The Evolution of Yosemite 3 Hour Hiking Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Tired of life on flat ground? Want to get those legs burning and follow in the footsteps of John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt, and so many others?
Then our 3-hour naturalist hiking tour is just for you!
Enjoy sweeping views of legendary landmarks — from the thundering cascades of Yosemite Falls to the majestic face of El Capitan.
Watch Yosemite spring to life with stories of ancient glaciers, indigenous peoples, wild conservationists, and natural wonders carved over millions of years.
Whether you’re wandering through the historic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, or losing yourself in what natives called the “gaping mouth” of Yosemite Valley, every step offers a chance to reconnect with nature.
With so much to learn and experience, this guided hike is the perfect start to an unforgettable journey through Yosemite National Park.
Book now to reserve your spot and experience Yosemite like never before!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The estimated step count for this tour is 6283
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Vehicle reservation permit
Expert local guide
Trekking Poles
Kids scavenger hunt
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Park Entrance Fees - $35 (per vehicle)
What To Expect
Yosemite National Park
After meeting your guide at the trailhead, we’ll break the ice with our signature “Forest Forensics” nature game, which will have you connecting with other travelers and reading nature’s clues like an expert naturalist.
Yosemite Valley
Get ready to travel through ancient landscapes, uncover hidden stories, and see a side of Yosemite 99 percent of travelers will never experience.
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The Evolution of Yosemite 3 Hour Hiking Tour
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent hiking tour, 100% recommended
barrattw2025,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I booked the tour and were delighted with every aspect of it. Zeke is a really personable, friendly and informative guide. We learnt so much about Yosemite, its evolution, flora and fauna. The pace was relaxed and very easy going, which we enjoyed. We asked Zeke for trail recommendations for us to do on our own the next day, and he sent us lots of information which was very helpful. We would recommend this tour 100%
Educational and fun walking tour!
Tiamet4,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I are giant nerds and we learned a lot from Zeke about the history, ecology and environment of Yosemite. He was really engaging with little quizzes and games and had a wealth of knowledge about a lot of different things. He was also very thoughtful and communicative before the tour with preparation and after with additional recommendations for us.
Yosemite Fun with the best tour guide
graysonp209,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zeke made our Yosemite/sequoia experience one of kind! From the fun activities, educational stops, and beautiful views it was a 10/10 experience!
Don't Miss This Tour
Adam Z,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Don't miss this tour! Thanks to our guide Zeke, this was the highlight of our trip to Yosemite! Yosemite is so HUGE you definitely need a guide/tour and this was the best! Zeke sent links so we knew exactly where to meet and he blended the perfect mix of facts of the park with folklore such as how the domes were created. Pair that with the breathtaking scenery and paths our guide chose, it exceeded all our expectations and more!
Superb experience!!
GalwainGasancon,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience, discovering Yosemite Park with a guide like Zeke is really a thing to do if you come to California, he explained how the Park massifs formed, as well as the flora and fauna in a very interesting and imaged way, either directly with what you saw or with drawings and photos.
Yosemite
mennov2023,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Zeke was a great guide in Yosemite. He told us a lot about the history of the park. The kids (13 and 11) did like the tour aswell. So It was great and we had a wonderfull day.
Recommended!
Pleun W,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zeke was a fantastic guide. Has explained a lot with enormous enthusiasm. We were with teenagers but even they found it fun and interesting. Learned a lot!
Great experience, great guide
Q9378BUangelv,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zeke was an awesome guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and we gained so much more from our experience at Yosemite than we would have otherwise. I'd highly recommend!
Super fun day!
AmberButtke14,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our hiking adventure! Zeke made our hike super fun and very educational. I would highly recommend if your only in Yosemite a day to book this tour so you can get the most out of your hiking experience. Thank you so much, Zeke!
Yosemite Evolution Tour
Jonathan A,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Just let your your guide know your physical abilities. Our guide was able to show us the nice areas that were accessible to our physical abilities.
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