NATURE EXCURSIONS
IN YOSEMITE
Choose from the following offerings:
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Half & Full Day Nature Hikes or Transect
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Half & Full Day Wildflower Tours
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Half & Full Day Birding Tours
Enroll in our Nature Excursion Series as David Lukas shares knowledge of his favorite places with individuals eager to explore the natural history of Yosemite. Nature Walks will last approximately five hours while the Naturalist Transect will be an all day event. Each excursion requires a minimum of two participants.
Outings with David are offered throughout the year. Please call for his availability or the availability of other staff naturalists.
Half Day Naturalist Hikes
Nature Hike Prices:
2 people- $300 ($150 each)
3 people- $375 ($125 each)
Yosemite Valley
Join a naturalist as we journey through Yosemite Valley. Learn about the unique natural history and ecological roles of the flora and fauna. Tours will last approximately five hours
Elizabeth Lake
Join a naturalist as we journey from Tuolumne Meadows toward this magnificent lake perched at the foot of peaks dramatically carved by glaciers. Learn about forest and meadow creatures along the way.
Merced Grove or Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Join a naturalist as we meander among giant sequoias, some of the largest trees in the world. Learn about their unique life history and ecological roles.
(Also Available- Sentinel Dome & Lembert Dome)
Full Day Naturalist Hikes
Nature Hike Prices :
2 people- $350 ($175 each)
3 people- $450 ($150 each)
North Dome
Join a naturalist as we gradually ascend to a spectacular viewpoint on the rim of Yosemite Valley where Half Dome looms directly in front of you as you peer down into the valley below. Return hike meanders through a superb example of old growth forest, giving us a chance to explore this unique ecosystem.
(Also Available- Mt. Hoffman, 10 Lakes Pass)
Full Day Naturalist Transect
Transect Tour Prices :
2 people- $350 ($175 each)
3 people- $450 ($150 each)
Yosemite Valley , Foresta, Olmstead Point, Tenaya Lake, and Tuolumne Meadows
Join us on a one-day “naturalist’s transect” that will introduce you to the full range of ecological zones in the park. Imagine yourself traveling from the Valley floor to Tioga Pass and learning about all the plant communities, birds, flowers, and animals along the way in one complete day! Wow! We will travel in our own cars and make shorter stops at a variety of sites.
