Private Tour
8 hours
Mobile ticket
The Tuolumne Meadows Tour is a tour of the Tuolumne Meadows area while highlighting major points and visiting popular locations. In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this hike will point out some of the lesser known ‘gems’ around the area. Hike on foot throughout this High Sierra Meadow while exploring places such as Lembert Dome, Dog Lake, Elizabeth Lake, and the famous Tuolumne River.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Professional guide
Hiking tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Yosemite National Park Entrance Gate Fee
Looking for something different then what is on our regular schedule? Choose this customizable option for a full-day adventure in Tuolumne Meadows. Plan to meet the guide in the morning and discuss options, which can include sightseeing and/or hiking. If visiting Tuolumne Meadows we can do an easy hike to the top of Lembert Dome and visit Dog Lake at 9,170′ before returning to the meadows and enjoying a sip out of Soda Springs. If you should desire a longer/more strenuous hike, you can visit Gaylor Lakes or Cathedral Lakes. Guides carry first aid kits, water purification, toilet paper (for emergencies), sunscreen and bug repellent. Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc. Note: Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different one will be offered. You will be kept in contact through this process. All profits from this guided trip go towards supporting our youth summer camp program.
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
376lauriek,
Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a fantastic vacation, and they are a great outfitter. I was in great hands with our guide, Ella; I felt very safe and would not have had the same Yosemite experience without her. My favorite hike with Ella was to the Glen Aulin High Sierra Camp and White Cascade waterfall. The hikes were challenging on some days and light on other days, based on what we were looking for. She took us away from the crowds, and we experienced scenery and beauty that we would have only been able to see with her expertise. It was a vacation I will never forget and one that I am very grateful to have been able to experience. Scott was also very easy to work with when booking the trip. If you are going to Yosemite, don't skimp; this is the company to use to see the best of it. We stayed at the Rush Creek resort; Ella picked us up every morning and gave us options for the day. Lunches were included on the hike. I would use this company again. I couldn't be happier. Thank you again, Ella and Scott.








B8223HYsuem,
Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Since I was going solo, my guide and I were able to customize my day trip to meet my goals and limitations. Ciaran is a very sweet and knowledgeable guide. he did everything he could to make my trip absolutely perfect. We hiked to Lukens Lake, Around Tenaya Lake, and to Soda Springs.





arthurbK48WP,
Oct 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
WOW~ Our tour of such an unexpectedly beautiful area was enriched by the daylong conversation and touring with Will. We saw varied areas including a lake, a stream, and a rock dome, some wildlife, and exceptional views (and he could name just about every peak within view).
Vacationer700793,
Jul 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guides -- Aida and Caber -- were amazing. They taught us so much about the history of Yosemite Valley, the people, the terrain, the plants, and the animals. They were fun and funny and kind and compassionate. The hiking was a challenge, but they taught us how to hike well and encouraged us along the way. We hiked on and off trail and saw beautiful scenery. I would highly recommend Lasting Adventures, and Aida and Caber are phenomenal.
Dreamer538165,
Aug 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a fantastic trip with Lasting Adventures in August. We had two days hiking with our young family of five with one night camping overnight in Tuolumne Meadows. Our guide Will was absolutely great, taking us on gorgeous easy day hikes including swimming in the rivers. He was engaging and excellent at entertaining our three children from 9-14 on the long hikes and provided us with fabulous meals. The trip was well organised and catered for and was a fun and easy way to experience Yosemite for a family like ours. We were on a long tour of USA and Canada so had no camping equipment etc to do it ourselves. We were hailed on pretty heavily in the last hour of our hike so didn’t get to say a proper goodbye and thank you from all of us to Will so - goodbye and thank you Will!!! And we have made your excellent Chilli Beans since returning home which is now known affectionately in our household as Will’s Chilli! Thanks again!
mandevillejoe,
Sep 12, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
Did the above tour with our guide, Nick. Great fun, good challenge, Nick was very good, and obviously very passionate about what he does. Highly recommend Lasting Adventures.
dianne1227,
Oct 18, 2017
- Review from Tripadvisor
My Son and I have booked with Lasting Adventure 3 years in a row. Backpacking with LA is always like going on an adventure with friends without having to deal with all the logistics of the trip. The guides are very professional, friendly and fun and how could I forget Great Chef. Our recent trip we had a female guide Jenna! she was amazing, entertaining, knowledgeable, adaptable to challenges. The trip may be long and difficult at times but the Awesome experience of seeing The High Sierra and backcountry of Yosemite I realize I could never get enough. Again this incredible experience Jenna topped off with pancakes on the Top of Half Dome at Sunrise. I will pass on everything being AWESOME....Cant wait till next year.

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