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• Incredible guided day hike!

  racheldO9126UI,2021年6月4日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had an incredible experience with Lasting Adventures! It was our first visit to Yosemite and kicking off the trip with a guided hike was perfect. It was just our group of 4 (me, my husband, and 2 friends) which was great because we got to ask lots of questions and take the day at our preferred pace. Our guide, Michael, was absolutely wonderful - very welcoming and easy to get along with! He is so knowledgable about the park, its history, and the nature and wildlife. He came well-prepared with sunscreen, bug spray, and extra water and snacks for all. And he took a bunch of quality photos of our group! The hike included a great mix of epic sights from higher elevations, and provided us with a nice overview of Yosemite, as well as ideas for other hikes to do on our own during the rest of our trip. I highly recommend Lasting Adventures for your trip to Yosemite. We were blown away!

  

• Great experience hiking the panorama trail!

  Mobile723984,2021年5月26日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had an excellent experience with Lasting Adventures on our first trip to Yosemite National Park! Michael was our guide, and we met early in the morning at Glacier Point. He was extremely knowledgable and prepared to take our group out on a private day hike of Taft Point and Sentinel Dome. He was on time, easy to find, and he had sunscreen, which he lent to us and extra water and snacks ready to go if we needed it! The hike itself was exceptional. We got to see stunning views of Yosemite and it was much easier to then plan the rest of our trip after asking Michael many questions about what he recommended. He was able to give us a lot of history of the park and identified many different types of trees and wildlife for us as well! He also happened to be a great photographer and took many stunning photos of our group. I HIGHLY recommend using this business next time you go to Yosemite. We were thrilled!

• An amazing day in an amazing place

  Vicky C,2019年9月30日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  My first solo trip ever and first trip to the US in over a decade... I was able to arrange a 2-night stay at Yosemite and for safety reasons I decided to join a guided hike, so that someone could pace me and I can see as much as possible without getting lost! Booking with Lasting Adventures was smooth; they were very responsive and helpful over email. With that out of the way, there was nothing else to do but wait eagerly for the day. I don't do much hiking normally so was admittedly a bit nervous about the length of this hike... it's not a relaxing option. The day started with the bus ride to Glacier Point at 8.30am which took about 1.5 hours (but you meet with the guide earlier at 8am), have a toilet break at Glacier Point (no toilets for a while afterwards), take a lot of photos, and then start the hike proper... and we came to the end of the trail at the Happy Isles shuttle station around 5+pm. The hike, while long, is fortunately mostly downhill and quite doable if you're in decent shape... There was a section of incline along the Panorama trail where I struggled a bit, and coming down the very steep Mist trail (thank god for trekking poles, which were provided) my legs got wobbly towards the end... but I had an amazing time!! The scenery was stunning from start to end, and I could not get enough of the breathtaking nature that surrounded us as we made our way. Photos simply can't do justice to the grandeur and majesty of Yosemite... I didn't really know what to expect with Yosemite and being there in person absolutely surpassed all expectations. I had Nick as my guide... he was charming and professional, provided me with a lot of information about the park, and obviously very fit as he glided along the trail without so much as a pant. I felt it was a good decision to get a guide as someone there for the first time; although the trails are marked, at some parts it wasn't obvious where to go and we encountered people along the way who were a little lost. An incredible experience, and totally worth the muscle soreness that came after that! I have no hesitation in recommending Lasting Adventures, and a noteworthy mention is that they are a non-profit company and part of the proceeds from the tour fees go towards organising camps and outdoor education for youths... so it's money spent on a good cause as well.

• Unbelievable!

  Safari737965,2019年8月31日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  If you want to go on a “world class” hike, let me suggest you take the Yosemite hike given by Lasting Adventures. Our guide Jenna was truly a “five star.” Professional, kind, knowledgeable and just plan fun to be with. We saw the best of Yosemite Valley that our Creator put all in one spot. With majestic views and beautiful waterfalls all around us. We couldn’t stop taking pictures! Thanks, Lasting Adventures!

  

  

• Best hike ever!

  Safari737965,2019年8月25日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  If you’re looking for a guided hike...pick Lasting Adventures! Our full day hike all through Yosemite was incredible. Janna our guide was a 5 Star! Knowledgeable, professional, helpful and courteous. Can’t get any better. Next year, we plan to come back to Yosemite...and we’re picking Lasting Adventures! By the way, Scott, who runs Lasting Adventures was awesome too!

• Awesome day on the "Down the 4-mile" trail

  169coling,2019年8月15日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had a great day doing the "down the 4-maile trail" with Michael on 28 July. The booking process was simple, the admin before we went straightforward and the arrangements on the day without fault. That's the basics out the way. What made this such as fabulous day was spending time with Michael who had an obvious, deep knowledge of and passion for the area. We learnt so much about the geology, layout and history of the are whilst enjoying amazing scenery all day. It helped us learn so much about the area on our first (but, not last, I think) visit to Yosemite. I would thoroughly recommend this walk to anyone visiting Yosemite. Thanks again to Michael. Colin, Julie, Charlie and Laura Gray

  

  

• Fantastic experience

  85susieq123,2019年8月7日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I must admit to being excited and a little nervous about the length of this hike. Sure enough, my knees started to protest about mile 2 because this hike is probably 95% downhill. Our guide Matt was patient and slowed to a pace that I could sustain. He was very good to point out alternatives to the planned route but left it up to me to decide what I could do which I really appreciated. Walking sticks were my salvation. We were glad to have Matt along because at several points along the way, we would have been unsure which way to go. Matt was engaging and very informative about the park and what we were seeing. He is an avid climber and we enjoyed hearing about that. It was obvious he is passionate about what he does. The scenery was breathtaking and allows you vistas you can't get from your car. I absolutely recommend this hike to anyone who wants to get out there and explore. Just maybe bring some walking sticks!

• Memorable experience

  Victor C,2019年7月28日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our guide, Quinn, was well informed, courteous, prompt and personable. He brought interesting bits of information to the guide, helped us understand better about Yosemite and its history, and pointed out interesting sights along the way, enhancing our experience.

• Breathtaking

  brettj802,2019年7月11日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I was skeptical about paying for a guide when the trails are marked, but Kirsten was worth every penny. She was awesome with our kids( their first major hike) This is my first TripAdvisor review and I submitted it for a reason!!!!!

• OUTSTANDING Day Hike! Give it a GO

  brienoc,2019年6月18日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I had four days in Yosemite and had no plans. EXCEPT, I went ahead and scheduled a day hike that started Glacier Point. Now, mind you...I had no idea what that entailed as I've never been to Yosemite before! I won't elaborate on the other three days (which were awesome) but I still had no idea about this one. The folks from Lasting Adventures communicated with me VERY WELL. The were quick and responsive. I was going as a SOLO hiker. This didn't bother me as I'm outgoing so I figured I'd meet some new friends. Well, on Sunday morning it turned out to be me and my guide - Gabe "Critter" Kee. What a knowledgeable and kind man! We ended up sharing quite a bit about ourselves during our 6 hour hike, that I will remember for a lifetime. OK...back to the trip. You take a 30 or 40 min bus ride to TOP of Glacier Point. Critter pointed out all the points of interest from up there. Then we started our hike DOWN and UP but mostly DOWN. If you're in reasonably good shape (I'm 61, trim and pretty decent shape) you can do this. Critter was good at stopping whenever I felt the need. He also is a wealth of knowledge of the area as he's hiked Yosemite extensively. I was in excellent hands. We went past several of the parks Falls and finally came to The Mist Trail. BRING RAIN GEAR as you will get SOAKED. The great thing is, you'll run into the crowds, but they'll be coming UP and you're going down! Bring GOOD TRACTION Hiking boots or shoes. Mine are a little worn out and I'll toss them now. In short, if you're looking for a hike that will push you some - this is the hike to choose. If you can get Critter as your guide - even better!

  

  

  
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