Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Hotel Suggestions

    Fresno Hotels

    Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel

    Best Western Plus Fresno Inn

    Best Western Village Inn

    Comfort Suites Fresno River Park

    Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Fresno North

    Courtyard by Marriott Fresno

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fresno (River Park) Hwy 41

    La Quinta Inn Fresno Yosemite

    La Quinta Inn & Suites Fresno Riverpark

    Piccadilly Inn Airport

    Piccadilly Inn Shaw

    Radisson

    Ramada Fresno North

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fresno


    Clovis

    Best Western Clovis Cole

    Comfort Suites

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fresno Clovis

    Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis-Airport North

    Hilton Garden Inn Clovis

    Homewood Suites by Hilton Fresno Airport


    Following Locations for Yosemite Trips:

    Oakhurst Locations

    Americas Best Value Inn – Yosemite South Gate

    Best Western Plus Yosemite Gateway Inn

    Comfort Inn Yosemite Area

    Chateau Du Sureau

    Hounds Tooth Inn

    Oakhurst Lodge

    Queen’s Inn

    Yosemite Mountain Trail Lodge

    Yosemite Sierra Inn

    Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites


    Fish Camp Locations

    Inn the Woods Suites

    Narrow Gauge Inn

    Owl’s Nest Lodging

    Sierra Sky Ranch, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

    Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite

    White Chief Mountain Lodge


    Bass Lake

    Bass Lake Recreational Resort

    The Forks Resort

    The Pines Resort

    WorldMark Bass Lake


    Visalia

    The Darling Hotel


    Three Rivers

    Comfort Inn and Suites Sequoia Kings Canyon


    Coarsegold

    Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

  • What kind of adventures do you offer?

    Our area of expertise are hiking and destination tours. If you want to try something different that what we specialize in, we’ll help you plan it and connect you with outfitters that can help get you out there.

  • How do I sign up for an adventure?

    Click on the adventure you wish to sign up for and you’ll be taken to our booking page where you’ll be instructed to select dates, time and group size.

  • How often do you offer programs?

    Authentic Adventures offers tours year round, except for major holidays.

  • What do you provide during the tour?

    We provide pick up to and from your home and hotel, at least one meal, water, snacks, trekking poles, tour guide, microspikes for winter hikes.

  • What areas do you pick people up from for tours?

    We provide pick up from Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Visalia, Hanford, Lemoore, Mariposa, Three Rivers, El Portal and Oakhurst. 

  • What is Recreation Therapy?

    So glad you asked! Recreation therapy uses leisure to help people dealing with physical, mental or emotional conditions to improve their overall health, their current skills and abilities and their emotional wellbeing.  Recreational therapists use a variety of activities to address these issues from sports to music. Authentic Adventures Cen Cal uses outdoor adventure as a means to improve overall health and well being.

  • Do you provide accessible tours?

    Currently our tours can be modified for those with physical and cognitive disabilities. Email us at info@authenticadventurescencal.com to let us know what accommodations you need and we will make it happen!

  • How large are the groups?

    Our adventure groups max out at 12 people  for destination tours. For hiking tours; the max is 10 people.  It helps keep the group intimate and gives the guide a chance to get to know participants better and meet their needs. We also provide private programs if groups are not your thing.

  • How old do I need to be to participate in an adventure?

    This depends on the activity. Hiking activities can be done at any age if parents have the right equipment to take their child along on the hike. For our destination trips to the coast or Sacramento, all ages welcome, but recommend age 3 as the youngest age to participate in our kayaking activities.  To participate in an adventure, any participant 17 and under will require a guardian present for the activity.

  • How difficult are the hikes?

    Our Grant Grove, Roaring River, Yosemite Valley Floor and Giant Forest hikes are made for beginners. Mariposa Grove, Morro Rock, Sherman Tree, and Vernal Falls are for more advanced hikers. 

  • Do I have to own my own equipment?

    Not at all! We can provide equipment for you if you’d like. If you have your own, we welcome you to bring it along with you for your adventure.

  • What do I need to bring?

    For hiking trips, sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray (spring/ summer) hiking boots or tennis shoes are highly recommended. Also, dressing in layers is key. The temperature and weather can change quickly in our national parks. A small backpack is also recommended to carry water and snacks.

  • What is your cancellation policy?

    We understand things can come up and cancellations happen. Cancellations are free up to 72 hours before activity. After that, it is a 15 dollar charge per person to cancel for semi private tours. 100 per person for private tours. No refunds on cancellations that occur day of the tour.

Expectations of Staff

  • All staff undergo health screening before taking any group on a tour.
  • All staff have gone through training for increased sanitation, disinfecting, social distancing and masking to limit transmission of illness.
  • All activity equipment and safety gear will be disinfected and sanitized prior to use. This includes hiking poles, helmets, life jackets, kayaks, tents, camping pads, hammocks, paddles, tables and chairs.
  • Masks will be required if social distancing can not be maintained- indoors while at National Parks, while in tour vehicle, etc.
  • Private tours are offered to those who do not want to be grouped with other guests.
  • PPE and sanitizer are offered to all guests free of charge upon request.

Expectations of Participants

  • Participants will be required to sign our standard Acknowledge of Risk form prior to participating in a tour, which has been updated to acknowledge the “risk of airborne diseases & viruses such as COVID.”
  • Participants are encouraged to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves before their trip and when traveling.
  • Participants must call our office if they have come into contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within 14 days prior to a scheduled trip or if they develop flu-like symptoms (a fever, cough, and shortness of breath) during the 14 days prior to a scheduled trip.

Flexible Cancellation Policy

For participant travel plans that are interrupted due to illness, we can offer a full holding credit or a reduced cancellation fee of $15 per person when we are notified at least 72 hours prior to trip departure.


For last-minute cancellations please call or email our office directly:


Phone: 559-862-4438

Email: alexisn@authenticadventurescencal.com for support & options.

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