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Walking & Trekking
Hiking in Yosemite National Park
6 days • 4.8
5
Excellent
38 reviews
6 days
Start
San Francisco, USA
Finish
San Francisco, USA
Trip Code
SIXY
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Lodge (4 nights)
From £1,874(6 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Enjoy an itinerary designed to show you the very best that Yosemite National Park has to offer, with an expert local leader doing all the navigating for you.
Hike at your own comfort level with options for alternate routes and a schedule that eases you in – your first hike is an easy one, allowing you to go slow before tackling more serious trails.
Learn about the important work being done by Yosemite Conservancy, with an educational guided walk through the historic Ahwahnee village, where you’ll learn about Native American heritage and the park’s conservation efforts.
Take on the challenge of the Four Mile Trail to Sentinel Dome – the views from Glacier Point over Yosemite Valley are some of the very best in the park.
Get an introduction to Yosemite National Park with a walk through the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, passing beneath (and through!) the towering trees.
Is this trip right for you?
This is a hiking trip so a good fitness level will help you enjoy all included walks and activities. You will walk up to 9.6 mi (15.5 km) roundtrip, with an elevation gain of 3200 ft (975 m).
Yosemite National Park boasts warm summers but be prepared for colder evenings and possibly rainy days.
On your final day, you’ll reach San Francisco around 3 pm. This night’s accommodation is not included so please plan your departure accordingly, or pre-book a post-trip night.
Itinerary
Embark on a hiking adventure to remember in California’s High Sierra
Follow your feet on this six-day hiking trip that shows off the very best of Yosemite National Park. Giant sequoia trees, the massive Half Dome rock, stunning views from the top of Sentinel Dome and thunderous waterfalls of the appropriately named Mist Trail – this adventure covers a lot of ground in a short time. Best of all, you get to experience Yosemite with a bit of comfort, thanks to transportation to and from the trailheads and accommodation close to the park’s entrance. But this trip is more than just pretty sights – you’ll also learn about the area’s Native American heritage and pioneer past, and about the important work being done to preserve and protect the region.
Inclusions
Meals
5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night), Lodge (4 nights)
Included activities
Tuolumne Grove hike
Mist Trail signature hike
Four Mile Trail to Sentinel Dome hike
The Ahwahnee historic lodge visit
Yosemite Valley Conservancy exclusive walk
San Francisco - Golden Gate Bridge walk
Optional activities
Yosemite Valley Bike Rental Half Day - USD30
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Important notes
1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1 in San Francisco. Please see Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. You are expected to arrive back into San Francisco around 3pm and dropped off at the same location as the joining point on the final day. There is no accommodation included on the last day in San Francisco, however we can request any additional nights should you need them.
3. A single supplement is available for this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. We are not able to book airport shuttle service for North America trips. North America has convenient taxi and rideshare options from all airports, as well as public transport systems in major hub cities. Please check the joining and finishing point instructions listed in the Essential Trip Information.
Reviews (38)
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4 stars
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Dean
May 16, 2025
A truly amazing trip in a spectacular environment. Many wonderful memories.
Stuart
Oct 25, 2024
Excellent snapshot of Yosemite NP.
Rhonda
Jun 04, 2024
The Yosemite hike exceeded all my expectations. Great itinerary and brilliant guide. Looking forward to my next Intrepid adventure.
Greta
May 25, 2024
Yosemite hiking tour was a perfect mix of exercise, knowledge building and exercise. Our guide Phil made it a very easy experience.
Helen
Oct 26, 2023
Really enjoyed the trip - Lana our guide was fantastic, and we saw a lot of the park with a busy (but manageable) itinerary. Our group (reasonably fit people from their 20s to their 70s) were able to go at our own speeds, so we were all able to enjoy the hikes.
Eleanor
Oct 16, 2023
I’d definitely recommend this Yosemite hiking trip as it gives you time to properly explore the park and see all that it has to offer. The hikes weren’t too challenging which made for nice days out. We were busy from early in the morning until the evening so we definitely got our moneys worth. Our guide was excellent and made the experience very enjoyable.
Lindsey
Oct 16, 2023
I highly recommend this trip if you want to visit Yosemite and hike in a group. This trip includes the meadow, high country, and the Mist Trail (just to name a few highlights). We went in October when the trails weren’t as crowded compared to the summer and saw some fall foliage. Lana was a great guide. She brought tons of knowledge, patience, and enthusiasm to the group. I’m glad I did this trip.
John
Oct 02, 2023
This was an unforgettable trip - Yosemite was amazing, but it was our tour guide who brought the place to life and made each and every day so much fun.
William
Sep 27, 2023
This was my first small group trip. Low cost and well organized. I was there to see a National Park, not a 5 star hotel. Get in shape for this trip, lots of hiking.
Linda
Sep 18, 2023
Amazing time. Joseph was an incredible leader. Enjoyed having a small group of solo travelers. Will definitely book with Intrepid again.
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