Yosemite Walking & Hiking Tour

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Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

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6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Plus Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

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Yosemite Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual Plus Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Aug-Oct 2025: Jun-Oct

From $4,499 - $5,149 /person

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National Park's Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls

Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls—legendary landmarks in an epic national park whose grandeur is almost overwhelming. Marvel at soaring granite cliffs that were once likened to Gothic cathedrals. Soak up sublime vistas. Hike to thundering waterfalls. Behold towering sequoias. Welcome to Yosemite National Park: 761,266 acres of "wow!"

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Highlights

  • Experience spectacular hikes to alpine meadows, waterfalls, hidden canyons and jaw-dropping panoramas 
  • Walk through Yosemite’s largest grove of giant sequoias, where more than 500 of these mammoth trees tower above the forest floor  
  • Explore the endless trails of Tuolumne Meadows, a vast area surrounded by glaciated domes and majestic peaks 
  • Discover the impressive rock formations that Yosemite's known for, including Sentinel and Lembert domes and world-famous Half Dome

 

California Yosemite Walking and Hiking Tour

California

Start/End San Francisco

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Day 1

Description

Hike amid an awe-inspiring grove of giant sequoias, Yosemite's imposing ancient trees—many estimated to be upwards of 2,000 years old, give or take a few centuries • Meet the renowned Grizzly Giant, one of the oldest trees in the world at an estimated 2,900 years • Tucked into the pines of Sierra National Forest, our comfortable lodge welcomes us at day’s end.

Accommodations
Tenaya Lodge

(1 night)

Night 1

Tenaya Lodge
Fish Camp
Casual Plus Hotel

A comfortable mountain resort near Yosemite's South Gate with plentiful amenities and panoramic forest views. (pool, spa) 

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Days 2-3

Description

Hike to Glacier Point for phenomenal views that some swear are the best the park has to offer • The unforgettable vistas keep coming, as you follow panoramic trails to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point—whether it’s the backcountry peaks or a 360-degree view of Yosemite Valley, this hike has it all • Settle into the iconic Ahwahnee Hotel, an impressive feat of architecture • Journey through Yosemite Valley on foot for close encounters with famous waterfalls and towering granite walls • Spend the afternoon as you wish, perhaps hopping on a bike for a cruise through Yosemite Valley or visiting the Ansel Adams Gallery.

Accommodations
The Ahwahnee

(2 nights)

Nights 2-3

The Ahwahnee
Yosemite Village
Casual Plus Hotel

A National Historic Landmark, this iconic hotel features elaborate stained-glass windows, original Miwok Indian arts and crafts, Oriental rugs and Shaker-style furnishings. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Explore sprawling Tuolumne Meadows with endless hiking trails, glorious high-country scenery and a profusion of summer wildflowers • Gaze up at Lembert Dome, a huge mound of polished granite • Delight in the range of amenities at Yosemite’s newest lodge situated on a wooded 20-acre expanse •​ Get to know Hetch Hetchy, an enchanting valley with fascinating natural and human history • Behold a striking granite dome Native Americans called Kolana and the triple cascade of Wapama Falls • Hike alongside the South Fork of the Tuolumne River to delicate two-tiered Carlon Falls. 

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Rush Creek Lodge
Groveland​
Casual Plus Hotel

Set on 20 wooded acres at the doorstep to Yosemite National Park, this new lodge offers an ideal blend of contemporary sophistication and rustic warmth. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Tenaya Lodge
Fish Camp

Casual Plus Hotel

A comfortable mountain resort near Yosemite's South Gate with plentiful amenities and panoramic forest views. (pool, spa) 

Nights 2-3

The Ahwahnee
Yosemite Village

Casual Plus Hotel

A National Historic Landmark, this iconic hotel features elaborate stained-glass windows, original Miwok Indian arts and crafts, Oriental rugs and Shaker-style furnishings. (pool)

Nights 4-5

Rush Creek Lodge
Groveland​

Casual Plus Hotel

Set on 20 wooded acres at the doorstep to Yosemite National Park, this new lodge offers an ideal blend of contemporary sophistication and rustic warmth. (pool, spa)

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