California Dreamin'

At any time of the year you can do this adventure.

It can vary according to the month in which you are going to carry out the experience. May through August is hot, while September through October is a little cooler.

It starts on day 1 at approximately 5pm at the HI Santa Monica hostel. Transportation from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the hostel is at your own expense.

It is recommended to consult with your local doctor and to know the official information before the trip. There are currently no required vaccinations to visit the United States, however, we recommend vaccination for Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio and Yellow Fever.

There are always plans and evacuation routes, for simple or complicated situations. The guides are prepared for any situation.

The official currency in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). At the Los Angeles Airport there are exchange houses that change any currency in the world; however, it is advisable to bring US dollars because all exchange houses accept this currency, but not necessarily the other types of currencies. ###MX In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange value in Mexican pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=MXN&To=USD ###CO En You can find an estimate of the current exchange value in Colombian pesos in the following link: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=COP&To=USD Note: The exchange rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house where it is processed.

International and domestic flight, medical assistance abroad, meals not specified in the itinerary, tips (5 USD approx per day for your guide - optional), any train ticket, bus ticket, taxi for trips made after the trip.

15 people approximately

Depending on the day, once the scheduled activities are over, you will generally be able to enjoy free time to relax, share with your peers, and explore on your own. This time will be communicated by the guide at the beginning of your experience.

After the scheduled activities and according to the days, you can optionally take different activities or visit cultural sites. Ask your guide for more information about the sites you can visit.

No none (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

The total average price per person of meals is very varied, it depends on the restaurant where you decide to eat; the price can go from 300 USD upwards.

They are 3-star hostels, they already include taxes. HI Santa Monica, HI Santa Cruz Hostel, HI SF Downtown Hostel

Of course you can travel alone, but you must add an individual supplement (mandatory). In the “Extras” section you can see more information about it.

Because the accommodations are in hostels and the experience is active, it is not possible to admit children under 18 years of age or over 35 years of age.

At the moment there is no option to add previous nights in Los Angeles and / or later in San Francisco, however you can add them on your own considering the final list of hostels.

Yes, you will have access to Wi-Fi every night in your hostel.

Yes, all hostels have a power outlet.

The electrical current is 220V, 60HZ AC, standard plugs or sockets accept the round inlets, but many places will have dual-voltage plugs that take the flat inlets, so an adapter may be needed.

On the first day you must show up at the International Airport of your country 3 hours before the departure time of your flight to Los Angeles. In order not to miss the briefing before the trip, we suggest that the flight be before 5pm

At 11am which is the time of check out

It is not a requirement to be in good physical condition, however it is important that you consider that you will be doing hiking activities and walking a lot most of the time.

For your visit to the United States, travel insurance is not mandatory; however, we recommend having travel insurance. In 'extras' you can add an insurance that covers you during the days of your experience, for more information consult this with our advisors.

Comfortable shoes, swimsuit, light clothing (we recommend you check the weather before you travel) and a bottle of water to refill

You need to check directly with your country's embassy to confirm if there are any visa requirements to visit the United States. This will depend on the nationality. It is also important that the passport has at least six months of validity from the return of the trip. Check the following link to know the visa requirements according to your country: https://localadventures.mx/visas-and-restrictions Note: It is the traveler's responsibility to have the corresponding requirements to leave the country and to access the destination; in case of denial, LocalAdventures is not responsible for the charges derived from said situation.

No, this experience does not include international and/or domestic flights

The use of Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is not allowed during the activities organized by our suppliers. If you bring a drone into the country, it is your responsibility to be informed and follow all local laws. This may include registering your drone with the authorities. If you violate this policy or operate a drone illegally, you are subject to removal from the tour as per our terms and conditions