An exclusive chance to travel with renowned Marine Biologist Monty Halls, launching his Big Blue Bag initiative for marine research to local communities in Mexico, Costa Rica and Chile.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel with Monty Halls, Marine Biologist and environmental champion as he takes his Big Blue Bag to Latin America. Spend three weeks in Mexico, Costa Rica and Chile, experiencing some of the most beautiful and bio-diverse regions on this planet. You will be able to take part in exciting marine research and, most importantly, help get the Big Blue Bag out to people and communities who would not normally be able to access these resources. This is a unique opportunity to work with Monty Halls on community engagement and biological research all while exploring these stunning regions.
Trip Highlights
Discover Isla Espiritu Santo and enjoy kayaking, snorkeling with sea lions and marine research.
Spend three nights on the San Ignacio Lagoon, whale watching and taking part in marine research and community engagement.
Enjoy four nights on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula experiencing one of the most bio-diverse regions on the planet and taking part in more marine research and community outreach.
Take in Chile's capital, Santiago and go bar hopping with Monty Halls and a Santiago local.
Spend three nights in Torres del Paine National Park, taking the marine research to the lakes and rivers of Patagonia.
When to go
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The trip departs on 9th March 2026
Day by Day Itinerary
22nd March 2026
On arrival into Santiago, your guide will meet you and take you to your hotel for the night. Most of today is free, and later on you will visit a few bars with Monty Halls and a Santiago local, experiencing Chilean culture and swapping stories with your fellow travellers.
Pricing
This trip is priced at £14,800 per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room.
The price for single occupancy is £20,700 per person.
The trip starts on 9th March 2026 in La Paz, Mexico.
Prices include:
- Accommodation in La Paz, Los Cabos, San Jose and Santiago on a bed and breakfast basis,
- Accommodation in Espiritu Santo, The Osa Peninsula and Torres del Paine on a full board basis,
- Tours and transfers shared with all members of the group,
- Internal flights within Latin America in economy class,
- A Big Blue Bag to distribute in each location to the local community
International flights are not included but we can arrange these for you.
Note
If you are a solo traveller and wish to share a room, you will be placed with someone of the same sex.
Where to stay
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FAQs
The trip begins on 9th March 2026 in La Paz, Baja California, Mexico. You will need to arrive into La Paz on this date.
Yes, we are ATOL protected but you are free to arrange your own flights too.
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