We recently returned from the Baja Amigo’s March 28 day tour. To sum it up in one word: FANASTIC. Dan and Lisa are master planners. Each and every detail, down to the smallest was anticipated and planned. Fuel stops, propane refills, potable water, grocery stops and body breaks, were well thought out and seemed to happen at exactly the appropriate or needed time. The driving times were reasonable, enjoyable and insightful as we were given history lessons by Dan or Lisa, while passing points of interest.
We believe that in 28 days, we experienced and saw more of Baja than other tours would experience in 35 or 40 days. The neatest part of the tour was that we experienced the REAL Baja. Sure, we visited and enjoyed some of the major tourist spots. However, the side trips and visits to local eateries were wonderful. The friendships established by Dan and Lisa with the locals in many different cities greatly enhanced our tour and afforded insight to the real Baja that individual travelers or larger tour groups would never experience.
Others have alluded to the beauty of the country and the warmth of the people. We can only say that on both counts, it exceeded our hopes and expectations. Although we have been fans of north Baja for several years, Baja Sur is now our destination of choice. This is primarily because of the campgrounds near the beaches and the genuine welcome from the locals. The beach camping was beyond description and the waters of both the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean were truly outstanding, possessing warm, clear water containing an abundance of marine life, as nature intended.
We would venture to guess that each tour group is different. Ours could not have been any greater. From the scheduled happy hours or pot lucks to the informal ones, we all got along wonderfully. An added plus was at some of our camping spots we met past clients and/or friends of Dan and Lisa. This added to the enjoyment of our get-togethers.
Our group met as strangers, but I feel we left as friends. Many of us have exchanged e-mails since the end of the tour and will continue to do so. Hopefully, some of us will travel to Baja Sur again together.
We will conclude by saying thanks again to Dan and Lisa and being thankful for the new friends we made. To sum it up, our biggest worry during the entire tour was – where is the next beer and ice stop. Guess what, it was really nearby. To really experience Baja, give Baja Amigos a chance. We promise you will not be disappointed.
