Included : 1-2 experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the area 6-day Redwood wellness tour Accommodation for 5 nights at the historic Requa Inn (solo occupancy, ensuite) 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 Transportation during the trip including round trip transfer from the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport Kayaking gear (kayaks and paddles, wetsuit, paddle jacket, booties, PFD with whistle) Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout): Upgrade to a river view room Not included: Airfare Accommodations before and after the adventure Alcoholic beverages Optional activities Personal expenses Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — 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. For more women-only adventures, click here !

What do I 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 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. One or 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.

Is a single occupancy room available?

Solo rooms are the standard on this trip . Privacy included, no sharing required! All rooms feature private bathrooms. You can either stay at the standard single occupancy room or you can upgrade to a single room with a river view—pricing is shown at checkout.

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 insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors 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.

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Redwood Wellness Tour: All-Women Active Vacation

REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARKS | CALIFORNIA

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

6 days | Easy | 5.00

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In Northern California’s Redwood National and State Parks, towering redwood trees help our everyday concerns find their proper scale for six peaceful days. Our all-women group will move between forest and Pacific shores on foot and by kayak, practicing mindful awareness on the Clintonia Loop, searching for agates along hidden beaches in Sue-Meg State Park, and learning about the indigenous Yurok people as we glide down the Klamath in traditional redwood canoes. Each experience offers a different way of connecting—with nature, with each other, with ourselves. After days filled with gentle challenge and wonder, we’ll gather at our riverside inn over locally-sourced dinners and retreat to our private rooms. This journey isn’t about escaping reality—it’s about experiencing it more fully.

Brenda

Adventure Highlights

Reconnect with nature: Find your pace hiking among 1,500-year-old redwoods and paddling coastal waters
Heritage on the water: Float the Kamath River in a redwood canoe with members of the Yurok tribe
Riverside sanctuary: Unwind in charming single rooms and farm-to-table meals with like-minded women

Duration

6 days

Season

June and September

Group size

Up to 10 people

The adventure, day by day

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Immerse in the ancient majesty of Northern California's Redwood National and State Parks on a 6-day wellness tour designed for women! Each day brings us mindful exploration through varied landscapes—forest bathing beneath towering 1,500-year-old redwoods, kayaking Trinidad Bay alongside migrating gray whales, discovering vibrant tide pools at Sue-Meg State Park, and canoeing with Yurok tribal members. Our journey includes expert guides, five nights at a charming riverside haven in ensuite single rooms, and all meals and transportation—everything we need to reflect, connect, and fully enjoy the stunning nature around us.

Day 1: Arrival

Path lined with tall redwood trees in the National and State Redwood parks area

Please plan to arrive at the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport (ACV) by 3:15pm for a 3:45pm group shuttle to the Historic Requa Inn, our home base for the trip. National and State Redwood parks including Redwood National Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Su-Meg State Park, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park are all within a 40-minute radius of the Inn.

We’ll head straight up the famous HWY 101 and arrive at the Inn in time to settle in before dinner and get to know our group. The Inn has been a part of the Requa landscape since 1914, and has beautiful single rooms, delicious farm-to-table dining, and Klamath river views.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Requa Inn or similar

Day 2: Hike and forest bathe on the Clintonia loop trail

Hiker beneath a tree formation on the Redwood wellness tour

We’ll begin our week in Redwood’s National and State Parks immersing ourselves amongst the park’s namesakes—the trees! We’ll enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast at the inn before driving south into the heart of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. There, we will stop by the visitor’s center before setting out on the Clintonia Loop Trail, a 7.5 mile (12 km) hike where we’ll find the area’s finest flora, fauna, and fungi.

Along the way, we’ll incorporate the art of forest bathing through guided activities that challenge us to look closer, breathe deeper, and notice more about our surroundings. After 3-4 hours of hiking, we’ll head back to the vans. We’ll make one more short stop at the Big Tree Wayside Trail, a 200 yard (183 m) path leading to a 1,500-year-old giant redwood measuring more that 290 ft (88 m) tall with a 75 foot (23 m) circumference. We’ll return to our inn for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 8 miles (13 km)
Accommodation: Requa Inn or similar

Day 3: Whales and wildlife in Trinidad Bay & Trillium Trail

Kayakers exploring Trinidad Bay in California

This morning we’ll meet for an early breakfast, then head south to the seaside city of Trinidad. We’ll split into two smaller groups for the morning, each with a different ocean-faring activity on the horizon!

Group 1: A beginner-friendly sea-kayak tour of Trinidad Bay. From the cockpits of our boats, we’ll search for wildlife including sea & shore birds, sea lions, otters, porpoises, and seals. At this time of year, thousands of gray whales migrate with their calves from Baja to Alaska, and if conditions are right, we’ll hope to view pods of whales from our kayaks.

Group 2: A meditative morning exploring the seashore by land at Sue-Meg State Park (see Day 5 for details).

After our small-group excursions, we’ll meet back up for lunch and exchange stories of our morning. We’ll aim to spend some time with the redwoods on every day of this trip, and after lunch we’ll explore the Trillium Falls Trail. We’ll traipse through the trillium, marvel at old growth groves, and visit the falls. After a full day of exploration, we’ll be ready to return to hot showers and a hearty meal at the Inn.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking & kayaking: 3-5 miles (4.8 to 8 km), depending on the group
Accommodation: Requa Inn or similar

Day 4: Yurok Redwood canoe tour and Fern Canyon hike

Group in a canoe on the Redwood wellness tour

Today we’ll dig deep into this magical place like the roots of the mighty redwoods. We’ll start where it began with the Yurok people, who have had a village at “RekWoi”, about 1 mile (1.6 km) up-river from modern day Requa for centuries, making this area one of the longest inhabited places in California. We’ll learn about the history of the area with members of the Yurok tribe on a guided redwood canoe tour. We’ll learn about the Yurok way of life, their history, and their traditions, including redwood boat building.

After our time with the Yurok, we’ll drive a short way to the Fern Canyon trailhead for lunch. Fern Canyon just might be the most beautiful little hike in the Pacific Northwest. A level one-mile (1.6-kilometer) trail follows Home Creek through the forest into the canyon proper. We’ll follow the shallow creek through a lush canyon wallpapered with ferns. If we catch this hike on a sunny day, the walls will sparkle like emeralds. When we’ve had our fill of adventure, we’ll head back to the Inn for down time and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking & canoeing: 2 miles (3.2 km)
Accommodation: Requa Inn or similar

Day 5: Tidepooling in Sue-Meg State Park & Lady Bird Johnson Grove

Marine life seen while tidepooling on the Redwood wellness tour

Today we’ll divide into groups again and switch activities! Those who kayaked on day 3 will spend this morning treasure hunting in Sue-Meg State Park, and vice versa. Formerly known as Patrick’s Point State Park, this coastal gem offers a range of marine-style meditations! We’ll plan our time in Sue-Meg based on the tides. When the tide is lowest, we’ll visit Palmer’s Point for a hidden world of first-rate tidepools. We’ll carefully explore these marine microcosms full of urchins, starfish, anemones, and more, making sure to keep them (and ourselves!) safe.

If time permits, we will also hike the .5-mile (.8 km) Agate Beach trail, where we’ll beachcomb for agates, semi-precious volcanic stones polished by the tides. We’ll photograph our jewels, then scatter them for others to discover. After lunch, we’ll continue north to the cathedral of trees that make up the Lady Bird Johnson Grove, one of the most magnificent examples of old growth redwoods in the world. We’ll explore the gentle loop walk, then hold a closing circle. After some reflection and celebration, we’ll head back to a final dinner at the inn.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Hiking: 2-5 miles (3.2-8 km), depending on the group
Accommodation: Requa Inn

Day 6: Departure

Aerial view of Big Lagoon and Patrick's Point State Park, Humboldt County, California

Our time in the Redwoods has come to a close, and we’ll leave the area transformed from a week of connection, wonder, and adventure. Your guides will have you back at the airport by 10:30am, in time for flights out after 12:30pm.

Meals: Breakfast

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Accommodation

The Historic Requa Inn

Our home for the week will be the Historic Requa Inn. Built in 1914 in what was once a bustling commercial center, the inn is still a special place today. We’ll stay in cozy single rooms, each with its own private bathroom. The rooms are furnished in antiques, each one with its own decor and unique charm. At checkout, you can upgrade to a single river view room.

Outside our rooms, we can enjoy serene views of the Klamath River while savoring a delicious breakfast every morning, unwind on the wraparound deck, or soak in the hot tub with fantastic views. The inn is also surrounded by beautiful flower gardens and walking paths—perfect for a quiet stroll when we feel like it.

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Brenda

Brenda is a seasoned world traveler and guide, with trips from Everest to Machu Picchu under her belt. After working with women’s groups in Honduras and serving in the Peace Corps, she became a passionate backpacker, yoga instructor, and watercolor artist. She enjoys catching moments to sketch on trips and encouraging others to do the same.

What others say about this adventure

5.00 (4 reviews)

Beth M.

As always, the camaraderie among women adventurers made this a memorable trip but the Redwoods stole the show. The sea kayaking and redwood canoeing were excellent too. Highly recommend this trip for its variety, beauty, and of course, the company.

Erin L.

Everything was fabulous on this trip, but if I had to choose one thing it would be the guides’ sharing their talents in mindfulness practice and watercolor techniques. This trip was so great that I would have stayed for the second section the following week if there had been a spot!

Brenda S.

The amount of time spent in the redwoods was my biggest highlight The accommodations were extra special.

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Beth M.

Erin L.

Brenda S.

The amount of time spent in the redwoods was my biggest highlight The accommodations were extra special.

Jeanne W.

1. The places we hiked were beautiful! 2. Our guides, Haley and Claire were absolutely awesome in every way! 3. The other attendees -we all got along and they were so much fun!

Things to know

Included:
- - 1-2 experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 6-day Redwood wellness tour
  - Accommodation for 5 nights at the historic Requa Inn (solo occupancy, ensuite)
  - 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
  - Transportation during the trip including round trip transfer from the California Redwood Coast Humboldt County Airport
  - Kayaking gear (kayaks and paddles, wetsuit, paddle jacket, booties, PFD with whistle)
Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):
- - Upgrade to a river view room
Not included:
- - Airfare
  - Accommodations before and after the adventure
  - Alcoholic beverages
  - Optional activities
  - Personal expenses
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
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.

For more women-only adventures, click here!
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
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.

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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 pricing
- - For this Redwood wellness tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1. One or 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.
Solo rooms are the standard on this trip. Privacy included, no sharing required! All rooms feature private bathrooms.

You can either stay at the standard single occupancy room or you can upgrade to a single room with a river view—pricing is shown at checkout.
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.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors 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.
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.

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