Experience the monumental scenery of Yosemite on a guided, half-day hike designed especially for families. Choose from a beginning or moderate hike to suit your family’s experience level, and embark on a series of trails that wind through the famous natural attractions of either Yosemite Valley or the High Country. Enjoy spectacular views of one of America’s favorite national parks, and stop for a scenic picnic near a stream, lake or meadow.

Hike through Yosemite or the High Country with an introductory hike perfect for the whole family
Select the best hike for your schedule, with multiple times offered throughout the day
Bring the whole family on an outdoor adventure
Choose from a beginner or moderate hike to fit your experience level
This small-group interpretive tour leaves plenty of time for admiring the view and snapping photos

What's Included

Private Guided Hiking Tour
Informative local guide
Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Private transportation
Gratuities
Park Entrance Fee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, California
Departure Point: Yosemite National Park (exact trail head confirmed with supplier after booking)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Yosemite National Park

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite Valley

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Please dress in athletic-wear
Items recommended to bring: camera, gloves, extra layer of clothing, jacket, sunscreen, hat, snacks and water
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
We are limited in guide availability this year due to Covid-19. Please understand if your reservation is not accepted because of this restriction.
Please provide your hotel information so we may email you driving directions to the meeting location. Hotel pick up/drop off is not provided.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

james_m

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.

Reviews

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Truly a hike to remember

james_m, Oct 2023

Yosemite private family hike

Nancy_F, Jun 2023

Our guide was Zim and she was just awesome! We had kids ages 13-6 plus 4 adults and she did the perfect level of hiking. She showed us so many special places that kids would find fun and us adults! Thanks Zim

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased you had a wonderful Yosemite experience with Zim.

Enriching our Yosemite visit

Susan_C, Aug 2022

David‘s knowledge of the topography, trees, birds, animals and local history and climbing, was just what we hoped to learn about on our visit to Yosemite. His enthusiasm and care for the wilderness was evident. He accommodated two adolescents well. All round just great.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for your kind words about David. We are happy your experience was so postive and your children had fun.

Disappointed

Jennifer_B, Jul 2021

Our tour guide Chris was very nice, however, we were done with the tour in just about two hours. Based on how it was advertised, no fault of Chris’s, we thought there would be a lot more to see and expected something different than what we could just do on our own. It was very disappointing. It was way over priced for what we got. I feel like we should be reimbursed at least half of what we paid.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

After receiving this review, I contacted this client and their guide, Chris. Chris was a new employee who clearly was improperly trained, and we take full responsibility for that. We issued the client a refund that they found to be suitable. Chris also offered several apologies for the lack of attention to the tour. He also assured us that the tour lasted longer than two hours but less than the expected time for our family tours. This client accepted our apologies and was satisfied with the resolution we offered. The client offered to amend this review then wished to remove it altogether. However, Tripadvisor staff refused to remove it despite numerous attempts from both the client and us. It is unfortunate that the tour did not meet our standards of customer care, but it is even more unfortunate that Tripadvisor staff refused to acknowledge that the issue was remedied satisfactorily and denied the client the right to remove the review.

Great day hike

VICTORIA_D, Jul 2020

Jay was nice and knowledgeable. He went our pace and educated us about Yosemite along the way. We took great pictures and had a great time. Definitely remember to pack a lunch, snacks and plenty of water!

Response from Host, Sep 2020

Thank you, and we are happy you had a great day hike in Yosemite.

Exceeded Expectations!

Cuong_V, Jul 2020

Wonderful tour as our guide Dan was very personable, knowledgeable, and flexible. He not only showed us an amazing trail to Illilouette Falls, but was able to articulate lots of interesting information about trees, plants, animals, and history . Highly recommend YTour and Dan!

Response from Host, Sep 2020

Thank you so much Chris. We are really happy your tour exceeded your expectations and you enjoyed your time in Yosemite.

Excellent guided tour of just a...

Tom R, Apr 2018

Excellent guided tour of just a small portion of Yosemite, perfect for the whole family. Our guides John and Henry were knowledgeable and friendly, and were great with the kids. We went on about a 6 mile hike, with a rise in elevation of 1400', and saw a number of Yosemite's highlights, including Half Dome and El Capitan, as well as tons of waterfalls, rock formations, and other natural wonders. The guides presented just the right amount of information -- enough to make us feel like we really were learning something, but not so much that it overwhelmed us and took away from our ability to just take in the beauty of the environment on its own. This company was very easy to book with and to communicate with, and though they don't offer pickup from your lodging and you have to bring your own lunch, that acts to keep costs down, which is appreciated. Terrific day hiking that I would recommend to anyone.

A great way to see some of the...

Mark G, Aug 2017

A great way to see some of the sights that you would not have seen if you didn't have a guide.

Great! Our family had a great time...

Brian M, Jul 2017

Great! Our family had a great time. Trevor, our guide, was completely knowledgeable about every area of the park and timed it out spectacularly. We would 100% recommend this trip. We did it our first morning in the park and it worked well as we got a great oview and allowed us to discuss plans!

Hiking Trip!

JosGuillermo_G, Jul 2022

Nos fascinó el tour !! El guía muy amigable y muy profesional !! A pesar que los días fueron complicados por que en el sur de Yosemite estaba el incendio, nos hizo el tour muy interesante !!

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Gracias por sus amables palabras. Nos alegra que haya disfrutado de su viaje a Yosemite.