Join us on a 5-mile adventure through the glacier-carved Hetch Hetchy Valley, home of the notorious O'Shaughnessy Dam, to the 1200 foot thundering Wapama Falls. Considered by many to be the hidden sister valley of the Yosemite Valley, Hetch Hetchy is the best way to experience classic Yosemite landscapes without the crowds!

Our guides have chosen the best hikes for you based on the season you are visiting, including the iconic Dewey Point in January to the lesser known Smith Peak in October. Follow our guides for the best views in Yosemite National Park!

The Half Dome Summit Hike is available through advance permits only. We are also happy to guide your group if you already have your Half Dome permits; contact us for pricing and more information! All guests that make it to Half Dome's summit will receive a commemorative t-shirt!

Enjoy expansive views of Yosemite National Park's high country on one of these four private vista hikes! Available for hiker's 8 and older!

MONO PASS VISTA | 8 MILES | EASY - MODERATE

Day hike to Mono Pass from Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park's high country.
Enjoy summit views of the eastern and western Sierra as well as subalpine lakes and meadows without summiting anything! This trail only gains a modest 900 feet of elevation on its way to spectacular views of Mono Lake and the Owens River Valley from 10,599 feet! All of this, plus the wildflowers, swimming and relative solitude make this a Guide's Choice Hike!

GAYLOR LAKES & YOSEMITE'S HIGH COUNTRY | 4 MILES | MOD - STRENUOUS

Day hike to Gaylor Lakes from Tioga Road with a bonus tour of Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park's high country.
This incredible 4-mile round trip alpine hike begins at 9950 feet and climbs quickly to nearly 10500 feet! At the pass, you will be treated to sweeping 360-degree views of Dana Meadows, distant high country peaks, and the glacier-carved Gaylor Lakes Valley! The rest of the trail is easy to moderate hiking and exploring Gaylor and Granite Lakes. After our trail hike, we’ll take time for sightseeing in Tuolumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake, and Olmstead Point!

GLACIER POINT VIA THE 4 MILE TRAIL | 9.4 MILES | STRENUOUS

Day hike up to the southern rim of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park to see Glacier Point.
The famous 4-mile trail, which is actual 4.7 miles one way, is one of the only ways to see the famed views of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point in 2022. The first mile is a beautiful walk through the woods before you turn a switch back and see Yosemite Falls with all of its glory! The views get even better as we make our way up the canyon wall to Glacier Point for a well deserved hiker’s lunch at the pavilion.

YOSEMITE VALLEY & VERNAL FALLS LOOP | 4.5 MILES | STRENUOUS

Day hike on the Vernal Falls Loop on the eastern rim of Yosemite Valley a bonus tour of the most iconic sites in Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park.
This twist on the classic Mist Trail starts in Yosemite Valley and climbs 1500 feet high above the Valley floor, past the iconic Vernal Falls to Clark Point, before a slow and scenic decent along the first 1.5 miles of the famed John Muir Trail. Afterward, we'll enjoy a tour of the most iconic sites in Yosemite Valley!

Day 1: We'll pick you up from the Bay Area, Sacramento or Fresno Area and have lunch before heading to a Yosemite area vacation rental or hotel. That evening you'll be treated to an incredible meal and wine tasting at the Pine Mountain Lake Grill. Day 2: We'll pick you up 8 am, after breakfast at your accommodations, for a 6-mile round trip hike past May Lake to Mt Hoffmann, standing at 10, 856 feet in the geographical center of Yosemite National Park! After, we'll order you pizza from Two Guys Pizza Pies delivery to your vacation rental or hotel. Day 3: Another amazing day in Yosemite begins at 9 am, after breakfast, with a hike up to Clouds Rest! Although she stands under 10,000 feet, you'll be looking down on Half Dome and far into Yosemite's high country from the summit. Another great dinner is in store for you at the new Rush Creek Lodge. Day 4: Your legs will be a bit sore, but you'll be excited and ready for the high elevation of this 6-mile round trip hike to Mt. Dana, the second highest peak in Yosemite! Enjoy an evening of swimming and a BBQ dinner at Tenaya Lake before heading back for a well deserved night's sleep! Day 5: We'll pick you up early for breakfast at the New Rush Creek Lodge before heading on a quick tour of Yosemite Valley! Once we've taken the requisite tourist photos, we'll back to the Bay Area, Fresno or Sacramento area! ​