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Yosemite National Park

yosemite hiking tour

Hike the best of California's Sierra Nevada mountains, from Half Dome to El Capitan

Yosemite is well-known for its towering granite monoliths, giant sequoias and dramatic valleys. Hike to Wapama Falls, spot the perfect swimming hole along the Tuolomne River, conquer 1,000 feet of elevation to reach the top of Vernal Fall, test your skills during a rock climbing and rappelling class and embark on an all-day hike in Upper Yosemite. 

Yosemite National Park Adventures & Tours

North America

Yosemite Adventure

4.78

  • Duration 6 days
  • Activity Level Level 3 
    • Activity Level 3

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      I love an active vacation. Engaging in a challenging activity with a difficult goal, such as reaching a summit, is exactly what I need to unwind in the evenings.

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 ADULT ONLY

Hike the best of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, from Half Dome to El Capitan, and behold jaw-dropping views around every corner. Stand before giant sequoias, towering granite monoliths, and lands that inspired countless artists.

Trip Start: Fresno, CA Trip End: Fresno, CA

North America

Yosemite Family Vacation

4.83

  • Duration 6 days
  • Activity Level Level 3 
    • Activity Level 3

      Step It Up

      I love an active vacation. Engaging in a challenging activity with a difficult goal, such as reaching a summit, is exactly what I need to unwind in the evenings.

    Read more about the Active Range

 FAMILY VACATION

Discover the iconic sites of one of America’s beloved national parks – from El Capitan to Half Dome. Try your hand at rock climbing, channel your inner Ansel Adams, and be humbled before Giant Sequoias on this family adventure to remember.

Trip Start: Fresno, CA Trip End: Fresno, CA

Reviews from Yosemite National Park Tours

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Yosemite Adventure - August 2022

Yosemite Adventure

"I had an amazing time in Yosemite. I saw and experienced things I would not… read more

"I had an amazing time in Yosemite. I saw and experienced things I would not even dreamt of- rock climbing. The hiking was beautiful.
It was living moment-to-moment, one step at a time. It read less

5 Stars (9 reviews)

Janice,

Yosemite Adventure - August 2022

Yosemite Adventure

"The guides make the trip special. Yosemite is a beautiful place but the knowledge shared… read more

"The guides make the trip special. Yosemite is a beautiful place but the knowledge shared by the guides and the passion that they exude heightens the overall experience. From what I understand , the Guides had to change the itinerary around to accommodate road closures and fire activity but we would never had known their struggle in doing so. Also, Bob's Make-you-own-pasta night was a success.

The Snack basket in the van should include gum/mints-- some people get car sick easily and this helps tremendously!

Rush Creek Lodge is amazing and the people there were so nice. I would have preferred to stay there the whole time. I don't feel like i had adequate time to take advantage of the facility there and Tenaya Lodge just wasn't as nice to us.

Also, i know you haven't had a print catalog for a while now, but had a print catalog been available and perhaps given to everyone on the last night you probably would have had 10 bookings this week already! Its nice to see so many alumni on these trips but there was an overall consensus that we are worried about the re-branding and merger with Active and hope that the family-feel of Austin doesn't go away.

Lastly, the blue water bottles are the best! THE BEST! read less

5 Stars (9 reviews)

Rebecca,

Yosemite Adventure - August 2022

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5 Stars (9 reviews)

Fabiola,

Yosemite Adventure - August 2022

Yosemite Adventure

"I booked this trip with my friend Heather after she described a trip she took… read more

"I booked this trip with my friend Heather after she described a trip she took with Austin/Active Adventures in the past and the trip to Yosemite far exceeded my expectations. read less

5 Stars (9 reviews)

Susie,

Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2022

Yosemite Family Vacation

"Austin delivers! This was our second trip w/ you (Yellowstone 2016 was the other),… read more

"Austin delivers! This was our second trip w/ you (Yellowstone 2016 was the other), and we continue to be impressed. Each aspect of the adventure is well thought out, and the guides are professional, friendly, and lots of fun to be with.

Austin is great value for money because the trips ensure that guests get the most out of the experience. The guides are knowledgable about the terrain, the activities, amenities and logistics. There is really nothing to worry about in terms of planning, variety of activities, or food. Great experience always. read less

5 Stars (41 reviews)

Sean,

Yosemite Family Vacation - August 2021

Yosemite Family Vacation

"First trip with Austin and very pleased overall with the trip.

One constructive comment. Two… read more

"First trip with Austin and very pleased overall with the trip.

One constructive comment. Two of our party came down with Covid before the trip so could not attend. Appreciated the flexibility with substituting another traveler on my trip, though we did pay for one unused spot. Totally understand that I chose not to buy travel insurance so my loss and that the majority of the trip expenses are sunk. That said not all trip expenses are sunk particularly meals, food, activities such as horse riding, etc. As you run many of the trips below the 12 cap the trips can do fine if not full. Would have been nice to have a small partial credit toward a future trip as we paid $3,800 for an unused trip. read less

5 Stars (41 reviews)

Rick,

Yosemite Family Vacation - August 2021

Yosemite Family Vacation

"The guides Steve and Grace were incredible. My wife and I were the slowest people… read more

"The guides Steve and Grace were incredible. My wife and I were the slowest people in the group but there was always Steve or Grace with us encouraging my wife (who had knee problems) to give us a great experience. They were enthusiastic and it showed in their eyes when they spoke to us. Whatever you are paying them, it's not enough. They made the adventure. Our last trip was 7 years ago but we won't wait 7 years for our next trip. read less

5 Stars (41 reviews)

Tom,

Yosemite Adventure - August 2021

Yosemite Adventure

"Yosemite National Park is an amazing place, and this trip took us to a wide… read more

"Yosemite National Park is an amazing place, and this trip took us to a wide variety of places - forests, lakes, mountains, water falls, canyons, etc. The hiking was challenging in some spots but definitely doable and the views from the top of the domes and various peaks, as well as looking up from the valley, could take your breadth away. The accommodations were great, particularly considering that usually hotels near the entrances of national parks are modest at best. While this was my first trip with Austin Adventures, I have been on numerous active travel group trips and I have always concluded that the trip guides/leaders are the biggest factor in my overall enjoyment of the trip. That was the case here as well. Grace and Steve were outstanding leaders. Not only did they have all the requisite knowledge about the area and skills to run a group trip, but they genuinely wanted to make sure we were all having a great time and our needs were met. They were enthusiastic, encouraging in a non-pushy way, had great senses of humor and were able to adapt the schedule as necessary to ensure we had the best experience possible - which was really important given the staffing challenges this summer in and around the national parks. read less

5 Stars (9 reviews)

Christine,

Yosemite Adventure - August 2021

Yosemite Adventure

"The trip was perfect. The guides were outstanding and took care of all our… read more

"The trip was perfect. The guides were outstanding and took care of all our needs and then some. I had high expectations for the trip and it was better than I could have imagined. The hotels were great - the food that the guides provided was also more than expected. The most important thing was that always felt safe and supported. Grace and Steve were professional, friendly, and fun...can't ask for more than that. read less

5 Stars (9 reviews)

Karen,

Yosemite Adventure - August 2021

Yosemite Adventure

"I had such a wonderful time on this trip. Yosemite was beautiful and the itinerary… read more

"I had such a wonderful time on this trip. Yosemite was beautiful and the itinerary was well planned. I read less

5 Stars (9 reviews)

Lindsay,

Yosemite Family Vacation - August 2021

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5 Stars (41 reviews)

Doug,

Yosemite Family Vacation - August 2021

Yosemite Family Vacation

"The trip was fantastic - especially in a year of Covid! As always, the… read more

"The trip was fantastic - especially in a year of Covid! As always, the guides, food, lodgings and most of the activities were great. Key for us are the guides, and we really enjoyed them both. They connect with both adults and kids and that's what we're looking for. read less

5 Stars (41 reviews)

Kiersten,

Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2021

Yosemite Family Vacation

"Yosemite suprised me. It was prettier than I expected. I really liked spending more than… read more

"Yosemite suprised me. It was prettier than I expected. I really liked spending more than 1 night at a hotel, which provided the option to not go on the hike, but enjoy the many ammentities of the resorts. Being as the guides came back mid-day, one could choose to just do the morning or the afternoon. That was a really nice bonus. read less

5 Stars (41 reviews)

Sherry,

Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2021

Yosemite Family Vacation

"Saw what we came to see! Amidst an extreme heat wave, pandemic, and forest… read more

"Saw what we came to see! Amidst an extreme heat wave, pandemic, and forest fires, we were impressed that we were able to get it all in there! The guides aimed to please and kept us focused on the goals of taking in as much as possible. read less

5 Stars (41 reviews)

Andrea,

Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2021

Yosemite Family Vacation

"Wonderful trip. Guides worked really hard under challenging circumstances - COVID, closures, heat wave, etc.… read more

"Wonderful trip. Guides worked really hard under challenging circumstances - COVID, closures, heat wave, etc. Really enjoyed the other families. Hiked well and ate well! read less

5 Stars (41 reviews)

Michael,

Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2019

Yosemite Family Vacation

"The logistal planning by Austin Adventures and the work of our guides made it easy… read more

"The logistal planning by Austin Adventures and the work of our guides made it easy for us to come across the country and experience this beautiful national park. read less

5 Stars (41 reviews)

April,

Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2019

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Robert,

Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2018

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5 Stars (41 reviews)

Brad,

Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2017

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5 Stars (41 reviews)

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Yosemite Family Vacation - July 2017

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5 Stars (41 reviews)

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Why Travel With Us

benefit group size

Just-right group sizes allow you to get off the beaten path

With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you’ll enjoy a highly personalized experience with the perspective of an insider.

benefit guides

Award-winning guides lead the way

It’s so much easier to relax and enjoy your adventure when you have fun, caring guides who know the land, are experts in motivation, sweat all the details and whip up incredible meals, too!

benefit inclusive

You’ll never need to sweat the details

When we say all inclusive, we mean it! Meals and snacks, activities, lodging, transportation, guiding services and more. Every detail is handled; all you need to do is show up!

benefit safety

Enjoy freedom to push your boundaries – safely

Every aspect of your trip is thoroughly considered for your safety, from highly vetted vendors and well-maintained equipment to extensively trained guides and our seasoned operations team at headquarters.

benefit family

Decades of expertise mean you’ll experience only the best

Family travel and North American National Parks are our specialty. We’ve perfected our itineraries and sustained relationships for decades, ensuring you'll experience your destination to the fullest.

benefit wow

"Wow Moments” take your trip from enjoyable to extraordinary

For us, the extra mile is never extra, it’s part of the way! Count on special touches throughout your trip that will amplify your experience. If we’ve done our job, they’ll have you saying “wow!”