Private Guided Hiking Tour In Yosemite - Yosemite National Park

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Instant Confirmation
  • Lowest Price Guaranteed
  • Duration: 6 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    8:30 AM
  • Return Details :
    PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM YOUR TOUR WITH YEXPLORE AFTER BOOKING!! This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

See Yosemite National Park on an outing that combines short easy hikes with outdoor educationgreat for children and adults alike! Spend quality time with your family and friends while learning about Yosemite from your experienced guide who will tailor the day to the experience level of your group. Come away with in-depth knowledge of this natural wonderland as well as great photos for your album.

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You’ll meet your experienced guide at the trail and set out to see Yosemite from a different perspective. Every tour is designed to take advantage of the best locations available at the time of your visit, with an effort to avoid the crowds, even at the height of the summer season. Travel along less-visited trails with your expert guide, getting an incredible experience of the forest, waterfalls and meadows around Yosemite Valley. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the Yosemite wilderness while your expert guide provides security and safety on the trail. Your guide will also be available to take photos of your group so that you have amazing shots from your day out in Yosemite!
Choose from two options for your family or group:Beginner HikeEnjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country with excellent photo opportunities. You’ll have a picnic at a scenic site, either a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake, or stream. Expect to hike four to five miles with minimal elevation gains on a tour that lasts approximately five hours.Moderate HikeYou’ll escape from the crowds and take some of Yosemite’s most scenic trails a little further during a hiking tour that is perfect for novice hikers who want a bit more of a challenge. Expect to hike five to six miles with elevation gains up to 1000 feet (305m) on a tour that lasts approximately six hours.

Itinerary:


You’ll meet your experienced guide at the trail and set out to see Yosemite from a different perspective. Every tour is designed to take advantage of the best locations available at the time of your visit, with an effort to avoid the crowds, even at the height of the summer season. Travel along less-visited trails with your expert guide, getting an incredible experience of the forest, waterfalls and meadows around Yosemite Valley. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the Yosemite wilderness while your expert guide provides security and safety on the trail. Your guide will also be available to take photos of your group so that you have amazing shots from your day out in Yosemite!
Choose from two options for your family or group: Beginner Hike Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country with excellent photo opportunities. You’ll have a picnic at a scenic site, either a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake, or stream. Expect to hike four to five miles with minimal elevation gains on a tour that lasts approximately five hours. Moderate Hike You’ll escape from the crowds and take some of Yosemite’s most scenic trails a little further during a hiking tour that is perfect for novice hikers who want a bit more of a challenge. Expect to hike five to six miles with elevation gains up to 1000 feet (305m) on a tour that lasts approximately six hours.

Inclusions

  • Private guided hiking tour
  • Informative local guide
  • Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park
  • Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Park Entrance Fee

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please provide your hotel and contact information (phone number, email and accommodations) in the Special Requirements box at checkout. Hotel information is so we may provide you with driving directions to the meeting location; pickup/drop-off is not included.

Please dress in athletic-wear

Items recommended to bring: camera, gloves, extra layer of clothing, jacket, sunscreen, hat, snacks and water

We are limited in guide availability this year due to a local housing crisis. Please understand if your reservation is amended to accommodate up to 4 more party members or is not accepted because of this restriction.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 05-Jul-2023

    Absolutely fantastic! John is a pro. Knew all the best spots to go to and when to be there for the best photos. We are so glad we booked this. It made our trip infinitely better.

  • 10-Apr-2023

    Had the best time with John. Super knowledgeable, great pace, knew all the best spots around the park for the best views. Really appreciated it! Highly recommended!

  • 20-Nov-2022

    We booked a hike with John DeGrazio who was extremely knowledgeable about Yosemite and guided us along a fantastic 9+ mile journey through the El Capitan Meadow. By the end we felt very comfortable with the area and ready to explore several other hikes. I highly recommend John and would definitely book him again.

  • 23-Aug-2022

    David was a great guide on the big Half Dome hike this past weekend. It was great not having to worry about the route (we started at 5am), the permits and also having a guide to help with the cable climb was a big help. Along the way we found streams to cool off in and even saw a Bobcat on the hunt. A memorable day for my family. Thank you!

  • 28-Jul-2022

    What a wonderful experience! Clouds rest hike was just amazing. YExplore were easy to communicate with, really helpful and friendly. My guide was simply awesome as well.

  • 19-Nov-2021

    We were lucky enough to be with just my husband and I with Lance as our guide. He was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Lance led us on a great, challenging hike. We went up the Mist Trail to the top of Vernal Falls then continued on to the top of Nevada Falls, returning on the John Muir trail. He didn’t rush us and let us take lots of pictures of the beautiful falls and amazing surrounding scenery.

  • 04-Oct-2021

    Chris took us on a guided hike to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point and it was the highlight of our trip. It was our first time in Yosemite so we really appreciated his extensive knowledge of the park, it made the hike much more meaningful than if we had attempted it on our own. Catherine was also incredibly helpful in getting our hike set up. Highly recommend!

  • 23-Aug-2021

    Our tour guide Chris made our experience unforgettable. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and it’s history and was excited to share that information with us. 100% would recommend to anyone looking for a once in a life time experience.

  • 12-Aug-2021

    The day was an amazing view of the valley . Ended up hiking 9 miles but was truly pleasurable. Our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and extremely personable. The beginner hike is what you make it. Can be simple but can be modified to a little tougher if you say so. A wonderful experience.

  • 26-Jun-2021

    We chose the intermediate upper Yosemite Falls hike… expecting that we would be hiking to the top of the falls. Make no mistake - this hike only takes you about halfway to the actual falls. The valley was beautiful, our guide was nice, but there were a lot of things we passed that she didn’t describe to us… example… Camp 4, The Boulder Problem, Cook Meadow (why is it even called that?). This should have been so much better for $200 a person.

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