12 Jul 2025
We absolutely loved this tour. Nikolas is a seasoned guide. He gave us all the info we needed to be safe and be at places on time and then lets us explore on our own! The transportation was a good size van with air conditioning. I liked this better because it could move around the curvy roads much better than all the other huge buses that the other groups were in. We arrived at the breakfast stop before all the other buses arrived which allowed our small group to eat in a more relaxed atmosphere before the big crowd arrived. We had plenty of time to hike and make it to the ocean to swim and eat. The hike itself is long and hot, so you must be used to walking down a steep hill for 4-6 hours and sweating! We were in shape, and during the first 3 hours, our quads were tired, but as the trail became less steep, our legs adjusted. There is plenty of spring water and outhouses along the way. Bring food to eat along the way. Wear good hiking shoes that can handle a lot of rocks. The trail is made up of rocks and a little dirt. We loved it and highly recommend it. The views of the gorge are amazing, nothing we had ever seen!!!!