Private Giant Sequoia Grove Hike in Yosemite

Walk among trees older than civilizations

A private hiking tour of the Tuolumne and Merced Groves in Yosemite National Park, where Giant Sequoias tower nearly 300 feet high and live for thousands of years. The tour runs 8 hours with a professional English-speaking guide leading the route through secluded, peaceful trails. Moderate fitness is required. Park entrance fees are separate.

The experience

The hike takes you into two of Yosemite's most secluded groves, where the Giant Sequoias dominate the landscape in a way that photographs don't quite capture. These trees grow up to nearly 300 feet high and 26 feet in diameter, the largest living things on Earth, and some have stood for over 3,000 years. A professional guide leads the route at a pace suited to your group, moving through peaceful trails where the scale of the trees makes the rest of the world feel distant.

An 8-hour commitment means you're spending most of a day in the groves rather than rushing between multiple Yosemite stops. The guide handles route decisions and pacing, so you walk without navigating or second-guessing the path. You'll need moderate physical fitness for the terrain and duration, but the reward is time spent among some of the oldest, largest living things on the planet without crowds.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the route through both groves.
• hiking access to the Tuolumne and Merced Groves trails.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (8 to 75 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteUS$ 35

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Lasting Adventures

Is this one for you?At 8 hours, this tour takes up most of a day, which means you're choosing between this and other Yosemite activities rather than combining it with a second stop. Pick it if you want to spend real time among the Sequoias instead of seeing them as a quick detour, and if you prefer a guide handling the route and pacing over navigating on your own.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the Giant Sequoias like when you're actually standing next to them?

The Giant Sequoias in the Tuolumne and Merced Groves grow up to nearly 300 feet high and 26 feet in diameter, making them the largest living things on Earth. Many have lived over 3,000 years, so you're walking past trees that were already ancient when written history began.

How long does this hike actually take?

The tour runs 8 hours total, which means a full morning and afternoon in the groves rather than a quick stop between other Yosemite attractions.

Do I need to be in great shape to do this hike?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The guide will set a sustainable pace for your group, but the 8-hour duration and terrain require steady endurance.

What's included and what do I need to arrange separately?

The tour includes a professional guide who speaks English and leads the hiking route. You'll need to pay the Yosemite National Park entrance fee separately, and bring your own food and drinks for the day.