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The state of California and Monterey County have lifted COVID restrictions considerably however we encourage all to exercise caution and patience when traveling in an attempt to make all around us more comfortable. We must all work together to prevent further health concerns.

- Those not feeling well or that have an elevated temperature are required to postpone their visit until they are feeling well again.

- All un-vaccinated visitors are required to wear a facial covering at all times while on the property, other than on the deck of or within their bungalow.

- Rules and restrictions for being in Monterey Zoo are posted at www.montereyzoo.org . It is your responsibility to review them,  especially if your visit involves a special tour that might be affected by COVID19 restrictions.

- Please note that due to COVID19 restrictions and safety/sanitizing protocols, our bungalow decors have had to be lessened to minimize frequently touched items such as decorative throws and pillows, magazines and books, animal related knick-knacks etc... so we ask all who visit to excuse the sterility of the decor right now and know that as restrictions and concerns lessen, we will enjoy bringing those decorations back into your experience.   

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 IN 2001, the Vision Quest Ranch began offering an "alternative" means of over-nighting in the Monterey area.

Listen to the lions and tigers roaring only yards from your canvas walled hotel suite. Each African tent style bungalow is creatively decorated and equipped with comfortable furniture and complete bathroom facilities. They're basically "chic" canvas walled hotel suites with most of the comforts found in hotels today. Wake to a continental breakfast with an opportunity to meet and greet one of the many "Wild Things" of Monterey Zoo. In the afternoons, guests will enjoy visiting with the facility trainers on their evening walks with a zoo ambassador animal (weather and animal(s) permitting).

Rates range from: $350.00 - $550.00 +tax nightly double occupancy. Rates are dependent upon season, day of the week and choice of bungalow. For more information on rates, simply click on our reservation link below where you'll be able to view all rates on any given date(s) prior to booking reservations. Our bungalows accommodate two to four people only very comfortably depending on the bungalow. Two of our bungalows (Giraffe Manor and Pachyderm Palace) have a queen size bed and a full size futon sleeper. They can accommodate three adult people (two sharing the one bed) or two adults (sharing one bed) and two small children on the futon sleeper. Monkey Manor and The Bear's Den have two extra long full size beds that can accommodate 2-4 people however they are full size beds, not ideal to be shared by two larger adults. The Leopards Lair and Zebra Zone bungalows have king beds with full size futons that again can accommodate three adult people (two sharing the one bed) or two adults (sharing one bed) and two small children on the futon sleeper. Josef's Jungle has a King Bed only, accommodating two adults sharing the same bed only You are fully responsible for the room you choose having a bed size and count that accommodates your needs based on the above descriptions.  There is a $60 per person additional fee for the third and fourth persons (any age) staying in any bungalow. There is absolutely no more than four people allowed in any one bungalow.  Arriving with additional people will result in your being unable to stay and forfeiting your total reservation costs Feel free to call to discuss space requirements for families larger than four people.

Our Office~Giftshop~Lobby hours are from 8am-6pm ~ 7days (Excluding holidays)

Want to totally enhance your experience? Special discounts are available to B&B guests  wishing to purchase our, VIP Tour or "Walk with the Animals" adventures.  Be sure to check out new Big Cat Feeding Tour also. We guarantee this to be an overnight experience you'll find nowhere else (other than Africa).

(* Winter rates do not apply to Holiday or Special Events days ~ VQR B&B  is does not allow children under 4 years of age or pets of any kind for any reason in the B&B area. Check in time is 2:30-6pm. There is a $25 late check in fee up to 9pm and a $50 late check-in fee between 9-11pm however,  prior arrangements must be made to do so any time after 6pm.) Late check-ins are NOT always avail depending on staff so you must call to make such arrangements ahead of time. For the safety of our staff and animals, we do no check-ins after 11pm. Those with reservation who are unable to arrive prior to 11pm or who have not made arrangements for late check in will not have access to their bungalow and  forfeit the total cost of their reservations.

Please, Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions  before calling or emailing as the staff that answers our calls and returns emails also cares for our animals and we try to channel their time as much as possible to the animals. PLEASE be sure to read about winter weather/temperature concerns, additional guests and cancellation policies as we offer NO refunds or compensations for these circumstances! We hope you'll understand they are beyond our control therefore up to you to determine if our property is right for you.

This is a private experience for B&B guests only, a very memorable photo and video opportunity for all.

Please Note: We will no longer be offering an elephant encounter after July 31, 2021. It will be substituted with a morning Meet & Greet with an alternative Monterey Zoo ambassador animal.

Each tent is unique in decor to make each stay at Vision Quest Ranch a different experience. Choose from such interiors as "Pachyderm Palace", "Monkey Manor", "The BIG CAT House", "Giraffe Manor", the "Zebra Zone", "Josef's Jungle", the "Bears Den" or "Leopards Lair". Click here for descriptions and interior photos of each bungalow... A bungalow property layout can be seen below.

Giraffe Manor and the Pachyderm Palace are completely ADA compliant and wheel chair accessible. Due to the "nature" of the animals visiting the bungalows each  morning and evening, service dogs are not allowed in the bungalow area (it simply isn't safe for them or our animals) but complimentary boarding is available for certified service animals while their caregivers are at their bungalows.

Please, Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions  before calling or emailing as the staff that answers our calls and returns emails also cares for our animals and we try to channel their time as much as possible to the animals. PLEASE be sure to read about winter weather/temperature concerns, additional guests and cancellation policies as we offer NO refunds or compensations for these circumstances! We hope you'll understand they are beyond our control therefore up to you to determine if our property is right for you.

Most bungalows have an incredible view of the Salinas Valley and surrounding mountain ranges from all directions on their decks.

You'll be just minutes from several of Monterey's finest restaurants, Cannery Row, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, the 17 Mile Drive, Laguna Seca Raceway, and much more. We are also minutes from some of Monterey County's biggest events to include the Salinas Rodeo, the Salinas International Air Show,  the Pebble Beach Concourse, the Concorso Italiano, the Pebble Beach Golf tournaments, and more. * For those auto enthusiasts, our facility is paved in a fashion which will allow you to enjoy our B&B without ever having to drive your special automobile off pavement. The entire facility is protected within a gated community, all its own.

Want enhance your experience? There are several ways to do so at Vision Quest Ranch and Monterey Zoo. Click here to learn how...

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Contact us at (800) 228-7382 for reservations and booking information.  All major credit cards accepted.

  If you're calling for information and/or reservations, be patient for return calls. The same small and dedicated staff that runs our B&B also cares for our animals so our time is a bit divided. Booking on line is definitely recommended. Our Ranch is completely paved to eliminate your having to drive your vehicle or walk on dirt or gravel roads or pathways.

~ Our Cancellation Policy is very strictly enforced and although we deeply sympathize with your unfortunate circumstances, loss or emergency, our small boutique facility and our animals are very dependent upon our full occupancy therefore we simply can not afford to absorb the loss of income/vacancy resulting from such misfortunes. We are a very small property with a VERY LARGE overhead due to the tremendous care required and deserved of our animals. We hope you understand.

Please Note: Those booking with third party discount companies or coupon programs or web-based booking-engines (Groupon, travel agents, etc...) must deal with those companies for issues of possible cancelations, refunds etc...  however you are completely responsible for our rules, restrictions and policies as posted on this website, regardless of who you booked with or what they failed to inform you.

Policies

Please note that all policies are displayed and applied in USD and STRICTLY ENFORCED.

Deposit Policy - Vision Quest Safari B & B

A minimum of one nights' room charge is required as a deposit when making a reservation.

Check In Policy - Vision Quest Safari B & B

Check in time is 2:30 pm. Registration is open from 2:30pm-6pm. Please check in at our main office located at 400 River Road. Late checks in will be subject to a $25-$50 fee. Special arrangements MUST be made in advance for late check-in. There is absolutely NO late check-in after 11pm. This is a NO SMOKING facility. The B&B area is for registered guests only. Children must be at least 4 years of age to stay in the B&B. No pets are allowed in the Bed & Breakfast. Arriving with under-aged children and/or pet(s) will result in the cancellation of your reservation with no refund or compensation. Check out is at 11:00 AM. Your stay includes admission to the zoo. We walk animals by to visit with the guests at 3:00 PM.

Cancellation Policy - Vision Quest Safari B & B

Cancellations must be made 7 days prior to arrival to receive a refund and early check outs are subject to 7 day cancellation policy. Friday and Saturday cancellations MUST be made no later than 14 days before reservation date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS, REGARDLESS OF ANY CIRCUMSTANCE to include illness or family emergencies of any kind. Vision Quest Ranch no longer makes exceptions for positive COVID testing. A no show is considered a cancellation.

COVID: As restrictions on this difficult disease have been lifted in most areas of the world and people are now learning to and have options to protect themselves to deal with this disease, Vision Quest Ranch no longer makes exceptions to our cancellation policies due to positive COVID testing. We realize and sympathize with any and all who fall ill to COVID (or any other illness) however we can no longer afford to absorb the consequences of such, no more than we did for any other illness in the past.

Please, Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions  before calling or emailing as the staff that answers our calls and returns emails also cares for our animals and we try to channel their time as much as possible to the animals. PLEASE be sure to read about winter weather/temperature concerns, additional guests and cancellation policies as we offer NO refunds or compensations for these circumstances! We hope you'll understand they are beyond our control therefore up to you to determine if our property is right for you.

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400 River Road   Salinas, CA  93908      (831) 455-1901     Fax (831) 455-1902

call us at (800) 228-7382