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Best Yosemite National Park Hiking Tours: Our Top 4

4 hikes  ·  from $195 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 yosemite national park hiking tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide over breakfast and still make the trailhead.

Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite - What the beginner route feels like
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Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite

1.Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite

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

Set out with an experienced YExplore guide such as Emily, John, Ana, or Ashley on a private Yosemite hike matched to your group. Choose a gentle four to five mile route, a moderate six-mile outing, or discuss a tougher goal. Expect forest, waterfalls, meadows, granite views, trail advice, and help with photos.

“Fully recommended tour. Our guide, Ashley, was very knowledgeable and friendly, and adapted the walk to our level. The route we took saw Glacier point, Taft point and Sentinal Dome.”

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Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour - El Capitan, Half Dome, and reading Yosemite’s geology
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Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour

2.Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour

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

Spend about eight hours exploring Yosemite Valley with a private Lasting Adventures guide. Your morning meeting sets the plan, from Mirror Lake and Yosemite Falls to the Mist Trail, El Capitan, historic sites, and lesser-known Indian or Spider Caves. Guides such as Sarah, Ian, Natalie, and Mike tailor the pace to your group.

“We had a great time with this tour! Our tour guide, Aida, was very knowledgeable and gave us a tour of all the valley floor. Would recommend this to anyone who goes to Yosemite!”

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Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion - Yosemite Valley and the big granite walls
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Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion

3.Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion

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

Choose a beginner to strenuous Yosemite hike with a local guide and a group of up to nine. Routes may feature Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, El Capitan, or Half Dome. Guides such as Erin, Ashley, John, Jay, and Margaret adjust pace and plans to your ability.

“I recently explored Yosemite National Park with an amazing guide, and I can't recommend him enough. Here's why: - Expert Know-How: Our guide knew Yosemite inside out, making every moment informative and fun. - Passion and Energy: He brought the park to life with his infectious enthusiasm. - Safe and Smart: Our guide started early to avoid traffic and the scorching heat, keeping us comfortable. - Friendly and Relaxed: He was not just knowledgeable but also super-friendly, answering our questions with a smile. - Tailored Fun: The adventure was personalized with our preferred vista points. An unforgettable Yosemite experience.”

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Private Family Hike in Yosemite - Choosing Between the Beginner and Moderate Hikes
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Private Family Hike in Yosemite

4.Private Family Hike in Yosemite

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $195Cheapest way up

You’ll hike privately with your family and a local guide such as Emily, John, or Zim, choosing a beginner route of about four to five miles or a moderate outing of five to six. Expect Yosemite stories, wildlife and plant lessons, photo stops, and a picnic break. Bring your own food, water, layers, and transportation.

“John was a great guide and great company. He pointed out all the landmarks to us as well as the local fauna and wildlife. We were in awe of the view and landscape. John was also a fantastic photographer, got us some superb family shots. He made it a really special and memorable experience for us. Thank you John we had a very special day.”

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