TOURING WITH BAJA WINTERS
When you register to caravan with us you will be sent a detailed pre-departure package to assist you in planning your vacation. Our journey begins at the 5 Star, KOA RV Resort in Chula Vista, California, just south of San Diego. We will enjoy wine & cheese at our Pre-Departure meeting. At this meeting you will receive your Baja California Travel Club T-Shirt and trip log which outlines each day's travel in great detail. You can rest assured that our wagon mater team is "Baja-ready".
Day 1
On your first fun filled day, as we start touring down the exciting Baja peninsula, we pass through Ensenada, on our way to Estero Beach RV/Hotel Resort. This RV park has full hook-ups. This evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy the sunset over the bay at the resorts' excellent bar & restaurant.
This day's travel is approximately 3 hours. About 80 miles.
Day 2
Our journey continues on through the mountains and vast agricultural region of northern Baja to an RV park, with 'semi-dry' hook-ups, on the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Enjoy relaxing and smelling the salt air or take an evening sunset stroll while beach combing to your hearts content. This evening we will enjoy a 'pot-luck' dinner and our staff will prepare and serve AUTHENTIC Margaritas.
This day's travel is approximately 3.5 hours. About 118 miles.
LOOK FOR THE SANDALS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
Day 3
As we start to travel into the mountains of the peninsula we will encounter all types of plant life, some of which grow only in Baja and no where else on earth. As we approach camp, approximately an altitude of 1,800 ft., we encounter the magnificent 'Rock and Cactus' garden of Baja. This is a spectacular array of large boulders and interesting cactus. Here we will settle in at an authentic, working Mexican ranch. This will be a 'dry' camp. This is a great place to explore the surrounding Rock and Cactus Garden. In the evening we will enjoy a true Mexican ranch dinner, prepared by the Doña of the ranch. This evening we will gather around the camp fire for stories and jokes.
This day's travel is approximately 3.5 hours. About 113 miles.
Day 4
Now it is on to the 'company' town of Guerrero Negro, home of the world's largest 'sea-salt' manufacturing plant, and the famous Scammon's Lagoon (Ojo de Liebre). We will be staying in a RV park with full hook-ups. You will have the opportunity to drive to the estuary and abandoned light house for some world class bird watching. One of our clients identified over 100 types of birds on the Baja. This evening we will experience one of Baja's premier sea food restaurants, at the Malarrimo. We have found this restaurant to have the Baja's BEST seafood dinners.
This day's travel is approximately 4 hr. About 147 miles.
Day 5
Today we will have the opportunity to go whale watching with the best and most experienced tour company on the Baja, 'Eco Tours by Malarrimo'.This is whale watching at it's best. Don't miss it.
This is not a travel day.
Day 6 - (We camp here only on the Full Baja Experience Caravan Jan. 27, 2011)
This is a very unique and historical town with the most photographed mission and traditional plaza with enormous fichus trees. Here you will be able to feel the flavor of an authentic Mexican pueblo, complete with vendors, seating areas and food stands. There is also a museum depicting the famous cave paintings at San Francisco de la Sierra. Reservations can be made here for an additional whale watching tour you can experience on your return trip if you choose to adventure out on your own. The RV park here has full hook-ups.
This day's travel is approximately 2 hrs. About 90 miles
Days 7 & 8
After our camp in the first of the desert oasis, located in San Ignacio we will continue on to the fabled Sea of Cortez. We will drive through the city of Santa Roasalia, with it's abandoned copper mine. It is also the location of one of the ferry stops to the mainland.
Can it get any better?.....How about pulling your rig 10 feet from the water's edge and settling in for 2days of 'rest and relaxation'?!
You will be camping on the beautiful Sea of Cortez. Kayaking, snorkeling, swimming or just beach-combing, the time here is yours to enjoy. This is a 'dry' camp.
The evenings can be spent enjoying sunset cocktails on the beach and dinner get togethers with your fellow campers. Oh....by the way......the sun RISES over the bay are FANTASTIC!!!
This day's travel is approximately 2 hrs. About 85 miles .
Days 21 & 22
Now it is on to the historic town of Loreto with it's famous mission
mixed in with boutique shops on a beautiful walking mall. Don't miss the museums which are located in the town square and next door to the mission.
This will be 2 nights with full hook-ups at a RV park located in town. For those who want to experience a great off-road excursion we will journey 17 miles, on a dirt road, up Sierra de la Gigante to the tranquil town of San Javier. Here we will visit Baja's most famous mission.
This day's travel is approximately 5 hrs. About 220 miles.
Day 9
Today we will leave the Sea of Cortez and climb up to the plateau of Baja's agricultural region. This is a good town to stock up on supplies and get a glimpse of the authentic Vaqueros (cowboys) of Baja and get rested for tomorrows journey to our final camp. The RV park has full hook-ups.
This day's travel is approximately 4.5 hrs. About 176 miles.
Day 10 & 11
Our camp tonight will be on the beach near the beautiful capital city of Baja California Sur, La Paz. This will be a 'dry' camp. While we are here you will have the opportunity to go on an island tour, snorkel, take morning and evening strolls along the Sea of Cortez, visit the historic town of La Paz, the market place, mission and fine restaurants along the malecon or experience one of the 'rustic' restaurants on the beach close to our camp.
This day's travel is approximately 4 hrs. About 130 miles.
Days 16, 17, 18 & 19
Now we proceed on south to Los Barriles, where we will camp on another beautiful beach on the Sea of Cortez. The RV park has full hook-ups and is on the beach. We will be in the 'country' so you can explore the river valleys, ride ATVs, kayak, fish and of course do nothing but enjoy the beautiful beach, it is up to you.
This day's travel is approximately 2.5 hrs. About 70 miles.
Days 12, 13, 14 & 15
Now we will be at 'lands end' . We will have 4 days to enjoy the many sites and activities Los Cabos has to offer. You can shop, play golf, go on dinner cruises, glass bottom boat rides, booze cruise, swim with the dolphins or just enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches and warm weather. The RV park has full hook-ups and a great view of 'lands end'.
This day's travel is approximately 4 hrs. About 136 miles.
Day20
Today we will be back in the capital city, La Paz. You can grab a taxi and explore the city and it's market place, churches, malecon along the Sea of Cortez and try your hand at bartering with the vendors. If dancing is your thing there are plenty of places where you can kick up you heels. The RV park has full hook-ups.
This day's travel is approximately 2 hrs. About 65 miles
Days 23, 24, & 25
On our trip down you experienced on of the highlights of Baja, Santispac beach on Bahia de Concepcion. You now have the opportunity to return for 3 more days. You can enjoy the beach, explore town with it's mission and museum or go on a cave painting tour. This is a 'dry' camp.
This day's travel is approximately 2 hrs. About 85 miles
Day 26
Our camp tonight will be in Guerrero Negro. If you missed the dinner at the Malarrimo or you enjoyed it on our trip down, this is your chance to go for it, again. The RV park has full hook-ups.
This day's travel is approximately 4 hrs. about 174 miles
Day 27
Back to the beach. We will be camping on the beach. AND, remember the Margaritas Baja Winters' staff made on the trip down? Well, we will do it again along with Maria's homemade tamales. This is a 'semi dry' camp.
This day's travel is approximately 6 hrs. About 260 miles
Day 29
Adios! Time to say good-by. We will be crossing the border at Otay around 12:00 noon. You will have time to get to your camping destinations in the U.S.A. early.
Today's travel time approximately 2 hrs. with a 1 hr. wait at the border. About 60 miles
Day 28
This is our last evening together as a caravan. We will be able to enjoy the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, happy hour and the great restaurant at the Estero Beach RV Resort. The RV park has full hook-ups.
This day's travel is approximately 3.5 hrs. About 118miles
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