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Curated Baja California Premium Wine & Gourmet Food Experience - Private Tour

Overview
We are storytellers — we believe your experience is enriched when you know the fascinating stories behind this winemaking and culinary movement… While other operators drop you off at the front door to let you fend for yourself, our bilingual gastroguides are with you every step of the day, translating where necessary, making recommendations as requested, and sharing with you all of the interesting tidbits, secrets, and anecdotes that make for a rich and colorful experience. Living and working in the region, we’ve invested years into developing personal relationships with the owners of the top boutique wineries and restaurants, and since we only work with partners where the owners are part of the day-to-day operations of their businesses, you’ll experience their gracious hospitality and feel the sincere warmth of their personalities shine through to every aspect of your experience.

We will make all your wine tasting & dining reservations — you'll pay for 100% of your own consumption.
City: San Diego
Sun 23 Feb
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You can choose the date already on the booking website
Starting at $746.67
Sun 23 Feb
Starting at $746.67
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What's Included
We'll make your wine tasting and dinning reservations — you'll pay for 100% of your own consumption.
ADDITIONAL DEPOSIT REQUIRED: in addition to you tour fees, a $500 refundable deposit is required.
$500 deposit will cover any time overage and/or vehicle damage, excess wear, and/or excess cleaning.
WiFi on board
You'll travel in style to the wineries along Baja California's picturesque Pacific Coast highway.
Fuel and road tolls are included with your tour fee.
OVERTIME FEES: $95/hour will be charged for every hour over eight (8) rounded up the nearest ½ hour.
Additional Info
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • While this experience is open to participants of all ages, the minimum age to drink alcoholic beverages in Mexico is 18 years old. A parent or legal guardian must accompany minors (if you have a different surname than that of your child, you must carry legal documentation affirming your parental/guardian rights).
  • Children under 8 years old (or less than 4'9" tall) must be seated in an appropriate car seat or booster seat. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BRING YOUR OWN CAR SEAT/BOOSTER SEAT - WE DO NOT PROVIDE CAR SEATS OR BOOSTER SEATS AND YOUR SMALL CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE CAR SEAT/BOOSTER SEAT.
  • Our tour vans only have three (3) seats with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system installed. YOU MUST BRING ALL NECESSARY STRAPS, TETHERS, BUCKLES, AND/OR EQUIPMENT TO PROPERLY INSTALL YOUR CAR SEATS OR BOOSTERS. Our guides/drivers are not allowed to assist with the installation of car seats or boosters - you are advised to bring the installation instructions with you. Your tour time includes the time required to install and remove car seats and boosters.
  • If you have more than 10 people in your group, we will not be able to accommodate strollers or luggage (we must remove the back seats in order to accommodate luggage, strollers, etc. - this arrangement must be made at least 48-hours in advance of your tour’s scheduled departure time). LUGGAGE SPACE IS LIMITED. Please contact Baja Test Kitchen to ask about the transport of your luggage, strollers, etc. before booking this experience.
  • Your payment for this experience constitutes your full acceptance of the Terms, Conditions, and Tour Policies found on the Baja Test Kitchen website.
  • Every tour participant, including children, must carry a valid passport (and if necessary for travel to Mexico or back to the U.S., a valid Entry Visa ). U.S. Passport holders do not require an Entry Visa for travel to Mexico.
  • Every adult in your group must agree to and sign the Baja Test Kitchen Participation Agreement (release of liability) at least 24-hours prior to departure.
  • Participants must be sober at the inception of the tour. If the trip director deems that a participant is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs at the inception of the tour (in his/her sole yet reasonable judgement), that participant will be dismissed and will not be allowed to participate in the tour. There will be no refunds, credits, or rescheduling allowances for dismissal due to insobriety at the inception of a tour/workshop.
What To Expect
1
Vina de Frannes
Winery Stop #1 - As you take in the expansive morning views of the Valle de Guadalupe, you’ll enjoy a complete tasting flight of premium handcrafted wines while noshing on local artisan cheeses and farm-to-table tapas. On this tour, you’ll learn about the fascinating history and unique methodology of Mexican winemaking. Please note that the specific wineries chosen for your tour date are based on their availability the day of your tour and may be different than those listed here. We only work with Mexico's top boutique wineries, so the quality of your experience will not be altered. You may request specific wineries/restaurants and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests, depending on vendor availability.
2
Lechuza Vineyard
Winery Stop #3 - Enjoy a full flight of artisan wines right in the vineyards at Lechuza Winery, which has been selected by The French Laundry in Napa for their Mexican wine list! Please note that the specific wineries chosen for your tour date are based on their availability the day of your tour and may be different than those listed here. We only work with Mexico's top boutique wineries, so the quality of your experience will not be altered. You may request specific wineries/restaurants and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests, depending on vendor availability.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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