Frequently Asked Questions
Trip Facts
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We keep our tour groups small, both to keep them eco friendly and to ensure you get the most out of your adventure and don’t get lost in the herd.
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To lock in your spot, we require a 25 percent non refundable deposit of the total trip cost at the time of booking.
If your plans change, that deposit can be transferred to another Legends Overlanding trip for up to 15 months from the original deposit date. After 15 months, the deposit expires and becomes non refundable.
The remaining 75 percent balance is due 60 days before departure and is non refundable once paid.
Because our trips are fully guided and all inclusive, a lot of planning, permits, and local reservations happen well in advance. This policy helps us protect our guests, our partners, and the experience we work hard to deliver.
We strongly recommend travel insurance through your preferred provider to cover unexpected changes.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. All tips to Legends Overlanding go directly to the camp staff. As always, let your tip reflect your satisfaction with the service.
As a reference point, industry standard is tipping 5% of the cost of your trip for happy customers.
There might be additional opportunities to tip window washers, gas station attendants, vendors, etc $1-2 cash when we make fuel stops.
Truck Rental - Cost varies depending on vehicle type, availability, etc - We partner with TopoTerra to provide rental rigs for our Baja trips
Upon booking you will be contacted by a Legends Overlanding Adventure Guide to go over every aspect of the trip and answer any questions you may have.
*Note - At this time our trips can only accommodate humans 16 years or older (no dogs or kids allowed).
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You and your vehicle will meet us in Tecate on the US side of the border if you’re in a Northern Baja trip or you might be flying into San Jose del Cabo and picking up your rental truck if you’re doing a Southern Baja Trip.
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What’s better than cruising down the coast in your favorite vehicle, barreling through the desert, and driving on the beach? Nothing.
Bring your own rig, your passengers, and we’ll take care of the rest. Let us take all the stress out of border crossings and food packing. You bring a sense of adventure and we’ll take you where Legends were made.
*Vehicle Rental - Cost Varies - We partner with TopoTerra to provide the best rental rigs with a 10% discount.
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Wi-Fi will be available with access provided twice daily and during emergencies, ensuring connectivity when needed most.
All of our guide trucks are equipped with Starlink: High-speed, low-latency broadband internet in remote and rural locations across the globe.
Border Crossing
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Our team will accompany you throughout the entire trip, whether we are meeting you on the US side of the Tecate border or at the airport in San Jose del Cabo we are there every step of the way. You will be given a radio to keep in constant communication if your vehicle is not already equipped with one. Our caravan will cross the border as a group with a guide car at the front to ensure everyone gets through before departing for our adventure.
We will stop at the border crossing to get our tourist visas (required for everyone entering Mexico). You’ll walk up to the office, fill out the visa form, pay (approx. $35) and get your receipt. Visas are good for 6 months.
At that point we’ll hop back in our vehicles to drive across the border.
The San Ysidro Port of Entry can seem intense. It’s the 4th busiest land border crossing in the world, from a very affluent country to a nonaffluent community. The guards and military personnel are heavily armed.
Once we’re through we’ll skirt the outskirts of Tijuana, get onto a toll road, and cruise down the coast into Ensenada.
*We are well prepared, however International borders can be unpredictable with changes we cannot foresee. We will be with you every step of the way. -
Probably. Our vehicles typically have a lot of gear and are commonly stopped & searched. They’re mainly checking to ensure you’re not bringing in a bunch of goods or gear to sell across the border. They will check your vehicle for any not allowed items (guns, drugs, etc) and send you on your way. It’s a pretty easy process.
*You will have a radio to keep in constant communication with us. We are used to getting our own vehicles searched and will be with you every step of the way.
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-Valid Passports for everyone in your vehicle
- Copies of your vehicle’s Certificate of Title (pink slips) & registration
(also needed for trailer if applicable)-Valid Driver’s License
-Tourist Visa, which you will purchase immediately at the border crossing (approx. $35) We will stop and fill this out together as a group, no need to do so beforehand.
Pets - contact us for more info on pets + border crossing. We only allow pets after talking to the owners.
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USA to Mexico - about an hour from leaving the US to cruising down the coast to Ensenada.
Mexico to USA - 1-6 hours depending on a variety of factors out of our control (number of lanes open, border congestion, etc)
*We are well prepared, however International borders can be unpredictable with changes we cannot foresee. We will be with you every step of the way.
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The typical items you would expect to not be allowed to cross the border:
-Firearms-Fireworks
-Drugs
Mexico to USA
all of the above items as well as:-Cuban Cigars
-Alcohol quantities are limited, ask your guide for more info
-Fruits & Veggies
When in doubt, leave it at home or contact us for more info
-Additional info: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/know-before-you-go/what-expect-when-you-return
Vehicle Info
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Any 4x4 vehicle will be able to do the entire tour. There’s always more opportunities for people who want to push their vehicle to its greatest potential.
Contact us for more info if you would like to chat about your specific rig.
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You MUST have Mexican Auto Liability Insurance (it’s the law, you cannot drive in Baja without it)
Recommended insurance companies:
BAJA BOUND Mexican Auto Insurance
We strongly recommend getting travel insurance on any trip into another country you never know when plans can change or something comes up.
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Our trips are open to every skill level of driving. Let us know if this is your first Overlanding adventure.
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Yes, there is a hotel we recommend in San Diego where you can park your vehicle and trailer while you’re in Baja if you book a room & stay overnight.
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We are fully capable of getting your vehicle out of any jam. Our guide vehicles are equipped with winches, ropes, etc. We have mechanics on call and have access to a towing company that can tow your vehicle back to Ensenada or San Diego if needed.
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Want to join us on an adventure but don’t own an Overlanding vehicle?
No problem! We offer exclusive vehicle rentals through TopoTerra for your entire trip!Rental Trucks - Cost Varies - contact us for pricing and reservation. Vehicles are first-come-first-serve
10% discount
Base Camp
You may be in one of the wildest places on earth but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer.
We have a team of top chefs and guides who will make sure you go home talking about the food and amenities as much as the trails. You have never been on an overland trip with food like this!
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Enjoy the taste of Baja. Delicious, professionally prepared meals are provided every day of your journey. A personal chef accompanies every expedition and cooks mouth-watering food with regionally sourced ingredients.
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We can accommodate food allergies & aversions. We do need to be notified at least 14 days before your tour begins.
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The Big Question
Where will I sleep?
If you do not have your own rig set up for sleeping, or your truck is not equipped with a rooftop tent, we have you covered.
Legends Overlanding provides comfortable one and two person ground tents for guests who need them. These all weather tents are set up at camp each evening and broken down in the morning by our team, so you can focus on the trip, not camp logistics.
Just bring your own sleeping bag. We handle the rest.
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Showers and Bathrooms
We provide a dedicated, quilted privacy tent in camp for both showers and bathroom use, giving you complete privacy.
When you are ready for a shower, just let us know and we will have hot water ready for you.
Our toilet setup uses a comfortable, environmentally friendly compost toilet, so you never have to rough it in the woods or, in this case, the Baja desert.
Need more info? Contact us.
Additional Trip Facts
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The short answer is yes if the proper precautions are taken.
Tijuana is one of the most dangerous cities in the world but we do not spend time there, and we stay on the federal highway when we travel from the United States to Ensenada which is a very safe route.
When we are traveling through the rest of Baja we stay within areas we have previously scouted and talked with locals to ensure we only choose the safest locations for our guests and our trips.
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Wi-Fi will be available with access provided twice daily and during emergencies, ensuring connectivity when needed most.
All of our guide trucks are equipped with Starlink: High-speed, low-latency broadband internet in remote and rural locations across the globe.
Most cell phone carriers cover Mexico.
In most cases you will need to contact your provider prior to your trip to add International internet & phone service.
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Bring Cards + $500 Emergency Cash (including some small bills $1, $5, $10, for tipping)
In most cases you will need to contact your bank and/or credit card companies prior to your trip to let them know you will be traveling to Mexico. -
Yes! Our guide trucks are equipped with Starlink, High-speed, low-latency broadband internet in remote and rural locations across the globe
You will have full internet access with your phone including: STREAMING, VIDEO CALLS, ONLINE GAMING & MORE
With Starlink, users can engage in activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet.
To give you & your family additional peace of mind, our guides have constant access to a team stateside and in Mexico in case of emergencies.
In case of an emergency back home, your family can get in touch with our Legends Overlanding staff who will be able to contact our group anywhere along the tour. Please reserve this feature for EXTREME emergencies. -
At this time only humans age 16 years or older are allowed without a special arrangement with Legends Overlanding or private trip.
Dogs - Again Dogs are not allowed without a special arrangement with Legends Overlanding and approval from the lead guide.
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We’re proud to partner with Wild Coast to offset the carbon footprint of every Legends Overlanding trip. A portion of each booking goes directly to planting mangroves right here in Baja—one of the most effective natural tools for capturing carbon from the atmosphere. That means when your trip ends, you leave behind more than just memories—you leave cleaner air. Even better, this effort also supports local jobs for communities in Baja who are helping restore these vital coastal ecosystems.
Learn more: https://wildcoast.org
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