Itinerary
- Day 1
Yosemite Valley
You'll start with a shuttle ride to the trailhead, then head out on a 7.5 mile hike toward Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall. The John Muir Trail and Mist Trail both get you there, so your guide will help decide based on conditions. Throughout the hike, you'll get nice views of the valley, and around midday you'll stop for lunch at a scenic overlook. After heading back down, you'll return to Autocamp Yosemite to rest and freshen up. Your guide will prepare dinner in the evening.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch at a picturesque point overlooking the falls), Dinner (Delicious dinner prepared by your guide(s))
Included Activities
- Hike to Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall (7.5 miles, 2900 ft elevation gain/loss)
- Shuttle transfer to trailhead (45-60 minutes each way)
- Picnic lunch overlooking the falls
- Dinner prepared by guide
Landmarks/POIs Vernal Fall Nevada Fall Upper Yosemite Falls Half Dome Glacier Point Sentinel Dome - Day 2
North Dome
After a shuttle ride to the trailhead above Yosemite Valley, you'll hike 10.2 miles to North Dome. The route takes you through lodgepole pine forest, and along the way you'll stop at Indian Arch for some good views. Once you reach the summit, you'll have a picnic lunch while taking in 360-degree views of the valley and the surrounding peaks. Then it's back to camp where you can shower and have dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch with out-of-this-world, 360-degree views of Yosemite Valley and surrounding mountain peaks), Dinner (Evening cuisine at camp)
Included Activities
- Hike to North Dome (10.2 miles, 2540 ft elevation gain/loss)
- Shuttle transfer to trailhead (1.5 hours each way)
- Stop at Indian Arch
- Picnic lunch at North Dome summit with 360-degree views
- Dinner at camp
Landmarks/POIs North Dome Indian Arch - Day 3
Cathedral Lake
You'll take a shuttle to Tuolumne Meadows and then hike 7.9 miles on a cross-country route to Cathedral Lake. The trail climbs through lodgepole forest and circles around Cathedral Peak before reaching the lake. Once there, you can take a swim, have a picnic lunch, and enjoy views of Cathedral Peak reflected in the water. The return follows a loop trail back to camp, where you'll have dinner and time to relax.
- Meals
- Lunch (Wonderful picnic lunch on the shores of Cathedral Lake), Dinner (Another feast of a dinner at camp)
Included Activities
- Cross-country hike to Cathedral Lake (7.9 miles, 1900 ft elevation gain/loss)
- Shuttle transfer to trailhead (1 hour each way)
- Swimming in Cathedral Lake
- Picnic lunch on the shores of Cathedral Lake
- Views of Cathedral Peak reflected in Cathedral Lake
- Dinner at camp
Landmarks/POIs Cathedral Lake Cathedral Peak Budd Lake Tuolumne Meadows Eichorn Pinnacle - Day 4
Mariposa Grove
After packing up and eating a hearty breakfast, you'll head south to Mariposa Grove. The hike covers 6 miles through the lower and upper loops, where you'll see the Grizzly Giant (a giant sequoia that's around 2700 years old) and other massive sequoias scattered throughout. You'll also see views of Wawona Valley along the way. Following lunch, you'll have time to reflect on your Yosemite experience before departing.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast before departure), Lunch (Lunch after the hike)
Included Activities
- Hearty breakfast before departure
- Hike through Mariposa Grove lower and upper loops (6 miles, 1200 ft elevation gain/loss)
- Shuttle transfer to trailhead (45-60 minutes each way)
- Visit to Grizzly Giant (2700 year old, 25th largest tree on earth)
- Picnic lunch
- Views of Wawona Valley
Landmarks/POIs Mariposa Grove Grizzly Giant Wawona Valley
