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Fish Lake Camping Adventure
Utah
USA
Located in the eastern region of Fish Lake National Forest, Thousand Lake Mountain overlooks the northern part of Capitol Reef National Park.
Camp near mountain meadows and streams with views over Boulder Mountain to the south. Daily rides will take you through conifers, aspen trees, and pinion and juniper trees at lower elevations. On this tour, the scenery is characterized by forested upper slopes and Red Rock formations in lower elevations.
Camping Ride with vehicle support Family Vacation Suitable for riders over 210 lbs
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Meeting:
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Torrey
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Airport:
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Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
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Transfer:
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Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
Max
10 riders
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Trip Brochure (PDF)
Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2024
Rates include*:
Accommodations, Meals from lunch on day 2 through lunch on day 5, Camping Equipment, 4 riding days, Park fees & Land-use fees.
A | 2024 | 5 day Camping ride | 5d / 4n | $2000 |
* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy
Tax:
6.1
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Transfer and Other Charges:
2024
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Best to rent a car in Las Vegas or Salt Lake and drive in
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$0
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2024
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Ground transportation from/to Salt Lake City airport (pp,roundtrip)
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$600
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2024
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Ground transportation from/to Las Vegas (pp, roundtrip)
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$600
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2024
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Single supplement (first hotel night and single tent)
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$200
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2024
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Non-riders welcome - inquire for rates
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$0
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2024
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Extra hotel night after tour, pp (dbl)
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$200
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Pick-up / Drop-off is available from Salt Lake City and/or Las Vegas Airport but best to rent a car.
Tour Dates for 2024
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2024
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05/01
- 09/30
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5d / 4n
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5 day Camping ride
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2
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Reserve
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custom tour date by request
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Rates do not include:
Gratuities, Dinner on first and last day, Alcoholic Drinks, Transfers (recommend rental car) & Taxes
Sample Itinerary - subject to changes
Note: This is a sample itinerary for one of several camps we may use. Each camp is unique and often offers more trails to explore than time will permit.
Day 1 (Monday): Arrival
Arrive in scenic Torrey and check into your accommodation (to be confirmed at the time of reservation). Torrey is a town of a little over 200 population which is located near the west entrance of Capitol Reef National Park. Meet at 7:00pm for an orientation and final packing session with your trip leader and the trip's interpretative specialist.
Meals included: none
Overnight at the Hotel
Day 2 (Tuesday): Ride to Basecamp
After breakfast, you'll travel a short distance to our headquarters. Here, we'll pack your gear in the 4X4, meet the remainder of the crew and then depart around 9 am for our trailhead. From the trailhead you'll ride into the beautiful Fish Lake National Forest.
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Basecamp
Day 3 & 4 (Wednesday & Thursday): Full Day Ride
Each day, after breakfast and preparing lunch, you leave the basecamp to explore a new area on horseback.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at the Basecamp
Day 5 (Friday): Back to Torrey
After packing personal gear and breaking camp, you'll ride to the trailhead. At trail’s end you'll exchange your saddle seat for the cushioned comfort of a vehicle ride to Torrey, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch
Meeting:
Torrey
Airport:
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
Train station:
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Transfer:
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
Distance:
350 km / 218 miles
Pick-up / Drop-off is available from Salt Lake City and/or Las Vegas Airport but best to rent a car.
Tack:
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Western saddle with saddle bag
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Horses:
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Quarter horses and Thorouhbreds
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Pace:
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4-6 hrs per riding day mostly walking / occasional trot and canter where terrain allows
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Walk |
Trot |
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Level:
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(2
out of 5) From Novice
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Age:
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Min
8
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Weight:
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Max
250 lbs / 113 kg
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
10 riders
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Suitability
While no previous riding experience is required, participants should be in good health and physical condition. And although the minimum age of eight years is required, the important point you should understand is that we do not want to put any participant in a situation which they are physically or emotionally unable to handle. An appreciation of the outdoors is the only prerequisite for joining a trip.
You'll ride at a pace that is comfortable for the group, sometimes splitting into two groups, one faster for the hearty rider, and one well-paced but leisurely for those who wish to take time relishing the beauty and wonder of the sights. All riders will then regroup and make a lunch stop together. Following the afternoon ride you will return to camp with plenty of time to clean up and relax before dinner.
Horses
Our remuda consists of ranch raised Quarter Horses with a few Thoroughbreds, Arabians and Mustangs. Most of the horses we've bred and raised ourselves.
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the. more
Torrey area
Month
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Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Average High Temperature (°F)
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46
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48
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54
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59
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67
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79
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83
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80
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74
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63
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52
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44
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Average Low Temperature (°F)
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18
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19
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26
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32
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40
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49
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54
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53
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46
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36
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25
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17
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Average High Temperature (°C)
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8
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9
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12
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15
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19
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26
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28
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26
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23
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17
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11
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7
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Average Low Temperature (°C)
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-8
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-7
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-4
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0
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4
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10
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12
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12
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8
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2
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-4
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-8
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Average Precipitation (days of rain)
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2
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1
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2
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2
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2
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1
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4
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5
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3
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2
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2
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1
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Source: NOAA
Seasons
Utah's portion of the Colorado Plateau region is a semi-arid tableland. It is generally dry with most precipitation falling as snow in the winter and occasional thunder storms during the summer. Higher elevations are cooler and receive more moisture than lower environs. Our trips explore the lower, slick rock and pinyon-juniper forested areas. With warm days and cool nights, it is best to layer your clothing to maintain comfort and you should always pack rain gear just in case.
We recommend that you: 1) pack compactly and light, 2) pack practically and with a utilitarian eye, and, 3) pack so you may layer clothing for warmth.
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING:
- mask & hand sanitizer
- wide-brimmed hat with a string
- gloves
- heeled, smooth-soled, riding boots
- bandanas (for dust)
- gloves (for protection from sun and debris)
- swimsuit
- underwear and socks
- long-sleeved shirts and pants
- sweater, medium and/or heavyweight jackets- the season and the trip elevation will dictate.
- quality raincoat and pants (We don't often use them but always have them) - No ponchos
- camera and plenty of batteries (Padded travel case is recommended.)
- dark glasses and plenty of sunscreen
- flashlight/ headlamp
- personal articles: towel, soap, bandanas, insect repellent (Avon's Skin-So-Soft or Off! Botanicals for gnats)
- lip balm, moisturizing lotion, toothbrush and paste, band-aids, moleskin, etc...
- liquor and/beer if you wish to purchase alcohol, the State-operated liquor store is open Tues. thru Sat. noon-7 PM. Beer is available in grocery stores.
- cash gratuities for guides/staff 15-20% is the suggested standard.
We provide:
- Chairs.
- Toilets and Showers
- Waterproof/dustproof bags for transporting your things to camp
- Tent, Sleeping bag, sheet, pillow and blanket, mattress, cot & Thermarest,
- Saddlebags
- Water Bottles
- Riding helmet (This is an optional item except for riders under l8 years of age. Stipulations of our insurance require that riders should be encouraged to wear helmets.)
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Accommodations
This is a wilderness ride where most nights are spent camping.
Description
On this ride we spend the first night in a hotel or Inn in Torrey (you will be notified the selection at the time of booking) and the 3 remaining nights are spent camping at one basecamp.
Accommodation Itinerary
Night 1: Hotel in Torrey
Nights 2-4: Camping
It is possible to ask to book a hotel night for after the tour (extra fee applies).
Camping
All our rides utilize a base camp arrangement with daily forays to different points of interest. This allows us to spend less time packing and unpacking, and more time riding and seeing the country. Basecamps are located in primitive, backcountry areas, which we seldom use more than once or twice each season. Camp elevations are typically situated in higher elevations in mid-summer and lower elevations in spring and fall seasons.
Sensitive to the fragile environment, we employ low-impact camping techniques, small group sizes and well-maintained equipment. All camping equipment is provided (cots, mattresses, inflatable pads, freshly laundered sleeping bags, blankets, chairs and showers). Guests stay in tents (similar to wall tents, but with floors with adequate standing room) for single or double occupancy.
Our basecamps are supported by four-wheel drive vehicles, bringing what is needed for cooking, eating, a shower tent, luggage, as well as feed for the horses.
Room Occupancy
A single supplement fee applies for single travelers.
Meals
All meals from lunch on day 2 through lunch on day 5 are included. Dinner on the first and last day is not included.
Prepared at camp, a varied menu of fresh foods awaits, including beef from the owners Cattle Ranch.
Some examples of meals served during this trip include: smoked salmon crepes,
Street tacos, steak and potatoes, bbq pork sandwiches, pastas, corn on the cob,
Dutch Oven cornbread and cobblers,...
Cooks prepare fresh and locally sourced foods and offer grass fed, hormone free beef and pork.
Dietary Restrictions
Our great camp cooks can accommodate to most diets with prior notice.
This trip
can accommodate special dietary requests.
Tack:
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Western saddle with saddle bag
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Horses:
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Quarter horses and Thorouhbreds
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Pace:
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4-6 hrs per riding day mostly walking / occasional trot and canter where terrain allows
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Walk |
Trot |
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Level:
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(2
out of 5) From Novice
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Age:
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Min
8
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Weight:
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Max
250 lbs / 113 kg
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Riders:
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Min
2 riders
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Max
10 riders
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Suitability
While no previous riding experience is required, participants should be in good health and physical condition. And although the minimum age of eight years is required, the important point you should understand is that we do not want to put any participant in a situation which they are physically or emotionally unable to handle. An appreciation of the outdoors is the only prerequisite for joining a trip.
You'll ride at a pace that is comfortable for the group, sometimes splitting into two groups, one faster for the hearty rider, and one well-paced but leisurely for those who wish to take time relishing the beauty and wonder of the sights. All riders will then regroup and make a lunch stop together. Following the afternoon ride you will return to camp with plenty of time to clean up and relax before dinner.
Horses
Our remuda consists of ranch raised Quarter Horses with a few Thoroughbreds, Arabians and Mustangs. Most of the horses we've bred and raised ourselves.
Passports
Valid passport required by all nationals referred to in the chart ; validity varies - for most countries the passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA. If not, the holder will be admitted until the expiration date on the passport; check with the embassy (see Contact Addresses).
Passport Note
(a) For nationals included in the Visa Waiver Program (see below), passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry.
(b) All travellers entering the USA under the Visa Waiver Program require individual machine-readable passports. Children included on a parent's passport also now require their own machine-readable passport. Travellers not in possession of machine-readable passports will require a valid USA entry visa.
(c) Passports issued on or after 26 October 2005 will need to have a biometric identifier in order for the holder to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Machine-readable passports issued between 26 October 2005 and 25 October 2006 require a digital photograph printed on the data page or an integrated chip with information from the data page. Machine-readable passports issued on or after 26 October 2006 will require an integrated chip with information from the data page (e-passport).
The US has announced new measures that require all travellers to provide details online 72 hours prior to travel.
ESTA: The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) came into force on 12 January 2009. It is a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA applications must be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to the USA. Some websites may charge you for the service but you can apply online for free at www.dhs.gov. The granting of an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the USA.
New Requirements for Travellers: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, travelling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport, or other approved document, when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those travelling by land or sea will be introduced on 1 June 2009.
For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: (website: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html).
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
1. nationals of Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania and Slovak Republic, who do require a visa.
Visa Note
(a) Landed Immigrants of Canada and British residents of Bermuda who are citizens of, and have valid passports from, Commonwealth countries or Ireland are not eligible to enter the USA without a visa. (b) All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are required to obtain a transit visa. This does not affect qualified travellers travelling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. (d) To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program, nationals must travel on a valid passport, for holiday, transit or business purposes only and for a stay not exceeding 90 days. (e) Passengers must have the full address and ZIP code of where they are staying in the USA to be able to fully complete the I-94W form. Note: Airlines are also required to collect passenger details, including the address of their first night's accommodation in the USA, before they board the aircraft. (f) 2. Holders of UK passports with the endorsement British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Protected Person, British Overseas Citizen or British National (Overseas) Citizen do not qualify for the Visa Waiver Program. A passport which states holder has right of abode or indefinite leave to remain in the UK does not qualify for visa free travel. (g) A visa does not expire with the expiry of the holder’s passport. An unexpired, endorsed visa in an expired passport may be presented for entry into the USA, as long as the visa itself has not been cancelled, is undamaged, is less than 10 years old and is presented with a valid non-expired passport, provided that both passports are for the same nationality. (h) Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student: US$131.
Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires. Some visas are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
Applications to:
Embassy or consulate (see Contact Addresses).
Working Days Required
Usually five after interview. Some cases may take up to 12 weeks – check with embassy/consulate.
Passport Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
Yes |
USA |
N/A |
Other EU |
Yes |
Visa Required? |
British |
No/2 |
Australian |
No |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
N/A |
Other EU |
1 |
Return Ticket Required? |
British |
Yes |
Australian |
Yes |
Canadian |
No |
USA |
N/A |
Other EU |
Yes |
This information is not being updated on a regular basis. Hidden Trails does not
take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Fish Lake Camping Adventure
Tour Code:
RTUT08
5 days /
4 nights
Dates :
August
Difficulty :
Riding Level Explained A | Beginner ![](/_templateresources/images/horse_icons/horse_1.0.gif) | Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter. | B | Novice
![](/_templateresources/images/horse_icons/horse_2.0.gif) | Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of
applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting
trots, and short canters. | C | Intermediate
![](/_templateresources/images/horse_icons/horse_3.0.gif) | Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces
(including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly. |
D | Strong Intermediate
![](/_templateresources/images/horse_icons/horse_4.0.gif) | Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day. | E | Advanced
![](/_templateresources/images/horse_icons/horse_5.0.gif) | All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country. |
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