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Sierra de la Laguna Adventures:
Deluxe treks with burros across the Baja Peninsula 2 options:4 days/3 nights and 2 days/1 night.

Option 1
4 days/3 nights:
$700 per person
minimum of 4 people
Includes:
  guide/chef
  burros
  burromeister and meals
Please see below for departure schedule for 2008-2009

Join us for a truly unforgettable trek across the Baja Peninsula . This unique trip through the majestic Sierra de la Laguna, one of Baja's most stunning, but least explored areas, is a terrific adventure for avid walkers. Total altitude gain is roughly 6,500 feet, much of which is gained in a 6-7 hour hike the first day.

With burros carrying all your belongings, chefs on hand to do all the cooking and guides to show the way, you can simply relax and enjoy the walk through the magnificent scenery. The variation is incredible. We'll start in the desert, work our way up through the spiny forests, then on into lush preserves of oak and pine. When we reach the pinnacle we'll have a sweeping panorama surrounded by the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean . We’ll have several opportunities to play in rivers and waterfalls. Warm showers will be available after hiking each day.

Our guides will prepare all meals, which will include a delightful variety of Mexican dishes - with a certain European flair. Red wine will be available with dinner each evening.


Please see Suggested Accommodations for a list of hotels in Todos Santos.

The 4-day/3 night Sierra de la Laguna Adventure requires a minimum of 4 people for a departure. Our scheduled dates for 2008-2009 are as follows:

2008
January 20-23, 2008
March 16-19, 2008
April 13-16, 2008
December 21-24, 2008 
2009
January 4-7, 2009
February 8-11, 2009
March 8-11, 2009
April 5-8, 2009
December, 27-30, 2009

If you have at least 4 people in your party we can arrange a special departure for your group.

 

Option 2
2 days/1 night:
$175 per person for parties of 2, $150 per person for parties of 3 or more.
Includes:
  guide/chef
  meals
  transportation
  meals

This 2-day/1 night trip is the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty and magic of the Sierras, without committing so much of your valuable vacation time. On day 1 we drive into a secluded part of the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve and set up camp. We spend the rest of that day hiking along a lush riverbed to a beautiful desert waterfall. Throughout the walk we are surrounded by magnificent flora and fauna. This is an easy, 4-hour walk with no climbing and just a small amount of walking over boulders. When we return to camp you can rinse away the efforts of the day with a warm shower, then enjoy the terrific dinner – accompanied by delicious Baja wines – that your guide will prepare for you. You'll sleep comfortably on air mattresses in a cozy tent.

On day 2 you'll wake up to a fantastic Mexican breakfast. We'll then set out to look for some of the bird species that are unique to the Sierras, and enjoy an invigorating hike in the lower foothills of the Sierras. We'll have you back to town by 4:00 PM .


Please see Suggested Accommodations for a list of hotels in Todos Santos.
What to bring
Good pair of walking shoes or hiking boots
Sandals or sneakers for evening
Socks
Hat/visor/bandana
Sun block & lip balm
Sunglasses
Walking shorts
T-shirts & Underwear
Fleece jacket, pants and thermal underwear for cold nights
Rain jacket (optional December to February)
Personal water bottle
Camera & Film
First aid kit with moleskin and/or other blister remedies
Personal hygiene items
Flashlight/headlight
Notebook/pencil
Reading book
Sleeping bag & pad
TOSEA Rentals:
Tents: $10/day
Thermarest sleeping pads: $5/day
Sleeping bags: $5/day