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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Local Tour Guide .

We work with only the most experienced and knowledgeable local guides on our trips. You will be in excellent hands with a fully licensed and accredited local guide who will share their expertise in everything from history and architecture, to culture and traditions, the best local cuisine, activities and crafts, or even shopping. Local guides live, breathe, and love their trips because as locals they are an integral part of their communities. Their connections run deep and pride in their piece of the world is contagious.

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Accommodations

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Spend four nights camping in the back-country sites right near the Pacific Ocean.

MT Sobek Camp – California Lost Coast Trail Backcountry

Adventure Camping

Backpacking campsites along California's Lost Coast Trail offers a unique and immersive experience. Stay in two-person tents pitched near freshwater streams that flow into the Pacific Ocean with breathtaking views of sandy beaches, rocky shores, and grassy bluffs. Wildlife abounds—seals, sea lions, and birds are common—but bear canisters are required for food storage. This off-the-grid experience offers an unforgettable connection to nature in one of California's wildest coastal regions.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Campground

Adventure Camping

Camping at Humboldt Redwoods State Park is an unforgettable experience nestled among some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. The park features serene campgrounds surrounded by towering coast redwoods, providing a tranquil and awe-inspiring setting. With amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and restrooms, campers can enjoy the beauty of nature with a touch of convenience.