Yosemite Classic Camping Trips
Overview
Our Classic Camping/Hiking Adventure is a traditional way of visiting Yosemite without the “roughing-it” experience of backpacking. We will shuttle daily from our campsite, with daypacks and lunch in hand, to our selected hiking destinations. As the #1 guide service in Yosemite, our tours highlight a variety of iconic and popular features throughout the park, as well as some lesser known gems. We will hike to the top of giant waterfalls, along glacially polished granite, through alpine meadows full of wildflowers, and past giant sequoia trees. We will stand atop granite domes and reach the top of a major summit. Along the way, your professional and knowledgeable guide will share the history of Yosemite as well as information about the geology, natural history, plants, and animals.
As the calendar is confusing, our 2026 dates are:
8/3-8/7
8/14-8/18
8/28-9/1
9/27-10/1
10/11-10/15
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- 4 Nights at a Yosemite Campground
- Memories to Last a Lifetime
- Use of Camping/Hiking Equipment as requested
- Yosemite National Park Entry Reservation (if required)
- Transportation to/from each day's hike
- Experienced Guides
- Yosemite National Park Gate Entrance Fees
- 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
Yosemite Valley
1 Stop
The Mist Trail
3 Stops
Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome & Taft Point
1 Stop
Mt. Hoffman & May Lake
1 Stop
Giant Sequoias
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 2026 Dates: 8/3-8/7, 8/14-8/18, 8/28-9/1, 9/27-10/1, 10/11-10/15
- 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 5 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yosemite Classic Camping Trips?
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Activity code: C-7011P17
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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).
- 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.
- 4 Nights at a Yosemite Campground.
- Memories to Last a Lifetime.
- Use of Camping/Hiking Equipment as requested.
- Yosemite National Park Entry Reservation (if required).
- Transportation to/from each day's hike.
- Experienced Guides.
- Yosemite National Park Gate Entrance Fees.
- 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 Yosemite Classic Camping Trips is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Yosemite Classic Camping Trips 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
- 4 Nights at a Yosemite Campground
- Memories to Last a Lifetime
- Use of Camping/Hiking Equipment as requested
- Yosemite National Park Entry Reservation (if required)
- Transportation to/from each day's hike
- Experienced Guides
- Yosemite National Park Gate Entrance Fees
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Guide Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 2026 Dates: 8/3-8/7, 8/14-8/18, 8/28-9/1, 9/27-10/1, 10/11-10/15
- 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 5 travelers
