Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion
Overview
Outdoor enthusiasts of every fitness and experience level can enjoy this amazing Yosemite hiking excursion. Choose from a beginner, intermediate, moderate, challenging or strenuous hike in Yosemite National Park to Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, Cathedral Lakes, El Capitan, Clouds Rest or even Half Dome! You’ll be away from the crowds for an intimate connection with your magnificent surroundings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, you're sure to enjoy this trip of a lifetime.
What's Included
- Outdoor Education
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required)
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
- Local guide
- Water and food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Park Entrance Fee
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Yosemite Valley
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
Join us on one of our Yosemite Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursions to make a lifelong connection with Yosemite National Park. Learn about the natural world and listen to the stories of Yosemite while we hike to some of the best photo spots in the park. Our guided Yosemite adventure hikes range from gentle half-day beginner hikes that last 4 hours and uncover natural beauty only seen on a particular trail to all-day treks that deliver rewarding vistas and true accomplishments. Strenuous hikes are also available to satisfy demanding eco tourists who strive for extraordinary challenges.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please provide your hotel and contact information (phone number, email and accommodations) in the Special Requirements box at checkout. Hotel information is so we can email you driving directions to the meeting location; pickup/drop-off is not included.
- Please dress in athletic wear and bring plenty of water
- Minimum age is 10 years for the Intermediate and Challenging hike
- Minimum age is 12 years for the Strenuous hike
- The Beginner and Moderate hike is for all ages
- No minimum age on Beginner or Moderate Hikes
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion?
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Activity code: C-6004HIKE
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Outdoor Education.
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required).
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss).
- Local guide.
- Water and food.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Private transportation.
- Park Entrance Fee.
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion 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
- Outdoor Education
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required)
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
- Local guide
- Water and food
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Park Entrance Fee
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please provide your hotel and contact information (phone number, email and accommodations) in the Special Requirements box at checkout. Hotel information is so we can email you driving directions to the meeting location; pickup/drop-off is not included.
- Please dress in athletic wear and bring plenty of water
- Minimum age is 10 years for the Intermediate and Challenging hike
- Minimum age is 12 years for the Strenuous hike
- The Beginner and Moderate hike is for all ages
- No minimum age on Beginner or Moderate Hikes
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
