Wonders of Yosemite: Explore Yosemite Valley and Giant Sequoias

Duration8h - 9h

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Group sizeUp to 7 travelers

Overview

Explore the iconic landscapes of Yosemite Valley and the majestic giant sequoias on this guided naturalist hike. This full-day adventure features dramatic waterfalls, colorful vistas, and insights into the park's geological wonders. The tour includes a leisurely 3-mile round-trip walk to a grove of giant sequoias, allowing you to appreciate their grandeur up close. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and families (ages 8+), this tour combines expert guidance with transportation, a lunch voucher, and snowshoe rental when needed for winter excursions.

- Full-day guided tour from 9am to 5:30pm with a naturalist guide
- Explore Yosemite Valley’s icons and hidden gems
- 3-mile round-trip walk to see giant sequoias
- Suitable for ages 8 and up, with a maximum group size of 9

Options

Firefall Route

Duration: 9 hours
Lunch Voucher: You will receive a lunch voucher redeemable at the Rush Creek Lodge General Store before the start of the trip.
Firefall Route: This trip will start at Firefall Ranch and pickup at Rush Creek Lodge before entering Yosemite National Park

Evergreen Route

Duration: 9 hours
Lunch Voucher: You will receive a lunch voucher that is redeemable at the Rush Creek Lodge General Store before the start of the trip.

What's included

Private transportation
You will receive a lunch voucher upon check-in. This voucher is redeemable before the trip at our General Store. This store is located on property.

Park Admission - This fee is waivable if you present an America the Beautiful Pass, Senior Pass, or Yosemite Vehicle Entrance Receipt.
Non-resident fees will be charged at the admission gate. Each adult (16 years or older) will be charged a non-resident admission fee. Fee waivable with an America the Beautiful Pass.

What to expect

Tunnel View
30m

View one of the most iconic vista points in Yosemite. See Half Dome, El Capitan, and Bridalveil Fall all from one stop.
Yosemite Falls
1h

Experience one of the tallest waterfalls in the lower 48 states.
El Capitan
30m

See the crown jewel of Big Wall climbing
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
2h

Experience a 3 mile round trip hike to see Yosemite's Giant Sequoias.
Yosemite Valley
5h

This two-in-one Yosemite Valley and giant sequoia guided naturalist hike and tour is a memorable, fun day getting to know Yosemite from an insider’s perspective. Let us do the driving while you enjoy dramatic waterfalls, a spectrum of colorful landscapes, stunning panoramic vistas and majestic giant sequoia trees.

The Yosemite Valley portion of this tour showcases the Valley’s icons as well as its hidden secrets. You’ll gain an understanding of how glaciers, rivers, rocks and erosion created this scenic wonder, and get some insight into John Muir’s legacy.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

All groups meet at the Recreation Center at Rush Creek Lodge.

End point

All groups meet at the Recreation Center at Rush Creek Lodge.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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