Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour
Overview
Embark on an extraordinary adventure exploring Yosemite's legendary waterfalls with a local expert:
BRIDALVEIL FALL
HORSETAIL FALL
ILLILOUETTE FALL
NEVADA FALL
ROYAL ARCH CASCADE
RIBBON FALL
SILVER STRAND FALL
SENTINEL FALLS
VERNAL FALL
YOSEMITE FALLS
This experience is exclusively for you and the people in your party.
Meet your guide in the morning for a fully customizable experience tailored to your preferences, whether for a hiking or car-based tour. Your guide will expertly navigate routes to awe-inspiring viewpoints, ensuring an immersive exploration of Yosemite's natural wonders. Spanning 6 to 8 hours, this experience is sure to ignite your sense of wonder and leave you in awe of Yosemite's majestic beauty!
Please note, the prime time to witness waterfalls is spring, with peak flow in March, April, May & June. Some, like Yosemite Falls, may diminish by August. Late fall storms revive some falls, while winter nights coat them in frost, offering a magical winter scene.
What's Included
- Reservation into Yosemite on day of activity
- Trekking poles can be requested
- Option to explore up to 8 hours, or adjust to a shorter adventure
- Knowledgeable guide with expert local insights and safety tips
- Private customizable guided adventure
- Optional Gratuities (10-20% is standard)
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not provided.
- Private transportation
- Food and drinks are not provided.
Meeting Location
9010 Curry Village Drive
Yosemite Village, CA 95389, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Yosemite National Park
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Disclaimer: While our "Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour" includes ten stunning waterfalls, please note that the ability to see all of them is subject to various factors such as seasonal conditions, weather, trail accessibility, and participants' health and physical abilities. We strive to provide the best possible experience, but we cannot guarantee that all waterfalls will be visited on every tour.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Reservation into Yosemite on day of activity.
- Trekking poles can be requested.
- Option to explore up to 8 hours, or adjust to a shorter adventure.
- Knowledgeable guide with expert local insights and safety tips.
- Private customizable guided adventure.
- Optional Gratuities (10-20% is standard).
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not provided.
- Private transportation.
- Food and drinks are not provided.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waterfalls of Yosemite – Customizable Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Reservation into Yosemite on day of activity
- Trekking poles can be requested
- Option to explore up to 8 hours, or adjust to a shorter adventure
- Knowledgeable guide with expert local insights and safety tips
- Private customizable guided adventure
- Optional Gratuities (10-20% is standard)
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not provided.
- Private transportation
- Food and drinks are not provided.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Disclaimer: While our "Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour" includes ten stunning waterfalls, please note that the ability to see all of them is subject to various factors such as seasonal conditions, weather, trail accessibility, and participants' health and physical abilities. We strive to provide the best possible experience, but we cannot guarantee that all waterfalls will be visited on every tour.
- 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.
