A summit attempt of the highest peak in all of Baja, Picacho del Diablo. Backpack and climb through pristine Pine and Aspen forests to reach the incredible views of the Sea of Cortez to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. This trip is only for experienced backpackers in excellent physical condition.

Visit the National Observatory of Mexico and enjoy the flora and fauna of San Pedro de Martir National Park. Camping and day hiking are the activities. This is a very relaxing trip.

Combine a visit to Mission San Vicente Ferrer with exploration of the petroglyphs in La Llave and La Lobera caves and you will have a great adventure. Both mountain bikers and hikers welcome.

This remote location offers backpacking through a riparian zone of Alder, Oaks, Pine and exotic ferns. The stream that we follow to a magnificent waterfall is filled with Rainbow Trout and abundant swimming holes. Participants must be in excellent physical condition.

Enjoy your own private hot spring in the middle of your campsite. Located in a remote canyon of the Sierra de Juarez this area provides excellent cave paintings and petroglyph opportunities as well as wonderful day hiking.

This trip consists of viewing cave paintings in La Rumorosa, visiting the panoramic observation point of the spectacular Tajo Canyon, and finally, we will camp at Laguna de Hanson. This is an enjoyable trip for the whole family.

Visit the most beautiful oasis of the Sierra Giganta and the sites of the oldest missions of the peninsula. This tour is directed to mountain bikers, hikers and the general public. The degree of difficulty varies according to each person's ability. Easy to difficult. Riders may board the chase vehicle at any time during the trips. We will visit all archaeological & historical sites while on the tour including Baja's oldest missions, Loreto & San Javier. You'll also meet visit ranchos, and meet the ranchero's that work here, from Baja's oldest families, and view Baja's oldest grapevines planted by the first missionaries in the 1700's.

The Oasis of the Mission of Santa Maria is well known, but few people have been there. Very few! Imagine Blue Palm Trees surrounded by two exuberant springs forming the Oasis of Santa Maria. The Jesuits, in 1767, chose this beautiful area to establish their last mission in Baja California. Without question, the best attraction of the area is "la Poza de la Escuadra", a huge natural pool surrounded by gigantic granite rocks. This tour is rated medium in physical difficulty and is geared for the self-sufficient day hikers and mountain bikers.

During this trip we will visit the beautiful beaches of BahÌa de Los Angeles and the museum of the area. We will also visit an ongoing project for the protection of marine turtles. From there we will view the incredible Pinturas Rupestres of Montevideo and Las Tinajitas. Finally we will camp at Mission de San Borja (founded in 1759) which is situated in the middle of an oasis surrounded by a forest of giant Cardon cactus. An enjoyable trip for the whole family.

Baja Motion Tours and Expediciones de Turismo Ecologico y de Aventura offer the most exciting low impact ecological expeditions on the Baja Peninsula. Our mission is to travel to out-of-the-way places and take uncommon routes in order to witness the natural and cultural beauty of Baja. With our Eco-Tours one can observe high elevation pine forests, desert oasis, remote surfing beaches, mountain lakes, majestic waterfalls, hot springs, ancient cave paintings, whale watching, original Spanish missions, and pristine coastlines where unique flora and fauna exist. Our Eco-Tours travels by foot, mountain bike, sea kayak, four-wheel drive (only where permitted), surfboard, and small fishing boats. Our expeditions can accommodate a minimum of six people and a maximum of sixteen people. We spend our nights camping and our day's mountain biking, hiking and backpacking, surfing, whale watching in small " Pangas ", exploring cave paintings, climbing, and sea kayaking. Our expeditions include travel insurance, transportation in well-equipped four-wheel drive Suburbans with mechanical supports, experienced and bilingual guides, and group camping equipment (coolers, stoves, lights, and safety gear). Participants need only to supply personal camping equipment, proper clothing and food (We can make arrangements for food and hotels if desired)

Baja Motion Tours provides only the most knowledgeable, experienced guides and operators. All are bilingual.
Lic. Francisco Detrell is one of the most knowledgeable around. He speaks Spanish and English, and has over 30 years of experience in this business. Francisco is a native of Ensenada, Baja California and has been exploring the peninsula since his teens. His interest in Baja California began with off road surf adventures to the south of Ensenada years before the Baja Peninsular Highway was constructed. Francisco attended university in Baja California and studied Tourism. Upon graduation, he began work as an advisor with the Baja California Secretary of Tourism before starting his own company. His knowledge of this magnificent peninsula, it's secret spots and its people goes beyond most anyone associated with the tourism business in Baja California. His resume includes work and lectures with universities in both the U.S. and Mexico. He worked with Lonely Planet as the guide & advisor for their travel TV show, "Lonely Planet Travel". Currently he is a guest speaker for approximately 16 Outdoor Stores in California and also leads tours for many university-funded students tour programs in California. Francisco also lectures and leads tours at the International Spanish Institute in Ensenada. The philosophy of Francisco is to work with ecologically sound companies and individuals. Also, he supports working with the local people in order to make them an active part of the economy and their environment. This will help keep the fragile environment, which is Baja California together for future generations to enjoy.

Baja Motion Tours works with individuals, travel agencies and operators, we are committed to the highest " Eco-tourism" standards. We strive to offer the most attractive tours at the lowest possible cost.