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Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite

Overview
See Yosemite National Park on an outing that combines short easy hikes with outdoor education–great 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.
City: Yosemite National Park
Tue 24 Dec
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Starting at $250.00
Tue 24 Dec
Starting at $250.00
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What's Included
Private guided hiking tour
Informative local guide
Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
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 Covid-19. Please understand if your reservation is not accepted because of this restriction.
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Our guides will be 6 ft from you and our group will stay 6 ft from other people on the trails. Masks are required for each person when 6 ft distancing isn't possible, when you first meet with your guide, during interpretation, rest stops, view points, & when departing after the tour.
What To Expect
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Yosemite National Park
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!
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Yosemite Valley
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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lizvanrensburg
Apr 2019
I'm so glad that I chose to do a guided hike with Y Explore after reading so many positive reviews, it lived up to my expectations! I hiked Yosemite Falls with John and could not have been more happy with my day. John is super nice & knowledgeable about Yosemite and beyond. I hope to hike again with Y Explore in the future.
kay s
Jul 2018
We have been hiking with John and his guides for over 7 years now. We have gotten quite familiar with the park and despite being able to hike all over on our own, we always choose to hike with John and his guides. I can't say enough about the entire Yexplore team...they are all exceptional from Catherine and her supreme efficiency, kindness and thoroughness to John and next level professionalism, passion for Yosemite, as an environmentalist, photographer and expertise. I always learn something, am challenged, inspired and blown away. We brought a friend of ours and hiked down and up to the valley floor with guide Carly Lucas, then hiked sentinel to taft point....one of the most spectacular views in the park. Carly was amazing...so professional, well informed, encouraging to our friend as it was his first time and kept checking in on him to make sure he was doing okay. We enjoyed the morning with her and hiked about 11 - 12 miles..it was just incredible.
trekkerno1
May 2018
I love hiking and trekking. Since I was going to visit Yosemite for the second time,I thought it was time to walk not only drive. I searched the internet’s and fount YExplore. Catherine could not be more helpful understand and accommodating. Our correspondence was long and I had lots of questions. All answered and explained. I had agreat time and Elspeth was knowledgable and a lovely and pleasant walking companion . If my travels ever take me back to Yosemite I would definitely would contact YExplore again.

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