DEEP WILD & BLUE

FREEDIVING & OCEAN ADVENTURE RETREAT 2024

Salty Souls Freediving x Agua Salada BCS

ONLY 3 SPOTS

REMAINING

NOVEMBER 3 - 10, 2024

La Ventana, Baja California Sur

8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS

ALL INCLUSIVE RETREAT

Meals and accommodation included

RETREAT INCLUSIONS

  • Transportation from and to SJD Airport in a comfortable shuttle van.

  • 7 nights in luxury glamping shared double occupancy (2 beds) at Casa del Tio,

  • Freediver Course certification or Coached Depth Training for already certified divers with Salty Souls Freediving

  • Static Apnea Clinic

  • 2 Wildlife Sea Safaris in the prestigious Sea of Cortez

    (Fingers crossed Orcas, Dolphins, Whales, Sea lions, Mobula rays)

  • Waterfalls Oasis day adventure

  • Hiking and biking explorations in an ancient cactus forest

  • Freediver-focused training and stretching: Ocean apnea flow, equalization workshops

  • Ice bath cold exposure therapy and restorative yoga

  • Professional photo package of you and the group throughout above and below the water - the entire retreat!

ITINERARY & FAQ

DAY 1 WELCOME TO BAJA: Meet at San José del Cabo International Airport (SJD), shuttle to La Ventana, welcome ceremony, schedule debrief

DAY 2 FINDING STILLNESS: Apnea flow yoga, Static Apnea workshop, Freediver Course theory, sunset hike

DAY 3 GETTING SALTY: Advanced equalization, Bay of Dreams, Freediver course water session, coached line training

DAY 4 GOING DEEP: Complete Freediver course, deep line training, Wildlife Sea Safari, Celebratory certification ceremony

DAY 5 DISCOVER THE WILD: Ice bath cold water therapy, desert oasis waterfall exploration, Apnea flow yoga

DAY 6 INTO THE BLUE: Wildlife Sea Safari, deep line training, private artisanal market, freediving movie night

DAY 7 INTEGRATE & RESTORE: Ice bath cold water therapy, hiking and/or biking in ancient cactus forest, Restorative yoga and sound bath, night dive

DAY 8 SALTY TEARS & GOODBYE: Departure breakfast and shuttle to airport

    • Airfares to and from SJD

    • Trip cancellation, Travel and Medical Insurance (recommended)

    • Freediving gear: Wetsuit (3mm recommended), Weight belt, Fins

    • Alcohol

    • Personal spending money

  • A $500 USD non-refundable despot is required to secure your booking.

    Payment plans are available.

    Please click the blue button below to be directed to our official booking site.

  • Cancellation Policy

FREEDIVING RETREAT PACKAGES

NOT CERTIFIED DIVER

Course & Certification included!

  • ✔ Receive a certification and complete online manual of course content

    ✔ 2 Comprehensive classroom theory sessions

    ✔ 2 Ocean depth and line training sessions

    ✔ Master calming breath control to increase comfort and breath-hold time

    ✔ Practice efficient kicking technique and hydrodynamic body positioning to improve oxygen usage efficiency and energy consumption

    ✔ Confidently learn Safety Diver Procedures and Rescue Protocols

  • The course itself is broken down into 2 water sessions. Day 1 of the course we go to depths of 12m/36ft and Day 2 we to go standard course maximum depths of 20m/66ft.

    During our retreat we will have more opportunities to depth train on the line with an experienced instructor. Once you are certified and depending on personal progression, you can attempt depths as deep as 35m/100ft.

$2600 USD

ALREADY CERTIFIED

  • Our retreat is designed to improve freedivers at whatever skill or certification level they are at. All divers have different challenges and personal goals.

    Our retreat has a unique blend of dry training, static, a depth training, and cold water therapy that will challenge you physically, physiologically, and mentally to improve all aspects of your freediving game.

    Prior to our depth training our experienced instructors will sit down with you to discuss your depth and freediving goals, personalizing your training throughout the retreat.

  • There is no limit.

    Our team of freediving instructors are highly experienced safeties with all of the necessary equipment to assist and coach you through your deep dive attempts. It is our goal to create a safe and controlled training environment that will allow you to explore new depths. While our focus as instructors is to ensure clean and proper technique > depth, it is an opportunity to train and flirt with your freediving limits.

$2300 USD

WILDLIFE          SEA SAFARIS

The Sea of Cortez is one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the world, and it's home to a wide variety of marine life, including coral reefs, dolphins, whales, mobula rays, and more. On our sea safari, you'll have the chance to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat.

Our experienced guides will take you to the best spots to search for marine life, and they’ll teach you about the different species you encounter. You'll learn about their behavior and ecology, and you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this incredible marine ecosystem. You'll also have the opportunity to snorkel with some of the different species we encounter.

Whether you’re a seasoned naturalist or a first-time visitor, our Sea of Cortez sea safari is an unforgettable experience.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

EMILY

Head Instructor of Salty Souls Freediving

Em is a a more fish than woman type of girl. Her salty days started in childhood, spent overturning rocks, discovering starfish, and engaging in lively races with hermit crabs. Starting off as a divemaster and underwater photographer inspired, Emily seeked to explore what it means to be an aquatic human, ditching the gear, and embracing the mental and physical journey of breath holding and freediving.  Eager to share the benefits of living with a blue mind Em found her calling in instructing and helping others realize their aquatic goals. If you find yourself diving with Em you’ll likely hear muffled snorkel screams of excitement and celebratory surface splashes when you get a personal best or dive achievement.

RACHIDA

Owner & Founder of Agua Salada BCS

Rachida “La Chida '' has traveled around the globe, and finally found her home in El Sargento, BCS. She is a water woman, divemaster, head honcho of Agua Salad, and has worked with indigenous communities in the arctic for many years, giving her a strong sense of community and heart that she brings to the every expedition and event. Rachida is always looking out for the community working with local fisherman to provide alternative forms of income and is the first to organize regular town-wide beach cleans.  She loves to explore off the beaten path, be on the water (and under), search for unique local experiences, and share them at Agua Salada BCS.