Yosemite: Off The Beaten Path - Customizable Private Tour
Overview
Escape the crowds and discover the hidden gems of Yosemite. Join our expert local guide on a journey through lesser-known areas of the park, away from the hustle and bustle of the main trails. This immersive hiking adventure, lasting 4-6 hours (based on your preferences), offers flexibility, covering anywhere from 1-15 miles (based on your preferences). Experience the serenity of secluded landscapes, pristine wilderness, and breathtaking vistas as you explore the untamed beauty of Yosemite.
What's Included
- Informative local guide
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
- Private guided hiking tour
- 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
California
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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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 (8)
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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).
- Informative local guide.
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park.
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss).
- Private guided hiking tour.
- 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.
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 1..
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 Yosemite: Off The Beaten Path - Customizable Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Yosemite: Off The Beaten Path – 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
- Informative local guide
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
- Private guided hiking tour
- 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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
