5 Day Yosemite Backpacking - Yosemite Icons

Overview

For the hiker wanting to see it all, the Yosemite Icons trip offers stunning views of Yosemite’s most famous landmarks from rarely seen perspectives. Experience the adrenalin rush of peering over the sheer 3,000 foot face of El Capitan –the mecca of rock climbers around the world. Feel the mist of the roaring Yosemite Falls as you stand over the water plunging nearly 1500 feet to the pool below making it one of the tallest free-falling waterfalls in the world. Have lunch while gazing down on the granite bubble North Dome and relax while watching the sunset on the valley from Eagle Peak. This is a bucket list backpacking trip that lets you get up close and personal with scenes most people only see on postcards in the gift shop.

As the calendar is confusing, our 2022 dates are:
5/9 - 5/13
5/20 - 5/24
5/27 - 5/31
6/7- 6/11
6/17 - 6/21
7/6- 7/10
7/11 - 7/15
7/21 - 7/25
7/28 - 8/1
8/5 - 8/9
8/9 - 8/13
8/19 - 8/23
8/26 - 8/30
9/3 - 9/7
9/16 - 9/20
9/22 - 9/26
9/28 - 10/2

City: Yosemite National Park

Tue 17 Sep

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $1675.00

Make a reservation

Tue 17 Sep

Starting at $1675.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

Souvenir T-shirt

Use of backpacking equipment

Memories to Last a Lifetime!

Permits

All meals while on trail

Professional Guides

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (11)

meangela010

Sep 2022

I have booked 2 trips with Lasting Adventures now. One for my son, he did a 2 week teen back packing trip in 2021. And one for me, I completed a 1 week backpacking trip in Yosemite this year. Both trips exceeded my expectations! The guides are amazing. 10 out of 10! Highly recommend! Well worth the cost!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for this great review and the 10/10. I am more then excited to hear that you both had great trips with us. Hoping to see you return for more. Perhaps Olympic National park next year? Thanks again. -Scott

JonBB59

Jun 2022

Just back from the 5 day Yosemite Icons backpacking trip and was the experience of a lifetime! Mostly away from all the crowds with challenging hikes which provided fantastic views of our most beautiful National Park! Our guides, Aida and Caber were great leaders, imparting their knowledge of the back country, plants and trees, along with history and geology of Yosemite. The back country meals were healthy and delicious and they were very accommodating to my plant based vegan diet. We camped in beautiful and private back country spots alongside a mountain river which provided good relaxing and swimming spots after a long day hiking. I used their gear which included tents, back packs, sleeping bags and pads and hiking poles which all were top quality.!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thanks for taking the time to share about your experience in Yosemite and with Aida and Caber. I am glad the experience was a great one. -Scott

154kta

Jun 2022

I never write reviews despite being a very active traveler. I feel compelled to respond so favorably to the trek I just finished with Lasting Adventures. Without saying what our group saw was memorable, but it everything else that made the most impression. Hearing what the guides do for their youth program is inspiring. Their professionalism is unquestioned, yet their enthusiasm is infectious. The companies logistics (food, equipment, scheduling, administration) were all top knot. My fellow hikers came from very diverse places and backgrounds. By trips end, we seemed to be an experienced, bonded team thanks to the instruction from our guides. I highly recommend Lasting Adventure to anyone considering a guided Yosemite experience. Kevin from Oregon

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Kevin- I really appreciate you and taking the time to write and share this review. Perhaps you cna join us soon for another adventure and next time in Olympic National Park. Thanks again. -Scott