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Private Family Hike in Yosemite
4.9
38 Ratings
Yosemite Valley
Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and a chance to picnic perched atop a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake or stream. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners.
Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and a chance to picnic perched atop a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake or stream. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Yosemite National Park - Spend quality time with your family while hiking and learning the natural history of Yosemite National Park from our local guides. These interpretative tours combine short easy hike with outdoor educational sessions that will benefit children and parents alike. Learn about the natural world and listen to the stories of…
- Yosemite National Park - Spend quality time with your family while hiking and learning the natural history of Yosemite National Park from our local guides. These interpretative tours combine short easy hike with outdoor educational sessions that will benefit children and parents alike. Learn about the natural world and listen to the stories of Yosemite while we take you to some of the bets photo spots in the park. We offer these introductory Gentle and Moderate Hike at a special discount to families.
Please note: Family tours are designed for families of 4 or more members.
- Yosemite Valley - Select from the following hiking options:
Beginner Hike
Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a relatively gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country that will allow for excellent photo opportunities and a chance to picnic perched atop a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake, or stream. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners. Expect to hike four to five miles with minimal elevation gains. Tours will last approximately four to five hours.
Moderate Hike
Escape from the masses and take some of Yosemite’s most scenic trails a little further. These introductory hiking tours are perfect for beginners and novice hikers. Expect to hike five to six miles with elevation gains up to 1000 feet. Tours will last approximately five to six hours.
What's Included
- Informative local guide
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required)
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
- Private Guided Hiking Tour
- Informative local guide
- Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required)
- Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
- Private Guided Hiking Tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
- Park Entrance Fee
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Private transportation
- Park Entrance Fee
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Please dress in athletic-wear
- Items recommended to bring: camera, gloves, extra layer of clothing, jacket, sunscreen, hat, snacks and water
- Please provide your hotel information so we may email you driving directions to the meeting location. Hotel pick up/drop off is not provided.
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international…
- Please dress in athletic-wear
- Items recommended to bring: camera, gloves, extra layer of clothing, jacket, sunscreen, hat, snacks and water
- Please provide your hotel information so we may email you driving directions to the meeting location. Hotel pick up/drop off is not provided.
- 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.
Location
Yosemite Valley
Departure Point: Yosemite National Park (exact trailhead and Google Maps pin confirmed with supplier after booking)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(38 Ratings)
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Lauren_s
Oct 20, 2025
Highly Recommend - Emily was awesome - super knowledgeable about the park, patient with the kids, adaptable as needed with the course. We would do it again and highly recommend it to others.
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Dwayne_d
Aug 7, 2025
Excellent hike with the... - Excellent hike with the family. Very informative guide and good pace for family and did not feel rushed.
Highly recommend.
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Davidneil_r
Jun 23, 2025
A perfect morning at Yosemite - The beginner hike consisted of two out and back trails at Sentinel Dome and Grant’s Point, each were about 1.1m each way, so just over four miles. The elevation gain was very doable and the views were priceless. I am so thankful we invested in this guided hike with John. We were blessed with cool temps and a breeze which added to this already perfect morning.
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Colleen
May 16, 2025
Exceptional - John was full of awesome historical, local, and outdoor information. I could have talked with him for HOURS about Yosemite. The hike started at 8 am and ended around 2. He took us from the Yosemite Valley Welcome Center to Mirror Lake with dozens of brief stops along the way to answer each question any of us had. Anytime we wanted to stop for a photo, wanted to climb some rocks or needed a break his response was “sure, this is your hike”. And we did this MANY times. I would highly recommend John for this experience.
When I write a review, I like to describe the specifics of my/our situation. I feel it gives a better idea of how exceptional (or terrible) the experience was. Our group exists of 6 people, one of which is my adult autistic, nonverbal son. John was patient and kind. And seemed to understand the difficulties that we face having a special needs participant in our group. When we come back to Yosemite, John is the guide I will be booking for another exceptional hike.
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Lauren_n
Apr 1, 2025
Beautiful scenery, easy... - Beautiful scenery, easy hike for all family members, and knowledgeable guide (John). Definitely recommend!
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E3619jwangelap
Oct 18, 2024
Worth the drive - The views were amazing! The people were nice. Parking is limited. It’s a long drive from San Francisco for a day trip. I am not sure the excursions are worth 200 per person.
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Anthony_j
Sep 23, 2024
Best trip ever in US - John who was our hiking guide was friendly and was really good with 6 yr old kid as well too. He explained very detailed on what things are and also where the beautiful shots can be taken from. He also knew when and where to take a bit of rest at each point since hiking with a little one can be quite difficult. But he understood exactly where and when.
Only thing I was disappointed was that after so many shots with cameras, I realized that no Camera could take it as we saw the surroundings no matter how good it was.
I would say this was one of the best trip ever. Thanks again John!
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Jennifer_b
Jul 5, 2024
Great for the whole family - Our tour guide Emily was prompt and easy to find at the agreed upon meeting place. She was extremely accommodating to all of our needs and was able to customize the hike for each of us. My father is elderly and she was kind enough to bring walking sticks, which were a great help to him. And while we took a rest after the first portion of the hike, she continued on with my teenage nephew. He got to see a bear! It was the absolute highlight of his trip! Great views with a short hike. Terrific.
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James_m
Oct 20, 2023
Truly a hike to remember - 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.
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Tarad1224
Aug 12, 2023
Yosemite Hike - Josh, our guide, was FANTASTIC! We ALL absolutely LOVED our hike. We also loved how much he genuinely loved Yosemite. There were 4 of us on our hike and he made sure he took care of each of our needs and concerns. He even made us coffee, camping style, and it was delicious!! We HIGHLY recommend this hike and our tour guide.
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