YOSEMITE GUIDED ADVENTURE HIKES
Explore with us to make a lifelong connection with Yosemite National Park. Learn about the natural world and listen to the stories of Yosemite while we take you to some of the best photo spots in the park. Our guided Yosemite Adventure Hikes range from gentle half-day journeys that uncover natural beauty only seen on a particular trail to all-day treks that deliver rewarding vistas and true accomplishments. Strenuous hikes are also available to satisfy demanding eco tourists who strive for extraordinary challenges. Please Check our Tour Guide to see areas we visit on our tours.
Some Hiking Tours may be available in Spanish with Lindsay Black (Ofrecemos viajes en
Español). Please check for their availability.
Family Hikes (Level 1 of 5)- Spend quality time with your family while learning the natural history of Yosemite. These interpretations combine short easy hikes with outdoor educational sessions that will benefit children and parents alike. We offer these introductory Gentle Hikes at a special discount to families. Expect to hike four to six miles with minimal elevation gains. Tours will last approximately four to five hours.
Price per person: $50
Please Note: Family Tours are designed for families of 4 or more members with a $200 minimum charge. Infants and small children in child carriers are free.
Gentle Hikes (Level 1 of 5)- Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and a chance to picnic perched atop a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake, or stream. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners. Expect to hike four to five miles with minimal elevation gains. Tours will last approximately four to five hours.
Prices:
1 person- $140
2 people- $200 ($100 each)
3 people- $240 ($80 each)
Moderate Hikes (Level 2 of 5)- Escape from the masses and take some of Yosemite's most scenic trails a little further. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners and novice hikers. Expect to hike five to six miles with elevation gains up to 1000 feet. Tours will last approximately five to six hours.
Prices:
1 person- $155
2 people- $230 ($115 each)
3 people- $285 ($95 each)
Intermediate Hikes (Level 3 of 5)- Achieve new heights on some of Yosemite's most scenic trails. They will generally be longer than a moderate hike with more dramatic elevation gains. These demanding hiking tours are perfect for novice and experienced hikers and will offer a different perspective of the distinct character of the Valley and High Country. Expect to hike up to eight miles with elevation gains up to 2000 feet. Tours will last approximately five to six hours.
Prices:
1 person- $170
2 people- $260 ($130 each)
3 people- $330 ($110 each)
Challenging Hikes (Level 4 of 5)- Challenge yourself to go the extra mile (or two), and you will be rewarded with incomparable views and a greater sense of accomplishment. The added demands of these hiking tours are for adventure travelers who are experienced hikers and/or fitness enthusiasts. Expect to hike up to ten miles with various elevation gains up to 3000 feet. Tours will last approximately six to eight hours.
Prices:
1 person- $185
2 people- $290 ($145 each)
3 people- $375 ($125 each)
Strenuous Hikes (Level 5 of 5)- Embark on a journey of self discovery during this experience that will test your personal boundaries in some of the most demanding terrain in Yosemite. Panoramic views are as incomparable as the sense of achievement you will feel upon completion of these uber hikes. Typical Strenuous Hikes would include trails to Waterwheel Falls, El Capitan, Clouds Rest, & Half Dome summit attempts. These advanced tours encounter steep elevation gains and are for adventure travelers with extensive hiking experience and/or physical training. Each participant must seriously train for these tours. Expect to hike over fifteen miles with elevation gains of 3000 to 5000 feet. Tours will last seven to ten hours with the Half Dome Hike potentially lasting longer.
Prices:
1 person- $225
2 people- $350 ($175 each)
3 people- $450 ($150 each)
Summiting Half Dome is a major accomplishment, and our Guided Half Dome Hikes provide preparation, trail knowledge, coaching, and the benefit of added security for anyone attempting this remarkable feat. We prepare you for the long one-day journey, provide insight to the trails, offer assistance on the cables, and help you maintain your confidence throughout the day so you are able to focus on achieving your goal. Join us for a Strenuous Half Dome hiking tour and reward yourself with breathtaking views and a true sense of fulfillment.
URGENT NOTE: Half Dome now requires permits on summer weekends and holidays. There will now be a quota system in place. Please contact us for availability.
Please call toll free at 800 886-8009 to receive discounts for groups of 4 or more
