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Yosemite Waterfall Tour: Explore Iconic Falls
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16 Ratings
Yosemite Valley
Discover Yosemite’s majestic waterfalls on a customizable private tour. Hike or drive to breathtaking viewpoints with a local expert. Book your adventure today!
Discover Yosemite’s majestic waterfalls on a customizable private tour. Hike or drive to breathtaking viewpoints with a local expert. Book your adventure today!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Yosemite National Park - During the first fifteen minutes of our “Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour,” you’ll meet your expert guide who will provide a warm welcome and introduce themselves. They’ll take some time to get to know you, discussing your interests and preferences for the day. Based on your preferences, your guide will…
- Yosemite National Park - During the first fifteen minutes of our “Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour,” you’ll meet your expert guide who will provide a warm welcome and introduce themselves. They’ll take some time to get to know you, discussing your interests and preferences for the day. Based on your preferences, your guide will present different options for the itinerary, highlighting the stunning waterfalls you can visit and any other activities or sights you might enjoy. Additionally, your guide will introduce Leave No Trace (LNT) principles, emphasizing the importance of responsible outdoor behavior and conservation ethics during your tour. They’ll also cover any safety precautions or essential information for the tour. Finally, your guide will answer any questions you have and ensure you’re comfortable and excited to embark on this customizable adventure in Yosemite National Park.
What's Included
- Reservation into Yosemite on day of activity
- Private customizable guided adventure
- Knowledgeable guide with expert local insights and safety tips
- Trekking poles can be requested
- Option to explore up to 8 hours, or adjust to a shorter adventure
- Reservation into Yosemite on day of activity
- Private customizable guided adventure
- Knowledgeable guide with expert local insights and safety tips
- Trekking poles can be requested
- Option to explore up to 8 hours, or adjust to a shorter adventure
What's Not Included
- Optional Gratuities (10-20% is standard)
- Optional Gratuities (10-20% is standard)
Additional Information
Embark on an incredible journey to discover Yosemite’s iconic waterfalls with a knowledgeable local guide:
- Bridalveil Fall
- Horsetail Fall
- Illilouette Fall
- Nevada Fall
- Royal Arch Cascade
- Ribbon Fall
- Silver Strand Fall
- Sentinel Falls
- Vernal Fall
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Yosemite Falls
Join your guide in the morning for a…
Embark on an incredible journey to discover Yosemite’s iconic waterfalls with a knowledgeable local guide:
- Bridalveil Fall
- Horsetail Fall
- Illilouette Fall
- Nevada Fall
- Royal Arch Cascade
- Ribbon Fall
- Silver Strand Fall
- Sentinel Falls
- Vernal Fall
- Yosemite Falls
Join your guide in the morning for a personalized adventure, whether you prefer hiking or a car-based tour. Your guide will skillfully lead you to breathtaking viewpoints, ensuring a deep dive into Yosemite’s natural splendor. This 6 to 8-hour experience is designed to spark your sense of wonder and leave you amazed by Yosemite’s stunning beauty!
Please be aware that the best time to view the waterfalls is in spring, with peak flow occurring in March, April, May, and June. Some, like Yosemite Falls, may decrease by August. Late fall storms can rejuvenate some falls, while winter nights cover them in frost, creating a magical winter landscape.
- Disclaimer: While our “Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour” includes ten stunning waterfalls, please note that the ability to see all of them is subject to various factors such as seasonal conditions, weather, trail accessibility, and participants’ health and physical abilities. We strive to provide the best possible experience, but we cannot guarantee that all waterfalls will be visited on every tour.
- Food and drinks are not provided.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not provided.
- Private transportation is not provided.
Location
Curry Village Pizza Deck
Curry Village Drive
From the Curry Village Shuttle Bus stop 14, head southwest for 200 feet towards the Mountain Shop. Then, follow the walkway around the building, passing by the Gift Shop, until you reach the Pizza Deck. Your guide will be holding a map and excited to meet you.
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
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(16 Ratings)
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David_l
May 20, 2025
Yosemite Waterfalls Hike - Lifetime Memories - When we booked the Yosemite Valley waterfalls hike we did so to make our lives easier. Our goal was to find a knowledgeable person to help us navigate around the crowds so we could focus our time on the really special or spectacular falls. We were not disappointed. Gabe, our host and tour guide, exceeded all our expectations for the day. He discussed our interest and desires for the day (we wanted to hike to Vernal and Nevada falls) and then customized a tour throughout the Valley allowing us to see all ten waterfalls. With his knowledge of the trails around Yosemite he routed us around the crowded trails, took us to spectacular view points that only the “locals” know about and shared with us his vast knowledge of the Valley and surrounding hikes. The hike to Vernal and Nevada falls was a little on the strenuous side but he was able to help us set a pace that allowed us to reach all our goals for the day. The mist trail was fantastic (even if we got a little wet), but seeing the Vernal and Nevada falls up close was unforgettable especially given the heavy spring flow rates. We love visiting National Parks and we have many great memories but the day spent with Gabe visiting all the waterfalls will forever remain one of our most fond memories. We have already started recommending the tour to our family and friends. It is a memory that will stay with us for a lifetime.
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Michael_m
May 14, 2025
Yosemite waterfall custom tour - Wonder tour! Excellent way to spend your day and experience Yosemite. Guide was fun and knowledgeable.
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Daniel_m
Sep 2, 2024
Exelent experience. Big... - Exelent experience. Big thanks to our tour guide Miranda she did an amazing job. I do recommend this tour 100%.
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Tingerw2022
Sep 1, 2024
Amazing waterfall tour - Gabriel was excellent. Very knowledgable and has spent a lot of time in the valley. He showed us many of the main sights and also some stuff that is more off the commonly beaten path.
The trip was very well tailored to what we liked and our hiking level. He happily changed and modified the route as our energy levels changed and based on what was available to see.
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Mariaantonia_r
May 28, 2024
We enjoyed the tour and company of our guide. - Our tour guide was very accommodating . He attended to our needs. We love that we were able to go near to some waterfalls with Gabe guiding us. He made us comfortable as if we were family on a tour. Thank you we enjoyed our tour.
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J_t
May 26, 2024
Best Yosemite tour! - Gabriel was amazing! He knew all the secret spots to get the most breathtaking views of the waterfalls. My mother had always dreamed of seeing the waterfalls of Yosemite, but she had a stroke which left her unable to walk very far without assistance. Gabriel brought us to so many incredible spots that allowed my mother to take in the stunning beauty of Yosemite.
I greatly appreciated his flexibility in adjusting our tour to accommodate the many changing requests of the group. He was also very sweet and patient with my kids, who took some time to warm up. And to top things off, he is a phenomenal photographer. He captured so many picture-perfect moments of our family that I definitely plan to print and hang on our walls. The highlight of our trip was having a sunset dinner and s'mores at Glacier Point; the view was breathtaking.
Thank you, Gabriel, for the unforgettable and magical tour. We had so much fun, and the hikes were unforgettable. We will definitely be back for more adventures and hidden gems with you!
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Flyer49284410076
May 11, 2024
Amazing waterfalls and guide! - Super inspiring day out with a wonderful guide. We made it to seven of the ten waterfalls. The other three would have been too much for my four and eight year olds. Seems like the timing was perfect for the full flow experience. I would do this trip again in a heartbeat!
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G6621fgkatiec
Apr 19, 2024
Incredible day - Gabriel is an excellent guide. We got to see parts of Yosemite we would not have seen without him. Great guy, loves his job. Highly recommend
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Michellebulan
Apr 9, 2024
Awesome customized private tour of Yosemite waterfalls! Gabe is the best! You won't be disappointed. - Gabe was responsive from the moment we booked the private tour. We had never been to Yosemite and we knew we were staying over an hour away from the meeting spot. I asked if we could start at 10 instead of 9? And could he customize the tour as we were not big hikers? Gabe immediately got back to me and said 10 would be perfect and we could take shuttles or drive to minimize the extra walking. He just wanted us to have the best experience.
Once we met him the day of the hike he was personable, knowledgeable and he got along with the entire family. He showed us up close all the most amazing waterfalls and took us on back trails that were not marked and open to the average hiker.
The bonus is Gabe is an amazing landscape photographer so he kept stopping us and taking these great family photos! He air dropped them to my phone at the end of the day so not only did our family see amazing sights we have photos of the family to remember our day at Yosemite.
I would highly recommend Gabe. Tell him what you want to see and your level of fitness I am confident he can create a schedule that will work for you and your group.
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Rkirbie
Mar 30, 2024
Best waterfalls tour - Wow! this place was so amazing. we got to get up close to the waterfalls and Gabriel was a fantastic guide. He was full of information about the park. He was also so nice to ask us what we wanted to see the most so we could customize our experience. I would give him 5 starts.
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