itinerary

Day 1 - arrive in san diego

Schedule your flight to San Diego to arrive by early afternoon. Your motorcycle will be waiting for you at the hotel by 5pm. This is the time to ensure the motorcycle is set up properly for you. You’ll get your swag bag and finalize all the rental paperwork.

The evening begins with a Welcome Reception and Dinner. You will meet your PacMoto team and your fellow riders.

day 2 - san diego to tecate

After breakfast and a rider briefing, we'll take the back way to Tecate to cross the border and get our FMMs (tourist Visa). Instantly you’ll smell the street tacos and know you are in Mexico!

DAY 3 - tecate TO san felipe

From Tecate we’ll journey across MX-2 winding through the mountains and skirting the town of Mexicali as we grab MX-5 south to San Felipe, BC. San Felipe still shows its roots as a small fishing village on the Sea of Cortez.

Day 4 - san felipe to BAHÍA DE LOS ÁNGELES

South out of San Felipe the highway is rough until we join with the newly constructed MX-5. You’ll see the world’s largest cactus known as the Mexican Cardón. We’ll stop for lunch at Alfonsina’s at Bahía San Luis Gonzaga. We’ll continue down MX-5 to MX-1 as we end the day in Bahía de los Ángeles. The small fishing village is known for its water sports and sport fishing.

Day 5 - BAHÍA DE LOS ÁNGELES to san ignacio

The time changes as we enter the state of Baja California Sur. The day ends in the desert oasis town of San Ignacio. Date palms and citrus orchards were planted by the Jesuits in the 1700’s. The town has a traditional town square anchored with a church, reminiscent of small European towns.

Day 6 - san Ignacio to loreto

Glorious views greet us down the coast of the Sea of Cortez. You’ll wonder how this area isn’t developed with hotels and condos. The town of Loreto is still mostly a hidden gem. It’s a quiet beachfront town on the Sea of Cortez.

Day 7 - loreto to la paz

More stunning views as we continue down along the Sea of Cortez. It’s often breathtaking! Further along is La Paz, the capitol of Baja California Sur. This bustling city also hosts the ferry for those heading to mainland Mexico.

Day 8 - la paz to san josé del cabo

From La Paz we’ll stop in El Triunfo, a mining town dating back to the late 1700s. The day takes us down MX-1 until we reach San José del Cabo. During colonial times this was a water and provisions stop for Spanish vessels. Today it is a thriving town with art galleries, shops and restaurants. This historic town center is best explored on foot.

Day 9 - san josé del cabo

It’s your choice today! You can stay in Cabo and enjoy the beach, shopping and dining - or continue exploring the area. Cabo San Lucas is just 40 minutes away. It makes up the other half of the “Los Cabos.”

Day 10 - san josé del cabo to Cd Constitución

Our journey northbound begins today. Our first stop is Todos Santos, a unique desert oasis on the Tropic of Cancer, nestled amongst ancient orchards of mango and palm, with spectacular views overlooking its white sand beaches and the Pacific Ocean. We’ll continue north to Ciudad Constitución, known as the gateway to Magdalena Bay.

Day 11 - Cd Constitución to mulegé

From Ciudad Constitución we journey north along familiar territory - the beautiful views of the Sea of Cortez never get old. The town of Mulegé is situated on the Mulegé River. In 1754 the Jesuits began construction on the Misión Santa Rosalía de Mulegé.

Day 12 - mulegé to guerrero negro

Roadside fish tacos are on the menu for lunch today in Guerrero Negro. Simple, fresh and delicious.

Day 13 - guerrero negro to cataviña

Northbound on MX-1 takes us to Cataviña. We’ll stop to see the cave paintings, reported to be 8,000 to 10,000 years old.

Day 14 - cataviña to ensenada

We’ll stop for lunch at Mama Espinoza’s in El Rosario. This was a stop of the original Baja 1000. Lobster tacos are the house specialty!

Day 15 - ensenada to san diego

From Ensenada we travel through the La Ruta del Vino through the Valle de Guadalupe, sometimes considered the Napa Valley of Mexico. Once across the border we continue our travel to San Diego to return our motorcycles. We will gather together for a farewell dinner.

Day 16 - depart san diego or keep riding!

Join us for breakfast before your departure - or extend your stay and explore San Diego!