Arrival in Baja Into the Desert

We meet in La Paz, where the desert meets the Sea of Cortez. From the airport, we transfer into the rugged mountains of Rancho Cacachilas, a private wilderness reserve where the week begins. After settling into our glamping camp, we prepare bikes, meet the group, and gather for a welcome dinner under the desert sky. The pace slows. The landscape opens. The adventure begins.

Desert Exploration – Rancho Cacachilas

Our first ride explores the private gravel trail network of Rancho Cacachilas, winding through cactus forests, rocky ridgelines, and open desert valleys. The terrain is raw and quiet. The Sea of Cortez appears on the horizon as we find our rhythm together on the bike. In the afternoon, we slow down with an ecological workshop and visit to the ranch gardens, learning about the region’s conservation efforts. As night falls, we gather around a bonfire beneath a sky full of stars, sharing the first stories of the journey.

From Mountains to Ocean – Rancho Cacachilas → La Ventana

Today we descend from the desert mountains toward the turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez. Long gravel roads wind through dry canyons and open valleys before the coastline finally appears. After the ride, the day continues on the water with a private Sea Safari, exploring one of the most biologically rich marine environments on Earth. Mountain dust gives way to salt air.

The Desert Crossing – La Ventana → Cabo Pulmo

A true Baja crossing. Wide gravel roads stretch through vast desert landscapes, with the Sea of Cortez constantly appearing beside us. The riding is long and expansive, steady climbs, open horizons, and the quiet rhythm of desert travel. We finish the day in Cabo Pulmo, home to one of the most successful marine conservation projects in the world.

Along the Wild Coast – Cabo Pulmo → San José del Cabo

The route follows Baja’s rugged coastline, linking remote desert roads with the historic town of San José del Cabo. After days of isolation and open landscapes, the atmosphere shifts. The ride finishes in cobbled streets, shaded plazas, and the quiet elegance of this old Baja town.

Across the Peninsula – San José del Cabo → Todos Santos

Today we cross the peninsula toward the Pacific Ocean. The terrain changes constantly, sandy tracks, desert hills, and long gravel climbs before the road begins to drop toward the coast. By evening we arrive in Todos Santos, an artistic Pueblo Mágico where desert, ocean, and culture meet.

Final Ride – Punta Lobos Coast

Our final ride explores the coastline around Punta Lobos, where desert cliffs meet the Pacific. It’s a shorter ride, but a memorable one, ocean views, rolling gravel, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from a week spent riding together across Baja. We close the journey with a final brunch, sharing stories from the road before transferring back to La Paz Airport.

Kigali and departure