Yosemite Hike- Sentinel Dome and Taft Point from Glacier Point
Overview
This trip meets and ends at Glacier Point (personal auto transport is necessary). After viewing the high country from Glacier Point, we embark on a 6.8 mile trek to both the summit of Sentinel Dome (8,122′) and to the Fissures and Taft Point. This route presents a more strenuous first mile while the remainder of the trip is more easy to moderate. This can be a great intro-hike for the family that includes awesome scenery, experiences, and accomplishments!
What's Included
- Trekking Poles can be requested
- Yosemite National Park Entry Reservation (if implemented)
- Professional and knowledgeable guides
- Yosemite National Park Gate Fee (must be paid at time of entry)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (bring your own)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
Meeting Location
Glacier Point Road
Yosemite Village, CA 95389, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
PC77+2C4 Yosemite Valley
CA, USA
We will drive from the meeting location to the trailhead. The tour will end back at the trailhead and NOT at the original meeting location.
What To Expect
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Glacier Point
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Taft Point
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sentinel Dome
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All travelers are advised to bring their own lunch, snacks and water bottles
- Date of birth MUST be provided at time of booking
- Hiking shoes are required
- Dress appropriately for weather
- Guides carry first-aid kits, water-purification methods, toilet paper (for emergencies), sunscreen and bug repellent
- Please include phone number at time of booking where you may be reached prior to trip in the event there is no internet service
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Trekking Poles can be requested.
- Yosemite National Park Entry Reservation (if implemented).
- Professional and knowledgeable guides.
- Yosemite National Park Gate Fee (must be paid at time of entry).
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks (bring your own).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Yosemite Hike- Sentinel Dome and Taft Point from Glacier Point is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Yosemite Hike- Sentinel Dome and Taft Point from Glacier Point 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
- Trekking Poles can be requested
- Yosemite National Park Entry Reservation (if implemented)
- Professional and knowledgeable guides
- Yosemite National Park Gate Fee (must be paid at time of entry)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (bring your own)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All travelers are advised to bring their own lunch, snacks and water bottles
- Date of birth MUST be provided at time of booking
- Hiking shoes are required
- Dress appropriately for weather
- Guides carry first-aid kits, water-purification methods, toilet paper (for emergencies), sunscreen and bug repellent
- Please include phone number at time of booking where you may be reached prior to trip in the event there is no internet service
- 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.
