Yosemite Valley - Meet your guide in Half Dome Village at 3:00 PM. Get acquainted with the group and with gear. If time allows before dinner, walk to some of the Valley’s iconic destinations. Eat dinner at one of the park’s numerous restaurants. (Food in the front-country is not included.) Camp in the Yosemite Valley Backpacker’s Camp.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dinner on Day 1 and Breakfast on Day 2
- Guide Gratuities
Begin your Yosemite backpacking adventure with a hike through one of the most famous sections of the John Muir Trail. Traverse the trail from magnificent alpine lakes to the peaks of Clouds Rest and Half Dome! Spend your first night under the stars at Cathedral Lakes, in the heart of the natural high country, then journey along the JMT over Cathedral Pass, marveling at the awe-inspiring alpine peaks. Pitch your tent in the Sunrise Lakes area for the third night, and from this point, conquer the Clouds Rest peak (9,926’) for some of the most extraordinary Yosemite Valley views in the park! Conclude your exciting adventure with the ascent of Half Dome (8,836’), followed by a return to Yosemite Valley via the Mist Trail, showcasing two remarkable waterfalls. The challenging schedule of this trip is truly rewarding! If you seek a genuine Yosemite adventure, this trip is for you!
With reference to the 2022 dates, they are slightly complex, here they are:
5/29 - 6/2
7/18 - 7/22
7/22 - 7/26
8/7 - 8/11
8/15 - 8/19
8/25 - 8/29
9/18 - 9/22
9/29 - 10/3
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.