Down & Back
Our vehicle for the trip down the Baja peninsula will be a Ford E350 van, with seats for 15 passengers. However, we never load our tours with more than 8 clients, a driver, and their assistant. This leaves ample room for luggage on the inside of the van – less problems with weather and security. The trip is about 10 hours each way including gas stops and lunch breaks. It takes slightly longer on the return to San Diego due to the variable of the San Ysidro border crossing – the busiest border crossing in the world! Most of our trips are designed to cross on weekdays and at less crowded times to minimize this variable.

Stops
We make stops every couple of hours for leg stretching and restroom breaks. We usually stop at the Pemex stations (both for gas and restrooms) which is the nationalized gas distributor for Mexico.

Some of our clients use this driving time for resting or reading, but the scenery and changing flora are very interesting.  We will see everything from California coastal, large agricultural areas, mountain canyons, high altitude desert with flora only found in Baja, and then finally the sandy flats which surround Guerrero Negro.

On the Sea
The boats for our water excursions are Mexican 20-25 Pangas with outboard motor, open top and an experienced local captain. The Panga has been a staple to native fishermen throughout the Yucatan, Gulf of mexico, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean.

With a shallow draft and unique hull shape, the Panga is optimal for shallow water along reefs and bays as well as offshore boating by providing speed and comfort without the need for horsepower. Highly efficient and practical, these boats are perfect for getting out to the whale watching area and getting close to the sea life without endangering the animals.