ATV Riding in Loreto: Drive the Baja 1000 Route

You're at the wheel of a Speed UTV on Baja 1000 terrain

ATV riding in Loreto puts you behind the wheel of a 2-seater UTV for four hours, navigating desert and coastal landscapes along sections of the legendary Baja 1000 route. You drive your own vehicle with a local guide, stop at viewpoints over the Marine National Park and Isla Coronado, and end with a meal at a beachfront restaurant. Children from age 10 can ride as passengers. All safety gear is provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

UTV tour and beachfront meal

• Drive UTV on Baja 1000 route
• Explore streams and desert landscapes
• Stop at viewpoints over islands
• Walk parts of Baja 1000 route
• Enjoy meal at beachfront restaurant

The experience

Loreto's desert and coastline form the backbone of this four-hour ride. You pilot your own Speed UTV through streams, along the base of the Sierra de la Giganta, and across open terrain that mirrors the famous Baja 1000 rally route. A local guide leads the way and handles the navigation, so you focus on driving. The route builds in stops at viewpoints overlooking the islands of the Marine National Park and the village of Loreto itself, giving you moments to step out and take in the scale of what you're moving through.

The ride finishes at La Picazón, a beachfront restaurant where you sit down with a meal and a drink (one per person for ages 18+), facing Isla Coronado across the water. Helmets and all safety equipment come with the UTV. Children from age 10 can ride as passengers. Younger children and infants can join if they're in a stroller or pram, though they won't be driving. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the terrain suits all fitness levels. The work is steering and throttle control, not endurance.

What’s included

• Four-hour guided UTV ride in a 2-seater Speed vehicle.
• helmet and safety equipment.
• stops at viewpoints over the Marine National Park and Isla Coronado.
• a meal and one drink per person (ages 18+) at La Picazón beachfront restaurant.
• local guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Infant (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendly

Operated by Aventuras Tours

Is this one for you?You drive the UTV yourself, so this suits anyone comfortable handling a vehicle on off-road terrain and wanting hands-on control of the ride. If you prefer to be a passenger while someone else navigates, look for a guided tour where the driver does the steering.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (10 to 17 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I drive the UTV myself, or does the guide drive?

You drive your own 2-seater Speed UTV the entire time. The guide leads the group and navigates the route, but you're at the wheel.

What's included in the four hours?

The four-hour ride covers desert and coastal landscapes, stops at viewpoints over the Marine National Park and Isla Coronado, sections of the Baja 1000 route, helmet and safety gear, a local guide, and a meal with one drink per adult at the beachfront restaurant.

What is the Baja 1000 route, and will we drive the whole thing?

The Baja 1000 is a legendary off-road rally that crosses the Baja Peninsula. This ride follows sections of that famous route around Loreto, giving you a taste of the terrain and challenge that draws racers to the region.

Do I need a license to drive the UTV?

A valid driver's license is required to operate the UTV.