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California Redwoods bike tour

Summary

Standing taller than a football field is long, the ancient redwoods (sequoia sempervirens) of the northern California can live 2000+years. Ride and hike through three different reserves guarded by these amazing sentinels, including the world largest remaining old-growth forest. Explore coastal gold-rush provision towns and Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge called the Lost Coast.

Rennrad

6 Tage

311 km / 193 mi

$ 3,994.- / € 4,077.-

Redwoods National en State Park
Kayak Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Coastal gold-rush provision towns
Humboldt Redwood State Park

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Details

Typ

Rennrad

Dauer

6 Tage

Niveau

Moderat

Tour führung

Gruppentour

Tagesdistanz

60-80 km / 37-50 mi

Gesamtdistanz

311 km / 193 mi

Unterkunft

Luxus, Vollpension

Gepäcktransport

Daily luggage transfers

Fahrrad

Inbegriffen

Daten

01 Jun 2023 - 30 Sep 2023

NOTE: Only available as a private tour with a minimum of 6 participants in one booking.

With eight participants in one booking you get a $200.00 per person discount.

Start

Eureka

Ziel

Eureka

Flughafen Anfang

Arcata-Eureka Airport (California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport)

Flughafen Ende

Arcata-Eureka Airport (California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport)

Preise Please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

Preis pro Person / please note the prices are subject to change depending availability

The tour price per person

$ 3,994.-

E-bike

E-bike Fastroad E+ EX Pro
With THRIVE E+ EX PRO, you get an all-access pass to speed no mater what your fitness level
Designed with Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, Thrive E+ EX Pro is the first road E-bike built specifically for women. Get up to speed fast with the new SyncDrive Pro motor that provides a natural, yet powerful, E-bike experience. The new motor also features a Smart support mode that automatically adjusts the support level based on your ride. PedalPlus 6-Sensor Technology translates six measurements about your riding and adds the perfect amount of power at just the right time for a fast and fluid ride quality. The EnergyPak Smart 375 battery is so sleek, you’ll have your friends looking twice to know it’s an E-bike.

$ 200.-

Optional

Zuschlag zur Einzel

Wenn Sie auf Reisen nur eine einzige zusätzliche Gebühr. With some group tours you can avoid a single supplement by sharing a room with another rider.

$ 998.-

Itinerary

Inclusive / Not Inclusive – lodging

Day 1: Pedal the Newton B. Drury scenic Parkway through massive redwoods.

Meet us in Eureka (we found it!). After a short one-hour shuttle north, we begin cycling on the the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway through the mammoth redwoods of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Stop for a quick hike to crane your neck at Big Tree, standing over 300 feet tall. It measures 21 feet in diameter and just keeps on growing past its estimated 1,500 years. Sneak a peek at the Pacific Ocean from Patrick’s Point, surrounded by lush ferns and mosses. Relax at the Trinidad Inn tonight.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner. Lodging: Trinidad Inn
Ability level: moderate
Distance: 43 miles (or less)
Elevation: +2622 ft / – 2770 ft.

Day 2: Continue south along the coast to Eureka.

Ride the scenic drive from Patrick’s Point through Trinidad again in the morning, then head inland for pastoral farm roads. After a spin through Arcata, a one-time gold-rush provisioning stop on the shores of Humboldt Bay and now home to Humboldt State University, ride out to the North Jetty and relax in the sea breeze. Explore Eureka this afternoon. The entire town is a state historic landmark, with hundreds of Victorian homes. Enjoy the Old Town neighborhood with its charming cafes, bookstores and window shopping. Stay at the Carter House tonight.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner. Lodging: Carter House
Ability level: moderate
Distance: 27 miles
Elevation: +679 ft / – 903 ft.

Day 3: Kayak Humboldt Bay National Wildlife refuge and ride the south Jetty to Ferndale

Kayak Humboldt Bay , one of California’s most pristine wetlands. After a quick lesson, paddle through archaeological sites, an egret rookery and windswept cypress trees. After lunch, continue on to historic Ferndale, which posed as the ideal 1950s town for Jim Carrey’s movie The Majestic. You’ll love the Victorian Village Inn, which National Geographic Traveler calls ‘…one of the world’s top ten great places.’ Dinner is on your own tonight in Ferndale.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch. Lodging: Victorian Inn
Ability level: moderate
Distance: 33 miles
Elevation: +932 ft / – 887 ft.

Day 4: Ride through Panther Gap to meet “Lost Coast”

Ride through Panther Gap to the “Lost Coast” for a spectacular panorama of wild and rugged coastline. The Lost Coast is the only section of California’s coast that doesn’t have a major highway. Serene redwood forests lead to beautiful remote valleys. Be surprised by sudden ocean vistas of shimmering blue waters and milk-white beaches. Up for a challenge? Tackle “The Wall” – a hill whose first quarter-mile appears to go straight up, then dishes out an average grade of 18% for over a mile. Reward yourself with the sweeping coastline panoramas as you follow the road back to Ferndale. This optional ride is only 18 miles with fantastic vistas and no traffic. But it does include another 8-mile climb up yet another challenging sweep called the “Endless Hill.” Riders who do it will understand why the locals’ “Tour of the Unknown Coast” is billed as California’s toughest century ride. Stay a second night at the Victorian Inn.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner. Lodging: Victorian Inn
Ability level: moderate
Distance: 47 miles (or skip the big climb)
Elevation: +5,015 ft / -4,894 ft (or skip the big climb)

Day 5: Ride the avenue of the Giant through Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Ride through Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Pedal along the banks of the Eel River amongst ancient redwood forests on the “Avenue of the Giants.” These magnificent Coast Redwoods can live more than 2,000 years and are the tallest living things on earth, reaching heights of more than 350 feet – taller than a football field is long! Ride your bike through a giant space between the roots of a living redwood. Options today range up to 50+ miles, if you’d like to do them all. Relax on the banks of the Eel River at the historic Benbow Inn tonight.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch, Lodging: Benbow Inn
Ability level: moderate
Distance: 43 miles (or more)
Elevation: +2397 ft / – 2139 ft.

Day 6: Bull Creek Redwoods

Slow down and wind down with a hike along Bull Creek in Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Savor the quiet serenity of the forest primeval – the largest old-growth redwood forest remaining in the world! Wander through cathedral-like groves and enjoy their magic spell one more time before shuttling back to Eureka for your trip home.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Ability: All levels

* This is a general itinerary. Tour itineraries are subject to change based on the group, available accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances such as the weather, local conditions, government intervention, that may affect the quality of the trip and/or safety of the participants. Please view this itinerary as an outline as to what to expect on this tour.

included

Lodging
All meals, one dinner on your own.
Road / hybrid bike, E-bike rent possible
Luggage transfer

Not included:

Night before and after the tour.
Flights to and from the tour
Gratuities guides

Lodging:

Trinidad Inn
Carter House
Victorian Inn
Benbow Inn

Vaccine or test: A negative Covid test will be required within 72 hours of departure for all non-fully vaccinated guests. or Proof of a completed Covid vaccination course can be used in lieu of a Covid test. A "completed Covid vaccination course" means that the guest has had 1 or 2 shots (depending on vaccine brand) and has completed the 2-week waiting period post final shot.
All of our guides are fully vaccinated.

Map & Routes

Karte

Satellit

Bicycle

A road or Hybrid bike is included in the price,

E-bikes

are available for an extra fee.
Prior to your bike tour, we request your height in order to choose the right frame size for you. (If you have a fit sheet or sizing information on your personal bicycle, you are welcome to send that to us, and we will do our best to match your geometry and specs.) On the first day of each bicycle tour, your guides tweak your bike fit to make sure you are as comfortable as possible. If they can’t get the fit just right, we typically carry a couple of extra sizes. We try to make sure we have the right size and type of bike you need to enjoy your cycling vacation.

Giant Defy ADV 3

Choose the longer route. Climb higher mountains. This all-new endurance road bike is purpose-built to help you tackle long-distance road rides in all types of conditions. It’s smooth, it’s efficient, and it’s fast.
Ride farther and faster with an all-new composite frameset that’s engineered with endurance geometry and built-in compliance. Handcrafted with Advanced-grade composite material, it’s engineered with tube shapes that are optimized to absorb road shocks and vibrations. And the frame is still stiff in all the ways that matter—for pedaling efficiency as well as steering and cornering precision. It’s made with a specific carbon layup to give it just the right feel. And for added control, it features integrated disc brakes with flat mounts and 12mm thru-axles. The D-Fuse Seatpost and handlebar system also help reduce road vibrations, adding to its smooth, compliant feel on the road.
Components: Giant Conduct disc brakes, Shimano Tiagra groupset, 50/34 cranks, 11 x 34 cassette, Giant S-R2 tubeless wheelset 700x28c

Hybrid / flat Bar Road bike

The perfect balance of road bike speed and city bike versatility. Built on a lightweight ALUXX SL aluminum frameset, this new flat-bar road bike puts the rider in a comfortable position that’s smooth and efficient. The fast-rolling 700c wheels and vibration-absorbing composite D-Fuse seatpost help smooth out rough roads. The fast-rolling 700c wheels can accommodate large tires up to 32c, perfect for tackling rough roads with confidence and control, while integrated ergo bar ends keep your hands comfortable on longer adventures. Powerful disc brakes give you added control in all types of weather, and easy-to-use rack mounts make FastRoad SL a smart choice for commuting, fitness riding and weekend adventures.
E-Bike Thrive E+ EX PRO
With THRIVE E+ EX PRO, you get an all-access pass to speed no mater what your fitness level
Designed with Liv’s 3F Design Philosophy, Thrive E+ EX Pro is the first road E-bike built specifically for women. Get up to speed fast with the new SyncDrive Pro motor that provides a natural, yet powerful, E-bike experience. The new motor also features a Smart support mode that automatically adjusts the support level based on your ride. PedalPlus 6-Sensor Technology translates six measurements about your riding and adds the perfect amount of power at just the right time for a fast and fluid ride quality. The EnergyPak Smart 375 battery is so sleek, you’ll have your friends looking twice to know it’s an E-bike.