Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour
Overview
The Yosemite Valley Hiking Tour is a tour of Yosemite Valley, highlighting major points of interest and visiting popular locations you might see in social media. In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this tour can point out some of the lesser known ‘gems’ around Yosemite Valley. This is a tour by foot; hiking and walking among the iconic and popular features within the valley. We will use the free valley shuttle as required but plan to hike/walk with your guide while avoiding the valley vehicular traffic.
What's Included
- Yosemite Reservation Entry Document
- Professional guide
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
- Yosemite Gate Entry Fee
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
Meeting Location
9010 Curry Village Drive
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
Looking for something different then what is on our regular schedule? Choose this customizable option for a full-day adventure in Yosemite Valley. Plan to meet the guide in the morning and discuss options, which can include sightseeing and/or hiking.
Highlights in Yosemite Valley can include: Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, the nose of El Capitan, Happy Isles, the famous Mist Trail, Mirror Lake, the Royal Arches, and the children always like the secret Indian Caves and/or Spider Caves. Our guides can also take you to the Old Chapel, the site of the old Pioneer Village, the Pioneer Cemetery, the famous Ahwahnee Hotel, and any other location you may desire to see. Of course other prominent geographical features such as Half Dome, North Dome, and many others will also be pointed out on this tour.
Guides carry first aid kits, water purification, toilet paper (for emergencies), sunscreen and bug repellent. Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc.
Note: Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different one will be offered. You will be kept in contact through this process.
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
- Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different itinerary will be offered. You will be kept in contact throughout this process.
- All profits from this guided trip go towards supporting our youth summer camp program.
- 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).
- Yosemite Reservation Entry Document.
- Professional guide.
- Food and Drink.
- Gratuities.
- Yosemite Gate Entry Fee.
- 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 Valley Private Hiking Tour 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 Valley Private Hiking Tour 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
- Yosemite Reservation Entry Document
- Professional guide
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
- Yosemite Gate Entry Fee
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Should weather, fire, and/or delayed seasonal openings affect the chosen itinerary, a different itinerary will be offered. You will be kept in contact throughout this process.
- All profits from this guided trip go towards supporting our youth summer camp program.
- 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.
