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questions ABOUT loreto historycal walking TOUR
What´s Loreto Historical walking Tour like ?
**ANSWER.-It is a cultural walking tour through the historic center of Loreto in which an expert guide will show you places and historical anecdotes that will let you know the origins of the Magic Town of Loreto ... the first Capital of the Californias.
How long does it last Loreto Historical walking TourTour?
**ANSWER.-It normally takes 1.5 to 2 hours to walk through the most historical and interesting places in the historic center of Loreto. Stops are made in several places to appreciate the culture, legends and stories as well as the gastronomy of the place.
What type of transport do you offer for this tour?
**ANSWER.-The tour is done on foot through the town, there is no transportation. However, if you are staying outside the Loreto area we can provide transportation for an additional charge.
Are they any restroom or WC stops on this tour?
**ANSWER.- Yes, we have at our location as well as at the municipal government building and at a restaurant.
Do you customize your tours?
**ANSWER.-Yes, it all depends on the number and size of the group as well as the food and beverages requirements. We may adapt to your needs and provide you with a free quote under no obligation.
Do I need to pay the entrance fee to acces the Missions of California musseum in town ?
**ANSWER.- We recomend at the end of the town tour to visit this local amazing museum, but as a optional choice.
The general admission is only $65 pesos Mxn (about $3.50 Usd per person if you desire to do it.
Do you provide food & beverages in this tour ?
**ANSWER.- No food, but we do procide bottled water for this time in the tour. But we have some extra sorprise bonuses.
Are the guide bilingual ?
**ANSWER.- Despite the occasional limitation and barrier of the English language in Mexico ; on our tours we try to provide you with experience guides for this tour with least enough english language skills to offer you the best possible experience. Around 70 - 80 % spoken.
How much is it customary to tip the driver or guide?
**ANSWER.-We greatly appreciate your willingness to compensate those who provide the tours. What is customary would generally be 10 to 15% of the cost of the activity or excursion either per person or for the total amount. Please note that although knowing gratuities are not included in the service with the purchase of the tour or excursion, the tip is an extra generosity - it is not mandatory.
What do you suggest to bring to the excursion to be more comfortable?
**ANSWER.-
Comfortable clothes, walking shoes
Sunglasses, hat or cap and camera.
Sunscreen
$Souvenirs, Smile
Tips are extra - not included in this package.
**Note: it is necessary to bring $ in cash for
extra expenses and shopping. We have ATM bank near by this tour area.
Do you have other types of rentals or services on this tour that we can rent?
**ANSWER.- Yes we may provide the following rentals :
> Photography and video or purchase edited video if available in the tour or asked upon request.
**These are extra charged and subject to availability.
Learn more about the options we offer click on the following link >>
questions ABOUT san javier mission tour
What´s San Javier Mission Tour ?
**ANSWER.-It is a cultural tour where you can appreciate the second most important and best preserved mission in all of California. The interesting thing is to appreciate the country life of ranching and the cultural legacy of the Jesuits. It is definitely an excursion to enjoy mountain scenery, culture and good food.
How long does it last the Javier Mission Tour?
**ANSWER.-Normally it takes (4) hours since it will take us 40 minutes from Loreto to get to the San Javier mission. Continuous stops are made to appreciate the culture and spectacular scenery.
What type of transport do you offer for this tour?
**ANSWER.-We offer an air-conditioned vehicle, usually a 12-seater van. We also offer more tailor made tours, private groups, etc.
Are they any restroom or WC stops on this tour?
**ANSWER.- Yes, when arriving to San Javier town and along the tour stops they also have restroom facilities.
Do the vehicule we are transport for the tour has passenger insurance ?
**ANSWER.-Yes, this is part of the local and Mexican regulations for turism.
It is include on your tour.
Do you customize your tours?
**ANSWER.-Yes, it all depends on the number and size of the group as well as the food and beverages requirements. We may adapt to your needs and provide you with a free quote under no obligation.
Do I need to pay the entrance fee to acces the San Javier Mission church?
**ANSWER.-No, it is not necessary since this entrance is included in the excursion.
There is also a museum of San Javier and that is not included. Admission is only $35 pesos Mxn (about $2 Usd per person and your entrance is optional.
Do you provide food & beverages in this tour ?
**ANSWER.- Yes, it is included a complementary delicious ranchero local style lunch - set menu - in the town of San Javier, as well as bottled water and soft drinks.
Are the driver or guide bilingual ?
**ANSWER.- Despite language restriction in Mexico; on our tours we try to provide you with crew that have for this tour at least enough english language skills to offer you the best possible experience. Around 70 - 80 % spoken.
How much is it customary to tip the driver or guide?
**ANSWER.-We greatly appreciate your willingness to compensate those who provide the tours. What is customary would generally be 10 to 15% of the cost of the activity or excursion either per person or for the total amount. Please note that although knowing gratuities are not included in the service with the purchase of the tour or excursion, the tip is an extra generosity - it is not mandatory.
What do you suggest to bring to the excursion to be more comfortable?
**ANSWER.-
Comfortable clothes, walking shoes
Sunglasses, hat or cap & camera - smart phone.
Sunscreen
$ for souvenirs (ATMS not available in town)
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$ Gratuities are extra - are not included on this package
Note: necessary to bring $ cash for extra expenses
Do you have other types of rentals or services on this tour that we can rent?
**ANSWER.- Yes we may provide the following rentals :
> Sports camera
> Photography and video or purchase edited video if available in the tour or asked upon request.
**These are extra charged and subject to availability.
Learn more about the options we offer click on the following link >>
questions ABOUT canipole cave paintings
What´s Canipole cave paintings tour Tour ?
**ANSWER.-It is an anthropological cultural tour located north of Loreto before reaching Bahía Concepción called Canipole. The views are incredible and you have to access first by transport and then walk approximately 40 minutes to get to appreciate the mythical place of Canipole.
How long does it last the Canipole cave paintings Tour?
**ANSWER.-Normally it takes (6) hours since it will take us 45 minutes from Loreto to get to the begining of the hiking towards the cave painting site. Following by this we make a 35 to 40 minutes moderate flat riverbed hiking trails. Aslo continuous stops are made along the way to appreciate casual wild life encounters and to appretiate the spectacular scenery.
What type of transport do you offer for this tour?
**ANSWER.-We offer an air-conditioned vehicle, usually a 12-seater van. We also offer more tailor made tours, private groups, etc.
Does the cave painting site has a toilet or WC ?
**ANSWER.- Unfortunately not, but we proceed to be in natures best interest to use open air areas besides we enforce "leaving no traces" by doing the baños in the woods without afecting the area.
Do the vehicule we are transport for the tour has passenger insurance ?
**ANSWER.-Yes, this is part of the local and Mexican regulations for turism.
It is include on your booking.
Do you customize your tours?
**ANSWER.-Yes, it all depends on the number and size of the group as well as the food and beverages requirements. We may adapt to your needs and provide you with a free quote under no obligation.
Do I need to pay the entrance fee to do the visit of the paintings ?
**ANSWER.-No, we take care of that and it is include on your price.
Do you provide food & beverages in this tour ?
**ANSWER.- Yes, but may depend on the package you have purchased, for example, the "Full Package" includes food, drinks. Our light lunch it´s a typical Baja style beef machaca burritos and fruit or energy cookie bars. We also have available a vegetarian and / or vegan menu upon request.
Are the driver or guide bilingual ?
**ANSWER.- Despite language restriction in Mexico; on our tours we try to provide you with crew that have for this tour at least enough english language skills to offer you the best possible experience. Around 70 - 80 % spoken.
How much is it customary to tip the crew or guide?
**ANSWER.-We greatly appreciate your willingness to compensate those who provide the tours. What is customary would generally be 10 to 15% of the cost of the activity or excursion either per person or for the total amount. Please note that although knowing gratuities are not included in the service with the purchase of the tour or excursion, the tip is an extra generosity - it is not mandatory.
What do you suggest to bring to the excursion to be more comfortable?
**ANSWER.-
Comfortable clothes, walking shoes
•Sunglasses, hat or cap & camera - smart phone.
•Sunscreen
Note: We strongly recoemend to have tennis or hiking outdoor footwear to enjoy better your hike.
Do you have other types of rentals or services on this tour that we can rent?
**ANSWER.- Yes we may provide the following rentals :
> Sports camera
> Photography and video or purchase edited video if available in the tour or asked upon request.
**These are extra charged and subject to availability.
Learn more about the options we offer click on the following link >>
Are there places for shopping or restaurants on this tour ?
**ANSWER.-Not in the Cave painting we practically in the middle of the woods, there is only astonishing nature surroundings and pristine places of the best.
If you like to stop on the way back to Concepcion bay beach areas you must ask the driver to
uprate this tour ( extra charge) to take you there. This locations are just about another 30 minutes drive
of to reach out this beautiful beach areas. PLEASE ASK YOUR TOUR CONCIERGE OR DRIVER BEFORE HAND.