Transfer and Other Charges:

• jeans or other long sturdy pants
• long- and short-sleeved shirts
• a warm jacket for cool desert mornings and evenings
• layering clothing (vests, jackets) provides for temperature changes
• swimming suit for the spa and pool
• sturdy tennis shoes or hiking boots for the hiking trail
• gloves will keep your hands warm in the cool mornings, whether you ride or not
• sunglasses

• long sleeved shirts for riding and hiking
• jeans or riding pants
• we suggest an extra layer between jeans and skin, such as tights, pantyhose, long underwear or Lycra shorts to protect you from chaffing. We sell padded skins (similar to bike shorts) in the ranch Emporium.
• long socks
• boots with a smooth sole and heel (loaner boots available)
• riding helmet (loaner helmets available)
• cowboy hat (loaner riding hats available)
• sports bra
• gloves for riding (available for purchase in ranch Emporium)

• moisturizer is helpful in the dry desert air
• sunscreen (available for purchase in the Emporium)  

Accommodations
This is a stationary ride, so you will be staying in the same location during the trip.

Description
Your package includes accommodation in the Casa Monterey and the Lodge rooms. You can choose to upgrade to Casa Grande or the Homestead House, tucked away under towering salt cedar and eucalyptus trees, for an extra fee.
Free Wi-Fi access is available at the ranch.
Laundry facilities are available for guest use for a fee.



Lodge Rooms - max 3 pax
Comfortable and charming, each guest room has a private modern bath with shower/tub combination, hand-painted Monterey furniture, custom cowboy bedspreads and drapes, and a collection of western
artwork. Choose from king, queen or twin-bedded rooms. Some rooms also have a rollaway option.



Casa Monterey - max 2 pax
This cozy suite has two twin beds and a walk-in closet. The newly-refurbished bathroom has a walk-in shower. It offers great views of the Bradshaw Mountains.



Casa Grande - max 4 pax
The spacious casita has a sitting area with fireplace and one bedroom with private facilities. There is a king-sized bed (or two twin beds), and a trundle that can sleep up to two children.



Homestead House - max 7 pax
It was built in the early 1900s and served as headquarters. Today, it retains the original thick-walled adobe ranch style and is a two-bedroom (one with Queen bed, second with King or two twin beds), two-bath cottage. It also has a sleep alcove with one twin and two twins/convertible to corner couch. Spacious and comfortable, with its own living room and fireplace, it’s perfect for families, two couples or small groups. 

Room Occupancy
Triple occupancy is possible.
Single supplement applies if we are unable to find another rider to share.



Meals
All meals are included in this trip.

Each delicious meal is cooked by our professional chef in the homey ranch kitchen. Our guests rave about the food, which always includes plenty of choices and is served family-style in the dining room, on the patio, and on the trail. And we never skip dessert—fresh-baked cookies and pastries hot from the oven after each lunch and dinner.

A fresh pot of coffee is always ready in the lodge for our early risers, followed by breakfast before the first ride. We serve cowboy-hearty breakfast, including fresh fruit, cereal, and home-made specialties of the day.

Dinners feature home-cooked goodness, including garden vegetables and crisp salads and warm rolls, as well as choice meats, fish and poultry.

Due to state law, no outside alcohol is permitted on property. The ranch offers a private licensed bar with an excellent selection of alcoholic beverages for purchase.

Dietary Restrictions
We are able to cater to all dietary restrictions with prior notice.

This trip can accommodate special dietary requests.

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.