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 newer you want to drive or are not totally ready for Goodwood-in-the-dirt, I still want you, let’s talk!
Our non-competitive, leisurely driving Adventure starts near San Diego. We will caravan to a spectacular communal lunch at Adobe Food Truck, one of my favorite destinations in the Valle de Guadalupe. After lunch, we’ll stop by the stunning Adobe Guadalupe Vineyard and Inn to meet the magnificent Tru Miller and stock up on wine for the trip. Afterward, we’ll reluctantly 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, getting to each other over a fine Fortaleza or two.
Community, camaraderie, and relaxed travel are the key ingredients that make the Slow Baja unique—ideally suited for 4x4s and adventurous 2wds (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!
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 daily, private campsites, and hotel lodging on the last night. It does not include fuel, repairs, towing, or anything else to fix your vehicle in Baja. On the Slow Baja, sharing is caring, so please plan accordingly. We will enjoy a very happy “happy hour” each night, but you’ll want to keep your cooler stocked and bring your favorite campfire elixir and coffee-making setup. Want to rent a 4x4? Need camping gear? Have questions about your vehicle or road conditions? Hit the contact button below.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation fees will be applied per entrant 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 used 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 removed from it. 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 encourage you to 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. Because the Adventure may be canceled when a minimum number of entrants have not signed up, we recommend that you purchase refundable air tickets or wait until we have confirmed the Adventure approximately 60 days before the event date.
$3995. entry per vehicle (up to two people).
A $500 (non-refundable) deposit holds your spot. Reserve here.
Questions? Contact Michael Emery here.