All-Women Redwood Wellness Tour: Hike, Kayak & Connect

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • Two experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 6-day Redwood wellness tour
    • All activities in the itinerary, including hiking, sea kayaking, forest bathing, tidepooling, and
    • Redwood Canoe tour
    • Custom Redwoods mindfulness guide
    • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 6
    • Five nights lodging in single occupancy rooms with private bathrooms
    • Transportation during the trip including round trip transfer from the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport
    • Kayaking gear

  Add-ons:

  • • River view room — $500

  Not included:

  • • Airfare
    • Accommodations before and after the adventure
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Optional activities
    • Personal expenses
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Redwood wellness tour mixes being active in the outdoors with nature appreciation and reflection, making it appropriate for women who enjoy an active lifestyle. You’ll spend six consecutive days doing a mix of hiking, kayaking, tidepooling, and forest bathing. No prior experience is needed to join any of these activities.

  Please note that almost all the hiking on this adventure involves ups and downs. Depending on the day, you’ll hike from 1.5 to 8 miles (2.4 to 12.8 km). Some hikes involve rocks and stairs and will require some balance. Sea kayaking will be appropriate for beginners and in cold water.

  Prior to beginning the trip, participants should be walking regularly, including hills or stairs, at a brisk pace 3 to 4 days a week for 35-45 minutes.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  Footwear

  • • 1 pair mid-weight hiking boots or shoes
    • 1 pair water shoes that can be used for kayaking and tidepooling
    • 1 pair comfortable shoes for after hiking and general use
    • 2-3 pair hiking socks (wool or synthetic equivalent)
    • 2 pair thin liner socks (silk or synthetic equivalent) — optional

  Clothing

  • • 1-2 pair comfortable, lightweight, synthetic hiking pants
    • 2-3 synthetic or lightweight T-shirts
    • 1-2 lightweight long-sleeved shirts for sun/bug protection (button-up front is best, ”rash guard” is great for kayaking)
    • Fleece or lightweight jacket
    • Puffy jacket
    • Rain jacket and rain pants/rain skirt (waterproof/breathable fabric)
    • Moisture-wicking underwear
    • Pajamas
    • Gloves for kayaking (bike gloves work well)
    • Fleece gloves
    • Warm hat or beanie
    • Ball cap or hat for sun protection
    • Swimsuit for the hot tub at the inn
    • 1-2 changes of comfortable clothes to wear at the inn

  Equipment/essentials

  • • Trekking poles — required
    • 1 day pack (24-30L bag)
    • Rain cover or heavy-duty plastic bag to line your backpack
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Small headlamp or flashlight
    • Sunglasses (100% UV protection) with retention strap
    • 1-2 bandannas
    • Sunscreen and lip protection
    • Ear plugs
    • Extra snacks (some snacks will be provided by your guides)
    • Plastic container for lunch/sandwich
    • Spork for trail lunches

  Toiletries (small sizes)

  • • Toothbrush and toothpaste
    • Dental floss
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Shampoo and conditioner
    • Personal items (contact lens supplies, sanitary items, personal medications, Epipen if needed)
    • Personal first aid/patch kit (band-aids, 1 safety pin, moleskin, Compeed or blister bandages, ibuprofen)
    • Optional
    • Camera and film/memory card, extra batteries
    • Pocket knife
    • Cell phone and charger
    • Wristwatch or travel alarm clock
    • Compact binoculars
    • Journal and pen
    • Lightweight umbrella

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season and activity. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

  For kayaking, the kayaks, paddles, wetsuit, paddle jacket, booties, and PFD with whistle will be provided so you don’t need to bring your own or rent any.

• What is forest bathing?

  In 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries created the term shinrin-yoku, which translates to “forest bathing” or “absorbing the forest atmosphere.” For the purposes of this adventure, this means spending some time on one of the hikes being intentionally present and using your senses to absorb the environment you are in, in a deeper and more intentional way. You might, for example, spend part of a hike walking silently and listening to the sounds of the forest. No swimsuit required!

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Redwood wellness tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1. Two guides will accompany you on this adventure.
    • It takes a minimum of 7 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.

  A Redwood wellness tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Redwood wellness tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  This Redwood wellness tour takes place in Redwood National and State Parks, CA. To get there, most people fly into California Redwood Coast – Humboldt County Airport (ACV). From there, an arranged group shuttle will take you and your guides to your accommodation, the Historic Requa Inn. Please plan to arrive at the airport by 3:15pm on Day 1.

  If you plan on driving, you can meet the group at the Requa Inn at 4:45pm on Day 1.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits
  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations
  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 89 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 90 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled 60-89 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 59 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.