more energy you will have to spend engaging with the group and the landscape around you.

Accommodations

While we're immersed in a wild environment, we'll be traveling in style, staying where we can enjoy vistas from the comfort of a toasty dwelling, our bellies full on privately catered food! From a lovely lodge in El Chalten, to a night in a cozy refugio at the base of a glacial lake, to some time in eco domes that this area is known for, you'll be comfortable and in awe of the majestic views.

Weather

January is peak of summer in Patagonia, offering warm days, long daylight hours, and ideal conditions for hiking and exploring. Though this is the driest month, still be prepared for potential strong winds and some rain. Temperatures typically range from the low 60s to the low 70s Fahrenheit (15-22°C) during the day, with cooler nights.

Your Trip Hosts

Founder & Host

Jennifer Dale

Trip Host - Patagonia

Jess Lewis

What’s Included?

    • All lodging and meals

    • All activities - hikes and glacier tour

    • Luggage transfers between lodging

    • HHJ blank journal & pen

    • Special speaker & guest

    • Translator

    • Trekking Guide

    • Airfare to/from El Calafate, Argentina

    • Trip insurance (required)

    • Tips for driver

    • Travel day meals (Dinner upon arrival and breakfast departure day included)

Camino de Santiago - Inner & Outer Journey

Experience time & community for The Work of Byron Katie while walking the world-renowned pilgrim trail from St. Jean Pied de Port to Burgos.

Book your spot, today!

1 Adult - Double Occupancy

3,850 USD

Deposit: 50%

FAQS

  • Reserve your spot through our website. We require a 50% deposit with full payment due 180 days prior to the departure date. We welcome payments via credit card, check, or Zelle (jen@honestheartjourneys.com). We're happy to work with you to establish a payment plan as well.


    If you have ANY questions, we'd love to talk with you! Reach out any time through our Contact page.

  • A 50% deposit is due at registration. If a cancellation is made prior to 180 days before the trip date, the entire deposit will be refunded less a $500 per person service charge. Cancellations less than 179 days prior to the departure date will be charged in full.

    Itineraries are subject to change depending on weather, availability of activities, unforeseen circumstances, emergencies, etc. It is highly unlikely that we will cancel a trip, but we do reserve the right to cancel due to weather, natural disasters, emergencies or a lack of sufficient reservations. If we cancel a trip, a full refund of the trip deposit and any final payment will be given.

    Notification of cancellation must be received in writing via email to info@honestheartjourneys.com.

  • HHJ requires that you obtain travel insurance in case of unexpected medical circumstances, or the need for evacuation. We want you to make a decision that meets your needs. We also highly recommend you obtain cancellation insurance. Though we do not recommend specific companies, travel industry colleagues have recommended the following companies: AIG Travel, Alliance, Seven Corners, Travelguard, and WorldNomads. We also have an HHJ "sister" with whom we often arrange trip insurance, so let us know if you'd like her information. You might also see what your credit card offers, and many airlines now offer travel insurance. 

  • The planning guide that we provide all registered guests who are paid in full includes a full trip itinerary, packing list, supportive travel information, release forms for you to review/sign/return to us, information on our trip book, and other supporting materials. There is also a link to a guest survey that collects your important information. 

  • Plan to arrive into Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola de El Calafate (FTE) in Argentina by 1 PM on December 31. We will meet our group at the airport and transfer to our first accommodation in El Chalten.

    The best flights into El Calafate come from Buenos Aires, Argentina. We recommend flying into Buenos Aires, spending the night, then catching a morning flight to El Calafate from there.

    For departure, we will stay near the airport (FTE) the night prior to departure, so you are free to plan your flight when it works best for you.

  • Please check your passport well in advance of your departure date to make sure that it is valid: There are no visa requirements for American citizens to travel to Argentina; all that's needed to enter is a valid passport and a plane ticket.

    Non-US citizens need a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Argentina to enter the country. The passport must also have at least two blank pages. In addition to a valid passport, non-US citizens may need to provide other documents to enter Argentina. Please confirm requirements for your home country.