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Private Family Hike in Yosemite
4.9
41 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
- Private Transportation Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Park Entrance Fee
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Private Transportation Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- 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)
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point
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
(41 Ratings)
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Danny_b
Aug 1, 2026
Family first time in Yosemite - John was absolutely Amazing ! I’m 64 , my husband is 65 , our daughter is 35 and our grandson is 5 years old and John was there for us in a kind, patient, knowledgeable,informative and peaceful way.
He knew how to motivate our grandson when was needed. He was kind and respectful to me since I’m a little slow, a team player with my husband and daughter. He showed us the beautiful Yosemite in a way that we will never forget! Thank you John. We highly recommend John for a hike ! Thank you so much 😊
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E9223dwkristinas
Jul 22, 2026
Amazing Guided Hike in Yosemite! - We had an amazing hike with Ashley!! We spent ~5 hours with her doing the Sentinel Dome hike, it was great! We even ere able to have the top of Sentinel Dome to ourselves for a bit which was awesome. When we were driving out after the hike our whole family agreed it was hands down the best family hike we had been on! We would highly recommend!
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Anna_w
Jul 2, 2026
Ahhhmazing hike with very... - Ahhhmazing hike with very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend for families with kids (teenagers) - learnt a lot about Yosemite and even saw bears (guide kept us safe with very clear instructions).
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Penny_e
Jun 7, 2026
Phenomenal Excursion! - We (family of 5) were interested in not only hiking to see the notable sights in the Yosemite Valley but also learning about the history of Yosemite. We were also interested in getting recommendations on areas to go and places to eat after the private hike. Josh, was an amazing guide; so knowledgeable and full of smiles! We also loved how he asked for our input during the hike so we truly got a personalized hike. I’d highly recommend this excursion; and i’d recommend that you take this the first or second day of your vaca so that you can get the “lay of the land” and really get the most out of your stay in Yosemite!
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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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