Arriving prepared with the correct hiking gear can only improve your YES tour experience. Should we get caught in a tropical rain storm during a forest or mountain tour then you`ll be very happy to pull out the rain wear and continue the tour in good spirits.
Summer
During the summer months then a single layer would be necessary. A quick-dry t-shirt in the sweaty summer months would be ideal. Short pants, hiking boots and a summer hat. A small backpack to carry your camera, valuables and water.
Spring & Fall
In the early spring and late fall then a t-shirt & thin pullover would be recommended. A light jacket would be an extra precaution. Short pants or long pants, hiking boots and a summer hat. A small backpack to carry your camera, valuables and water.
Winter
During the winter months then the hiking gear list increases! At least three layers are required. Thermal under-garments are usually necessary for a comfortable day. Long pants, hiking boots, warm hat and a gloves. A small backpack to carry your camera, valuables and water.
Rain
Outer garments for rainy days include waterproof rain jacket and trousers. Some guests wear gaiters over the hiking boots to prevent water from getting into the boot. A small umbrella can also be very useful.
Water
Many of the hiking trails have plenty of water access points so there is usually no need to carry much water. Our recommendation would be to recycle a bottle and fill up as we go throughout the day.
Trekking Poles
If you are not confident with your sense of balance or suffer from painful knee joints, then a trekking pole (or two) would be recommended. Please use rubber stoppers on the tips of the poles to reduce the damage caused to forest vegetation when using the poles on the tour.
Overnight Camping Gear
When booking an overnight 2 day YES tour then we shall send a full list of extra hiking gear required for these tours.
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