5-Day Yosemite Backpacking - Amazing Sunsets
Overview
If you’re looking for an incredible backcountry adventure that isn’t too strenuous, look no further! During this five-day trip you’ll experience some of Yosemite’s pristine wilderness locations. Camp at the base of Mount Hoffman (10,850′) along the shore of May Lake. Swim, relax, or opt for a four-mile roundtrip hike to the summit of Mount Hoffman. Trek through high alpine meadows as you make your way to Polly Dome Lake—a hidden location surrounded partially by granite. Camp at Glen Aulin, nestled at the mouth of the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River. Amazing sunsets are a specialty along this route! This trip is perfect for a family backpacking adventure, or those wanting something less strenuous.
As the calendar is confusing:
2026 Dates are:
8/4-8/8
8/14-8/15
8/25-8/26
8/30-8/31
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Use of Backpacking Gear as requested
- Memories to Last a Lifetime!
- Souvenir T-Shirt
- Permits
- Experienced Guides
- Entrance to Yosemite National Park
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Guide Gratuities
Meeting Location
Curry Village
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meeting
1 Stop
May Lake & Mount Hoffman
1 Stop
Polly Dome Lake
1 Stop
Glen Aulin
1 Stop
Return
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- 2026 Dates: 8/4-8/8, 8/14-8/15, 8/25-8/26, 8/30-8/31
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-7011P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- Dinner.
- Lunch.
- Use of Backpacking Gear as requested.
- Memories to Last a Lifetime!.
- Souvenir T-Shirt.
- Permits.
- Experienced Guides.
- Entrance to Yosemite National Park.
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person.
- Guide Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 5-Day Yosemite Backpacking - Amazing Sunsets is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 5-Day Yosemite Backpacking – Amazing Sunsets will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Use of Backpacking Gear as requested
- Memories to Last a Lifetime!
- Souvenir T-Shirt
- Permits
- Experienced Guides
- Entrance to Yosemite National Park
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Guide Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- 2026 Dates: 8/4-8/8, 8/14-8/15, 8/25-8/26, 8/30-8/31
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
