Private Tour
Private Snowshoe Adventure - Sequoia National Park
Overview
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4 hours
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The experience you've been waiting for all year!
Approaching a Giant Sequoia coated in freshly fallen, sparkling snow is a surreal experience. On this moderate, 2.5-mile round trip trail to Bear Hill in Sequoia National Park you'll get the chance to visit countless Giants while learning how to snowshoe! We'll look for the tracks of animals as we learn about Giant Sequoia ecology and the secret winter world beneath our feet. Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, coffee or tea when we reach Bear Hill and hear the fascinating history of how Bear Hill got its name. There will be lots of great photo opportunities so be sure to bring your camera!
*If there is not enough snow on the ground to safely use snowshoes, we will hike the trail on ice cleats instead
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Up to 7 pairs of snowshoes (adult and youth sizes available), trekking poles, ice cleats if needed, hot cocoa/coffee/tea, hand warmers, first-aid kit, guide certified in Wilderness first-aid
Hot cocoa, coffee, and tea provided
Park entrance fee not included
What To Expect
No experience necessary - if you can hike, you can snowshoe! All training is provided. Try something new and reward yourself with the jaw-dropping sights and lasting winter inspiration to make your National Park adventure a memorable success. Learn all about the winter world of Giant Sequoias and let your curiosity run free! 4-hour tour includes: Up to 7 pairs of snowshoes (adult and youth sizes available), trekking poles, ice cleats if needed, hot cocoa/coffee/tea, hand warmers, first-aid kit, guide certified in Wilderness first-aid
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Private Snowshoe Adventure - Sequoia National Park
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Snowshoe adventure
Jennifer D,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Krista Was a wonderful guide. She was great with our kids and made our trek easier when needed. She was very enthusiastic about the park and the trees. I can not recommend it enough. It was the highlight of our trip.
What a great experience!
Michelle S,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Krista was an absolute gem taking us through Sequoia Park. My girls learned so much and we had a great time looking and enjoying the beautiful scenery! The trees were majestic! She has a wonderful attitude that made us want to continue adding to our day! And were able to complete three trails! We
Magical Sequoia Experience with the BEST tour guide Krista!
Hoda B,
Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Krista made our Sequoia National Park experience unforgettable! From her infectious energy to her deep knowledge of the park, she brought the whole experience to life. Not only did she share fascinating facts about the beautiful giant trees, but she also surprised us with hot cocoa during a scenic break—such a thoughtful touch! The highlight was when Krista took time to record an educational video with our boys for their school project. It was above and beyond, and they loved it. If you're visiting Sequoia, don't miss the chance to tour with Krista—she’s truly one of a kind!
Wonderful snowshoeing day in Sequois
Niclas P,
Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you Krista! We had a wonderful time! Lucky us that it snowed the night before. Snowshoeing was an absolute activity highlight, but surely the real highlight has been Krista to explain us the phenomenal Sequoias, hiking trail nobody did that day yet, creating our own footsteps and watching + touching the fluffy giant trees. Seeing their different shapes, some burnt, some not, different colors of brown and red bark. It was simply great and our roadtrip highlight. Thank you Krista to make this special day! Niclas, Tereza and Elias
Don’t miss this amazing adventure!
Laurie P,
Mar 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Krista’s guided snowshoe was the absolute highlight of our trip to SNP. She went out of her way to give us the best possible experience, chock full of interesting information and beautiful scenery. The conditions were perfect from a recent snowstorm. She was able to tailor the hike based on our requests and the equipment provided was great. She treated us to a hot drink half way through and we were able to pack picnic lunches from Totem prior to our arrival. Traveling with teens can be tricky, and this was the perfect way to hold there interest in a meaningful way and give them an experience they will always remember. I scheduled this snowshoe for the first day of our trip, anticipating Krista would probably be able to give us recommendations of things to see and do for the remainder of our week. She did not disappoint! This was truly one of the most memorable outdoor vacation experiences we’ve ever had! Thank you Krista!
Krista was great. We...
Dennis R,
Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Krista was great. We enjoyed the snowshoeing adventure, she was very knowledgeable and explained everything very good. Thanks
100% recommended!
Nadine Kockerbeck,
Jan 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If I could, I would rate it even higher! It was super interesting, we saw places we would never have found on our own and Krista was able to answer every single question we had! We are super happy we booked the tour!
Sequoia Guides is Amazing!
GrandTour38393552255,
Jan 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sequoia Guides and Krista, our actual guide, provide a truly excellent experience in the park. Krista has years of experience in the park and a wealth of knowledge about the flora and fauna and history there, the best trails for every visitor’s needs, and how to get around and have a great time and see the biggest trees and other marvels that the park holds. But she’s so much more than that! She is so energetic and knows how to get you just as excited about the park as she is. My partner and I did her Snowshoe tour on the Bear Hill trail and Big Trees trail around Round Meadow (if I remember correctly). She had all the equipment we needed and some things we should have had but forgot. Child sized gloves for a small woman? No problem, Krista had them! Snow is too packed to use the snowshoes properly? No problem, Krista had ice cleats to use instead! Feeling a bit chilled or tired half way through the hike? Krista had already planned the perfect spot to rest and had instant coffee and hot chocolate in her backpack and hot water that had been kept hot her fancy thermos! Krista and Sequoia Guides will make sure your visit to the park is just as wonderful as you want it to be!
So much more!
affreund,
Dec 27, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This guided tour through the magnificent Sequoias was so much more than we could have anticipated. Krista provided sophisticated knowledge at an enthusiastic level enjoyed by grandparents and an 11 yo and 16 year old. She kept our physical pace at a perfect level while keeping the pace of information flowing. She didn't blink if anyone's attention strayed to additional sites, maintaining a fun and delighted atmosphere. We got history, environmental science, safety tips rolled into lots of laughter. Was it worth it? Just going through these areas is a real treat; going with Krista multiplied the experience, and was so worth it. Do it this way.
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