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Immerse yourself in a full day of exploring the beautiful terrain of Carmel Valley — your guides have access to multiple trails of varying difficulty, and based on your desires, they will tailor this experience for you! Take a walk on the wild side and enjoy the lavish willow-covered banks along the Carmel River, cottonwood-sycamore groves, and Santa Lucia Mountain foothill trails. Reach secluded canyons boasting ponds, waterfalls, pines, and redwoods. Some trails lead to an inspiring lookout of the Pacific Ocean high atop a spot perfect for a picnic!
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 2.5 to 6 hours of hiking depending on your chosen itinerary
What’s not included:
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- Transportation
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Guide gratuities — optional
- Travel and medical insurance — optional
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The best thing about hiking in Carmel is that there are incredible options for all skill levels. Your guides will accommodate your skill level and preferences and find the most suitable trails in the area. Keep in mind, the weather in summer can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
- Hiking poles — optional
- Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
- Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Spare clothes for layering
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Sunhat
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and pricing
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- For these adventures, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
- It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate.
Hiking in Carmel can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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To get to Carmel-by-the-Sea, most people fly into San Jose, just an hour away from your meeting point. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.
With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.
We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. For more information on travel recommendations and restrictions in California please refer to the California Official State Visitor’s Guide and Travel Planner.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
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