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Joshua Tree & Anza Borrego Multisport Tour

Name: Joshua Tree & Anza Borrego Multisport Tour
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 4138 USD
Availability: InStock

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USA

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Není v ceně

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Id zájezdu:

328198

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Operator:

Bicycle Adventures
Trvání:

6 Dní
Velikost skupiny:

13 Čl.
Věk:

21 to 99
Obtížnost:
Úrovně obtížnosti:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Grab your sunglasses and sunscreen...Join us to escape the early-spring and winter blahs - the sun shines 354 days a year here! Soak up some vitamin D where the Mojave meets the Colorado Desert as you keep your cycling legs warm for summer. Joshua Tree National Park’s kingdom of golden rock outcroppings and eponymous tree-like succulents combine to form a backdrop unlike anywhere else on our planet. Even better, there’s a lot of diversity and beauty to explore in the Palm Springs region. Marvel at desert sculptures, spring wildflowers, and “forests” of creosote bush and ocotillo near Borrego Springs. Hike to a palm oasis – a surviving relic from millions of years ago when the area was a tropical forest – and through a slot canyon. Pedal through historic and trendy Palm Springs. Last, but not least… don’t forget to take a refreshing dip in one of the pools or relax under a palm tree with a good book!

Program zájezdu

Den 1

Meet in Palm Springs then head straight to Joshua Tree National Park!

We head straight to “unearthly” Joshua Tree National Park today! Ride past its namesake trees, count cactus varieties, and maybe spot a jackrabbit or desert bighorn sheep. Marvel at the twisted, spiky trees straight out of a Dr. Seuss illustration at the junction of three of California’s ecosystems: the Colorado Desert, the Mojave Desert, and the Little San Bernardino Mountains. An optional climb is available for those who want some extra altitude and a good view of the Salton Sea. Spend two nights connecting with local history and nature in the desert at the Campbell House Inn – a homestead dating back to 1925 – or 29 Palms Inn.

36.3 mi. +2,110 ft / -2,862 ft

(up to 45mi / 2600ft gain)

Den 2

Easy hike in Joshua Tree National Park

Get “up close and personal” with the Joshua Tree’s plants, animals, and geology on a relatively easy day hike in the park. Head out from massive Jumbo Rocks past eerie Skull Rock, the Face Rock “mimetolith”, and Split Rock. There’s plenty of time for taking photos today as you admire the views, explore desert washes – look for animal tracks! – cacti and other desert flora. There should be ample time in the afternoon to explore 29 Palms or relax around the pool before dinner. Dinner is on your own tonight.

Hike: 4.6 miles · +460 ft / -447 ft

Den 3

Return to Joshua Tree then ride through Box Canyon to Mecca

Two days is not enough to experience the diversity here, so we return to Joshua Tree once more. Savor a ride out through the south end of the park today. Stop for a walk through one of the most prolific cholla (cactus) gardens in the southwest and pay homage to some truly massive palm trees. Keep an eye out for desert tortoises and wildflowers as you descend out of the park. Continue your epic downhill cruise (check out today‘s stats!) outside the park through beautiful Box Canyon all the way to Mecca. Marvel at the robustly irrigated and diverse agriculture of the Coachella Valley as well as the hyper-salinized Salton Sea, while we shuttle (~1hr) to the Borrego Valley. Spend the next two nights at the Borrego Springs Resort and Spa or the Borrego Valley Inn.

53.1 miles · +1,928 ft / -5,398 ft (or less)

Den 4

Hike Anza Borrego State Park's canyons

Welcome to Borrego Springs! Artsy, unpretentious, historic, charming, and tiny (pop. 3500), it is the only town in California that is surrounded by a State Park. In 1776, Anza Borrego State Park’s namesake Juan Bautista de Anza led 240 soldiers and colonists (over half were children) along with some 1,000 livestock through this valley on an epic journey northward from Mexico, eventually establishing present-day city of San Francisco. We get acquainted with the area on a couple of relatively short hikes. Play “peek-a-boo” in a relatively small siltstone canyon known as “The Slot.” Explore an oasis in the desert at Borrego Palm Canyon. Listen to the wind rattling the palm leaves while you keep your eyes peeled for the desert bighorn sheep who frequent the area. Stay another night at Borrego Springs Resort and Spa, or the Borrego Valley Inn.

Hike: “The Slot” – 1-2 miles, relatively flat.

Hike: Palm Canyon” – 3 miles and +/- 500ft gain.

Den 5

Ride Borrego Springs before shuttling back to Palm Springs for the night

Ride Borrego Springs! To the west, steep desert mountains rise against a foreground of fiery ocotillo blossoms. Colorful but formidable badlands guard the way to the Salton Sea to the east. In between, the desert is dotted with the fascinating sculptures of Ricardo Breceda. Admire gorgeous views as you cruise up into the hills on a more difficult route or keep to the flatter valley roads and spend more time viewing sculptures. Shuttle (~1.5hrs) to Palm Springs and enjoy a date milkshake (or another flavor) while we check-in at the Best Western Plus Las Brisas.

Full route (see profile): 41.1 mi +2,552 ft / -2,215 ft

Flat route: 28.4 mi +1022 ft / -685 ft

Den 6

Enjoy Palm Springs art and culture by bike

Today we cycle through Palm Springs to commune with another palm canyon. Home to the rich and famous of the “Rat Pack” era, the Palm Springs of today boasts the best that urban life has to offer. The Rat Pack may have moved on, but the city’s style has not. Palm Springs is as cool as it gets in the middle of a desert! Check out the retro architecture, sports cars, window shops, sweet cafés, Elvis’ honeymoon hideaway, and a larger-than-life Marilyn Monroe. After lunch we will return you (albeit reluctantly) to the “real world”.

17.6 miles · +691 ft / -643 ft (plus 2.8-mile hike)

Podmínky storna

OUR RESPONSIBILITY
The responsibility of Bicycle Adventures and/or its agents is limited. Bicycle Adventures hereby gives notice that it acts only in the capacity as an agent for the tour participant in all matters, including payment, connected with lodging and meal services, sightseeing tours, and other suppliers of service and transportation, and Bicycle Adventures has no personal liability for payment therefore, either primarily or secondarily, other than as the agent for the tour participant.

In the event that it becomes necessary or advisable for any reason whatsoever to alter the itinerary or arrangements, such alterations shall be made. Bicycle Adventures reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason. In case of such a cancellation, Bicycle Adventures will place recoverable funds into credit on file in the guest's name, to be used toward any future trip of the guest's choice for which space is available. This shall release Bicycle Adventures from any further liability. Bicycle Adventures is specifically not liable for non-refundable airplane tickets and other personal expenses incurred in preparation for a trip that is canceled.

Bicycle Adventures reserves the unilateral right not to accept or retain as a tour participant any person whose condition or general deportment, in Bicycle Adventures' sole judgment, impedes the operation of the tour or affects the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of other participants. Should such a person be required to leave a tour, it will be treated as leaving a tour early per our cancellation policy. Should a traveler be removed from a trip, they will not be refunded any portion of their trip fee even if that portion is unused. They will also be responsible for arranging and paying for all expenses related to returning home and/or changing their travel arrangements. Bicycle Adventures' obligations with respect to any funds received shall be those of a debtor and not a trustee.

There are certain risks and dangers inherent in any form of adventure travel. Bicycle Adventures assumes no responsibility or liability for any claims or damages, for any reason, arising from these risks. Guests are responsible for choosing a trip that suits their abilities, fitness level, and state of health.

A Release, Indemnity Agreement and Assumption of Risk form must be signed by each guest and returned to our office prior to the start of their tour. If the unaltered and signed Release, Indemnity Agreement and Assumption of Risk form is not received in the Bicycle Adventures office when due, Bicycle Adventures has the right to consider that reservation cancelled and resell your space.

Bicycle Adventures reserves the right to cancel your trip and resell your space if your final payment has not been received by the due date. Terms and conditions of any tour may be amended only by an officer of Bicycle Adventures.

Tour prices are per person, in United States dollars, fixed regardless of the number of people on a trip (no tier pricing), fixed regardless of foreign exchange fluctuations, and are the same if you are arriving alone or with others (no single surcharge). Prices include lodging; all meals as indicated in the trip descriptions; drinks and snacks from the van; maps and written route directions; all support vans and trailers as required; taxes; all gratuities to waiters (except for items that you pay for) and baggage handlers; leadership; all maintenance on rental bicycles; all park entrance fees; sea kayaking, rafting, canoe rentals, wildlife cruises, boat rides, snorkeling, horseback riding, and tourist attractions where noted in the trip descriptions; and ferry boat tickets where the ferry ride is part of a day's standard itinerary.

Excluded from the Trip Price are items of a personal nature such as alcoholic beverages, any discretionary gratuities for your trip leaders, excursion boat rides you charter, museum and tourist attractions entrance fees you purchase, food and beverages you purchase, room service charges, some meals where indicated in the trip descriptions, telephone calls you make, laundry, parts to repair your personal bicycle, and repairs to your personal bicycle done in a bicycle shop..

Podrobnosti o zájezdu

Ubytování

Our regional expertise, a constant re-evaluation of last year's inns, and a continuing search for the best experience ensure that our lodging is always among the finest the area has to offer. By limiting the number of guests on each trip, we expand our choices and can fit into some smaller, award-winning bed and breakfasts and country inns that wouldn't be able to accommodate a larger group.

Lodging is based upon two people sharing a room with a private bath. If you're traveling solo on any of our trips and you're open to sharing a room with another solo traveler of the same gender, you pay 50% of the single supplement fee up front. If we can assign you a roommate, that fee is refunded to you. You can guarantee a private room and bath if you pay the full Single Supplement Fee. Occasionally, a room with two beds consists of one bed plus a rollaway bed or sofa bed. Call our office to see if this is applicable to the trip and date you select.

Doprava

You are welcome to ride in the van at any time - no explanation required. Some want a lift for just a few miles; others have ridden in the van for the entire trip. It's your vacation - you decide.

We use a fleet of specially ordered and customized 15-passenger vans. Most have a seven-liter V-10 engine, high rear axle ratio, and heavy-duty trailer towing package for efficiently moving a van full of people pulling a large trailer full of luggage and food. Each van also has heavy-duty professional bicycle racks on top of a custom-made, steelwork platform on the roof.

Pojištění

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Letenky

Transportation to and from our tour destinations is not included.

Doplňkové služby

Biking (bikes included)
Hiking (hiking poles available)

Jídlo

All meals except for one lunch and one dinner are included in the cost of your tour. On the days that you're on your own for a meal, there will be ample options within walking distance of our location.

At Bicycle Adventures, we like to eat well. Dinner is eaten together at the best restaurant in the area each night. If we have to shuttle everyone a short distance to get to that special place, we do it. At most restaurants, you order what you want from the menu. Except for alcohol, everything is included, even appetizers, salad, soup, and dessert. Breakfast is typically provided by the hotels and inns that we stay at, but if there's a local spot known for great breakfast, we'll find it, and you'll be treated to a nutritious meal to start your day. Lunch is provided at a state park or similar scenic setting midway during the day’s ride. Guests are always surprised at the variety and quality of lunches we prepare. Besides sandwich fixings and cold drinks, we offer fresh fruits and vegetables and hot lunches such as tortellini with pesto or veggie burritos. If you prefer a certain item of food or drink, just let your tour guide know and we will be sure to prepare just the right lunch to keep your energy up for the rest of the day.

During the day water, fruit juices, soft drinks, energy bars, fruit, and snacks are available from the van. A cold beer from our cooler waits at the end of the day, and you can relive the day’s highlights at our wine and cheese party before dinner.

Guide

Our guides are selected and trained for unparalleled personal service. Their backgrounds vary, but all share a love for the outdoors and, most importantly, a desire to help people make the most of their vacation. There are several ski instructors, a political analyst, an Emmy-winning journalist, and a college professor, among others. Almost all are college graduates. All are mature adults with expertise in leading our tours and extensive knowledge of the region we travel through. Almost all of last year's guides will be returning to lead our trips again, so you can count on having experienced leaders who love what they do.

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