Join us for an extraordinary off-road driving and culinary adventure! This Slow Baja Vintage Expedition is exclusively for air-cooled vehicles. During this Slow Baja Adventure, we will explore the best dirt roads in Baja Norte, savor delicious food, and camp in breathtaking locations.
Our non-competitive, leisurely driving adventure begins near San Diego. We will cross the border and caravan to the spectacular off-the-grid Rancho La Bellota. Our gracious host, Raul, will treat us to lunch, followed by horseback riding. In the evening, we will enjoy a ranch-raised lamb roasted on a spit, followed by a magical gathering around the campfire where we can get to know each other over fine Fortaleza Tequila.
Community, camaraderie, and relaxed travel are the key ingredients that make the Slow Baja Vintage unique. Ideally suited for Baja Bugs, VW Things, and Dune Buggies, the Slow Baja Air-Cooled Expedition is your ticket to a bucket-list adventure.
Our six-day slow travel experience will both exhaust and excite you, hopefully sparking your interest to return and explore the hidden beauty of Baja. With ranch stays, beach drives, and a bucket-list journey through the every type of terrain in Baja Norte, this Slow Baja Vintage is an event not to be missed. Our Baja Bound Insurance finish-line fiesta will be served poolside at the renowned Horsepower Ranch.
Nuts and bolts:
**Nuts and Bolts: What to Expect**
Expect six hours of driving daily. This time estimate excludes delays for breakdowns, tire changes, airing up and down, taco binges, dog petting, ice cream stops, spontaneous swims, and silt bed extractions. You will need Mexican driving insurance, and we strongly recommend Baja Bound Insurance. We also require all participants to purchase travel insurance with medical extraction coverage; check out World Nomads for details.
Your entry fee includes pre-planned routes, three meals per day, private campsites, and hotel lodging on the final night. Our staff will handle photography and filming, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience. A medic and a mechanic will travel with us to ensure your safety. Please note that your entry fee does not cover fuel, repairs, towing, or any other expenses related to vehicle maintenance in Baja.
On the Slow Baja, sharing is caring, so please plan accordingly. We’ll enjoy a very happy “happy hour” each night, but be sure to keep your cooler stocked. Bring your favorite campfire drink for the evenings and your coffee kit for the mornings. If you have questions about your vehicle, terrain, or camping gear, please hit the contact button below.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation fees shall be applied according to the following schedule, based on the date we receive your written notification:
Cancellations initiated by the entrant received via email to Slow Baja with more than 60 days’ notice before the Adventure start date will receive their deposit as a credit towards a future Slow Baja Adventure.
The credit expires one year after being issued.
Cancellations initiated by the entrant received via email to Slow Baja with 30 - 60 days’ notice before the Adventure start date will forfeit their deposit as a cancellation fee. Subsequent payments can be applied as a credit towards a future Slow Baja Adventure.
The credit expires one year after being issued.
Cancellations initiated by the entrant received in writing to Slow Baja with less than 30 days’ notice before the adventure start date will forfeit all monies (deposit and any subsequent payments) as a cancellation fee.
No refunds will be provided for an unused portion of an Adventure once the trip begins, including if you leave or are asked to leave the trip. The adventure price is a package; refunds and credits are unavailable for unused services.
There are no exceptions to this cancellation and refund policy, including weather, terrorism, civil strife, personal, family, medical emergencies, or any other circumstances beyond our control. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance.
Slow Baja is not responsible for expenses entrants incur in preparing for a trip or any additional pre- or post-departure date arrangements. This term applies whether the Adventure is altered, modified, or canceled for any reason. As we reserve the right to cancel the Adventure if the minimum number of entrants has not signed up, we recommend purchasing refundable air tickets or waiting until we confirm the Adventure approximately 60 days before the event date.
$4495. entry per vehicle (up to two people). $995 for each additional person.
A $500 (non-refundable) deposit holds your spot. Reserve here.
Questions? Contact Michael Emery here.