Compare Mammoth Crest Backpack by Wildland Trekking vs Honolulu Hawaii Experience 7D/6N by Bamba
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| Duration | 6 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 1,345 | $ 1,752 |
| Price Per Day | $ 224 | $ 250 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Camping | Basic |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Explore the grandeur and solitary reaches of the Eastern Sierra on this 5-day backpacking trip. Escape the crowds, climb into an amazing alpine world, and explore the soaring granite peaks that loom over the endless desert basins to the east of the Sierras. This trek begins and ends at the beautiful Lake Mary, which is a worthy destination in and of itself. We climb up and over Duck Pass to reach Duck Lake which will be our camp for our first and last nights in the backcountry. When we reach the end of the official trail, we follow the less obvious trails of local animals (game trails) to the lesser known and absolutely stunning Ram Lake. At 10,000 feet the air is thin, but it is the view that makes our minds spin. These views are truly amazing. Descending back to whence we came, we follow the famous John Muir Trail as it traverses the scenic Mammoth Crest, the namesake of this trip, which offers more world-class views and unforgettable hiking. |
Explore all of the best and most beautiful parts of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu on this action-packed 7-day journey. Hike, snorkel, swim, sail, and relax the days away on this incredible tropical island getaway. |
Day 1
Day 1 begins with a rendezvous at the iconic Mobil Gas station at the corner of Highway 395 and Highway 120, just before the small village of Lee Vining. We will meet at 6pm, conduct an orientation meeting and have dinner together at the famous “Whoa Nelli Deli” located within the Mobil. After a surprisingly delicious meal at what may very well be the most gourmet gas station cuisine on earth, we hop into the company vehicle and cruise up the hill to our ready-made camp site. Finally settled, we enjoy our first alpine sunset amidst the excited chatter of a group embarking on an amazing adventure in the High Sierra.
Day 2
Hiking Mileage: 5.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 1677 feet
Elevation Loss: 495 feet
After a hearty breakfast with plenty of tea and/or coffee, we hop into the company vehicle and make our way along the eastern flank of the Sierra to the Lake Mary trailhead. The high peaks of the Sierra beckon us as we drive, and the anticipation of our hike builds quickly. At our trailhead, with our packs fully loaded, we will begin our ascent toward Duck Pass. The hike is arduous but replete with beautiful mountain vistas, lakes and towering granite monoliths. Finally pushing over Duck Pass, we descend to Duck Lake and make camp at its outlet stream. This camp is one of the most beautiful you will ever see. We settle in and and the guide will begin preparing dinner. Our first feast in the backcountry is welcome and made sweeter by the unbelievable setting we are in - truly God's country!
Day 3
Hiking Mileage: 6.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 1215 feet
Elevation Loss: 867 feet
An early rise and a quick breakfast make for a peaceful morning hike downhill to the aptly named Purple lake. From here, we follow an unmaintained trail that takes us 720 feet higher into alpine country where the views explode around us. These are the views that make it onto postcards! We pass Glen Lake before reaching our camp near the deep blue waters of Ram lake. We will have some time to relax, wet a line if you like to fish, or meander around the lake, soaking up the scenery. Your guide will prepare another fantastic backcountry meal to cap off the day.
Day 4 (6-Day Itinerary Only)
Mileage/Elevation: varies
Today, after a tasty breakfast, we will pack up from Ram Lake and reverse what we did the day before, descending from the alpine back to the junction of the John Muir Trail. From here we hike back uphill toward Duck Pass where we then descend to camp at Pika Lake. This detour makes the trip a wonderful loop hike, which provides new scenery every day.
Second to Last Day
Hiking Mileage: 6.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 867 feet
Elevation Loss: 1215 feet
Today, after a tasty breakfast, we will pack up from Ram Lake and reverse what we did the day before, descending from the alpine back to the junction of the John Muir Trail. From here we hike back uphill toward Duck Pass then descend to camp at Duck Lake. This detour makes the trip a wonderful loop hike, which provides new scenery every day.
Final Day
Hiking Mileage: 8.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 695 feet
Elevation Loss: 1495 feet
Today we traverse the namesake of this trip (the Mammoth Crest), and is one of the highlights that blow our guests away. After breakfast we pack up our camp and hike toward Duck Pass one final time. From the pass we hike west toward Deer Lakes and the Mammoth Crest. Along the way we pass Blue Crag and Crystal Crag- giant granite monoliths. Once we reach the crest at roughly 10,500 ft we will enjoy 360 degree views of Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Lakes, and the Minaret Range. We'll take our time up here, snap photos, enjoy this final treat, and eventually finish the hike to the trailhead. Safe and sound at the Lake Mary trailhead, we enjoy lunch and reflect on our amazing 5-day trek into the eastern Sierra Nevada high country.
Day 1: Honolulu, United States
Day 2: Honolulu, United States
Day 3: Honolulu, United States
Get ready to embark on an incredible downhill bike ride through Oahu’s mountain road with epic views above Waikiki, Honolulu and Manoa Valley
The trail is located on sacred land and offers visitors a different and unique glimpse of the island
During the 5-mile ride, you will be accompanied by a guide who will tell you the area’s cultural history as you discover diverse landscapes
When you reach the grassy park at the bottom, it's a short drive to Kewalo Basin for your 2-hour catamaran sail.
Leave your shoes for a snorkel to explore underwater while you keep an eye out for colourful reef fish
Enjoy some time to go swimming and snorkelling
To bring the day to a close, you will be transported back to your Waikiki hotel.
Day 4: Honolulu, United States
Day 5: Honolulu, United States
Get ready for the ultimate experience to soak up all the beauty and culture of Hawaii in just one day! After being picked up in Waikiki, you will be swept away to the island’s most breathtaking landmarks and destinations, including the spouting “Blow Hole,” and the renowned Kualoa Ranch, which is nestled against the stunning Koolau Mountains
Start your sightseeing tour with the Diamond Head, A 200,000-year-old defining volcanic structure formed in the Honolulu Volcanic Series
It’s a worldwide symbol of the Hawaiian Islands! Afterwards, visit Kahala Estates, a large concentration of some of the most expensive real estate and beachfront properties in Hawaii in which many celebrities and business moguls vacation homes.
Continue with the Halona “Blow Hole” Lookout and see how this volcanic lava tube propels water into the sky like a whale’s blowhole! Make a stop at the Waimanalo Town, a quaint, scenic town is known for its local flavor and numerous plant nurseries and agricultural lots that extend back toward the Koolau Mountains, followed by another stop at the Nuuanu Pali Lookout, the bewitchingly scenic lookout was also the site of the Battle of Nuuanu, one of the bloodiest conflicts in Hawaiian history
It was here that Kamehameha I conquered the island of Oahu on his quest to unite the Hawaiian Islands.
Get ready to visit the amazing Byodo-In Temple, a picturesque Buddhist temple tucked in the Valley of the Temples, is a half-sized replica of the 900-year-old temple in Japan
It has been featured in the TV series Hawaii Five-O, Magnum P.I., lost and the 2001 movie Pearl Harbor
Then, go to Chinaman’s Hat, the basalt islet in Kaneohe Bay, is shaped curiously like a hat
According to Hawaiian mythology, the island is formed from the remains of a giant lizard or dragon’s tail that was chopped off and tossed in the ocean.
For the final part of this amazing tour, get to know Kualoa Ranch to enjoy the Legends and Legacy at Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve owned by eight generation descendants of Fr
Gerritt P
Judd. On 4,000 acres, it is one of the most sacred places on the island, with their goal to protect and enhance the natural beauty of the lands
The Laie Hawaii Mormon Temple, which is the first temple built by the Latter Day Saints Church outside the continental United States, this beautiful complex features breathtaking lush tropical gardens of Hawaiian foliage and flowers, cascading water features and more.
Last but not least, visit the North Shore Surfing Beaches, the surfing mecca of the world! Watch out for the massive waves that have attracted so many surfers to its shores
These beaches are also a popular area for filming
Finish at the Dole Plantation, Hawaii’s “Pineapple Experience,” see pineapples from all over the world and try the delicious Dole Whip ice cream. (Approximate 20 min stop.)
*Please note that hotel pick-ups are between 6:45 a.m. – 7:25 a.m.
Day 6: Honolulu, United States
Enjoy a sunset cruise specially created for fun-loving people! On this cruise, it doesn't matter if you come alone or accompanied, here you will find the best party partners while enjoying our famous "Holokai Hooch" cocktail
All drinks are included during the cruise! Give yourself a moment to relax with a refreshing drink while you enjoy an incredible sunset.
Day 7: Honolulu, United States
Transfer from Honolulu to Honolulu
