If none of the pre-designed urban treks appeal to you or if you want to do some parts of one urban trek and parts of another, a customized urban trek might be a wise choice for you.

What is a customized urban trek?

It is one that is tailored to your specific needs. It is an urban trek that can last between four to seven hours; where you can incorporate cable car rides, vintage trolley rides, and any neighborhood and sites that can be done within the time frame you choose. Urban Trek USA will suggest a start time but the final decision will be yours as long as the entire urban trek can be completed in a time frame to ensure your enjoyment of the whole experience.

How much will a customized urban trek cost?

It costs $150.00 for a group between one to four persons. A $20.00 charge will be added for each additional person over four. And for every person 12 years old and younger, a $10.00 discount will apply with a maximum of two persons 12 years old and younger, and an adult must accompany each one. Click here for pricing examples.

How can you make a reservation for a customized urban trek?

Customized urban treks are done only upon availability. Advance reservations are required. Reservations made less than 45 days in advance might not be able to be accommodated. All reservations can be made after a consultation over the phone. Those in the United States can call (415) 265-8229. For those who are outside the United States, please send an e-mail to anton@urbantrekusa.com and indicate that you are interested in a customized urban trek. After your e-mail is received, you will receive instructions on how to communicate with the Urban Trek Leader via Skype or Yahoo Messenger.

It is necessary to have a consultation because this is the best way for Urban Trek USA to determine the best way to customize an urban trek for you. The goal is to obtain information about everyone's interests, fitness level, and preferences.

What are the benefits of a customized urban trek vs. simply "trekking" on your own?

There are four big advantages in having an urban trek customized for you vs. you just going around on your own:
1. It will save you time and take away the headache in planning a day in San Francisco. You will not be worrying about knowing what bus to take, what the most efficient way is to get from one place to another, the best and/or most reasonably priced places to eat, and the possibility of getting lost.

2. You will have a better appreciation of the places you will visit because the Urban Trek Leader will provide you with historical and interesting information about them. If you are reading a book or listening to pre-recorded audio tour, those things will not be able to respond if you have any questions.

3. You will get personal attention and feel like having a friend showing you around.

4. Urban Trek USA strives to be the best and most fun way to get to know San Francisco.

What are included in the price of the customized urban trek?

a. An Urban Trek Leader to lead the urban trek
b. Walkie Talkies, if desired
c. Rain ponchos are lent to trekkers in the event of showers.

What are excluded from the price of the customized urban trek?

a. Cost of public transportation.
b. Cost of meals and snacks.

Custom Trek Pricing Examples:

One to four persons all over 12 years old = $150.00

One person over 12 years old plus one person 12 years old or under = $140.00 ($150 - $10)

Two persons all over 12 years old = $150.00

Two persons over 12 years old plus one person 12 years old or under = $140.00 ($150 - $10)

Two persons over 12 years old plus two persons 12 years old or under = $130.00 ($150 - $20)

Three persons over 12 years old = $150.00

Three persons over 12 years old plus one person 12 years old or under = $140.00 ($150 - $10)

Three persons over 12 years old plus two persons 12 years old or under = $150.00 ($150 + $20 - $20)

Three person over 12 years old plus three persons 12 years old or under = $170.00 ($150 + $40 - $20)

Four persons all over 12 years old = $150.00

Four persons over 12 years old plus one person 12 years old or under = $160.00 ($150 + $20 - $10)

Four persons over 12 years old plus two persons 12 years old or under = $170.00 ($150 + $40 - $20)

Four persons over 12 years old plus three persons 12 years old or under = $190.00 ($150 + $60 - $20)

Five persons all over 12 years old = $170.00 ($150 + $20)

Six persons all over 12 years old = $190.00 ($150 + $40)

Seven persons all over 12 years old = $210.00 ($150 + $60)

 

Note: For five persons all over 12 years old, the group will end up paying $5.00 less than if everyone signs up for the pre-designed urban treks.