Mexico
Mexico Round Trip – Baja California Sur Self-Drive Tour
Description
Discover the wild beauty of Baja California Sur on this 8-day road trip through Mexico in a rental car. From the charming capital of La Paz, you'll explore spectacular landscapes between the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean, snorkel with sea lions, and visit historic missions.
What awaits you
On this round trip through Baja California Sur, a unique mix of culture, nature and adventure awaits you. You'll start in La Paz with its white buildings, old laurel trees and imposing 19th-century cathedral. The highlight is your excursion to Isla del Espiritu Santo, where you can snorkel with sea lions and relax on paradisiacal beaches. The historic town of Loreto, with the Nuestra Señora de Loreto Mission from 1697, will show you Mexico's colonial heritage. Your journey through Mexico will take you through the picturesque Bahia Concepción to Santa Rosalia and Mulege, and on to the green oasis of San Ignacio. Depending on the time of year, you can enjoy spectacular views in the Sierra San Francisco or watch whales in Laguna San Ignacio. The return journey over the volcanic cones of Las Tres Vírgenes and the Sierra de la Giganta mountain range will complete your self-drive tour.
Your route at a glance
Day 2: Full-day excursion to Isla del Espiritu Santo with sea lion snorkelling
Day 3: Trip to Loreto, visit to the historic mission
Day 4: Continue through Bahia Concepción to Santa Rosalía and Mulegé
Day 5: Arrival in San Ignacio, the green oasis
Day 6: Exploring the Sierra San Francisco or whale watching in Laguna San Ignacio
Day 7: Return journey to La Paz via the Las Tres Vírgenes volcanic cones
Day 8: Car hire pick-up and return
Highlights of this trip
- La Paz Charming capital city with white buildings, a rose quartz viewpoint tower, and a 19th-century cathedral
- Isla del Espíritu Santo Snorkelling with sea lions in crystal-clear water
- Loreto Historic town with the first mission of Baja California from 1697
- Bahía Concepción Picturesque coastal landscape with turquoise water
- San Ignacio Green oasis in the middle of the desert landscape
- Whale Watching Grey whales in Laguna San Ignacio (January to March)
- Sierra de la Giganta Spectacular mountain landscapes and volcano cones
Services
7 nights in hotels, room including taxes. Daily American breakfast. 6-day car rental category D1 (Chevrolet NG Aveo Standard or similar) including unlimited mileage, full comprehensive insurance and taxes. Optional day trip to Isla Espiritu Santo including snorkelling equipment and lunch box. La Paz airport transfer. Car rental includes: 24-hour rental of the selected car, unlimited mileage, LDW insurance with no excess, SPLDW excess protection, third-party liability insurance for damage to third-party property, airport fee for pick-up or drop-off, additional driver.
- 7 nights with breakfast
- 6-day car rental with full insurance
- Day trip to Isla Espíritu Santo
- Snorkelling equipment included
- Airport transfer La Paz
Ready for your Mexico road trip through Baja California Sur? This self-drive trip combines the freedom of independent travel with the highlights of the peninsula. From paradisiacal beaches to historic missions and spectacular desert landscapes, you'll experience the full diversity of Mexico. Get personal advice now and secure your adventure in Baja California Sur.
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