One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias
Overview
This is the ultimate Yosemite sightseeing experience and the best way to see Yosemite in just one day. We'll start off exploring a grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living tree species on earth, on a 2 mile round trip hike, before heading out to Glacier Point. Once at Glacier Point we'll enjoy birds-eye views of Yosemite's most iconic landmarks like Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and El Capitan as well as Vernal and Nevada Falls! We'll end the day with even more hiking, sightseeing and maybe even a little swimming in the famed Yosemite Valley where we'll see the iconic views from Tunnel View and Bridalveil Falls!
What's Included
- Lunch Custom hiker's lunch is included. Contact us to have your lunch made to order!
- First Aid & Emergency Equipment
- Water & Water Filter
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from selected hotels in Groveland, CA)
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Snacks
- Private Naturalist Guide
- Gratuities
- Non US Resident Entrance Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Notice: Adventure times are based on pick up and drop off at the Yosemite Basecamp location. Additional pick-up times are provided for each location along the route and you will be dropped off in the same order you were picked up.We do not always stop at each location. All location pick ups must be prearranged.Pick Up Times:8AM - Echo Adventures Yosemite Basecamp8:15AM - Lucky Buck Cafe8:30 AM - Rush Creek Lodge - Yosemite8:45 AM - Evergreen Lodge
11892 Ponderosa Lane
Groveland, CA 95321, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Details:
• Private Adventure with an experienced naturalist guide.
• Between 3 - 6 total miles of hiking throughout the day.
- 2 mile round trip hike to the Tuolumne Grovel of Giant Sequoias
- .5 - 5 miles of hiking in Yosemite Valley.
- .5 - 2 miles of hiking at Glacier Point.
• Activity level is adjusted based on your group.
What to Bring:
• Layered Clothing
• Liter of Water per Person
• Brimmed Hat & Sunglasses
• Sun Block & Insect Repellent
• Camera & Binoculars
• Lunch
Duration:
• 10 hours from 8AM - 6PM
Guides:
• Our guides are required to have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the activity and location.
• Our guides carry a minimum of Wilderness First Responder safety training.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Lunch. Custom hiker's lunch is included. Contact us to have your lunch made to order!.
- First Aid & Emergency Equipment.
- Water & Water Filter.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from selected hotels in Groveland, CA).
- National Park Entrance Fee.
- Snacks.
- Private Naturalist Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Non US Resident Entrance Fees.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias 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 One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchCustom hiker's lunch is included. Contact us to have your lunch made to order!
- First Aid & Emergency Equipment
- Water & Water Filter
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from selected hotels in Groveland, CA)
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Snacks
- Private Naturalist Guide
- Gratuities
- Non US Resident Entrance Fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
