Private Family Hike in Yosemite
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and a chance to picnic perched atop a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake or stream. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners.
Inclusions
What's included
- Informative local guide
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required)
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
- Private Guided Hiking Tour
What's not
- Private Transportation Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Park Entrance Fee
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Spend quality time with your family while hiking and learning the natural history of Yosemite National Park from our local guides. These interpretative tours combine short easy hike with outdoor educational sessions that will benefit children and parents alike. Learn about the natural world and listen to the stories of Yosemite while we take you to some of the bets photo spots in the park. We offer these introductory Gentle and Moderate Hike at a special discount to families. Please note: Family tours are designed for families of 4 or more members.
Select from the following hiking options: Beginner Hike Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and a chance to picnic perched atop a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake, or stream. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners. Expect to hike four to five miles with minimal elevation gains. Tours will last approximately four to five hours. Moderate Hike Escape from the masses and take some of Yosemite’s most scenic trails a little further. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners and novice hikers. Expect to hike five to six miles with elevation gains up to 1000 feet. Tours will last approximately five to six hours.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 41 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Family first time in Yosemite
John was absolutely Amazing ! I’m 64 , my husband is 65 , our daughter is 35 and our grandson is 5 years old and John was there for us in a kind, patient, knowledgeable,informative and peaceful way. He knew how to motivate our grandson when was needed. He was kind and respectful to me since I’m a little slow, a team player with my husband and daughter. He showed us the beautiful Yosemite in a way that we will never forget! Thank you John. We highly recommend John for a hike ! Thank you so much 😊
5Amazing Guided Hike in Yosemite!
We had an amazing hike with Ashley!! We spent ~5 hours with her doing the Sentinel Dome hike, it was great! We even ere able to have the top of Sentinel Dome to ourselves for a bit which was awesome. When we were driving out after the hike our whole family agreed it was hands down the best family hike we had been on! We would highly recommend!
5Ahhhmazing hike with very...
Ahhhmazing hike with very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend for families with kids (teenagers) - learnt a lot about Yosemite and even saw bears (guide kept us safe with very clear instructions).
5Phenomenal Excursion!
We (family of 5) were interested in not only hiking to see the notable sights in the Yosemite Valley but also learning about the history of Yosemite. We were also interested in getting recommendations on areas to go and places to eat after the private hike. Josh, was an amazing guide; so knowledgeable and full of smiles! We also loved how he asked for our input during the hike so we truly got a personalized hike. I’d highly recommend this excursion; and i’d recommend that you take this the first or second day of your vaca so that you can get the “lay of the land” and really get the most out of your stay in Yosemite!
5Highly Recommend
Emily was awesome - super knowledgeable about the park, patient with the kids, adaptable as needed with the course. We would do it again and highly recommend it to others.
5Excellent hike with the...
Excellent hike with the family. Very informative guide and good pace for family and did not feel rushed. Highly recommend.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Departure Point: Yosemite National Park (exact trailhead and Google Maps Pin confirmed with supplier after booking) Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- YExplore Yosemite Adventures
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please dress in athletic-wear
- Items recommended to bring: camera, gloves, extra layer of clothing, jacket, sunscreen, hat, snacks and water
- Please provide your hotel information so we may email you driving directions to the meeting location. Hotel pick up/drop off is not provided.
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
How it compares in Yosemite National Park
- Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 28 day trips we list in Yosemite National Park.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is a national park in California's Sierra Nevada, famous for granite cliffs, giant sequoias, high waterfalls and meadows below the peaks.
Yosemite National Park covers a wide stretch of the Sierra Nevada in California, with Yosemite Valley, carved by glaciers, at its heart. Sheer granite walls rise on either side of the Merced River: El Capitan, a favourite of rock climbers, and Half Dome, a rounded summit, tower above the valley floor. Yosemite Falls drops in several stages for a total of about 740 metres, among the tallest waterfalls in North America.
Top-ranked sights in Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View.
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