The tour description below is from a previous trip and is intended to give you an idea of what we'll do on this exciting trip onto the Baja Peninsula.

WHAT: As we move down the peninsula, an unexpected desert forest unfolds like something out a movie.  The giant cardón cactus and cirio "trees" line our trail.  We'll first scurry south to see an onyx quarry and get acquainted at out potluck dinner.  Then, we'll work our way west to the ocean for the night and the most spectacular little canyon and panoramic vista of the Pacific Ocean in Baja.  From there, it's farther south to Guerrero Negro for a night in town (hotel and group dinner included).  On another night, we'll camp at Mision San Borja and visit the remarkable well preserved Indian cave paintings.  A massive herd of elephant trees, deep blue water and sky, and offshore islands then herald our arrival to Bahia de Los Angeles and eventually Bahia de las Animas, about 40 miles to the south.  At Las Animas, we'll trade our 4Xs for inflatables and take a closer look at the nearby offshore islands and bay for a few days.  Here we can go clamming and fishing, so bring your gear and some garlic!
        Far too soon, the time comes to head north.  On the way, we'll stop at Gonzaga and/or Puertecitos on our way to San Felipe for a night in a local hotel.  Tide permitting, we'll conquer the sands of the Sea of Cortez on this day's northerly run.  Our exit back to the U.S. will bring a contrasting surprise: Laguna Hanson, a pine forested, tropical storm fed lake area at 5,000 feet!  From here, it's just a few hours to our painless Tecate border crossing that will ease us back into the USA.