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Wide Open Cabo Day Tours

Paseo de la Gaviota | Interior Plaza Nauteca, Cabo San Lucas CP23410, Mexico
52-624-105-0500
Ranked #12 of 95 tours in Cabo San Lucas
5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Now you get to experience the thrill in the driver’s seat! In the heart of the untamed Baja peninsula you get to drive in the safety of our custom...... more » Owner description: Now you get to experience the thrill in the driver’s seat! In the heart of the untamed Baja peninsula you get to drive in the safety of our custom built race cars, always within radio-shot of our experienced guides and the professional support crew of Wide Open Excursions! The closed course track is just outside Cabo San Lucas. Wide Open Cabo’s Baja Challenge (BC) racecars are not “dune buggies” or “sand rails”; they are the same cars that race in the Baja 1000. With Wide Open Adventures you will experience the thrill of racing in the Baja 1000. You will slide around sandy berms, view scenic trails, capture the true beauty of the Baja peninsula while safely strapped into a suspended racing seat by a 5-point safety harness system. Wide Open Cabo’s racecars are powered by 4 cylinder 2 liter engines that provide almost 200 hp. They are outfitted with off-road racing suspension and shock absorbers that provide 18” of suspension travel. We run exclusively on BF Goodrich All Terrain TA and Mud Terrain TA Tires. Each car is equipped with a 2 way radio system, internal intercom system, global positioning system, and fresh air filter.For as little as $395.00 USD, plus tax, you can strap yourself in one of our purpose built off-road race cars. Our staff will explain the safety precautions and provide you with some tips on how to handle these thrilling desert machines before tackling our off-road course. Three options are available, and while none of them require previous off-road experience, these cars have manual transaxles so experience in driving a standard shift vehicle is helpful. « less
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Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I took my husband to the taste of Baja tour as a wedding present and let me tell you it was one of the best experiences we have ever had! Our tour guide, Roy, really explained how to work the car and made the trip feel like we were on our own adventure instead of a total "guided" follow the... More

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Carmel, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

My husband and I had a great time driving the Baja Challenge cars at Wide Open Cabo. David was a thorough and friendly guide and the driving was great! Make sure you call for your reservation. I emailed several times with no response. Once I connected with a sales person, my reservation was quickly accomplished. The staff in Cabo was... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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My 11 year old son and I ventured out to Wide Open's five mile track outside Cabo. What a terrific father son activity! This was one of the most memorable things we have done together. The Wide Open offices are located a few blocks from Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas. The office staff are friendly and knowledgeable. We were... More

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

I had a great experience at Wide Open in Cabo last week. It was just me and Roy on the track as there were no other bookings that afternoon. I had a chance to really push the car and see if I could keep up to Roy. Great cars and a great overall experience. Thanks guys! Next time it's the... More

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Wellesley, MA
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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My husband had high expectations, as he loves to drive off road, and he came back grinning ear to ear. Loved it! More

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Never did I think this could be as much fun as it was. Well worth the money for so much fun! My wife and I and our friends only did the taste of Baja for half a day, but now I'm thinking of returning to do a full 3 day tour! So glad I did this. Our representative Roy was... More

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Menlo Park, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Unlike many driving-related tourist attractions, this is not just some trek around a track in a neutered vehicle. This is a serious, and fun, time in a very responsive vehicle. You will have fun and learn something about driving. Outstanding vehicles and guide. I plan to come back and do a longer excursion. More

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Kamloops, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012
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After wading through the timeshare sharks and beach vending vultures, what a great experience at Wide Open Cabo! We were fortunate enough to have Roy as our guide and he was extremely knowledgeable and experienced at providing a safe but kickass experience for all drivers. He even taught one of group members who was 17 to drive a standard on... More

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Kitchener, ON
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Most memorable experience of trip. Many sea lions and tropical fish. Marina reminded us of the heavy boat traffic in Venice Italy. More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

If you have the cash to spend and you are a motor head this is the most exciting thing you can do on a vacation. We took the 3 day tour though the Baja and ripped it up in $100K real deal Baja 1000 race cars. November is the best time to go because the weather is just right. Once... More

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