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Yosemite Classic Camping Trips
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Day 1: Yosemite Valley
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
You will meet your guide at Half Dome Village at 1:00 PM. This will be followed by group orientation and introductions. Today we will do an easy, flat hike of the famous Yosemite Valley, pointing out some of the iconic peaks and waterfalls. After the hike, we will relocate to the campsite where we can relax and lounge before dinner. After dinner we will enjoy some warmth and good company around the campfire. Total Mileage: 4 miles.
Duration: 11 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Yosemite National Park
Day 2: The Mist Trail
Stop At: Mist Trail, Happy Isles, Yosemite National Park, CA
After a hearty breakfast, we will shuttle to the Happy Isles trailhead to hike the famous Mist Trail. This hike gets you right up next to two of Yosemite’s most well-known waterfalls, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and along the eastern edge of the aptly named Panorama Cliff. You will complete your loop and return to the valley via the famous John Muir Trail, offering new perspectives of the waterfalls you just hiked beside. Following the hike we will catch the shuttle back to our campsite for dinner and relaxation. Total Mileage: 7.2 miles
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Yosemite National Park
Day 3: Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome & Taft Point
Stop At: Glacier Point, Yosemite Lodge Resort origin, Yosemite National Park, CA
After an early morning breakfast, we will head to Glacier Point, where we will spend time taking in the views and history of this famous landmark. From Glacier Point we will hike to the summit of Sentinel Dome at 8,122’ for amazing 360-degree views. After descending Sentinel Dome, we will follow along the southern rim of the valley to the famous Taft Point for an amazing view into Yosemite Valley from the cliffs above. Total Mileage: 7.0 miles
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Yosemite National Park
Day 4: Mt. Hoffman & May Lake
Stop At: Mt. Hoffmann, Yosemite National Park, CA
After a hearty breakfast, we will shuttle to the May Lake parking lot where we will have the option to summit Mt. Hoffman at 10, 850’. This is the geographical center of Yosemite as well as John Muir’s favorite view in all of Yosemite. On our way back, we will have a chance to take a dip in May Lake. As time permits we will shuttle into Tuolumne Meadows for a quick overview, and perhaps, another amazing sunset opportunity. We will share a warm cooked meal around the campfire when we return back to camp. Total Mileage: 6.0 miles
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Yosemite National Park
Day 5: Giant Sequoias
Stop At: Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, CA
After breakfast we will pack up and depart for our last hike. We will hike down into the famous and historical Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias as your guide provides you with local lore and history on these ancient plants that thrive in only unique areas of the park. After this hike, we will return to Half Dome Village for some snacks before our final goodbyes. Total Mileage: 2.5 miles
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Yosemite Valley
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
You will meet your guide at Half Dome Village at 1:00 PM. This will be followed by group orientation and introductions. Today we will do an easy, flat hike of the famous Yosemite Valley, pointing out some of the iconic peaks and waterfalls. After the hike, we will relocate to the campsite where we can relax and lounge before dinner. After dinner we will enjoy some warmth and good company around the campfire. Total Mileage: 4 miles.
Duration: 11 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Yosemite National Park
Day 2: The Mist Trail
Stop At: Mist Trail, Happy Isles, Yosemite National Park, CA
After a hearty breakfast, we will shuttle to the Happy Isles trailhead to hike the famous Mist Trail. This hike gets you right up next to two of Yosemite’s most well-known waterfalls, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and along the eastern edge of the aptly named Panorama Cliff. You will complete your loop and return to the valley via the famous John Muir Trail, offering new perspectives of the waterfalls you just hiked beside. Following the hike we will catch the shuttle back to our campsite for dinner and relaxation. Total Mileage: 7.2 miles
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Yosemite National Park
Day 3: Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome & Taft Point
Stop At: Glacier Point, Yosemite Lodge Resort origin, Yosemite National Park, CA
After an early morning breakfast, we will head to Glacier Point, where we will spend time taking in the views and history of this famous landmark. From Glacier Point we will hike to the summit of Sentinel Dome at 8,122’ for amazing 360-degree views. After descending Sentinel Dome, we will follow along the southern rim of the valley to the famous Taft Point for an amazing view into Yosemite Valley from the cliffs above. Total Mileage: 7.0 miles
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Yosemite National Park
Day 4: Mt. Hoffman & May Lake
Stop At: Mt. Hoffmann, Yosemite National Park, CA
After a hearty breakfast, we will shuttle to the May Lake parking lot where we will have the option to summit Mt. Hoffman at 10, 850’. This is the geographical center of Yosemite as well as John Muir’s favorite view in all of Yosemite. On our way back, we will have a chance to take a dip in May Lake. As time permits we will shuttle into Tuolumne Meadows for a quick overview, and perhaps, another amazing sunset opportunity. We will share a warm cooked meal around the campfire when we return back to camp. Total Mileage: 6.0 miles
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camping in Yosemite National Park
Day 5: Giant Sequoias
Stop At: Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, CA
After breakfast we will pack up and depart for our last hike. We will hike down into the famous and historical Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias as your guide provides you with local lore and history on these ancient plants that thrive in only unique areas of the park. After this hike, we will return to Half Dome Village for some snacks before our final goodbyes. Total Mileage: 2.5 miles
Duration: 14 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 4x Breakfast
- 4x Dinner
- 3x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Use of Camping/Hiking Equipment as requested
- Transportation to/from each day's hike
- 4 Nights at a Yosemite Campground
- Experienced Guides
- Souvenir T-shirt
- Memories to Last a Lifetime
- Entry/Admission - Mist Trail
- Entry/Admission - Glacier Point
- Entry/Admission - Mt. Hoffmann
- Entry/Admission - Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Not included
- Yosemite Park Entrance Fees
- Guide Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Yosemite Valley
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Features
Tourism
75%
Original
55%
Aquatic
35%
Cultural
30%
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