Testimonials
Here’s what our riders have to say about their off-road experiences with us in Baja, reflecting the level of professionalism, preparation, and care that define every tour we lead.
We made it back safe and sound. The trip was way above and beyond my expectations. Pepe, George and Kenny took great care of us. The scenery was amazing, the food was great all the way and the riding was a ton of fun. Thanks for everything, it was really great!
Phil
Paul Tinnirello
First, I want to express how impressed I was with the tour. It was an outstanding experience and exceeded my greatest expectations. Second, I was super impressed with the organization of the guide team and the manner by which they ran the tour and conducted daily activities. Third, the dirtbikes, facilities, and food were all fantastic. I would endorse the tour and the company to any prospective participant!
I do want to take a few minutes to also credit Dean, Randy, Arturo, and Pepe. We could not have had a better experience with the guide team. These guys were highly professional, extremely personal, very flexible, attentive to detail, and awesome to be with for the week. They made what would have been an extremely difficult trip (to do on our own), very fun and easy. I truly felt that I had all of the resources in the world behind me the entire time. There wasn’t a moment that went by that I felt neglected, lost, in need of something, or disappointed.
As a business leader, I can only hope that my employees share the same commitment to success that the Haine’s guides demonstrated throughout the tour. They deserve ALL THE CREDIT IN THE WORLD!
Thank you too for helping coordinate the tour on a last minute basis! It was well worth it and I look forward to the next one in the near future!
Paul
Bob D
For many years I’ve been aware of Chris Haines Adventure Tours. A year ago we signed up to go with myself, a good friend, my two sons and son-in-law. I’m 60 and my friend is 65 so we were concerned about our ages. My two sons are good athletes and had experience riding motorcycles but limited experience riding dirt bikes. My son in law is also a good athlete but had hardly any experience riding motorcycles.
We signed up for the Ensenada to Cabos tour. Although it was a life-long dream we were concerned if we had the stamina and skill to do the trip. We were assigned Pepe and Randy as our riding guides and Rodrigo and Andrew as the support team.
We made it safely with all five members of our group riding into Cabo with no injuries but with an incredible sense of accomplishment. Without question it was one of the most difficult but rewarding experiences of our lives.
We credit much of the success of this trip to the Chris Haines crew. They were personable and dedicated individuals. Pepe and Randy were outstanding riders and guides. In many instances they ended up being instructors as well as guides and always had a good attitude about helping us. We especially appreciated the way they helped our beginner rider. They were patient and helped him progress at a rapid rate. After riding the first two days ½ a day he rode all of the last 4 days.
The support team did a great job of making sure the bikes ran effectively. Every time we met them they had food, snacks and we’re happy to clean our goggles and wipe down the equipment. We had to replace one of the bikes with a spare but because of their efforts we had 0 down time. We had two flat tires and we especially appreciated the way Pepe and Randy jumped in and fixed both the flats in the middle of the desert.
The bikes were terrific and in great shape. The hotels and meals throughout the entire trip were wonderful. We stopped at some amazing places for lunch and dinner. Some appeared to us to be in the middle of the desert. We especially enjoyed dinners and meals with the entire team. We consider all of them to be friends we will not forget.
I had hoped for the trip of a life-time and that we would all be safe. Thanks to the Chris Haines team the trip exceeded those expectations. We have memories that will last forever and they brought my boys home safely.
Bob D.
Race Schaeffer
Amarillo, TX
The Baja ride was absolutely phenomenal. It was everything I wanted and more. Sometimes it got rough but the sheer exhilaration of the odyssey made every tough moment fun. The staff could be described in two words: amazing, best. The guides were surely the best in the business and the helpers behind the action were amazing. The crew in the vans were what made the trip possible.
Also I was rewarded the special arrangement of meeting Chris Haines in the flesh. If you were to talk to him I am sure you would find him one of the most interesting people in the world, I dare say. Being from Texas, I had a lot of riding experience especially since there is a riverbed just 20 miles north of Amarillo where I live. This really had helped me through the technical sand, rocks , and moguls. At a young age of eleven when I arrived I must admit that I was a little naive with older and more experienced riders, but the crowd soon welcomed me in as if I were family.
The reason I had mentioned my age is because I had the spectacular opportunity of celebrating my birthday there. When I had appeared to grow a measly 1 year everyone knew that I had truly aged by 5 years mentally. Also if Pepe, a guide and an amazing rider and companion, had a nickel for every time he started a bike, he could make double his salary. Plus Ed, the fastest rider I have ever seen ( or heard cause he was always a blur) taught me the initiation of turning into a man. Eating hot chili peppers without a beverage, and I must say that it was one of the spiciest things I have ever eaten, but it was entirely worth it.
This ride was by far the most fun, exciting, and awesome thing I have ever done, and I will absolutely do it again.
Thanks dad for making this happen.
Drew, St Louis
On behalf of all of us I wanted to make sure you knew your team far exceeded our expectations.
The job that Ed, Andrew and Chris did was fantastic – we did not have to lift a finger except to hit the bikes start buttons, the bikes were “like new” – I was shocked to hear they are in their 3rd year of service! The chase truck services were wonderful, the accommodations worked well (excellent by Mexican standards)! The route was a great mix of different terrain. All 3 guys worked hard to insure we had a great experience and insured all the riders of every ability level had a great time. No one felt slowed up or left behind by others Chris I can’t say enough good things about your staff – Carrie and Karen took great care of getting the group registered and Ed, Chris and Andrew were a joy to be around.
Clearly in any service business the quality of the experience is all about the quality of the staff and you have done an excellent job of selecting quality people, setting up good processes that insure all goes smoothly. Frequently the staff mentioned as they immediately jumped on a need that arose saying to the effect “Chris Haines insists it be done this way …”
I also wanted to say again how grateful I am for your flexibility in helping us make it possible for Brett to join us. As a full time missionary running an organization dedicated to providing housing for some of Mexico’s poorest he rarely gets time to himself, much less have the opportunity to enjoy his favorite sport — riding dirt bikes. Bless you for making it possible!
All of my dirt bike friends in St. Louis are hearing about your company
Michael Marro
Thanks for the message, and please tell Pepe, “thanks for the shots”. Aside from the bummer for Marc and Grant, the trip was, in one word, EPIC!
I’d like to thank you guys for making it happen. Our group ranged in ability from novice to Pro level motocrossers (all except 1, Baja virgins) and ALL of our expectations were surpassed a million times over. From the scenery to the bikes to the food and lodging, Chris Haines Motorcycle Adventure Co. is one top notch outfit!
The guides let us experienced riders up at the front ‘push’ the pace a bit and took us on a few more technical sections that are normally not routed. Andrew and the support dudes treated us like kings and I would bet that George, Pepe and Santana had a blast too, they seemed to really find us knuckleheads quite entertaining!)
The best part is, now we are going to have to start saving for another tour in a year or 2, so that Grant can finish out the ride!
Thanks again from all of us, and I will keep in touch! It was the best (and hopefully only) Bachelor Party I could have asked for!
Seth
Again, we were not disappointed. This trip exceeded our expectations. We only have one regret, not booking the trip all the way to Cabo. The consensus among all of us is that we have “unfinished business”. Next year? We are going to try to make it happen.
The crew was excellent. We really enjoyed having Ed and Tom along again. It was great to get to know Andrew and Santana. Ed and Santana did a great job on the trail preparing us for what was up ahead and making sure we safely enjoyed ourselves. I saw that you called yesterday, I was on the other line with a customer. I have been buried since our return. Funny, no one seems to do your work for you when on vacation. Welcome back!
The bikes all seemed to run very well. It is amazing the beating these things take and still run so smoothly. A lot more bikes got laid down this time versus last trip. That rocky section at the beginning of the second day gave us a run for our money.
The food was great as well. I think almost anything would taste good after that amount of riding.
Again, thanks for a quality trip. I plan to make another photo book, (the guys are forcing me) and will send up a copy.
I will touch base next week to say thanks, I just wanted to drop a quick email to let you know how pleased we are.