Note that this trip is not an official Rotary or Rotary International trip, but is designed for Rotarians by Rotarians. Additional information will follow after registration. Payment is not necessary until 2 weeks before the trip and is 100% refundable until 7 days before the trip (then it is partially refundable).

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  • Dates: April 24-28
  • Cost: $595 from San Diego (includes meals, drinks, housing, trip/evacuation insurance, transportation, drinking water, activities, wine tasting, project supplies, etc).
  • Housing/Meals: Hotel-style accommodations with 2 people per room (2 beds per room), private showers in each room, bedding provided, full commercial kitchen for meals at the Hope Center, drinks provided each night and eating out at local restaurants that we have screened for safety. Drinking water provided.
  • Projects: International Children’s Day event and Camp Hope Projects.

Additional Important Information

We have designed a trip that is uniquely suited to Rotarians. Not only will Rotarians work hard on the Camp Hope Project, but will be exposed to the people and cuisine of rural Baja California.

There is very little tourism in the area (this a rugged part of Baja California), but over a decade of exploration while accommodating more than 5000 volunteers- it has led us to hidden gems. A trip to a local microbrewery, a vineyard, Mexican seafood, afternoon excursions to the La Lobera seal refuge and the Sodueste Volcano will leave Rotarians with an appreciation for the people, culture, food and adventure of Baja California.

The registration link is here, “REGISTER” or click the buttons that say register to be taken to the registration page.

An entry from John Steinback’s log about his journey to Baja California somehow expresses it best – “If it were lush and rich, one could understand the pull, but it is fierce and hostile and sullen. The stone mountains pile up to the sky and there is little fresh water. But we know we must go back if we live, and we don’t know why.”

Trip Itinerary

Suggested itinerary for dates of April 24-28

Thursday, April 24

  • Participants arrive by car by 9:00 AM (contact Jeff at 707.310.2665 to arrange free parking) or by plane by 10:00 AM
  • Travel via van (provided by uReachBaja) from San Diego International Airport to The Hope Center in Valle de San Quintin, Baja, Mexico (approximately 200 miles / 4 hours south of the border)
  • Lunch in Ensenada
  • Get settled at The Hope Center
  • Welcome and Orientation
  • Dinner at Posada Don Diego restaurant and brewery

Friday, April 25

  • Breakfast at The Hope Center
  • Tour of the property
  • Lunch at Fish Tacos
  • Morning project – Camp Hope Projects, prep for Children’s Day Event
  • Volcano hike and Dinner
  • Cigars, rum, etc. at the Hope Center fire pit

Saturday, April 26

  • Breakfast at The Hope Center
  • Morning project – Children’s Day preparation
  • Lunch at The Hope Center
  • Afternoon project – Children’s Day event
  • Dinner at Jeff’s favorite taco stand – El Poblano #1

Sunday, April 27

  • Breakfast at The Hope Center
  • Morning project – Camp Hope preparations
  • Late lunch at Baja Fish/Shrimp Tacos
  • Hope Village tour
  • Wine tasting at Vinícola De Becerra
  • Dinner at El Perico’s tacos
  • Dessert at Chocolate Café

Monday, April 28

  • “To-go” breakfast at The Hope Center
  • Leave for San Diego at 5:00 AM
  • Coffee at Deli Loop, Ensenada
  • Lunch (TBD based on the length of border crossing)
  • Head for home
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Notes:

  • Participants could travel by flight or car to San Diego (uReach can help you schedule flights). Southwest offers excellent deals from SMF, OAK, SJC and SFO to SAN. We have parking available at no cost for anyone who wants to travel by car.
  • Schedule flights by 10AM Friday or arrival by car before 9AM (contact Jeff for free parking instructions).
  • Grab a snack a the airport before pickup so we can hit the road for the 4-hour trip deep into Baja!
  • A passport or passport card is not required, but is highly recommended (if you don’t have a passport for some reason, contact Jeff @ 707.310.2665.

Transport:

  • 15-passenger vans limited to 12 passengers or less (in most cases) driven by experienced drivers.

Contact info:

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