Private Tour
Yosemite Valley Private Winter Hiking Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Much like in the summer, the Yosemite Valley Floor offers hours of exploration within the more level and easier accessible areas of the Yosemite Valley. In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this tour will highlight some of the lesser known winter ‘gems’ around the valley. The Yosemite Valley Floor Loop is great for families with younger children and/or families looking for an easier hike but can be customized to be more strenuous if desired.
This is a private tour.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
While the valley floor is generally clear of snow in the winter, if there is a considerable amount of snow, LA will provide snowshoe gear and instruction.
Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different itinerary will be offered. You will be kept in contact throughout this process. That being said, some of Yosemite most unique winter phenomena occur in less than ideal weather conditions!
Profits go towards supporting the company's youth summer camp program
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Yosemite Valley
This trip is fully customizable and offers a huge variety of activities to choose from including awesome sight-seeing around Yosemite Valley, as well as short hikes that are accessible to anyone and everyone, even during the winter. This trip can be customized to be more of a leisurely tour or pushed to a longer more moderate hike depending on interest and fitness level. Options for this Yosemite Valley Custom Adventure may include:
Yosemite Falls
Hike to the base of 2425’ tall Yosemite Falls which, under certain weather conditions, features an enormous snow cone at the base. If lucky, clients may also get to watch as snow lightly drops hundreds of feet from the cliffs settling in a pile at the bottom. Frazil Ice is another amazing phenomenon that only occurs this time of year. If the conditions are just right, some of the rivers in Yosemite Valley fill with icy, undulating slush. “Oh My Gosh Point” on the way up the Yosemite Falls Trail for an amazing view of Yosemite Valley.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc.
Gratuities
Yosemite National Park Entrance Gate Fee
Options
Yosemite Valley Winter Tour
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great flexibility to...
Susan D,,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great flexibility to customize whatever you want to do. And very helpful having a guide that is so knowledgeable. Our guide Sarah was awesome and made the experience one we won’t forget.
Yosemite trip with Lasting Adventures
Helen W,,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve just returned from a three day Yosemite trip with Lasting Adventures, for a group of five adults. Plenty of hiking and outdoor activities in good and not so good weather (luckily, with the right clothing), ably facilitated by our excellent guide Kara, who has many years experience with Lasting Adventures. She was knowledgeable, organised, and great fun. We originally wanted to do a multi day snow shoe trip, but unfortunately the snow was insufficient to allow this, so an alternative program was put in place at short notice. Lasting Adventures is a NFP and via their scholarship program is able to provide access to outdoor adventures to children who may otherwise not be able to participate in such activities, so it’s great to know that our trip is able to support bringing the benefits of immersion in nature to the next generation.
A true nature educator
audioleon76,,Apr 12, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a tour with Kara today and she was fantastic. Her knowledge of both the history of the park and nature was fantastic! We had a great time and learned a ton.
Fantastic tour of the valley
Marjorie W,,Apr 13, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on this tour, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and he gave us useful advice for the following days. I would highly recommend this tour, especially for people who are new to Yosemite, like ourselves. We were the only ones on this particular tour so the experience was really tailored for us, which was fantastic.
Valley walk.
Scott D,,Mar 15, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great time on the valley walk. Tha guide did agreat job even with some of the trails closed. He kept up an informative and entertaining narrative the whole 6 hours of the hike.
Great hike
shinigami323,,Apr 2, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nate is a great guide, informative and accommodating. If you're like us clueless on hikes this is a great way to start until you're good on your own. Plus he gives you tips on the next hikes to take on your own too.
Our tour guide was very informational...
e hammontree,,Dec 4, 2017
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide was very informational with the history of the park. We toured Yosemite Falls, the valley as well as Mirror Lake. She also gave us a map of other tours/hikes for the other days we were in the park. Great Experience!
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