The Bounty of Baja: Wine, Food & Local Life in the Guadalupe Valley

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Discover the wine industry’s best kept secret in Guadalupe Valley as you learn from world-class winemakers, chefs and artists about their industries and get a taste of their creations.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
    • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

What's this trip about?

    Discover the wine industry’s best kept secret in Guadalupe Valley as you learn from world-class winemakers, chefs and artists about their industries and get a taste of their creations.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySan Diego, California
End CitySan Diego, California

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Lecture.Welcome Dinner. San Diego, California

Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

After you have your room assignment, see the hotel notice board for the location of our Road Scholar private meeting room where the Orientation Session will take place. 5:00 pm Register with the program staff and get your welcome pa...

Day 2 Cross the Border & Transfer to Ensenada-MX, Art & Culture Ensenada, Baja California

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Day 3 Meet an Artist, Guadalupe Valley Wineries Ensenada, Baja California

Getting on/off a Sprinter; driving about 40 miles (65 km), approximately 1 hour. Walking approximately 0.5 mile (800 meters); standing approximately 0.5 to 1 hour during field trips; slight uphills.

We will spend today getting acquainted with the Guadalupe Valle...

Day 4 Santo Tomas Experience and a Blowhole Ensenada, Baja California

Getting on/off a Sprinter; driving about 70 miles (100 km), approximately 2 hours. Walking up to 1 mile; standing up to 1 hour; slightly uphill flat ground.

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Day 5 De La Torre Brothers, Ensenada & Guadalupe Valley Continued Ensenada, Baja California

Getting on/off a Sprinter; driving about 40 miles (65 km), approximately 1 hour. Walking up to 1 mile, standing up to 1 hour per activity; uneven terrain.

We will travel to the home-based studio of the internationally recognized De La Torre brothers in the Guada...

Day 6 Program Concludes, Return to U.S. San Diego, California

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,099
Price per day$350
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 4
  • Number of Dinner: 5
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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