We recently completed the March 2012 Baja Amigos Tour and we can say it is very obvious that Dan and Lisa have a deep rooted love for the Baja and the people that call that unique part of the world home. Their knowledge of the history of the land, people and landscape was quite evident and they did not hesitate to pass on their years of accumulated experience.
We were guided into the most accessible places for fuel stops, the very best restaurants, grocery stops, artisan shopping and points of interest. Right down to fitting each RV into the most suitable site at each camp spot, Dan and Lisa had everything well planned out ahead.
Our side trips and tours proved to be experiences we would never have known without our caring guides. We were always well prepared and informed of every event each day. These included departure times, what to expect along the way, right down to military checkpoints, water access, internet and laundry.
Our guide book was packed with information including daily points of interest, history and local flora and fauna. We found that the book meant even more after the trip than before because we now can relate back to the activities of each day and relive the experience all over again. Every day was a new adventure and we can’t thank Dan and Lisa enough for an experience that will last a lifetime.
Blaine & Lorraine Scheideman - Prince George, BC 2012
Everyone should experience Baja California at least once. I’m not talking about a flight into Cabo and sunning at the hotel pool but rather a full taste of all it has to offer: mountains, beaches, deserts, ancient cave art, whales, shopping in small towns & shops, fish tacos from local stands, Spanish missions, and much more. Dan & Lisa’s Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours gives you all of this and more. Somehow they manage to provide the most economical full featured RV Caravan trip to Baja that I have found and yet also provide it within a small group setting.
You don’t have to worry about driving your RV through narrow streets of small towns, wandering around looking for an attraction or shop, or looking for parking, as Dan & Lisa take you right there in their van for the many sightseeing and shopping excursions. On top of all of this, they provide even more: a lending library of Baja books, kayak access, and a tour book with 100 pages detailing the trip but mostly filled with cultural, historical and natural information of the areas you pass through. To this is added pages within the book for your own travelogue and a Spanish primer. This trip is a great introduction and overview of Baja.
We had a wonderful time! Thank you Dan & Lisa!
Mike & Pat Astley - Fort Collins, Colorado 2012
Last January we had the pleasure of joining a Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tour. This was our second trip on Baja with an RV Caravan, but first with Baja Amigos.
The wine and cheese welcome meeting set the tone for our upcoming trip.[Lisa does fabulous appetizers]. Dan and Lisa met my definition of "good hosts". They camped along with us and were always available to hear our concerns and help with any problems that arose. Restricting our group to six couples enabled us to fit into their van for sight seeing,shopping trips and other outings which enabled us to leave our tow vehicle behind.Traveling as a small group facilitated our ease through check points and cities.The social occasions were well organized and most enjoyable.
We have already and will continue to recommend Baja Amigos to others as a great RV Caravan choice.
Our expectations were definitely exceeded!
Lorne & Joan Green - Calgary, Alberta 2012
Every RVer has a wish list of destinations that they would like to visit. This route down Baja California Mexico to Cabo San Lucas and back is a journey every Rver should do at least once in their lifetime. This absolutely beautiful peninsula is unique in the world, and to have Dan & Lisa guild you takes all the worry out of it. They know where to go, how to get there, and what to do while you are there. Of all the RV journeys that we have done, this one was definitely the best. We just had a fantastic time, thank you again Dan & Lisa.
Peter & Angela Holdack - Chiliwack, BC 2012
Our adventure with Baja Amigos down the “Baja Highway” to Cabo San Lucas was a treasure of a trip. Such an excursion had been on our Bucket List for several years, so with an 80th looming we decided to go-for-it.
We’re the kind of travelers that love to see the lay of the land- to be up close and friendly with the environment and the culture wherever we roam. We had never taken a caravan trip before mainly because most are designed for 30 to 40 people and go from one RV Park to the next. Not so with Baja Amigos. The small group, unique camping locations really suited us well, and it was great to have the extras (tour van, lending library, and kayak and 2 way radios) provided.
Our 30 days of travel took us over flat deserts, rocky fields, and “forests” of amazing vegetation, beautiful beaches, mountain ranges, rugged coastlines and small towns along the route. Although we drove almost everyday it was never too much. The road was often much better than we expected. At day’s end we’d be camped in a unique out of the way place. When we needed to regroup the convenient RV parks and towns had all the essentials.
Lisa and Dan are great folks to travel with. They really have good people skills and sincerely want you to enjoy the trip. The added short excursions were interesting and diverse. The itinerary well thought out, and easy to accomplish. We soon discovered that Dan and Lisa have friends everywhere- from the shop keeper near Todas Santos, to the artist and her husband (who hosted a great dinner party) in Loreto, to the Maestro who gave an impromptu concert at the piano museum in El Triunfo- these unique people added unexpected zest to the adventure.
We really enjoyed out trip down the Baja peninsula with Baja Amigos. They know what they are doing and do it very well. We never had one instance of trouble. We always felt safe and by the end of the trip our fellow travelers felt like friends.
If you want to learn how to navigate Baja’s Highway 1, get off the beaten path, camp by the Sea of Cortez and get a good introduction to Baja and the land, take the 30-day tour. If you want to kick back a bit longer along the way take the 45-day tour. Either way, you’ll have unforgettable trip. We are so glad to went! Thanks Dan & Lisa. You ARE the best!!
Bill & Martha Smith - Ellensburg, Washington 2012
"Dan & Lisa you certainly exceeded our expecttions! We really enjoyed the many unique & interesting excursions, your exceptional tour book with room for my journal, the Church's camping book and kayaking for the first time in the Bay of Conception no less! Your passion for Baja was evident from the moment we met you until we said goodbye. You both went above and beyond to ensure we were always comfortable and engaged. You always kept us on track with the tour schedule, but you were flexible enough to accommodate the group. The Baja holiday was one of our best. Dan & Lisa you played a huge part in the enjoyment.
Brook & Judy Hornsby - Chilliwack, BC 2012
Sharie and I joined 8 other RV-ers and were lucky enough to take the last 28 day tour of Baja from March 5 to April 3. All in all it was a most enjoyable and enlightening tour. Our wagon masters Dan and Lisa Goy outdid all our expectations. They prepared us, guided us, educated us, entertained us and looked after us. Dan also saved a couple of us from a traffic ticket in La Paz!
Before we left to start on the trip, I received an e mail stating: “I wouldn’t go there even if you paid me” Obviously a defeatist attitude! There are places I would not go in Canada either! We observed no crime, nor heard of any for the entire trip! We met and dealt with many people, venders and others with no problems. If there is any “downers” there is only one- the narrow roads- however watch your speed, pay attention, and don’t drive at night as you might just run into a cow!
I highly recommend anyone planning on going to the Baja to go with Baja Amigos on your first trip. With over 25 years of experience, The Goys’ will prepare you well for your future travels, and you might even decide to spend much of your future time in Baja! The scenery is incredible, the people very hospitable, and the food is delicious!
Norm & Sharie Hutton - Powell River, BC 2012
We had vacationed in Mexico a couple of times over the years and when we came upon the Baja Amigos brochure the concept of traveling in a caravan interested us. After a bit of research into what Baja Amigos was offering by way of a caravan experience we signed up.
Baja Amigos was offering features that we were looking for in an RV caravan. First, we would be traveling as a relatively small group – a total of only seven units. Second, when reviewing the itinerary online, we determined that the daily drive would be well paced – no endurance events. Also, because of the size of the group there would be many opportunities to participate in group excursions to places we probably would not know about or go to on our own. Finally, Dan was assuring us that as wagon master, we would have help and support when dealing with the Mexican authorities, fuel stops and whatever else may come up.
When the February 2012 tour crossed into Mexico we were seven couples, strangers one to another, embarking on a journey – not quite true as we had signed up with Wallace`s sister and husband. Four weeks later when we left Mexico bonds of friendship had developed and there were tearful good-byes. We could wax eloquent with respect to the spectacular scenery, the stunning beaches, and the historical places we experienced. We could also praise the enthusiastic leadership and professionalism that Dan and Lisa brought to the tour. Suffice it to say that this tour not only met our expectations, but exceeded them. This was an over the top experience for us!!
Thanks so much.
Wallace & Lora Loge - Kelowna, BC 2012
What a great holiday. Our first trip to the Baja exceeded our expectations. We were completely surprised at the diversity and beauty of this magnificent peninsula. Dan & Lisa's van excursions gave us the opportunity to visit the small villages, shop for local handicrafts and products, to intermingle with the local people and visit the marvellous San Javier Mission of Loreto. How would we have ever found "Ray's Place" in Mulege who served up a delicious seafood dinner which included entertainment. What a fun evening we had and left the driving to Dan.
We left our worries behind as we knew our trusty leader will look after our traveling needs. With the knowledge and enthusiasm we gained from the Goy’s and their exceptional Baja Tour Book we cannot wait to return, explore more and stay longer.
Manfred & Brigit Thoews - Surrey, BC 2012
Some people look at deserts and see, well, deserts, where we like to look at open tracts of land and think about people that have gone through the area hundreds of years ago and dealt with the heat, cactus, rocks and mountains and wonder how they managed. The bulk of Baja is seemingly non-transversable, other than the meager roads that have been etched out of the landscape, and yet people like Herman Hill (Author of Baja’s Hidden Gold) went about his dream of looking for gold as if the land was made for his quest. We truly enjoyed the trip which allowed us to see so many of the faces of the Baja landscape, from the “Cuesta del Infierno” drop to Santa Rosaria to the incredible rolling hills of vegetables and vineyards in the northern interior.
I want to thank both of you, Dan and Lisa, for being knowledgeable and caring hosts for our trip. We were a pretty diverse group and you attended to all of us in a caring and nurturing way, answering all our questions about the history of the towns and people and how the Baja has had a “colourful” past in its diverse political and historical background. The Mexican people we met along the way were, without exception, happy to see us and proud of their wares. They were all eager to show us things that they or their family had made and were not pushy or upset with us if we chose not to partake of their goods. Of course all the travelers we met were in as good a mood as we were so they only embellished our sense of enjoyment in the many special spots we visited, including Santispac, Los Pescadaros and Bahia de Los Angeles which were favourites of ours.
Ted & Irene Cockett - Nanimo, BC 2012
“We really had a great time on tour with Baja Amigos! Even though we were the only Americans on tour, Dan & Lisa and all the other Canadian RVers made us feel very welcome, just like traveling with a group of friends we had known for years. There were many highlights on tour, including Ray’s Place and Whale Watching, we were also delighted to be on tour with Lisa’s Mom, Sylvia.
Baja Mexico has so much to offer for every kind of RVer and the Baja Amigos tour will exceed your expectations to be sure!”
Barry Bowman & Viviane Crook - Reno, Nevada 2012
"We recently returned home after a very enjoyable 45 day Baja Amigos Caravan tour and are pleased to recommend Baja Amigos for any RVer interested in visiting the Baja. Dan and Lisa (the wagon-masters) do an excellent job and really know the Baja well. We were able to relax and enjoy the trip knowing that all details were well planned and never once were we concerned about our safety or what was to come. We really enjoyed the variety of camping locations, including all the boondocking, RV Parks and Campgrounds. The van excursions (and there were many) were great and we saw so much of what the Baja had to offer with Dan & Lisa, things that you would not know about if you were travelling on your own. We feel very comfortable in returning to the Baja on our own or with another couple or two (as long as we learn a little more Spanish). A big thank you goes to Baja Amigos for sharing their knowledge and experiences."
Doug & Helen Canning - Maple Ridge, BC 2011
"We had a great time on our tour with Baja Amigos! Our expectations were exceeded; we found the tour provided a real diversity of experiences, from shopping, boondocking, campgrounds, restaurants and taco stands. We were a little nervous at first but any fears quickly melted away on Day1! We felt so comfortable RVing on Baja with the Goy's after we returned to the US we turned right around and took our RV to mainland Mexico in January 2012. Thank you Dan & Lisa for sharing your love with Mexico and giving us the confidence to do this on our own!"
Grant & Anita Hyndman - Aldergrove, BC 2011
After several years of talking, planning and actually booking a Baja caravan tour, we then canceled due to the negative Mexico hype. Well we finally did it and knocked an important trip off our bucket list. We have just completed one of the most wonderful trips of our lives with Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours and are already talking about our next RV trip to Mexico. We were led by most knowledgeable wagon masters, Dan and Lisa Goy, who showed us countless parts of the Baja we would never have experienced without them. The tour was worth every penny, we made wonderful friends, and hope to travel again to the Baja on our own.
Hats off to Baja Amigos.Blair & Candace Bourchier - Victoria, BC 2012
We have just returned from a 45 day tour of Baja California, Mexico with Baja Amigos and the trip turn out to be a life changer for us. As recently retired people and new RV’ers we were looking for an opportunity to take a long break in the sun as well as learning more about RVing. We were fortunate to stumble into Baja Amigos at the Abbotsford RV Show this year and when we heard Dan and Lisa Goy’s enthusiasm, the tour itinerary and what Baja Amigos had to offer, it did not take too long for us to agree that this tour was the right thing for us. We were not disappointed and our expectations were exceeded on every level. From day one to day 45 we laughed, played, made new friends ,and did many tours with Dan and Lisa ,found lots of relaxing time and felt very safe at all times. Our side trips (non-scheduled ) for fishing and hiking were some of the bonuses of the trip and we thank Dan and Lisa for being flexible and accommodating them when enough people in the group were up for them.
We thank Dan and Lisa for a thoroughly enjoyable experience that we would not have had without their years of expertise of Mexico which made it for us a stress free and pleasurable vacation.
We are pleased to recommend and share the experience with anyone considering taking the tours offered by Baja Amigos.
Rafael and Eileen Verdejo - Surrey, BC 2011
Dan & Lisa's 45 day tour of the Baja left from Potrero Regional Park on November 2, 2010 and was the beginning of a trip of a lifetime for us. The Goy's have a treasure trove of experience that they readily share. The tour is always small - normally 6 rigs maximum. Dan has a 15 passenger van which he uses to transport everyone on MANY excursion tours. Our trip was superb and without incident. You really owe it to yourself to explore the Baja with Baja Amigos - they are the best! We stayed an extra three months and felt totally at ease. Dan and Lisa gave us the skills and confidence to make the Baja our second home, away from home. After listening to our experiences with Baja Amigos, an older couple with years on Baja said that we had learned in 45 days with Dan and Lisa what it had taken them four or five years to learn. You may not be able avoid the negative publicity about Mexico (fear mongering), but we advise you to take the first opportunity to travel with Baja Amigos! We can't wait to get back to the Baja and would never have felt this way a year ago if it wasn't for Dan and Lisa Goy and Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours.
Many thanks Dan and Lisa, you make travel safe, fun and worry free.
Bruce & Marian Schweers - Nanaimo, BC 2011
After vacationing in Mexico for many years our RV trip with Dan and Lisa on Baja was exactly what we needed. A small RV Caravan; with plenty of informative and interesting side trips with the benefit of their knowledge and experience which allowed us to comfortably RV in Mexico. We found Baja California to be very safe, warm and inexpensive.
We recommend going with the Goy's the first time you RV on Baja, they were great!
Larry & Wendy Kydd - Aldergrove, BC 2011
From our first contact with Baja Amigos we felt comfortable. They were prompt responding to our emails, very forthcoming with information about the Caravan Tour and answering our questions about Mexico.
What really appealed to us about the Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tour was the size, only 6 RVs in the caravan. Also that they had a passenger van that would take us on day trips and excursions. The most striking aspect of the Baja Amigos Tour for us was how easy and enjoyable Dan & Lisa made the whole trip and experience; from traveling along the roads, to getting gas, grocery shopping, the choice of RV sites, setting up camp, to going on day trips. We treasure the friends we've made, all the memories we have and the Goy’s for sharing this Baja Adventure with us.
Sus Amigos,
PS:We are already planning our trip down next year!
Maggie & Ron Dumbarton–Calgary, Alberta 2011
I just returned from a wonderful 28 Day Caravan Tour with Dan and Lisa Goy of Baja Amigos and highly recommend them for their knowledge, competence, and fun. As a recently retired U.S. Civil Servant and Discover Baja Travel Club member who moved to a Tijuana condo and had never been South of Ensenada before, I was presented with a perfect February opportunity to explore my new 1000 mile long backyard in my VW Eurovan Camper.
We stayed in my desired travel zone, on the pavement and out of hotels, made many new friends, mostly sun and beach starved English speaking RV Canadians with even friendlier dogs. My driving experience was very relaxing given the relative narrowness of my VW Camper and just required that I follow my leader, take pictures through the windshield, and mumble Spanish to myself from the phrase book checked out of Baja Amigo's mobile library. This learn-Spanish-while-driving is quite effective, for example, in the Desierto del Vizcaino.
Baja Amigo's delivered a very balanced road trip. We were never more than a couple of days away from a hot shower, wifi, laundry, even better fish taco or huevos rancheros, or dump. My experienced leaders already knew that all Pemex stations are not equal and which abandoned RV sites are less equal than others. When we drove off the pavement we were usually in Dan's van with him doing the steering. This was most helpful on the adventurous excursions up to Mission San Javier and in the search for the Cactus Sanctuary near a dusty town called yet again Rosa-something or other.
The Baja Amigo's website proved to be pleasantly honest and informative. It did seem to overlook mentioning four days of no-hassle kayaking off four different beaches and Canadian culture immersion, including a catered backyard pingpong tournament In Loreto and a birthday party at Ray's Place near Mulege.
Best possible first trip down there! Honest!
I'll be back next year!Indulis Tupesis - Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico 2011
What first attracted us to the Baja Amigos 45 day tour was the small number of people they travel with, as we do not like large groups. We were really able to bond and gel with our caravan companions in a group of a dozen, something that would likely not have occurred had we been travelling with 30 or 40 people. The van for optional excursions seemed also an attractive feature and in the end we used our tow car very little and really enjoyed our many outings with Dan & Lisa. Our visits to the San Javier Mission, Ray’s Place, the tour of Grand Sueno and our Fiesta Dinner in Loreto will remain as some of our fondest memories for years to come. Baja Amigos said from Day 1 that they had a caravan tour planned that would exceed our expectations and theywere right! We were constantly amazed at the number and variety of campgrounds, beaches and RV Parks we stayed at, always something different, offering something unique. Everywhere we went the Goy’s made sure to introduce us to their many friends across Baja who always made us welcome and were keen to hear how our first Baja adventure was going. It was surprising to us to learn that we were visiting places that some of the old time Baja RVers had never been to. We must say we felt privileged to be on tour with Dan & Lisa who gave us a thorough and complete tour of Baja California, Mexico. Suffice to say we would not hesitate to return on our own to some of our favourite spots.
We encourage anyone who is considering a trip to Baja to join up with Dan & Lisa and their Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tour, they are a remarkable couple who really care.
Thank you again for the great tour!
Guenther & Petra Heming - Werne, Germany 2010
We have been wintering in Yuma, Arizona for a few years and had been considering RVing on Baja for the last couple of seasons. We sure are glad we chose Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours! Dan and Lisa are great WagonMasters, always keen to show us their favourite spots for camping, places to eat and sites to see; top to bottom we really felt like we have had the "Baja Experience". We can honestly say our expectations were met and exceeded on many levels for sure! We met great people everywhere we went and now feel comfortable returning to Baja to RV on our own. We were a little apprehensive at first given all the negative news about Mexico however the reality was very different; we always felt very safe and the roads were better than we had anticipated, the Mexicans are working hard to improve Highway 1. We have discovered some new favourite places to spend some of our winter and have no hesitation referring Baja Amigos to other RVers looking for a warmer and more exotic winter destination.
Thank you Dan & Lisa!
Monty & Deb Stevenson-Calgary, Alberta 2010
We have vacationed in Mexico many times in the past and recently purchased an RV (30’ A class Motorhome) and wanted to visit Baja Mexico. After much research we decided to join with Baja Amigos RV Caravan Tours. This was a great decision! Our tour of Baja exceeded our expectations largely because Baja Amigos specializes in smaller groups (maximum 6-7 RVs). It was like traveling with good friends right from day 1 who were excited and keen to share their love for Baja. We can’t say enough about the shuttle tours, Dan & Lisa showed so much we would have never seen had we come alone.
We always felt safe and secure and always found the Mexicans we met to be very friendly and helpful. We felt welcome at each destination and from the beginning Dan & Lisa encouraged us to interact with Baja campers outside the caravan group. As a result we learned more about Baja then we could have ever imagined and made many new RV friends. Thanks to our experience with Baja Amigos and Dan & Lisa we feel well prepared and equipped to make Baja a winter destination for years to come.
Muchas gracias amigos.Lee & Terry Pratt- Modesto - California 2010
May we say thanks to our Baja Amigos; Dan and Lisa were great "Wagon Masters" and we have had an amazing adventure to the Baja. Between close encounters with gray whales, staying right on the most amazing beaches where we watched sunrises and sunsets, combed the beaches to our heart desires, stayed in the mountains where I have never seen so many stars so bright, and felt like you were on top of the world and in the morning seeing and listening to the variety of birds was a delight. Our kayaking ventures were truly wonderful and we were able to see a great variety of fish in the clear turquoise water of the Sea of Cortez. Each day Dan and Lisa took us in their Van on excursions, be it missions, blanket factory, art galleries, markets, shopping centers, pottery studios, glass blowing, cave paintings and biking. Their excursions gave us an excellent overview of all the highlights of each town or city we encountered.
The best part was having all the details taken care by Dan and Lisa, border crossing, gas stops, shopping, drinking water and campsites. If you ever have the desire to explore the Baja in all it's beauty and grandeur, Baja Amigo RV Caravan Tours is the way to go. Due to their experience and expertise, I have no hesitation recommending Baja Amigos and the Goys for this great adventure.
Many Thanks.Linda & Ross Matterson - Victoria, BC 2010
My wife and I joined the Baja Amigos tour for March 2010, we didn't make the trip in 2009 due to security concerns, but did not want to settle for giving up our Baja adventure. Dan and Lisa's caravan gave us the perfect solution. We felt there was strength in numbers and have seen sights and met more people than we could have ever imagined. Dan is casual, as demanded by the Baja, but careful where called for. He is always there to listen and help out where needed. Plain and simple, he cares. We heartily recommend Baja Amigos to anyone who wants to make a trip to Baja.
Our thanks and gratitude.Peter & Jo Sherwood - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2010
Dan and Lisa enriched our Baja adventure by sharing their personal knowledge of the local areas and provided a relaxed, safe camping vacation. Highlights of this amazing trip were viewing the ancient cave paintings at Catavina and kayaking at Bahia de los Angeles. We loved Loreto and the Bay of Conception, especially El Requeson. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour guides' warm hospitality and companionship!
Janet and Gavin Bowers - Victoria, BC 2010
Dan & Lisa Goy were great tour guides on my travels down the Baja. I had a wonderful time, made many new friends and have a much better understanding and appreciation of what Mexico is really about. This was truly an unforgettable vacation!
Sylvia Clarke - Surrey, BC 2009
My camping trip down the Mexican Baja with Dan & Lisa was an adventure of a lifetime. The scenery was nothing less than spectacular and Dan's driving skills superb.
Heather Weis - Surrey, BC 2009
My trip with the Goys last winter to the Baja was fabulous! The sites and scenery exceeded my expectations! For me this was definitely a WOW adventure!
Thank you Dan & Lisa.Doris Todd - Coquitlam, BC 2009
Thanks for your amazing tour down the Baja. You set us up beautifully to be very comfortable traveling on our own in the Baja. You not only possessed a wealth of historical knowledge, but you also knew the best spots to shop, dine, and relax!
Bob & Melanie Ashton - Kamloops, BC 2009
The tour to San Javier Mission was wonderful, a memorable experience we will never forget! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for the Baja with us!
Robert & Penny Priddy - Surrey, BC 2009
