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Where does California Motorsport Adventours
ride?
Our
tours generally operate south of the border,
visiting locations throughout the areas between
the
Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. All tours
will begin in the sand dunes just south of Rosarito,
our hourly rentals also operate out of this
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» How
much will my adventure cost?
Nearly
all tours will be customized to the groups needs
causing variations in tour price. We offer hourly
rentals as well as multiple day tours. For best
results contact the office and talk to us about
your tour needs. Discounts apply to groups over
8 riders and children 16 and younger.
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» When
is payment required?
We
require a 10% non-refundable deposit upon booking;
this will reserve your vehicles for that day.
The final payment is due by check or cash on
the day of, or by credit card prior to the tour
date.
Split payment can be arranged, call the office
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» What
is the cancellation policy?
You
may cancel at any time, though the deposit is
non-refundable. The deposit paid can be used
for
any future tour or rental you book through us.
This option expires 1 year from the reservation
date,
though you may contact us to extend the expiration
date. No shows will be charged to the credit
card on file. back
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» How
do I book my tour?
Call
us! This is the best form of booking as most
tours must be customized. The more information
we
have, the better our service will be. back
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» What's
included in my adventure?
• Professional tour guides. All of our
guides have extensive off-road experience and
demonstrate a broad knowledge of the riding
areas. They are First Aid certified and thoroughly
trained for all riding scenarios.
• Complete riding gear (on request). This
includes: helmet, goggles, gloves, riding pants,
and riding shirt. Dirt bike boots are provided
for dirt bike riders, but Quad riders are expected
to provide sturdy close toed shoes. Leave your
sandals and heels for after the tour.
• Lunch is the only meal provided. If
you would like to add dinner onto your tour
this can be arranged. The dinner package is
not necessary for multiple day tours as restaurants
are located either in your hotel or a short
walk down the road.
• Multiple day tours include all accommodations.
We will provide lodging at hotels and ranchos.
All accommodations are double occupancy. Single
rider fees apply if your plan to ride solo in
our tours. Hotel upgrades can be made as well.
• Bottled water is supplied through out
the tour.
• On tours 5 days or longer our support
vehicles will carry your luggage, medical equipment,
food, drinks, spare parts, and supplies.
• Assistance with trailside repairs, daily
maintenance and fuel.
• Satellite phone is carried by sweep
rider when cell phone coverage is not available.
This allows worldwide communications in the
event of an emergency.
• Air evacuation from Mexico in the event
of an emergency.
• Rides average 40 - 125 miles per day
depending upon groups preferences.
• Customization can and will be made for
all tours
• A thrilling and exceptional Adventour.
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» What
should I wear?
If
you choose to rent gear from us, you must come
wearing certain items of clothing and you should
expect to have to change into the gear in a
public setting. You should wear thin shorts,
think
running or board shorts, for under the riding
pants. You should wear tank top or short sleeve
shirt under the riding top. You should wear
socks and a pair of close toed shoes. back
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» How
many people will be in the tour?
There
will be at least 1 guide per 5 riders. Separate
groups will not be combined if they exhibit
different
levels of riding. In other words, we don’t
combine advanced riders with beginners of a
separate
group. We want your tour to be the best we can
provide, your tour will be fitted to your
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» Can
I book a private adventure?
Though
booking a private tour is not always necessary,
there are times when it would be. Most tours
get their own guide, in the event of a busy
day with many riders of the same skill level,
we would
combine groups. If you are booked on a busy
day and would prefer your own guide, this can
be arranged for an extra fee. back
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» What
should I bring?
We
recommend that you bring a small back pack to
hold your personal items; such as wallet, identification,
snacks, sunscreen, lip balm, and an extra pair
of socks for after the tour. You will not
need to have your pack on you during the first
portion of the tour, it’s when you are
in the trails
that you, or a member of your group, should
have a pack to hold bottled water. All ATV riders
must bring a pair of close toed shoe for riding
during the tour.
If
you plan to bring your own riding gear you must
have an off road helmet, goggles, and gloves.
If
you will be riding a dirt bike you must also
bring a pair of off road boots.
It
is very important that you bring your picture
ID ( for US citizens until December 2007) or
your passport
and Visa (for Non US citizens). Children are
advised to bring a copy of their birth certificate.
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What if I crash or get hurt?
Throughout
our history of riding in Baja our tours have
had few isolated incidents worth mentioning,
making our crash record a somewhat boring one.
Off road riding is not the safest sport
around, and maybe that’s the draw for
people like us, and things do happen. We know
that prevention
is the first step. Our guides are trained to
understand each individual rider, evaluating
them
throughout the first half of the tour. Then,
once in the trails, our guides are able to set
the pace
accordingly.
The
best form of prevention is riding within your
abilities. Respect the trails, other riders,
and the machine
you are on. Recognize a potentially dangerous
situation before it becomes a problem. If you
are tired, say so. Your ride is only as dangerous
as you make it.
When
even preventive action fails it comes down to
reaction. Each guide is equipped with first
aid
gear and communication devices (satellite phone
and walkie talkie) and is trained to handle
all circumstances
no matter where they happen.
A
doctor is on call at all times and is familiar
with our tours and the areas we ride, allowing
him to reach
us within minutes of receiving the call. In
the event of an emergency we contact the Binational
Emergency Evacuation Service, who can extract
the injured from any remote location throughout
Mexico.
We
strongly recommend that you purchase Travel
Accident Insurance that will cover such medical
incidents. Contact our office for more information
on your options. The process is easy and
can cost as little as $15 per day. back
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Should I bring extra money on my adventure?
Yes.
The tour does not cover any alcoholic drinks,
souvenirs, phone calls, room charges, and gratuity.
You can pay in American dollars while in Mexico.
Don’t expect to find an ATM everywhere
you go. Plan to bring cash. back
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» What
kind of weather can I expect on my adventure?
The
weather in Baja North is nearly identical to
Southern California. In other words, the weather
is
lovely.
Summer
temperature averages between 75 to 80 degrees,
though our riding locations on the ocean
and in the mountains keep the temperature moderate.
Winter
temperatures average 70 during the day, though
it can drop at night and a jacket may be a
good idea as the sun begins to set. We have
few rainy days during this season. We ride rain
or shine.
Fall
and Spring temperatures have the ideal riding
weather and the surround plant life is at it’s
healthiest.
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» Do
you rent riding gear?
We
do rent riding gear. Riders on our tour will
receive helmet, goggles, gloves, riding pants,
riding shirt,
and dirt bike boots for dirt bike riders. ATV
riders must bring close toed shoes.
Basic
riding gear is included in quad/dirt bike rentals.
This means helmet, goggles, gloves, and boots
for bike rentals only.
If
you are providing your own riding gear you must
have the basic gear of helmet, goggles, gloves,
and boots for dirt bike riders. back
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» Do
you have an age limit?
We
do not have any age limits. As long as the individual
can safely control and ride the chosen vehicle,
they can ride with us. We have had kids as young
as 5 years old, and adults as old as 70.
Take into consideration that all riding is paced
according to the slowest rider. back
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» How
much riding experience do I need?
Our
tours are great for both the beginner and the
advanced rider. We are able to accommodate all
levels of experience. All you need is a respect
for the machine and the guides. Our guides will
instruct
each rider on how to safely ride his/her off
road machine. In order to enjoy the tour you
must
pay close attention to the guide throughout
the day, they know what they are talking about.
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» Is
Baja safe?
We
love Baja, we wouldn’t do what we do if
we didn’t. You’ve heard so many
horror stories about Tijuana
and some other big cities, but the truth is
we don’t go into the big cities. The fact
that Baja
is so unknown is what causes the fear that some
people have, it isn’t the United States.
It’s different,
and that’s why we travel there. In all
of our years doing these tours, we don’t
have one
single horror story to share with you. Sorry.
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» What
kind of vehicles do you have?
We
ride Honda. Our quads vary from full automatic,
semi-automatic, and full manual. This allows
us
to properly match the rider to the correct off
road vehicle. Our dirt bikes range from the
CRF 230,
XR 400, and the CRF 450x. There are some other
bikes available for rentals only. back
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» What
is the terrain like?
Sand
Dunes:
We used to ride in the sand dunes by the ocean,
but no longer. About a year ago the
owners sold off the best riding area for condo
construction. Now the sand dunes are half the
size,
and sadly, also quite dirty. We do not bring
our tours to the sand dunes any more. We may
be
able to accommodate special requests, but you
can expect a van ride to get there and to be
bored
after 15 minutes.
Private
Race Ranch: We are very proud of this
recent addition to our tours. We have created
a great
warm up track in the mountains to replace the
sand dunes. There are two parts to the track,
and we are constantly working to improve and
expand it. It’s a great place to get a
feel for
how your machine operates, use your time here
to get comfortable. It’s here that you
will prepare
yourself for the rugged mountain trails. Our
guides will watch you carefully and provide
you
with all the riding tips you’ll need.
By the end of your time here you are ready for
the trails.
Mountain
Trails:
After your time in the sand dunes you will head
into the mountain trails. There are
hills of varying vertical climbs and descents;
there are 90 degree turns, ravines and valleys,
and
rocks of all sizes. The riding here is much
more technical and challenging. During the start
of the
trails you will share the road with local ranchers
and their animals, so be aware of what is coming
up ahead of you. Stay behind the guide and put
enough space between you and the rider ahead
of you.
Riding
on the mountain trails depends on how safely
our guide feels you can control your vehicle.
That
means spend your time in the dunes getting comfortable
in your understanding of the quad or
dirt bike. Test yourself but keep a level head.
Ask questions of the guide, they have been riding
many years and can instruct and guide you for
safer and more consistent riding.
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Can we ride ATV's or Motorcycles on
the beach?
As
mentioned before, we no longer ride on the sand
dunes by the beach. The riding area is no longer
sufficient for our tours. Special requests can
be made to visit the dunes, but you can expect
a van ride and a boring experience. Please let
us know in advance if this is something you
would
like during your tour.
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What documents do i need to go to cross
into Mexico from San Diego?
The
rules for travel between the United States and
Mexico have recently changed and there are specific
documents that you will need in order to reenter
the USA.
US
Citizens you will be required to have one
of the two following options:
1.
Valid Drivers License/State issued picture ID
and Birth Certificate
2.
Passport
Non-US
Citizens are advised to contact the Mexico consulate
to inquire about specific documents needed
to travel between the two countries. In most
cases a passport is sufficient; all individuals
must
have any applicable visa documents.
Please
know that in 2009 all individuals traveling
between the USA and Mexico must have a valid
passport.
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