Yosemite Family Multisport
Deep within California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range lies Yosemite National Park, a breathtaking sanctuary of dense forests, sprawling meadows, thundering waterfalls and dramatic granite peaks. Yosemite is one of our nation's most stunning national parks, intimate in feel yet grand in scale. This Backroads family multisport trip begins with a taste of the Wild West in California's Gold Country and Stanislaus National Forest before forging into the depths of the park. Breathe in mountain air and the scent of pine in picturesque campgrounds, and visit the enduring and celebrated natural wonders nestled within the park.
Days 1-2 Stanislaus National Forest
Meet in San Francisco 
Shuttle into the heart of the Sierra Nevada and California's Gold Country Enjoy a barbecue lunch upon arrival 
Take a short spin along quiet roads in the forest or remain at the campground and explore the surrounding trails Embark on a fantastic hike from Glacier Point - where we have panoramic views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and the Sierra Nevada - down into the valley.
Days 3-6 Yosemite
After a guided interpretive hike in the morning you can pursue a variety of optional activities on your own, including museum visits, biking or hiking Kids enjoy a rock climbing class, while adults hike in Tuolumne Meadows and up to Lembert Dome While kids saddle up for a horseback ride, adults get to try their hand at rock climbing Find out more about the region on a visit to the Tuolumne Visitor Center Meander through the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias and marvel at these majestic trees, which John Muir deemed "nature's finest masterpiece" Hike to powerful Wapama Falls in the Hetch Hetchy Valley before shuttling back to San Francisco.
MOUNTAIN RETREATS : Deluxe Camping
Evergreen Campground & Lodge (2 nights): Set in the Hetch Hetchy Valley and surrounded by the Stanislaus National Forest, this campground offers private bathrooms (including hot showers) and proximity to our activities.
Tuolumne Meadows Campground (3 nights): A welcoming campground nestled in the pristine high-country meadows. Hot showers require a short shuttle.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 11, 22 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 2.2, 4, 8.6 miles
- 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Free Time in Yosemite Valley
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
- Hiking 2.8, 5.9 miles (Adults)
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
- Rock Climbing (Kids) 6 hours
Day 5
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Rock Climbing (Adults) 3 hours
- Horseback Riding (Kids) 2 hours
- Hiking 2.3 miles
- 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Walking 5 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking | ||
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
2008 DATES
FAMILY TRIPS
- 8/3-8Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $100 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/10-15Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $100 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/17-22Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $100 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/24-29Price: $1798 pp dbl. occ., (+ $100 for sgl. occ.)
2009 DATES
FAMILY TRIPS
- 7/5-10Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $0 for sgl. occ.)
- 7/12-17Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $0 for sgl. occ.)
- 7/19-24Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $0 for sgl. occ.)
- 7/26-31Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $0 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/2-7Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $0 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/9-14Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $0 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/16-21Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $0 for sgl. occ.)
- 8/23-28Price: $1898 pp dbl. occ., (+ $0 for sgl. occ.)
Reserve early for the best available price. Prices may change during the course of the year--if they do change, the best prices are available earlier. Once you book your trip, your price is guaranteed.
Recommended Kids Ages
Minimum Ages:
Recommended minimum age for the trip: 3 yearsMinimum age restrictions:
- Rock climbing: 6 years
General Info on Minimum Ages:
We strongly encourage families to join our Family Trips, designed with kid- and adult-friendly features. Please note that we have a minimum age requirement of 1 year for all Inn trips and 2 years for all Camping trips. Other than that, we do not restrict trips to a minimum age except in the rare case of a hotel age restriction. We do, however, recommend minimum ages based on the following criteria:
- 12+ cultural appreciation, difficulty of activities and route
- 9+ difficulty of activities and route
- 6+ several long adult dinners; parent may not be able to pull a Burley and/or there may be multiple activity restrictions
- 3+ riding is on bike paths, making it great for young kids; Burley and Piccolos are available; there are few or no activity restrictions; and no long dinners (or we offer alternatives)
Trip praise
We had a terrific trip. Our leaders were outstanding in every way, the scenery was awe inspiring and everyone had a wonderful time...so much natural beauty and fun experiences in one week!- Lancaster, PA