Sequoia Pricing

This retreat to Sequoia and Kings Canyon is perfect for you if you are an active person ready to get out for an amazing yoga adventure with like-minded people. We will experience most places by hiking in a high mountain and canyon environment and you can expect daily yoga practices in the morning and some evening restorative practices.

We have planned the days to include plenty of downtime to relax enjoy the surroundings and lodging amenities. You don’t need any yoga, hiking or canyoneering experience, just an open mind, open heart, and a reasonably good fitness level.

This trip may not be right for you if you have conditions or injuries that limit your ability to participate in these kinds of activities as many locations do not have alternate points of access. Please consult with your physician to make sure these activities are safe for your body. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs. 

Your trip, your time!  

While we have planned this adventure to provide a good balance of activity and downtime, we understand that you may wish to ‘sit this one out’ occasionally.  Maybe sleep-in instead of doing a sunrise meditation or spend time in the spa instead of on the trail.  That’s fine by us as long as you let your trip leaders know your plan so we can work with you.  

Most of our retreats are lodging based so you can easily stay and relax at the base instead of participating in an activity and we work to make sure we have alternatives for anything on a trip that might be more difficult than the rest of the itinerary. However, on trips where we have a moving base, transition day activities may be required to get from one point to another in the journey.  

Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” originated in Japan in the 1980’s and a physical and psychological therapy and antidote to the tech world where humans become increasingly disconnected.  It grew in the 90’s and began to spread as studies began to emerge showing measurable physiological benefits for the heart, lungs, and immune system.  Phycological benefits studied include reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, and an overall feeling of wellbeing.  

The practice itself involves a slow and mindful connection to nature using all the senses.  It involves short walks where participants are guided to experience nature in a meditative state, breathing in the nutrients from the air, touching trees, plants, soil, rocks, and water, listening for the faint sounds of nature, and more.  

In this way it’s not a new practice at all.  Cultures around the world have practiced a meditative connection to nature for millennia.  It’s a combination of the concentration, breath, and meditation practices of yoga with wilderness activities of hiking and time spent immersed in nature.  The result in addition to the physical and mental benefits studies is an overall sense of quiet contentment and gratitude.

What’s Included:

• Transportation to all activities in itinerary
• 6 nights cabin accommodations with private room and shared bath
• 17 meals from dinner on the first day through lunch on the final day as listed prepared by our Chef.
• Non-Alcoholic beverages with meals
• All activities listed in the itinerary including cave entrance fee
• Gear rental hiking: Hydration Pack and Hiking Poles
•  Daily yoga and/or meditation practices
• Forest Bathing
• Daily guided hiking
• National Park fees
• A lasting sense of triumph and peace

What’s NOT Included:

• Transportation to Sequoia Highland Camp
• Trip Insurance
• Water, snacks, or personal items from the shops and markets
• Meals not specifically included in the trip details and any pre or post trip meals
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Also not included are: items of a personal nature such as, gifts, toll calls, medical costs, the costs of hospitalization and evacuation from remote areas, and additional expenses arising from the delay or extension of a trip due to weather, sickness, failure of transportation, or other causes beyond our control. 

A 25% deposit is required at the time of registration. Deposit is refundable up to 120 days from the start of the retreat. Cancellations between 90 and 119 days of the retreat will result in a 25% loss of the full trip price. Cancellations made between 60 and 89 days of the start date of the retreat will result in a 50% loss of the total trip price.

Any cancellation made between 59 days and the date of departure will result in the total loss of funds. Reservations made within any time window above will immediately subject to the cancellation policy for that time period. We reserve the right to cancel the trip at any time and for any reason including force majeure and in such an event we will refund the full price of the retreat.

We always recommend that you purchase trip insurance whenever making travel plans and strongly suggest you consider trip insurance that includes covid coverage. You can use our suggested insurance provider and choose a policy option that is best for you.

Payment Due Dates: 

25% Deposit upon reservation unless reservation is made in a higher payment window.

50% of the balance due 90 days prior to the start date

100% of the balance due 60 days prior to start date

This trip is for adults only due to the nature of the activities involved.  Your friends, partner and adult children 18 years or older are welcome to participate. You do not need to be a member or even practice at Red Diamond Yoga to participate in our travel adventures.

 On this adventure our accommodations are cabins where each room has one queen bed so we cannot do a roommate match selection for a shared bed.  If you wish to bring someone that you will share a bed with you can book the double occupancy rate.

We will meet at the Sequoia Highland Camp and it is your responsibility to get there.  The camp is about the same distance from San Francisco as it is from Los Angeles for those coming from other parts of the world you may wish to connect to Sacramento or Fresno and rent a car from there.  We will help facilitate carpooling as people sign up. 

No, this adventure begins at the Sequoia Highland Camp and it is your responsibility to get there on Day 1.

We make sure that every meal on every adventure is healthy and vegan friendly in keeping with our wellness adventure theme.  This ensures that vegetarians can be accommodated and of course those who eat meat will find options during most meals on our journeys unless specified in the itinerary as “vegan”.  Other dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated but we need to know these well in advance so that we can work with restaurants, chefs, and other providers to ensure we have can take care of your needs.  Please fill out the dietary restrictions section of the booking form at the time of booking and we will go to work to meet your requests.

Early fall is a beautiful time to visit the Sierras with cooler temperatures of the mountains and the warmth of the sun provide a perfect season for hiking.  On this adventure you can expect a broad range of weather conditions from cooler temperatures in the mornings at higher elevations, to possible afternoon showers from time to time.  Come prepared for all weather conditions, the sun can be hot and intense, so layers are always good.  

Packing List:

Clothing:  Pack layers for the desert and canyons.  

• Comfortable clothes for travel days
• Base layer (“Cold” means different things to different people and we will be out in the cooler night temperatures so pack what makes you personally most comfortable)
• Jacket and/or fleece
• Pants and shorts
• Hiking socks
• T-shirts and long-sleeved shirts
• Yoga Clothes
• Comfortable shoes/flip flops for around the cabin
• Sturdy shoes for hiking (hiking boots are strongly recommended)
• Packable water shoes with good soles (Teva type sandals are fine) for waterfall pools and river.
• Swimsuit
• Underwear and Socks
• Rain poncho (small emergency rain poncho is fine)

Gear:

• Day pack. A 20-30 liter day pack including 3 liter water capacity should be sufficient, (Hydration pack is strongly recommended with a 3 liter reservoir. We have hydration packs available to use if you do not have one)
• Containers for 3 liters of water (if you do not have a hydration pack) and a personal water bottle for use around camp and while traveling in the van.
• Hiking Poles (provided but you can also bring your own)
• Yoga Mat (foldable travel mat recommended)
• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, protective clothing.
• Headlamp with red light option to protect your night vision (loaners available)
• Small flashlight for walking around camp after dark
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera

Toiletries:  

• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Shampoo, conditioner, and soap (these items are not provided in the cabins)
• Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes for backpack
• Medicines 
• Deodorant
• Lotion
• Lip moisturizer
• Brush
• Travel first aid kit

Food:

• Snacks for hikes and road trips:  Nuts, dried fruit, energy bars, trail mix, etc.
• Electrolytes
• Food and snacks are available in the store and around the parks at snack shops and restaurants but will probably be more expensive than what you bring from home. 

Other:

• We will carry navigational and emergency equipment, communication devices, and a group first aid kit for the back country adventures.
• Your guides will pack the essentials and safety equipment for the group.  If you are interested in building your own essential gear bag, check out our handy lists for recommended hiking, backpacking and travel gear.

Day 1 Arrive at High Sequoia Camp

• Unpack and settle in
• Yoga to stretch out from trip
• Opening night dinner
• Sunset and bonfire
• Stargazing platform is available each night depending on the moon and cloud cover.

Day 2 Grants Grove 

• Sunrise at Camp
• Breakfast and yoga practice
• Hike Big Stump Basin
• Lunch on the Stump
• Hike General Grant and lake overlook
• Dinner at camp
• Sunset

Day 3 End of the Road

• Sunrise at Camp
• Morning Yoga and Breakfast
• Misty Falls hike
• End of the road river for lunch 
• Grizzly Falls Hike 
• Dinner at Camp

Day 4 Sequoia

• Sunrise at Camp 
• Morning Yoga and Breakfast
• Hike General Sherman Tree
• Congress Trail hike
• Lunch and meditation walk in the meadows
• Sunset in Park
• Dinner at Camp

Day 5 Big Baldy and Buck Rock Watchtower

• Sunrise at Camp
• Morning Yoga Practice and Breakfast
• Boyden Cave
• Lunch at Buck Rock Watchtower
• Hike Big Baldy Ridge
• Sunset at camp overlook
• Dinner at Camp

Day 6 Moro Rock area and afternoon in Camp

• Sunrise at Camp
• Morning Yoga Practice
• Hike Moro Rock and nearby Trails
• Lunch at Hanging Rock
• Afternoon in camp with restorative yoga
• Sunset at Camp
• Final dinner
• Closing Circle

Day 7 Depart 

• Sunrise at Camp
• Breakfast and final yoga practice
• Pack up and bid farewell to this amazing place and our new found friends! 
• Return home

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