4 Hikes in Yosemite National Park to Plan a Trip Around

1.Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $315Our pick

You’ll hike Yosemite with a private guide such as John, Ana, Emily, Ashley, or Remy, choosing a gentle, moderate, or more demanding route. Expect four to six hours on forest trails, near waterfalls, meadows, lakes, or granite viewpoints. Bring food, water, layers, and sturdy athletic wear. Transportation and park admission cost extra.

“Ashley is pleasant to be with. It’s like walking with a good friend. She took us on an age appropriate walk and we found out relevant infos on Yosemite and made us appreciate this blessed place more. Thank you.”

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2.Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $360

Spend about eight hours with a private Lasting Adventures guide in Yosemite Valley, choosing a mix of walks, viewpoints, history, and nature. Your day may include Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, Mirror Lake, Yosemite Falls, the Mist Trail, Indian or Spider Caves, and historic sites. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water.

“Amazing tour, very knowledgeable and fun guide. Got to see amazing sights and did it at our own pace”

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3.Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $215

YExplore Yosemite Adventures matches you with a beginner, moderate, intermediate, challenging, or strenuous hike in a group of up to nine. Guides such as Erin, Emily, Ashley, John, Jay, and Margaret tailor the pace and route, with possible views of Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley.

“My 16 year old daughter and me were doing a Yosemite hiking tour first time and it was one of the hottest days in the year but our marvellous guide Emily just found the perfect hike that we could handle it and we saw most of the spectacular sights.”

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4.Private Family Hike in Yosemite

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $195Best value

Take a private four to six-hour Yosemite hike with guides such as Emily, John, or Zim. Choose a gentle four to five-mile route or a moderate trail with up to 1,000 feet of climbing. Expect family-friendly pacing, nature stories, photo stops, and a custom meeting point, but bring your own food, water, and transport.

“Our guide was Zim and she was just awesome! We had kids ages 13-6 plus 4 adults and she did the perfect level of hiking. She showed us so many special places that kids would find fun and us adults! Thanks Zim”

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