Follow your bliss
Find your wild in the great outdoors
Experience the Sonoran Desert, Santa Rita Mountains, and Baja California coast through curated, private journeys that combine refined adventure, ecological stewardship, and cultural immersion. Each expedition is designed for small groups or private travelers, balancing challenge, comfort, and sustainable engagement with some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes.
Adventures
Journeys into the wilderness guided by experienced staff. Customizable based on how long and technical you want the ride to be.
Patagonia Lake Private Nature Immersion
Patagonia Lake, Arizona
Tucked into the rolling hills of southeastern Arizona, Patagonia Lake is a rare desert oasis—an expanse of quiet water framed by towering cliffs and shaded by mature mesquite, cottonwood, and ash. This protected landscape supports remarkable biodiversity, where white-tailed deer move through the hillsides and great blue herons patrol the shoreline in unhurried grace.
Gonzaga Bay
Baja, Mexico
True authentic sea / desert / mountain wilderness. The first region in eastern Baja of this nature south of the border. Tranquil bay, crystal clear water, white sandy beaches.
Gardner Canyon / Kentucky Camp
Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona
This route offers extraordinary routes along the east side of the Santa Rita Mountains. There are several routes available that can include the historic mining region of Kentucky Camp. The distances of the routes and challenges of a given route can be tailored to your desires. This includes a fabulous picnic dinner in Kentucky Camp or nestled along the bank or Gardner Canyon.
Madera Canyon
Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona
Set at 6,000 feet, Madera Canyon is one of the top birding sites in the U.S., home to over 200 bird species including 15 species of hummingbirds. This biking route includes options for moderate or more challenging routes. Madera Canyon is nestled into the west side of the Santa Ritas. This outing includes a place based wilderness cuisine picnic in Madera Canyon. This can be done as a one day or two day trip.
Why Travel With Us
At Earthbound Journeys, we offer wilderness adventures, cultural discovery, and local food celebrations across the wild and magnificent regions of Arizona and Northern Mexico.
Our curated outings include:
Hiking through coastal bluffs, desert trails, and hidden mountain paths
Mountain Biking and E-assisted Mountain Biking and Gravel Biking in remote and rural landscapes
Paddling Adventures on kayaks and paddle boards
E-powered Water Expeditions using E-outboard-assisted kayaking and E-powered Rafting
Each expedition is designed to connect guests with nature and culture while minimizing environmental impact. We focus on:
Small groups or private departures
Sustainable practices, low-impact travel, and electric-powered watercraft
Cultural and ecological interpretation, guided by local experts
Exclusive access to protected landscapes and historic sites
Curated, place-based cuisine reflecting local ingredients and traditions
Whether your journey is desert, mountain, or coast, these experiences offer luxury, adventure, and meaningful connection with the landscapes of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico.
