Top 10 Tours in Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park

Step into the shoes of Ansel Adams, Charles Weed, Carlton Watkins and Edward Weston during a basic or advanced photography lesson in magnificent Yosemite National Park. Bring your camera to capture the jagged peaks, meadows, rivers, lakes and wildlife of Yosemite Valley or the High Sierra, all while sharpening your photography skills and learning new techniques from your expert instructor. You’ll visit both iconic and lesser-known locations throughout the park. This experience is open to photo enthusiasts of all experience levels.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional Photography Instructor

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks, Camera equipment - customer must provide their own camera

Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively 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.

Inclusions: Customizable guided hiking tour, Informative local guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Explore the winter trails of Yosemite on a snowshoe hike for a truly memorable experience in this pristine wilderness! With easy-to-follow techniques and snowshoe gear provided, this tour is suitable for beginners and experts alike. You’ll learn about Yosemite from your experienced guide, gaining in-depth knowledge of the natural history of the famous park, and you'll capture great photos of the winter landscape. Bring your sense of adventure and see what the summer crowds are missing!

Inclusions: Snowshoes and trekking poles, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks & lunch, Water

The Tuolumne Meadows Tour is a tour of the Tuolumne Meadows area while highlighting major points and visiting popular locations. In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this hike will point out some of the lesser known ‘gems’ around the area. Hike on foot throughout this High Sierra Meadow while exploring places such as Lembert Dome, Dog Lake, Elizabeth Lake, and the famous Tuolumne River.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hiking tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Hummer 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite. Snow or Dirt, this gentle monster knows we need to get there. Instead of riding in a crowded bus with others, enjoy a private luxury tour without breaking the bank. Hummer has capacity for up to 5 guests for one price. This is a fun way to celebrate special occasions or simply just enjoy a trip with family and kids. This is a private tour so you can decide the schedule based on your convenience, and can customize the tour for your needs. Just let us know what interests you.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water or Sports Bottle to fill water in the park, Lunch: Your choice of turkey, vegetarian or dagwood (combination of several meats) sandwich, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Many believe that the northern portion of Yosemite National Park is the last true wilderness of the Sierra Nevada. This trip will take you through the less visited portion of the park that is home to deep canyons, dense old-growth forests, and stunning alpine peaks and ridges. On this adventure you will camp besides rivers, and backcountry lakes that provide a dramatic landscape of the Northern Yosemite terrain including camping in upper Slide Canyon beneath the Sawtooth Ridge. If you’re looking to push yourself and have an authentic wilderness experience, this is the adventure for you! Cancellations are governed by our standard cancellation policy. See our website for details.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Permits, Return Shuttle, Gear as requested, Souvenir T-Shirt, Memories to Last a Lifetime

Exclusions: Entrance Fee to Yosemite National Park, Guide Gratuities

If you’re looking for an incredible backcountry adventure that isn’t too strenuous, look no further! During this five-day trip you’ll experience some of Yosemite’s pristine wilderness locations. Camp at the base of Mount Hoffman (10,850′) along the shore of May Lake. Swim, relax, or opt for a four-mile roundtrip hike to the summit of Mount Hoffman. Trek through high alpine meadows as you make your way to Polly Dome Lake—a hidden location surrounded partially by granite. Camp at Glen Aulin, nestled at the mouth of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River. Amazing sunsets are a specialty along this route! This trip is perfect for a family backpacking adventure, or those wanting something less strenuous. Cancellations are governed by our standard cancellation policy. See our website for details.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Use of Backpacking Gear as requested, Souvenir T-Shirt, Experienced Guides, Permits, Memories to Last a Lifetime!

Exclusions: Entrance to Yosemite National Park, Guide Gratuities

Summit three of Yosemite’s most iconic peaks over the course of three nights in the backcountry. Experience some of the park’s rugged wilderness along the way. Camp at the shore of May Lake at the base of Mount Hoffman (10,850’). Visit Yosemite’s largest lake (Tenaya) before hiking up to the Sunrise Lakes area where you will camp before tackling Clouds Rest (9,926’). Your adventure will culminate with the summit of Half Dome (8,836’) before returning to Yosemite Valley on the Mist Trail passing two spectacular waterfalls. This trip’s strenuous itinerary is well worth it! If you’re looking for an authentic Yosemite experience, this is the adventure for you! Cancellations are governed by our standard cancellation policy. See our website for details.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch

Exclusions: Dinner on Day 1 and Breakfast on Day 2, Guide Gratuities

Our Classic Camping/Hiking Adventure is a traditional way of visiting Yosemite without the “roughing-it” experience of a backpacking trip. We will shuttle out daily from our campsite, with daypacks and lunch in hand, to our selected hiking destinations. As the #1 guide service in Yosemite, our tours highlight a variety of iconic and popular features throughout the park as well as some of the lesser known gems. We will hike to the top of giant waterfalls, along glacially polished granite, through alpine meadows full of wildflowers, and past giant sequoia trees. We will stand atop granite domes and reach the top of a major summit. Along the way, your professional and knowledgeable guide will share the history of Yosemite as well as information about the geology, natural history, plants, and animals of the area.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Use of Camping/Hiking Equipment as requested, Transportation to/from each day's hike, 4 Nights at a Yosemite Campground, Experienced Guides, Souvenir T-shirt, Memories to Last a Lifetime

Exclusions: Yosemite Park Entrance Fees, Guide Gratuities

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. Cancellations are governed by our standard cancellation policy. See our website for details.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Professional Guides, Use of backpacking equipment, Permits, All meals while on trail, Souvenir T-shirt, Memories to Last a Lifetime!

Exclusions: Guide Gratuities, Entrance Pass to Yosemite National Park