Intermediate to advanced. During this expedition we will be pushing some big mile days 200 +

Day 1 - Tecate to San Felipe

It's an amazing day of driving with trails offering a variety of terrains. Starting in the pine forests of north Baja at 4500 feet altitude, you'll experience some of Baja's best-maintained trails. This serves as an awesome introduction to Baja. Lunch will be in "Valle T" before heading down Hwy 3 to San Felipe's top. Though El Diablo dry lake might be wet this time of year, it's still a great spot for drone footage of all the UTVs side by side. Afterward, we'll tackle the famous San Felipe washes, which are technical and challenging, requiring careful driving. The final stretch into San Felipe includes the notorious ZOO Road, known for its high-speed videos online with whoops the size of Volkswagens. We'll stay at the El Cortez Hotel, an epic beachfront hotel with a beautiful restaurant and bar on the sand.

Day 2 - San Felipe to Gonzaga Bay / Catavina

On day two, the adventure truly begins as we head out to the “never-never.” Once we leave San Felipe, we're on our own, relying 100% on our Chase support team. We'll navigate back into the sand highways of San Felipe, running some amazing fact trails. Lunch today will be in Gonzaga Bay, right on the Sea of Cortez. After lunch, we'll face the challenge of the "Tractor Trail," a nail-biting rocky hill climb. The day ends with a rocky trail leading to Hotel Mision Catavina.

Day 3 - Catavina to Bahía de los Ángeles

Starting early, we embark on a long journey toward the Pacific Ocean through a beautiful rock desert, home to various cacti species and unique rock formations. The trail is fast but rocky as we approach the ocean. After admiring the raw beauty of Baja, we head back toward the Cortez coast, navigating through washes and sometimes never-ending silt beds. We'll cross over to Bahía de los Ángeles, ending the day on the water's edge at a boutique hotel.

Day 4 - Bahía de los Ángeles to Santa Rosalia

Leaving Bahía de los Ángeles, we drive south through San Rafiel and El Barril, descending into the uncharted terrain, passing through the Sierra De San Francisco mountains and Punta Baja. We'll end the day in Santa Rosalia, a place steeped in history, with colorful narratives dating back to the Cochimi Indians and the discovery of copper.

Day 5 - Santa Rosalia to Scorpion Bay

After breakfast, we head back on the trail, passing volcanic islands and old jails built by Mexican settlers. The trails consist of faster dirt roads, offering stunning views. We'll end the day in Scorpion Bay, a small fishing village known for its epic surf spots.

Day 6 - Scorpion Bay to Loreto

Leaving Scorpion Bay, we embark on a beach drive down the Pacific, followed by a journey through La Purisima, Comondú, and the Mission San Javier. We'll end the day at La Mision Hotel in Loreto, enjoying dinner poolside with breathtaking views.

Day 7 - Loreto to San Carlos

After breakfast, we ride through mountains and dirt trails, eventually reaching Santa Domingo and San Carlos Sur, where we stay at a beachfront destination with amazing food and atmosphere.

Day 8 - San Carlos to La Ventana

Today, we enjoy high-speed trails with tons of whoops, taking in over 200 miles of endless trails. We'll meet up for gas and lunch before crossing over to the Cortez side.

Day 9 - La Ventana to Cabo

Navigating our way back, we make a detour to Bahia de Los Metros before driving 170+ miles down the East Cape to Cabo, ending our epic journey at the Hard Rock Hotel.

With extensive planning, these tours are designed for you to simply show up and enjoy yourself. Whether you’re a Baja race veteran or a first-time visitor, our professionally guided tours ensure you have a stress-free adventure, removing the "what if" factor from your experience of Baja.

• Guided trails from the border every step of the way​

 

• The entire course has been pre run and mapped so that you will be able to view the trail on your Lowrance GPS unit. See GPS Usage page 

 

• Hotel accommodations for all nights

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• Breakfast and dinners, all nights​

 

• Unsurpassed trail support. With our mechanics on the trail your mechanical problem is a thing of the past.

 

• A lead UTV will guide the group. The lead UTV will radio back any potential  hazards that you may encounter along the way.

 

• A sweep support UTV, that hold parts and tools for almost any trail breakdowns, will ensure that everyone gets to their destination. 

 

• On the trail Mechanics that will handle any issues that might pop up. These mechanics, or “Baja Ninjas” as we call them, are truly amazing to have along.

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•  Parts: Please remember there are several different models and manufactures of UTV’s all requiring different parts. Off the Grid does carry some parts but not all. We recommend you bring any spare parts necessary for your UTV. These parts will be carried on the chase trucks after we cross the border. We do recommend you carry spare belts, rear axels, and communally used parts for your manufacture of UTV. 

 

• The Chase trucks hold a multitude of tools, welders, parts, wheels and tires as well as emergency fuel and medical  equipment baring any insentient along the way.

Our goal at Off the GRID Expeditions is to have a good time. With that said, being prepared and having the right tools/equipment can make everyone’s day much more enjoyable!

 

 Stock UTV’s are very capable and impressive machines… they are also a lot of fun to customize! Although heavy  modification isn’t necessary, there are basic items that you must have when going on a OFF the GRID run.

 

 Here’s a list of required items for our Expeditions:

 (Note: some expeditions might require more items, based on specific trail or location needs. See Run descriptions for more  details.)

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• UTV prep is a must prior to any run. If one vehicle has a problem, we all have a problem.

• All services done on vehicle. (oil change, air cleaner, brakes, nut and bolt )

• All tires aired to proper pressure. ( 1 Spare in required on vehicle)

• All equipment and parts securely tied down in UTV.

• Full Fuel Tank. (Spare gas can be carried but must be safe and secure on UTV )

• Tools, Jack and tow strap securely fastened in UTV. 

• Helmet with wired speakers for Intercom system. Yes helmets are 100% mandatory. 

• Radio - Mounted VHF radio,  with weatherman programmed frequency 151.625 (see below)

• Intercom - We highly recommend a wired intercom so you can clearly hear the radio and can easily transmit on the radio while driving. (see below)

• GPS - Lowrance GPS Unit only- No exceptions (We provide the GPS file the morning of the expedition) (see below)

• Drivers licence - Vehicle Registration - Insurance

• Off Road lights - Some good light so you are comfortable driving at night. LED lights are recommended.

• At least one full size spare. (Must be tied down and secure)

• Jack (if it's a good one) 

• Tools / Tow strap (Bring only the basics we’ll have the rest)

• Food / LOTS of Water - Dinner and breakfasts are included and we will be stopping for lunches however snacks for the trail are suggested. (beef jerky, candy, chips, etc)

• Mexican Auto Insurance for you're UTV www.bajabound.com   No you're USA insurance wont work in Baja 

• So why do we need a GPS? 

  The GPS is your life line when navigating these technical trails of Baja. Every turn has a surprise and without a well planned trail you would be lost in minutes. The GPS not only displays your exact route but it is also use for milage calculations for turns or and potential hazards as well as waypoints

• Communication is key..

  We use a VHF 55w radio with a preprogrammed channel to communicate from Utv to Utv. The operating channel  is weather man (151.625) please make sure you have this preprogrammed into you're unit. All communication systems must wired into push to talk intercom system to your helmet. The VHF radios allow us to call out any potential hazards, milage, and just general communication amongst the group. Example ( Hazard mile 45.2 on right or "hey dude with the blue Can-Am you have a strap hanging under your Utv" )

• Why because they save lives ......

  Helmets are mandatory no questions asked. I know some ride with only head sets but with Off the GRID Expeditions you need to wear one. Goggles or full face shield as well !!!! You only have one head on your shoulders so use it wisely and protect it....

Remember youre getting dirty well kind so dont over pack 

• Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Off The Grid Expeditions with more than 60 days notice before tour start date will receive their deposit as a credit to be used towards future tours with Off The Grid Expeditions. The credit expires 1 year after issued.
• Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Off The Grid Expeditions with 60 or less days notice before the tour start date will forfeit their deposit as a cancellation fee. Any balance payments can be held on file as a credit to be used towards future tours and services with Off The Grid Expeditions. The credit expires 1 year after issued.
• Cancellations initiated by the participant received in writing to Off The Grid Expeditions with 30 or less days notice before the tour start date will forfeit their deposit and any balance payments as a cancellation fee.
• Cancellations initiated by Off The Grid Expeditions due to conditions beyond their control including but not limited to fires, weather, terrorism, civil strife, floods, earthquakes, or natural catastrophes, etc. will be credited towards a future trip in full amount of balances paid.

• Flight from Cabo to Tecate to retrieve your UTV. We'll update you on the flight info.
• Snacks and drinks. You are responsible for snacks along the way. You will also want to bring plenty of bottled water and beverages for consumption while out on the trail. Please make sure everything is secured.
• Gas. We will be stopping for gas on several occasions, for which you will be responsible for purchasing. On some expeditions, additional gas will need to be carried. We will notify you via pre-event email if you need to carry additional 5 to 10 gallons of gas.
• Lunches and chase refueling. Off the GRID Expeditions will pay for the lunches and chase truck fuel, as most lunches are on trail or supplied by the chase team. At the end of the trip, the total amount is divided evenly among the number of UTVs and paid back to us.
• Cash, small bills. Please make sure you have cash. Most gas stations do accept credit cards, but not all of them do. The recommended amount for a full peninsula trip is $2500.00.
• Passports and driver's licenses. You will need your passport to enter back into the USA.
• Insurance. You will need insurance for your UTV. We will provide the link to the insurance company after you have signed up. There is a discount rate set up.
• Special Note: Absolutely no illegal drugs or guns are allowed in Baja. Prescription drugs need to have valid documents with them.