Authentic Adventures Central CA is owned and operated by Alexis Newlin, a Certified Recreational Therapist Specialist with years of experience and a passion for helping people enjoy the outdoors. This tour operator offers guided day and multi-day active adventures in Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon and the central coastline. Tours include hiking, kayaking and walking tours. This is the perfect company for anyone seeking a supportive hiking environment with someone who is qualified to provide an extra level of assistance. Alexis welcomes everyone regardless of ability and we LOVE her company for this reason and more!
Review of Authentic Adventures Central CA Website
Authentic Adventures Central CA has a beautifully designed site that’s easy to navigate. It’s easy to search tours by location and there’s an icon indicating which tours are handicap friendly. Search filters include Disability Accessible, Location and Tour Type. There’s a diverse offering of activities (kayaking, trains, spa days, town walks, winter hikes). Throughout the site it is clear that this company is genuinely inclusive and dedicated to providing fun, healthy ways for social interactions. Their FAQ page answers the question of which hikes are easy or difficult and it’s where you’ll find the list of hotels (which they also provide when you book a tour).
With this company you book your own hotel so keep this in mind when looking at tour prices.
Things to like about Authentic Adventures Central CA
- Tours led be a certified professional with 15+ years of experience in providing therapeutic recreation
- Focuses on mental and physical health, these tours go beyond simple hiking
- Tours can be adapted for different abilities and customized for each group or individual
- Hyper-local tour operator who knows the region and is passionate about making it accessible to all
- Offers discounts for children (ages 15 and under) and seniors (ages 55+)
- Prices include transportation from hotel; no wheelchair van but working to procure one
- All tours include trekking poles, snacks and water; multi-day tours include some meals and hotel transport
- Booking a tour with this company has the added benefit of supporting a community-service project
Route types
- Center-based hiking
- Trekking
Destinations include
- United States (California)
Great choice for
- Anyone who is nervous about hiking and wants to hike with a group that is supportive and will not judge
- Those seeking accessible travel with someone who can provide qualified assistance for a variety of physical or mental disabilities
- Families with young children or multi-generational
Established in 2021
last reviewed June 3, 2023
Authentic Adventures Central CA is listed in our Guide to California Hiking Tours.
