PUSHING ADVENTURE TO THE MAX DURING THIS THRILLING AND MEMORABLE EXPLORER PACKAGE

The Explorer Package was designed for anyone that is interested in experience all that Yosemite has to offer! Amazing hiking, unmatched sightseeing, top notch fly fishing, exciting white water rafting, relaxing horseback riding, thrilling rock climbing and all the while, you will be captivated at every twist and turn by unforgettable landscapes, remarkable vistas and magnificent waterfalls. This is the perfect package for any family or group that wants to make sure they maximize their short time in Yosemite. 

TOUR DETAILS

  • Adventure Time: 9:00am on Day One to 5:00pm on Day Seven
  • Daily Tour Transportation Included(See Package Details Below)
  • Package Meals Included(See Package Details Below)
  • All Required Adventure Gear Included
  • Expenses for all Co-op Partnerships Tours Included
  • No Hiking Experience Needed
  • No Rock Climbing, Rafting, Rock Climbing, Fly Fishing Experience Needed
  • Amount of Hiking: Two to Six Miles for Each Tour Day

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sightseeing and hiking that will have you standing in the shadows of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and Giant Sequoias
  • Fly fishing on pristine sub-alpine rivers or lakes in Yosemite's high country
  • A full day of white water rafting on one of the best rivers in California(Provided with co-op partnership)
  • Rock climbing in the "Rock Climbing" mecca of North America(Provided with co-op partnership)
  • Relaxing horseback rinding adventures that will take you through old growth forest(Provided with co-op partnership)
  • Unforgettable vistas and viewpoints of Yosemite Valley, the high country and amazing natural landscapes
  • Stargazing with a state of the art tracking telescope that will allow for viewing the rings around Saturn and the Herculean Gobbler Cluster
  • Professional trip planning help from our local, Yosemite Adventure Coordinators
Our "Hiking Options" tab is for all guests that are interested in customizing their Classic Packages. Check out amazing hikes and sightseeing options that can be a part of your Classic Package in Yosemite National Park. 
  • PACKAGE DESCRIPTIONS
  • PACKAGE DETAILS
  • 7 DAY ITINERARY
  • PRICES
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Our Explorer Package is the crème de la crème of the do-it-all, see-it-all tours; precisely constructed for true Yosemite Explorers. If you are the type of person that enjoys creating lasting memories everyday of your vacation, this is the package for you. If you believe that our Explorer Package is the right fit for you, head over to our "Package Details" section to learn more about our three "Customizing Options".
If five days isn't the perfect fit for your group, please contact our adventure coordinators to inquire about a 'Custom Package Quote" and we will create an Inclusive Package designed to meet your personal wants and needs.
​We've teamed up with rustic mountain lodges, modern hotels and private custom home rental providers in order to offer our guests three unique and wonderful vacation packages. Each lodging provider provides their own unique set of accommodations and amenities and with three different options to choose from, you can rest assured that you will find the perfect package that will exceed your desires.

  • YOSEMITE FALLS OPTION
  • EL CAPITAN OPTION
  • JOHN MUIR OPTION
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ENTRY LEVEL 

Our Yosemite Falls Option gives our guests the opportunity to stay in their own private custom home or cabin located in a small California Gold Rush town. These homes are part of a quite mountain neighborhood and they are located near a private mountain lake. This option is good for larger groups or families because each custom home provides 3 to 5 bedrooms, a full service kitchen and laundry facilities are located on property.
What's Included
  • All lodging expenses (Lodging costs, taxes and gratuity for housekeepers)
  • All lunches for each full tour day, excluding alcohol
  • We can provide a Custom BBQ Lunch to replace one backpackers lunch if requested by guest
  • Daily tour transportation provided by your own private naturalist guide
  • A professional, knowledgeable, certified naturalist guide
  • All equipment needed for hiking and sightseeing tours (Day packs, hiking poles, binoculars, sunscreen and bug repellent)
  • National park permits and entrance fees
  • State taxes
What's Not Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off transportation from San Francisco, CA, Fresno, CA or Sacramento, CA
  • Guest need to provide their own transportation to get to Yosemite and to enjoy breakfast and dinner
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Guests have access to a full kitchen to prepare meals and there are many dining options within a five minute drive
  • Clothing and footwear
  • Nalgenes, canteens or camel packs
What We Recommend To Bring
  • Clothes (layered synthetic clothes and a few pair of wool socks are recommended)
  • Water bottle(at least one 32oz nalgene, canteen or camel pack per person is recommended, two would be better)
  • Rain gear (A pocket poncho will be perfect)
  • Footwear (comfortable, worked in hiking boots are recommended)
  • Toiletries

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 

Our El Capitan Option is hosted with the partnership of an updated lodge that has its own swimming pool and spa, newly renovated modern rooms, LCD Tv's and easy highway access to Yosemite. This lodge is located in the small town of Buck Meadows, CA and it is great for groups that are looking to lodge just 12 miles from the entrance of the park.
What's Included
  • All lodging expenses (Lodging costs, taxes and gratuity for housekeepers)
  • All breakfast and lunches, excluding alcohol
    - Breakfast will be served at the restaurant located next to the hotel​
  • We can provide a Custom BBQ Lunch to replace one backpackers lunch if requested by guest
  • Daily tour transportation provided by your own private guide
  • A professional, knowledgeable and certified naturalist guide
  • All equipment needed for hiking and sightseeing tours (Day packs, hiking poles, binoculars, sunscreen and bug repellent)
  • National park permits and entrance fees
  • State taxes
What's Not Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off transportation from San Francisco, CA, Fresno, CA or Sacramento, CA
  • Guest need to provide their own transportation to get to Yosemite and to enjoy breakfast and dinner
  • Dinner (T​here are dining options within a ten minute drive)
  • Clothing and footwear
  • Nalgenes, canteens or camel packs
What We Recommend To Bring
  • Clothes (layered synthetic clothes and a few pair of wool socks are recommended)
  • Water bottle(at least one 32oz nalgene, canteen or camel pack per person is recommended, two would be better)
  • Rain gear (A pocket poncho will be perfect)
  • Footwear (comfortable, worked in hiking boots are recommended)
  • Toiletries

ALL INCLUSIVE LEVEL 

Our John Muir Option is provided with the partnership of two sister mountain resort that are located on beautiful wooded lands bordering Yosemite National Park. These first class lodging establishments host game rooms, salt water pools and on site restaurants and bars. These resorts are two of the highest rated lodging establishments in the Yosemite area.
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off transportation from San Francisco, CA, Fresno, CA or Sacramento, CA
  • All lodging expenses (Lodging costs, taxes and gratuity for housekeepers)
  • All meals form lunch on day one to lunch on the last day, excluding alcohol
  • We can provide a Custom BBQ Lunch to replace one backpackers lunch if requested by guest
  • Daily tour transportation provided by your own private guide
  • A professional, knowledgeable, certified naturalist guide
  • All equipment needed for hiking and sightseeing tours (Day packs, hiking poles, binoculars, sunscreen and bug repellent)
  • National park permits and entrance fees
  • State taxes
What's Not Included
  • ​Clothing and footwear
  • Nalgenes, canteens or camel packs
What We Recommend To Bring
  • Clothes (layered synthetic clothes and a few pair of wool socks are recommended)
  • Water bottle(at least one 32oz nalgene, canteen or camel pack per person is recommended, two would be better)
  • Rain gear (A pocket poncho will be perfect)
  • Footwear (comfortable, worked in hiking boots are recommended)
  • Toiletries
DAY ONE - Your private guide will pick you up at 9:00am in San Francisco, CA (If included in your desired package) or you will meet your guide at our main office at 9:00am. You will be stretching your legs in the famed Yosemite Valley by early afternoon and your family will be able to acclimate with short hikes and photo opportunities of Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan and more. 

DAY TWO - Your guide will pick you up at 9:00am. Day Two’s journey will take you up into the high country of Yosemite for an exciting day of fly fishing and hiking. Spend the day mastering the art of fly fishing on a beautiful sub-alpine lake or river and enjoy vistas of Half Dome and Cathedral Peak. After dinner, spend time viewing the rings around Saturn and Jupiter’s moons with a state of the art, tracking telescope. 

DAY THREE - Your guide will pick you up at 9:00am. Day Three’s adventure will take you to the Southern portion of Yosemite to enjoy a day of remarkable vistas and 360-degree hikes; as well as, horseback riding through meadows and forests. Hike to Glacier Point and experience magnificent views of Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. After your hike, experience a Wild West horseback ride through old growth forests. (Provided by the Co-op partnership of another guiding agency) (Tour day ends after Horseback ride around 6 or 7pm)

DAY FOUR - Your guide will pick you up at 9:00am after breakfast. Day Four’s escapades will have you climbing one of Yosemite’s big walls as you learn beginner rock climbing skills from professional rock climbing guides at the Yosemite Mountaineering School. (Provided by the Co-op partnership of another guiding agency) After lunch and a morning of rock climbing, enjoy a relaxing hike to an amazing visit in Yosemite Valley to experience a beautiful valley view of El Capitan and Half Dome. 

DAY FIVE - Your guide will pick you up at 7:30am after breakfast. (Up early to meet up with the rafting team)  Day Five’s itinerary will take you to the banks of a mighty river as you spend your day white water rafting on world renowned river rapids. (Provided by the Co-op partnership of another guiding agency)

DAY SIX - Your guide will pick you up at 9:00am after breakfast. Day Six’s journey will take your down to a beautiful Sequoia Grove where you can rest in the shadows of 2000-year-old Giant Sequoias. Your afternoon will consist of a custom BBQ on the sandy banks of a beautiful sub-alpine lake as you enjoy relaxing in the sun and swimming in Yosemite’s crystal clear waters.

DAY SEVEN - Your guide will pick you up at 9:00am after breakfast. Day Seven’s itinerary will have you hiking to a forgotten waterfall as you spend your last hours on a quiet backcountry trail that leads to two powerful waterfalls. Your private guide will drop you off at a pre-determined location to start your journey back home.
Our >HIKING OPTIONS< link is for guests that want to customize their packages even more
Please contact one of our adventure coordinators for more details or to receive your custom package quotes. You can also obtain a custom quote by filling out our online reservation request form.