This 14-day tour includes
All hotels stays including hotel in Yuma the night before
the tour begins and the hotel in Tucson on the final day
of the tour. (15 nights lodging)
Snacks and bottled water during the ride
Ferry for participants and motorcycles
All meals in Mexico on ride days - breakfast and dinner
only on free days
(14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 14 dinners)
Bi-lingual guides
Satellite phone and first aid kit for emergencies
Support Vehicle (note, we do not provide a trailer on Mexico
trips
Not Included:
Motorcycle rentals
Travel to/from departure and end points
Visas, permits
Mexican Motorcycle Insurance
Trip insurance
Gas, oil and repairs for your motorcycle
Tolls
Alcoholic beverages
Gratuities
Incidentals and personal items
Itinerary:
Arrival Day - Yuma - Meet and Greet
Day 1 - Yuma to Ensenada via the mountains of La Rumorosa
Day 2 - Ensenada to the high desert of Cataviña
Day 3 - Cataviña Bahia de Los Angeles on the Sea
of Cortez
Day 4 - Free day in Bahia de Los Angles
Day 5 - Bahia de Los Angles to Santa Rosalia
Day 6 - Santa Rosalia to Loreto on the Sea of Cortez
Day 7 - Loreto to La Paz
Day 8 - Free day La Paz
Day 9 - Ferry to Topolobampo/Las Mochis
Day 10 - Los Mochis to Alamos
Day 11 - Alamos to San Carlos
Day 12 - Free Day on the beach in San Carlos
Day 13 - Ride the Rio Sonora to Banámichi
Day 14 - Ride to Tucson - Tour ends
Special requirements for Mexico Tours:
Be sure your bike is in top working condition. Any problems
we cannot fix on the side of the road will likely require
the bike be transported back to California or Arizona for
repairs at your expense. We will visit quiet towns. We require
that you do not run pipes that exceed US noise limits.
Papers Please:
You will need to bring your driver's license, registration
for your motorcycle, your Mexican motorcycle insurance and
US proof of insurance. You will also purchase a vehicle
permit and visa costing about $55 at the border. Call us
for details on permits. You are required to present a valid
passport to re-enter the US from Mexico. Apply for your
passport early as there have been delays in the past. It
is your responsibility to have the correct documents. Please
check passport and other document requirements at the US
State Department web site or the Get A Passport Now web
site. To speed things up while obtaining permits, please
bring 2 xerox copies each of your passport, driver's license
and motorcycle registration.
If you are not a US or Canadian citizen it is critical that
you determine what documents will be required to re-enter
to the US. Please do this before you cross into Mexico.
Trip Insurance: We highly recommend
you purchase trip insurance.
Safety:
We will avoid the larger border cities where there have
been problems and stay in small towns and cities full of
honest, friendly people who look out for one another and
their guests. As a result, crime is low but it does exist
here. So just as at home, you must use common sense. We
recommend that you stay with the group, leave valuables
home, avoid flashing cash and expensive jewelry and be aware
of your surroundings at all times. We will cable all the
motorcycles together each night in Mexico.
Mexican Motorcycle Insurance:
Your US and Canadian motorcycle insurance does not cover
you in Mexico. You must purchase Mexican insurance. Without
liability insurance, if you damage any property or another
vehicle with your motorcycle and you do not have insurance,
you will have to stay in Mexico until the damage is paid
for. Rental bikes will require this coverage as well, call
us for details We have used Adventure Mexican Insurance
to purchase insurance online but you are free to research
and choose your own company. If you are riding your own
bike, you must decide if you want liability only or full
coverage. Costs of the insurance will vary widely based
on the coverages you choose and the value of your motorcycle.
Check with your insurance agent if you need information
on coverages. The insurance should run for the duration
the tour. You will need full coverage (theft and collision)
for rental bikes and the rental company will handle this
detail.
Mexican Gas Stations:
There is only one game in town, PEMEX. Two grades are
usually available: Regular unleaded Verde (green) and Premium
Rojo (red.) The quality is comparable to what you would
buy in the US and costs are similar depending on the exchange
rate. Be aware that some stations only carry regular. Consider
bringing a small amount of octane booster if you have concerns.
At most stations, the attendant will pump the gas. A small
tip is appreciated
What to Bring:
Our Tips and Checklist page has almost everything you
need for your vacation. The weather is typically mild, even
warm but rain, cool and even cold days can happen so be
prepared. We have seen snow in March in Baja. Don't be afraid
to throw your heated vest in your bag as we will be riding
at altitude some days. Bring an anti-theft device (lock)
for your motorcycle. You might want to bring a Spanish/English
dictionary or phrase book. Most of all bring an open mind
and an open heart.
What not to bring:
Do not bring valuable jewelry or other such items. Do
not attempt to bring firearms or ammunition into Mexico.
You will be arrested. Even a single empty shell casing in
your saddlebags can be trouble. Same for illegal drugs.
Mexican jails have a reputation as places you do not wish
to spend your vacation.
Other things to note:
Changing money is not a major issue. Most of Baja is comfortable
with US dollars in small bills - nothing over a twenty -
and there are ATMs and Casas de Cambio (money changing stores)
available. Call or e-mail for more info.
We choose the best available accommodations in each location.
Some accommodations may not be what you are accustomed to
as luxury in the US or Europe, some will wow you no matter
where you are from. Some flexibility is required.
This is a paved road tour. But remember, this is Mexico
so paving standards are different. Broken pavement, poorly
repaired pavement and areas under construction may be encountered.
Riding at night outside the town limits is discouraged.
Farm vehicles and others do not have proper lighting and
pose a hazard. Cattle, horses, deer and other critters are
on the roads at night.
We will encounter several military checkpoints. They are
looking for drugs and weapons. Turn off your motor. You
may be asked to dismount and open your saddlebags for a
quick inspection. Smile and comply. Touristas are generally
not hassled in any way.
We reserve the right to change the itinerary based on
road and weather conditions and general rider safety reasons.
