Question 1

What is the best season to do this adventure?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the weather like in this experience?

Accepted Answer

It can vary according to the month in which you are going to carry out the experience.

Question 3

Where does the experience begin? Will you pick me up at the airport or hotel?

Accepted Answer

Start at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you have the arrival transfer. It only contemplates that the transfer service does not apply between 10pm and 8am. If your arrival time is within this period of hours, the transfer must be at your own expense.

Question 4

Are there any medical or vaccination requirements?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What happens if I get sick or injured on the trip and cannot continue?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What currency do you recommend I carry? Where can I change?

Accepted Answer

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
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In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Colombian pesos: 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.

Question 7

What does this experience not include?

Accepted Answer

International flight, medical assistance abroad, meals not specified in the itinerary, tips

Question 8

If the experience is in groups, what size are the groups?

Accepted Answer

14 people approximately

Question 9

Do I have free time during the activities of the experience?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What recommendations are there for days off?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

If the experience includes meals, what are the dishes like?

Accepted Answer

Check the "Extras" section so you can add continental breakfasts to your experience.
Depending on the health regulations in force at the time of travel, some breakfasts and dinners may be eliminated or offered to take away*

Question 12

What is the average price of meals not included?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How are the lodgings of this adventure? What is the name of the hotel?

Accepted Answer

They are 3 to 4 stars, include taxes. Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Luxor Hotel & Casino, Mammoth Lakes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chowchilla, Hotel Caza Fisherman&#x27;s Wharf or similar.

Question 14

What happens if I travel alone? It&#x27;s possible?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What is the minimum and maximum age? Does the price change for minors?

Accepted Answer

The recommended minimum age to carry out this experience is 8 years and older.
Under no circumstances are children under 8 years old allowed.
Children under 8 -16 years 11 months have a special rate.
In the event that a minor and an adult travel together, the adult must consider the mandatory individual supplement.
Only a maximum of 2 minors per reservation is allowed.
Check the “Extras” section to learn more about the rates for minors.
The maximum recommended age is 65 years.

Question 16

If I arrive a day earlier or leave a day later, where can I stay?

Accepted Answer

There is no option to add previous nights in Los Angeles and/or later in Las Vegas, however you can add them on your own considering the definitive list of hotels.

Question 17

Will I have internet and/or telephone coverage, as well as Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Will I be able to charge my electronic devices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all hotels have a power outlet.

Question 19

What voltage is used, do I need an adapter?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

Within what time can I arrive for day 1?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

What time will we finish on the last day?

Accepted Answer

At 12 pm which is the time of check out

Question 22

What physical condition do I need to complete this experience?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

Do I need travel insurance? What should my policy cover?

Accepted Answer

For your visit to the United States, travel insurance is not mandatory; however, we recommend having travel insurance. In &#x27;extras&#x27; you can add an insurance that covers you during the days of your experience, for more information consult this with our advisors.

Question 24

Do I need any kind of special equipment? What kind of clothes do I need?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

Do I need a visa to enter the country?

Accepted Answer

You need to check directly with your country&#x27;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&#x27;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.

Question 26

Does it include international flights to reach the destination?

Accepted Answer

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

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Western Star Cities

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