Mobula Ray Migration Freediving Retreat

La Ventana, Baja Sur, Mexico

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Duration 7 days

Experience Level All

Group Size Max 4 guests

Nearest Airport La Paz, B.C.S.

The Experience

About This Expedition

Couple your freediving training with one of nature’s most spectacular events: the mobula ray migration in Baja California Sur.

Mornings begin with sunrise mobility training, days are filled with adventure, and evenings with barbecues, sunset sessions, and educational talks and workshops, and breathwork.

Between ocean sea safari and dive sessions, relax beachside and enjoy private chef-prepared meals.

This is a powerful way to complete your Level 1 freediving course or receive custom freediving coaching.

What's Included

Package Details

6 nights, dual occupancy rooms
All meals and refreshments, including private chef and restaurant dinners, too many snacks (vegan/vegetarian avail upon request)
5 full days of ocean seafari
PFI Level 1 Freediving course or custom freediving training plan
Static breathhold workshop & coaching
Dynamic apnea clinic
Two depth training sessions
Morning mobility training & Evening breathwork
Freediving weights (lead)
Online training materials available ahead of expedition. (Online Equalization support materials also available)
Desert sunset hike with herpetologist & naturalist
Crew swag!
High-res trip photos (above and underwater), delivered in client gallery hosted online by WildTide Crew

Flights to/from La Paz, B.C.S.
Travel or Dive insurance (required)
Freediving equipment (wetsuit, mask, fins, belt all available for rental)
Tips for captains
Alcohol

Target Species

Wildlife You Can Encounter

Mobula Rays

Locally known as “tortillas” for the sound they make when they hit the water, it's the peak season for mobula rays migrating through La Ventana.

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Sea Lions

California sea lions are abundant in the region.

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Sea Lions

Common, bottlenose dolphins, and spinner dolphins are among the dolphin species frequently encounters in the Sea of Cortez.

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Oceanic Manta Rays

June-july is the time when oceanic mantas come to grace the waters around la ventana.

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Whales

The Sea of Cortez is epic for whale encounters. From breaching humpbacks to massive blue whales, dozens of species pass through these waters, creating unforgettable experiences for every visitor.

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Orca

Orcas have become a highly sought-after sight, but we approach these encounters with care and the proper certification. If you’re hoping to see orcas, please be realistic: they’re just one of many species in the region and sightings cannot be guaranteed.

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Whale Sharks

Whale sharks are not uncommon in the waters of the Sea of Cortez

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Day by Day

Your Itinerary

1 Day

Day 1 - Arrival

Arrive at La Paz airport where you'll be met and transferred to La Ventana. The evening opens with a shared welcome and a short introduction to the region, the local fishing culture, and the journey ahead. We end the day with gentle yin yoga and restorative practices designed to calm the nervous system and support your freediving.

2 Day

Day 2 - First Encounters & Freediving Beginnings

Start the day with sunrise full-body mobility, then head out on your first Sea Safari—learning to move, observe, and interact with the ocean. Then afternoon freediving workshops cover equalization, safety, and mental training. The day closes with specialized breathwork for heart-rate coherence and gentle stretching to unwind the nervous system.

3 Day

Day 3 - Ocean Skills and Mental Mastery

A short sunrise mobility session focuses on upper body openness and breath mechanics. After a very light snack, we move into static breath and dynamic apnea training to build awareness and calm. The afternoon includes ocean line training and a second seafari that goes through sunset. Dinner is shared at the house, with an evening workshop on mental mastery in freediving and how mindset shapes performance and presence in the water.

4 Day

Day 3 - Adventure Day

A full day dedicated to exploration, by land and sea. Spend the day on an extended ocean sea safari with lunch on Cerralvo Island, followed by a guided island hike guided by a reptile expert & naturalist. Return to the house for chef-prepared dinner and a relaxed evening together.

5 Day

Day 5 - Exploration & Learning

The morning begins with mobility (lower body focused for flow in the water) and breath focused preparation, followed by line training and ocean sea-safari. Dinner is shared at the house, followed by an evening conservation talk exploring the ecosystems you have been moving through.

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Day 6 - Celebrating the Journey

Say goodbye to the week with a farewell dinner at a local hotspot where the energy is immaculate, the food is amazing, and the night is as full of life as the ocean you’ve explored.

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Day 7 Goodbyes

We say good bye, and enjoy a final breakfast together, and you are transported from la ventana back to La Paz international airpot.

Your Vessel

On the Water

New, spacious, comfortable, and built for freedivers. Our purpose-built panga boats are ideal for blue water encounters. Fast, stable, and designed for quick entries, they allow us to maximize our time with wildlife.