2 Days Private Tour and Hike in Yosemite National Park
Overview
Our guides team is made up of Master Naturalists, experts with Master's Degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education, and more!
Your day will include a drive through the valley, stopping along the way to take in views of the iconic rock formations, hear the calls of the wildlife, and see various points of interest. Over the course of your experience, you’ll spend some time walking in the fresh mountain air. Walks will be tailored to you and may include open views, flowing waterfalls, and walks underneath massive and beautiful trees. As you breathe in the deep air, your private guide will share fascinating information about the park’s flora, fauna, and history.
Full-day trips include a gourmet picnic lunch provided by your guide.
Your day will include a drive through the valley, stopping along the way to take in views of the iconic rock formations, hear the calls of the wildlife, and see various points of interest. Over the course of your experience, you’ll spend some time walking in the fresh mountain air. Walks will be tailored to you and may include open views, flowing waterfalls, and walks underneath massive and beautiful trees. As you breathe in the deep air, your private guide will share fascinating information about the park’s flora, fauna, and history.
Full-day trips include a gourmet picnic lunch provided by your guide.
Inclusions
- Private, naturalist tour guide
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Park Entry Fees
- 2x Lunch
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Yosemite Valley
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
We’ll spend the day doing short walks along the valley floor to see the cliffs above. Many walks take us along the shores of the Merced River which goes from a raging flow in the spring to a trickle by late fall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
We may hike partly up or to the top of Yosemite Falls - one of the tallest in the world!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA
We’ll stop to take in views of the massive granite wall. We may spend some time watching climbers make their way up with our binoculars.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA
Take a short walk to the base of the falls and get splashed by its mist!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, Mirror Lake Trail Stone Bridge - Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA
We’ll take a hike to the peaceful and serene lake for views of Half Dome and North Dome.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mist Trail, Happy Isles, Yosemite National Park, CA
Depending on conditions, we may take the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls - get ready for a steep uphill climb and lots of waterfall spray. The views at the top make all the steps worth it!
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Yosemite High Country and Giant Sequoias
Stop At: Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Mariposa Grove Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Wander through a grove of some of the largest living organisms on earth, the Giant Sequoia. Learn about how they’re uniquely adapted to this specific ecosystem and how they’ve survived for thousands of years.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tuolumne Meadows, East Highway 120, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
This two mile long meadow in the Yosemite High Country is home to mountain goats, mule deer, small mammals, and birds. We may take a leisurely hike to spot wildlife and breathe in the fresh air.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park, CA
More ambitious hikers may opt for a hike from the Valley Floor to its top with a hike up the Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point. This is a full day hike.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA
We'll drive up Glacier Point road for views from above. Hikes may include Taft Point, Sentinel Dome, or a walk along the Panorama trail.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Yosemite Valley
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
We’ll spend the day doing short walks along the valley floor to see the cliffs above. Many walks take us along the shores of the Merced River which goes from a raging flow in the spring to a trickle by late fall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
We may hike partly up or to the top of Yosemite Falls - one of the tallest in the world!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA
We’ll stop to take in views of the massive granite wall. We may spend some time watching climbers make their way up with our binoculars.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA
Take a short walk to the base of the falls and get splashed by its mist!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail, Mirror Lake Trail Stone Bridge - Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA
We’ll take a hike to the peaceful and serene lake for views of Half Dome and North Dome.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mist Trail, Happy Isles, Yosemite National Park, CA
Depending on conditions, we may take the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls - get ready for a steep uphill climb and lots of waterfall spray. The views at the top make all the steps worth it!
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Yosemite High Country and Giant Sequoias
Stop At: Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Mariposa Grove Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Wander through a grove of some of the largest living organisms on earth, the Giant Sequoia. Learn about how they’re uniquely adapted to this specific ecosystem and how they’ve survived for thousands of years.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tuolumne Meadows, East Highway 120, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
This two mile long meadow in the Yosemite High Country is home to mountain goats, mule deer, small mammals, and birds. We may take a leisurely hike to spot wildlife and breathe in the fresh air.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Four Mile Trail, Yosemite National Park, CA
More ambitious hikers may opt for a hike from the Valley Floor to its top with a hike up the Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point. This is a full day hike.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA
We'll drive up Glacier Point road for views from above. Hikes may include Taft Point, Sentinel Dome, or a walk along the Panorama trail.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- We have submitted a COVID-19 action plan to the park and have been approved to operate.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
martha_s
October 2023
Our guide Beau was exceptional and made every minute count. We saw everything on our Yosemite list and then some. I thought it was only going to be landscapes but the power and majesty of Yosemite just knocked me out.
Our guide Beau was exceptional and made every minute count. We saw everything on our Yosemite list and then some. I thought it was only going to be landscapes but the power and majesty of Yosemite just knocked me out.784dinad
October 2023
Thank you Hannah Stone. You did an amazing job. Hannah, was knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind. She planned hikes that minimized the intense Yosemite crowds and were beautiful. Hannah provided lots of thoughtful info about the plants, geology, and cultural history of Yosemite. The lunch spreads an...
Thank you Hannah Stone. You did an amazing job. Hannah, was knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind. She planned hikes that minimized the intense Yosemite crowds and were beautiful. Hannah provided lots of thoughtful info about the plants, geology, and cultural history of Yosemite. The lunch spreads and snacks were excellent and considerate of dietary restrictions. I also very much appreciated her advice about the upcoming destinations on our road trip — it was generous and on point. This was helpful and all done after our time together was over.amalled2023
October 2023
Our guide, Hannah, was super knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, and cool. She planned hikes that gave us relief from the intense Yosemite crowds and were beautiful, accessible, and had the same views that people were crowding to see. Hannah provided lots of thoughtful info about the plants, geology...
Our guide, Hannah, was super knowledgeable, thoughtful, kind, and cool. She planned hikes that gave us relief from the intense Yosemite crowds and were beautiful, accessible, and had the same views that people were crowding to see. Hannah provided lots of thoughtful info about the plants, geology, and cultural history of Yosemite, and also left time for peaceful reflection. The lunch spreads and snacks were extra good and her advice about the upcoming destinations on our road trip was generous and on point. Thanks to her we got to enjoy secluded natural hot springs, amazing meals, drives through beautiful wild landscapes, and several incredible hikes in two different states even after her time guiding us was over. This was super helpful for us since we were traveling from the East Coast and not as intimately familiar with less famous special spots out west. Thank you, Hannah!BMerkley32
June 2022
Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove were amazing! Highlight was seeing the Giant Sequoias on our hike. Max was our guide and driver extraordinaire - super nice and knowledgeable. Catered experience to our 17, 15, & 8 year old kids as well as us. His lunch spread was excellent. Highly recommend ...
Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove were amazing! Highlight was seeing the Giant Sequoias on our hike. Max was our guide and driver extraordinaire - super nice and knowledgeable. Catered experience to our 17, 15, & 8 year old kids as well as us. His lunch spread was excellent. Highly recommend this company and especially Max.katiecarmody11
July 2022
Malo was exceptional! She was knowledgeable and a joy to hang out with for two days. The private tour made everything so easy. Getting in and out of the park, directions, picnic lunches, guided hikes were all fantastic. It was so nice not to worry about where we needed to be at what time but ...
Malo was exceptional! She was knowledgeable and a joy to hang out with for two days. The private tour made everything so easy. Getting in and out of the park, directions, picnic lunches, guided hikes were all fantastic. It was so nice not to worry about where we needed to be at what time but just to be her guest with everything handled for us. She also stayed very flexible and tailored our tour to exactly what we wanted.rebeccalI7747XW
June 2022
We had never been to Yosemite and now can't imagine trying take it all in without the help of our guide, Malo. She was more than exceptional in showing us hikes that were gorgeous and much less crowded than other areas. She explained history, plants, and answered our endless questions with ease. ...
We had never been to Yosemite and now can't imagine trying take it all in without the help of our guide, Malo. She was more than exceptional in showing us hikes that were gorgeous and much less crowded than other areas. She explained history, plants, and answered our endless questions with ease. She prepared a perfect picnic lunch both days and kept us happy with snacks and water refills.