I normally do not write reviews, but felt compelled to write this one after our experience with the Yosemite Valley Tour, particularly with our guide, Otto. Not only did he blow expectations out of the water, with all the sites he took us to, the knowledge he provided, and the willingness to take photos whenever we asked, but he was also just an extremely genuine person, who showed a true interest in what we were trying to accomplish on this hike, who made sure we were always prepared for what was coming up, and who pushed us to go outside of our comfort zones a few times to take full advantage of everything Yosemite has to offer... we are glad we listened to him! From seeing Mirror lake, to hiking up both the Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall trails, to even crawling into a hidden cave off the beaten path, everything was a new adventure that left us with memories that will last a lifetime. Going into the tour we were hesitant if it was going to be worth it, and if maybe we should have just done our own thing, but by the end of the hike we knew we had made the right call, and would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is checking out Yosemite for their first time, or even people who have been to Yosemite before, but are looking for someone who can show them something new. It was clear to us right away that leading these tours and sharing these experiences with new people every day was a passion of Otto's, and it really made everything that much better. Thank you so much Otto for the hike of a lifetime, we will never forget it!