LEAVE THE CROWDS OF THE VALLEY BEHIND AS YOU HIKE ON QUITE AND SCENIC BACKCOUTRY TRAILS

What better way to experience Yosemite National Park than from a dirt trail in the back country; preferably one that comes with a 360 degree view of a mesmerizing landscape or a crystal clear alpine lake to soak your feet in. Join our Yosemite hiking tours and let our professional hiking guides get you up close and personal with Yosemite's serenity and the wide open blue sky. Statistics state that 98% of visitors that visit National Parks won't go more than a mile from the asphalt; which means, our private Yosemite hiking tours are the best way to get away from all the crowds and into the wild, glaciated wilderness of the park. We offer six main hikes that allow guests to pick and choose the perfect hiking adventure that will exceed all of their expectations. Strap up your boots, grab your camera and get ready to experience an unforgettable hiking vacation in Yosemite National Park.

TOUR DETAILS

  • Adventure Time: 8:00am to 6:00pm
  • Transportation Included
  • Custom Backpackers Lunch Included
  • Trekking Polls and Day Packs Included
  • No Hiking Experience Needed
  • Amount of Hiking: 5.5 to 17 Miles
  • TOUR PRICES LOCATED BELOW

TOUR ITINERARY

  • Your private guide will pick you up at 8:00am from any lodge along Highway 120 or at one of our pre-determined meeting locations.
  • Once your guide determines your experience and your key interests for your requested tour, they will customize a personalized hiking adventure with the goal of exceeding all your expectations
  • When it's time for lunch, your guide will find a scenic and relaxing location to enjoy your backpackers lunch
  • Your guide will drop you off at your pick up location after your tour is complete

North Dome Hiking Tour
​& The Yosemite Arch Trail

Join our professional hiking guides to the best northern view of Half Dome and Yosemite's only granite arch. The first few miles of this moderate hike meander through lush old growth forests as it edges towards the northern rim of the famed Yosemite Valley. Once atop North Dome at 7,543 feet you will become overwhelmed by the commanding views of the North face of Half Dome and the beautiful granitic features of Clouds Rest, Quarter Domes, Mt Watkins and John Muir's favorite waterfall, Illilouette Falls!  You’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of the glacier carved Yosemite Valley and an unobstructed panorama of Yosemite’s High Country.
Round Trip Distance - 8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Time - 8am to 6pm
​Difficulty Level - Moderate

Lyell Canyon Hiking Tour
​​& The Pacific Crest Trail(PCT)

This mellow and scenic trail is the perfect introduction to hiking your first section of the Pacific Crest Trail, which famously travels from the Mexican border to Canada. Your experienced hiking guide will lead you along this versatile subalpine terrain that plays host to very little elevation gain, spectacular wildflower displays and many back country swimming opportunities. Learn about the rich history that the high country of Yosemite played with the local Yosemite Natives as you hike along the crisp waters of the Lyell Fork River, one of the two rivers that are the headwaters of the Tuolumne River that cuts through the vast mountains of Yosemite’s high country. Enjoy your custom back packers lunch in the shadows of 12,000 ft mountain peaks that will surround you on this quite and peaceful back country trial. 
Round Trip Distance - 8 to 16 miles (12.9 to 25.7 km)
Time - 8am to 6pm
Difficulty Level - Easy

Cathedral Lakes Hiking Tour
​​​& The John Muir Trail(JMT)

You’ll be completely mesmerized by these pristine high sierra lakes and the granite wrapped trail! This hike starts in the renowned Tuolumne Meadows, but quickly leaves the asphalt behind as it climbs above 9000 feet through Yosemite’s subalpine forests and wild meadows. Your skilled hiking guide will lead you along the John Muir Trial to the base of Cathedral Peak and on towards the pristine Lower Cathedral Lake for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Tenaya Lake.  Finally you'll head to the glacier polished granite banks of Upper Cathedral Lake, framed by the 10000 foot summits of Cathedral, Echo and Tressider Peaks! Decide to go swimming or just put your feet in the water, the options are endless on this amazing high country hike.
Round Trip Distance -10.5 miles(16.8 km)
Time - 8am to 6pm
​Difficulty Level - Moderate

El Capitan Hiking Tour
​​​& The Historic Stage Coach Trail

The ultimate Yosemite hiking experience can be found on this overlooked, yet engaging and rewarding hike to the highest point on the iconic El Capitan, the largest monolith of granite in the world!  You and your professional hiking guide will leave the crowds behind early as you hike down the historic Big Oak Flat Stagecoach Road that winds through timeless old growth Sugar Pine forests, which happens to be the perfect habitat for bear, bobcat and other Yosemite wildlife!  Your adventure will start to gain in excitement as you leave the abandoned stagecoach road and head up into Yosemite’s high country, through the beautiful and untouched Ribbon Meadow to the spectacular vistas from Yosemite’s north rim! This is the perfect hike to do if you can't get a Half Dome permit or if you want to enjoy the beautiful views of Yosemite Valley without all the crowds.
VIEW OUR BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE PAGE FOR EL CAPITAN HIKING PRICES
TOUR RUNS FROM 8AM TO SUNSET
Round Trip Distance - 16.8 miles (27 km)
Time - 8am to Sunset
​​​Difficulty Level - Strenuous

Dewey Point Hiking Tour
​​​& The Southern Rim Trail

Head out with one of our expert hiking guides as you hike through beautiful meadows and serene forests to the southern rim of Yosemite Valley. The first section of this amazing hike we’ll take you past a 120 year old log cabin that was the seasonal home of cattle ranchers in the late 1800's. Then onto the south rim for breathtaking views of Yosemite Valley, El Capitan and the high country peaks!  For many hikers, this would already be the hike of lifetime, but your experienced adventure guide will take you a little further to Crocker and Stafford Points for unparalleled views of Bridalveil Falls, Leaning Tower and Cathedral Rocks. ​
Round Trip Distance - 10.5 miles (16.8 km)
Time - 8am to 6pm
​​​Difficulty Level - Moderate

Featured Yosemite Hikes

"Guide Choice Hikes for each Season"

All of our featured hikes were chosen for their unique seasonal beauty and each hike provides something special for our guests to enjoy depending on the time of year they are visiting. 
Round Trip Distance - 5 to 13 miles
​Difficulty Level - Easy/Moderate/Strenuous

Half Dome Hiking Tour & Custom Hiking Options

We also offer custom hiking tours that are broken down into three locations that offer unparalleled hiking experiences, crafted to exceed all of your custom expectations. Learn more about our Yosemite Summit Hikes for any hiker that wants to attempt one or all of the three tallest peaks in Yosemite and find out what our dates are for permitted Half Dome Hiking tours.​

Price Per Guest
​(8am to 6pm)

$360 per person for two guests
$265 per person for three guests
$220 per person for four guests
$195 per person for five guests 
$175 per person for six guests 
Contact our adventure coordinators for 
custom prices on groups of 7 or more
​or to book a tour for only one guest. 
More Yosemite Tours
All of our professional guides are certified in First Aid and CPR. They carry first aid kids, Maps, Water Filters, Emergency GPS Locators, Cell Phones and Yosemite National Park Guiding Permits