Baja California Culture and Cuisine Pre-Voyage Extension

Arrive at the San José del Cabo airport by early afternoon and transfer to your hotel for check in. Enjoy a guided city tour enroute to dinner at a Mexican farm-to-table restaurant. Learn about the sustainable menu on a behind-the-scenes kitchen tour.  (D)

Arrival Time: Arrive by 3:00 p.m. local time 
Arrival City: San José del Cabo, Mexico 

After breakfast at the hotel, take a drive along the peninsula’s Pacific Coast to Todos Santos, a desert oasis that has long attracted artists, chefs and surfers alike. Take a guided city tour, peruse art galleries and shops and capture photos of this colorful enclave. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring fresh and delicious Baja cuisine. Continue to La Paz and check into your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon and evening on your own, garnering insight into the culture of Mexico as you soak in the vibrant street art, stroll the lively Malecón and sample local cuisine. (B,L)

Today, visit a local art gallery that works closely with the LEX-NG Artisan Fund. This initiative empowers artisan communities by offering training programs, supplying workspaces and equipment, issuing grants and educating our guests on the value of buying handmade goods. Later, enjoy a walking tour of historic downtown, including stops at a historic Jesuit mission, an art museum and the magical Malecón. After lunch, transfer to San Carlos to embark the ship for your expedition. (B,L)