Expedition: Baja Siesta | 4/3 - 4/7
Expedition: Baja Siesta will be similar to our other Baja adventures but with a more relaxed pace and focus on family fun. We will be visiting a beautiful winery in Valle de Guadalupe for lunch and wine tasting in addition to exploring some of the most beautiful off-road trails in the world.
This is the run for you if have been wanting to bring your kids or introduce your significant other to off-roading in Baja in a more relaxed setting than our Raptor runs.
This run is open to all makes and models with some basics requirements. You can find there requirements here: Baja Siesta Requirements
We can’t wait to share what many of us feel is the pinnacle of off-road experiences. Our focus for this event is to provide each participant the experience of a lifetime. This is much more than just plotting a course and chasing dust… our goal is to let each participant discover for themselves the bit of Baja magic that can only be experienced… not simply described. Our focus aims on ensuring a safe, relaxing, and fun run for all participants. We will guide you through in the safest manner possible while still allowing you to cut loose and experience true off-road freedom.
Expedition: Baja will begin in Wednesday 4/3 and end Sunday 4/7.
Itinerary:
- Day 1: USA to Ensenada. Our day will begin north of the border near San Diego at 10am. We will pass out swag, decals, and conduct a detailed drivers meeting. We will then cross south for Ensenada. Along the way, we will stop by a beautiful winery in Valle de Guadalupe for lunch and wine tasting.
We will continue our cruise to Ensenada for the Estero Beach Resort where we will stay for the night. There will be no off-roading on day 1.
- Day 2: Ensenada to San Quintin
- Day 3: San Quintín loop
We'll stop at the "Seal Hole" or officially called La Lobera. La Lobera is a magnificent sea lion crater where the ceiling collapsed exposing a 'secret beach' enjoyed by sea lions (lobos del mar).
- Day 4: San Quintín to San Felipe
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- Day 5: USA via Mexicali crossing
What’s INCLUDED:
- Professionally designed & pre-ran course.
- Chase truck and trailer stocked with commonly damaged stock spare parts, welding equipment, tools etc.
- Trail Support: Mechanics, and technical/GPS support.
- Hotel Rooms for each destination.
- Dinners & breakfast included.
- EXO swag.
What’s REQUIRED (checklist will be performed stateside, trucks will be turned away if all items are not met):
- MOST IMPORTANTLY: Level-headed driving, within your capabilities
Mexico has many rules and regulations which participants may not be familiar with. The list below is VERY important that we follow, any restricted items brought into Mexico could mean imprisonment, and large fines.
- Expedition: Baja Siesta is not as fast paced as our Raptor runs. That said a solid suspension setup is highly required. We recommend a 2.5" diameter shock with reservoir or larger. A Jeep, Tacoma, or F250 with stock shocks would not be happy with the pace we carry. A stock Raptor or Bronco will be just fine. If you have any questions feel free to email us at info@expeditionxoffroad.com Below are our general requirements. There are exceptions so please contact us if you have any questions.
- Passport for all participants (Driver, Passengers)
- Current registration and license plates
- Mexico full-coverage insurance for your truck through Ride Baja Mexican Insurance.
- Off-Road-Ready truck, all services, proper prep, all in working order
- 1 full-size spare tires
- Race Radio 50-Watt or greater (details regarding frequencies to TBD)
- Off-Road lights to supplement stock headlights
- GPS chart plotter, Lowrance recommended
- Case of bottled water
- Basic tools and recovery gear (Strap, shackles, jack, etc)
- Layered clothing, for possibly variety of weather conditions
- Cooler recommended
- Lunch will not be provided, plan accordingly. We always try to grab tacos when possible but plan for lunch on the trails just in case.
- $20 in small US bills (singles) for Toll Roads
- Most locations accept USD, pesos can be used if preferred
- (Detailed item recommendation list to be provided to participants
What’s RESTRICTED:
- All weapons or ammunition of ANY type (even a single bullet)
- Large knives (small pocketknife OK, placed in tool bag, not cab)
- Any and all non-prescribed narcotics (Pills, drugs, etc)
- Marijuana (including prescribed, they won’t accept your medical marijuana card, haha)
- Drug paraphernalia or residue of ANY kind
- Alcohol on the roads/trails (There will be time to drink each evening)
- Use of US credit/debit cards not recommended, cash preferred for your own credit protection. (Speak with our event staff for details)
- Reckless driving or speeding on public roads is ABSOLUTELY prohibited at all times.
What is the cost?
The price per vehicle is $2400 per vehicle, including one passenger. You may secure your spot with a $750 deposit which is fully refundable 5 days from receipt. The remaining $1650 is due February 20th. We will send over invoices via PayPal.
There are limited spots available for this run, due to the nature of the location and support that needs to be provided. Spaces will be reserved on a first-come basis, upon receipt of payment. Payment must be received to guarantee your spot on this upcoming run. Additional passengers can be added for a cost of $100. (room allocated for your vehicle must be shared with all your passengers, as some places simply do not have enough rooms to accommodate any more people).
Cancellation Policy:
*Should the event have to be rescheduled due to Covid19 refunds will be offered minus Paypal fees. (Paypal charges a 3% fee that they don't return even if a refund is issued)
The $750 deposit is refundable for the first 5 days after payment is received. There are no refunds after this initial 5 day period, including the final payment due on February 20th.
Spots are 100% transferable (minus a 3% Paypal transaction fee) to another participant so you may sell your spot should you be unable to attend. We can assist in finding a participant to take your spot if we have a waiting list, but ultimately finding someone to take your spot will be your responsibility.
We are excited to bring the EXO runs and it’s participants to new locations, and guarantee this will be the run of a lifetime for many participants. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun experience for all, helping each participant successfully complete the adventure, building new experience and creating new friendships. This is NOT a race, but an adrenaline-filled experience that will give each driver a taste of the Baja peninsula in the safest way possible.
As mentioned before, this run will be booked on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE basis. We will be fair and accept the timeliest entries first.
Thank You, we look forward to seeing you all on the trail.
-EXO Crew