Private Tour
Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite
Overview
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See Yosemite National Park on an outing that combines short easy hikes with outdoor education–great for children and adults alike! Spend quality time with your family and friends while learning about Yosemite from your experienced guide who will tailor the day to the experience level of your group. Come away with in-depth knowledge of this natural wonderland as well as great photos for your album.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please provide your hotel and contact information (phone number, email and accommodations) in the Special Requirements box at checkout. Hotel information is so we may provide you with driving directions to the meeting location; pickup/drop-off is not included.
Please dress in athletic-wear
Items recommended to bring: camera, gloves, extra layer of clothing, jacket, sunscreen, hat, snacks and water
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private guided hiking tour
Informative local guide
Vehicle reservation permit into Yosemite National Park (when reservations are required)
Custom Tour Location (you must contact us upon confirmation to discuss)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Gratuities
Park Entrance Fee
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Yosemite National Park
United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Yosemite National Park
You’ll meet your experienced guide at the trail and set out to see Yosemite from a different perspective. Every tour is designed to take advantage of the best locations available at the time of your visit, with an effort to avoid the crowds, even at the height of the summer season. Travel along less-visited trails with your expert guide, getting an incredible experience of the forest, waterfalls and meadows around Yosemite Valley. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the Yosemite wilderness while your expert guide provides security and safety on the trail. Your guide will also be available to take photos of your group so that you have amazing shots from your day out in Yosemite!
Yosemite Valley
Choose from two options for your family or group: Beginner Hike Enjoy a pleasant half-day hike on a gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or the High Country with excellent photo opportunities. You’ll have a picnic at a scenic site, either a magnificent vista point or alongside a meadow, lake, or stream. Expect to hike four to five miles with minimal elevation gains on a tour that lasts approximately five hours. Moderate Hike You’ll escape from the crowds and take some of Yosemite’s most scenic trails a little further during a hiking tour that is perfect for novice hikers who want a bit more of a challenge. Expect to hike five to six miles with elevation gains up to 1000 feet (305m) on a tour that lasts approximately six hours.
Options
Beginner Hike
Beginner Hike
Strenuous Hike
Strenuous Hike
Intermediate Hike
Intermediate Hike
Challenging Hike
Challenging Hike
Moderate Hike
Moderate Hike
Reviews
94 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Yosemite tour experience!
Compass29676991634,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was the best tour guide! Showed us so many things in the Yosemite Valley that we would not have found on our own. Wonderful experience! 10 out of 10! Highly recommend.
Lovely guide, beautiful day, memorable experience
P4531VGjamesd,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emily was exceptionally nice, very thoughtful, asked up front what would be important to us and it worked great. She did a great job to make it a super memorable event. Has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth
Great Experience with YExplore
Frank L,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience with YExplore. Our original hike location had to change due to snow and road closures, but the team at YExplore was proactive with their communication. They helped us switch to the Mirror Lake/Eastern Yosemite hike. Despite the rainy conditions, we thoroughly enjoyed our five-hour hike with Emily. She was very knowledgeable, making our time together enjoyable and informative. We highly recommend YExplore for hiking in Yosemite National Park.
Out of this world Yosemite
Charles S,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Out of this world experience - extraordinary scenery - stunning hike and fabulous guide - ask for Emily !
Remy was a communicative...
Laura G,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Remy was a communicative and knowledgeable guide. I enjoyed seeing the beautiful views at Glacier Point, and Sentennial Dome. I also appreciated the insights Remy shared about the park’s trees, plant life, and ecology.
Erin was a friendly,...
Laura G,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Erin was a friendly, kind, and supportive guide! She came prepared, and gave me helpful tips. The hike was a great challenge, and offered some breathtaking views!
Emily yes best of the best , Lovely Route
Luisr C,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We Love Emily she was really nice , patience and we did a good time , all perfect , we have water time , lunch time , alll together
Great hiking experience
smhamilt2000,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great hike! I booked it for my brother and myself; but a couple had a cancellation on their tour, so we ended up having them in our group. But it was great - they were a nice couple and very friendly. The hike was moderate and was a great push for me. John was extremely knowledgeable and informed us about the flora and fauna, and even though we didn't get to see a bear - we saw great views!
Beautiful views, beautiful hiking trails and fun information about flora and fauna by John and his daughter Sofia
873bartc,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice guide, John DeGrazio. He had brought his 13-year-old daughter which was very nice for our 13 and 15 year-old daughters. The hikes took us past beautiful parts of the Yosemite primeval forests and gave a particularly good view of the park from the two viewpoints of Taft Point and Sentinel. Many thanks!!!
This was our first time...
Eve A,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our first time in Yosemite and we still constantly talk about how much we love John and our experience with him! We would take a tour anywhere with him and you should do the same!!
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