Things to do in Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite Highlights Tour: Half Dome, Waterfalls & Sequoias★ 4.89 (818) · 9h
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Yosemite: Private Jeep 4x4 Tour & Glacier Point with Pickup★ 4.90 (130) · 8h
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Yosemite: Semi Private Day Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch & Pickup★ 4.68 (120) · 8h
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Yosemite Valley: Private Hiking Tour & Waterfall Trails★ 4.82 (99) · 4h–6hUS$ 315View ›
Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour: Customizable Full-Day Trek★ 4.97 (86) · 8hUS$ 360View ›
Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion: Half Dome, Sentinel Dome & More★ 4.76 (82) · 5hUS$ 215View ›
Yosemite Valley: Guided Walk, Waterfalls & Iconic Views★ 4.75 (79) · 7hUS$ 180View ›
Yosemite & Sequoias: Private Day Trip from San Francisco★ 4.96 (75) · 14h–15hUS$ 1,200View ›
Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point tour: Adaptive Half Dome access★ 5.00 (41) · 6hUS$ 180View ›
Yosemite Valley Family Hike: Beginner to Moderate Trail★ 4.93 (41) · 4h–6hUS$ 195View ›Lowest price (4)
Yosemite Valley Tour from Oakhurst: 4-Hour Guided HighlightsA 4-hour guided tour of Yosemite Valley departing at 6am from Oakhurst with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The route covers Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Sentinel Bridge, El Capitan and the Merced River, plus Tunnel View and historic sites like Theodore Roosevelt's campsite. A local guide leads groups of up to 20 people; bottled water and a sports bottle are provided.Is it for me?The 4-hour window means you capture the valley's highlights in the soft morning light and still have the afternoon free—ideal if you want the iconic views without committing a full day, or if you're combining this with other activities in the region.
Yosemite Falls & Half Dome hiking tour: 5-hour guided walkA 5-hour guided hiking tour of Yosemite National Park starting from Yosemite Village, where a local naturalist leads you through Cooks Meadow to see Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Sentinel Rock and North Dome while explaining the park's geology, indigenous history and natural forces that shaped it. The tour includes trekking poles, a kids scavenger hunt, and a vehicle reservation permit; park entrance fees ($35 per vehicle) are collected at the gate for U.S. visitors, and international visitors may owe an additional $100 fee at arrival.Is it for me?The tour meets at Yosemite Village, so if you're staying in the valley or can reach the village by shuttle, you don't need a car to join — the guide handles the walk from there. This settles the logistics for anyone without their own transport or unfamiliar with where to start inside the park.
Mist Trail Vernal Fall hike guided day trip: Yosemite ValleyThis 6 to 8-hour guided hike on the Mist Trail in Yosemite National Park takes you from Yosemite Valley to the base of Vernal Fall, then up a steep granite staircase alongside the cascade itself. A professional guide leads the route, which operates April through November and includes trekking poles on request. The elevation gain is approximately 1,265 feet, and the hike requires a moderate level of fitness.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and leads at a pace suited to a moderate fitness level, so you can follow the commentary and the route without scrambling to keep up. This works well if you're visiting Yosemite for the first time and want the Mist Trail without navigating the park or the trail logistics yourself.
Yosemite Day Hike from Glacier Point: Panorama Trail & Mist TrailA full-day guided hike in Yosemite National Park descends 8.5 miles from Glacier Point to the valley floor via the Panorama Trail and Mist Trail, passing Illilouette Fall, Nevada Fall and Vernal Fall while taking in views of Half Dome and the surrounding peaks. A professional guide leads groups of up to six hikers, and a shuttle carries you to the trailhead and back to Yosemite Lodge at the end. The hike operates May through October and requires moderate-to-strenuous fitness; you bring your own food and water.Is it for me?The 9.5-hour day and 3,000-foot descent demand steady hiking fitness and comfortable legs—this suits hikers who can sustain a moderate pace downhill and don't need hotel pickup or meals arranged. If you're recovering from a spinal injury, pregnant, or have cardiovascular concerns, a different Yosemite tour may be a better fit.
