Join us for an extraordinary off-road driving and culinary Adventure. This Slow Baja Vintage Expedition celebrates 1975 and the first 1000-mile Baja race designed and personally marked by Baja legend Sal Fish. On this Slow Baja Adventure, we will follow the best dirt roads of the 1975 event, savor delectable food, and camp in stunning locations.
As this event is a special salute to Sal and 1975, we’re looking for rigs (and attire) from the 1960s and 1970s. Sideburns and corduroys are highly encouraged! If you have something a little newer you want to drive or are a little uncomfortable with this “Goodwood-In-The-Dirt,” idea, don’t count yourself out, let’s talk!
Our non-competitive, leisurely driving Adventure starts near San Diego. We will cross the border and caravan to a spectacular communal lunch at Adobe Food Truck, one of my favorite destinations in the Valle de Guadalupe. Afterward, we’ll move on to the beautiful, off-the-grid Rancho La Bellota. Our gracious host, Raul, will treat us to ranch-raised lamb roasted on a spit, followed by a magical evening around the campfire, where we will get to know each other over a fine Fortaleza Tequila.
Community, camaraderie, and relaxed travel are the key ingredients that make the Slow Baja Vintage unique—ideally suited for 4x4s and adventurous 2 WDs (think Baja Bugs, VW Things, and Meyers Manx buggies), the Slow Baja Vintage Expedition is your ticket to a bucket-list adventure.
Our six-day slow travel experience will exhaust and excite you and hopefully spark your interest in returning to explore the hidden beauty of Baja. With ranch stays, beach drives, and the historic route of the 1975 Baja 1000, this Slow Baja Vintage is one not to miss. Our Baja Bound Insurance finish-line fiesta, will feature luminaries from the 1975 race including the legend himself, Sal Fish.
Nuts and bolts: What to expect? Four to six hours of driving daily. Time estimate excludes 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. We strongly recommend Baja Bound Insurance. We require all participants to purchase Travel Insurance with medical extraction coverage. Check out World Nomads.
Your entry includes pre-run routes, three meals per day, private campsites, and hotel lodging on the final night. Our staff will handle the photography and filming, allowing you to enjoy the moment fully. Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee Curt LeDuc will serve as our mechanic and chief margarita maker. Baja legend, Sal Fish, will share stories from his many years of leading SCORE and organizing the Baja 1000. Your entry fee does not include fuel, repairs, towing, or any other expenses related to fixing your vehicle in Baja. On the Slow Baja, sharing is caring, so please plan accordingly. We’ll enjoy a very happy “happy hour” each night, but you’ll want to keep your cooler stocked and bring your favorite campfire elixir for the evenings, as well as coffee for the morning. Want to rent a 4x4? Need camping gear? Do you have questions about your vehicle or road conditions? 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.
$3995. 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.