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Y Explore Yosemite Adventures

Yosemite National Park, CA
800 886 8009
5.0 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Y*explore Yosemite Adventures is the only Yosemite Tour Company offering custom guided Yosemite experiences (Adventure Hikes, Half Dome Hikes, Multi...... more » Owner description: Y*explore Yosemite Adventures is the only Yosemite Tour Company offering custom guided Yosemite experiences (Adventure Hikes, Half Dome Hikes, Multi Day Backpack Trips, Nature Walks, Birding Walks, Wildflower Walks, Snowshoe Hikes and Photography Workshops) 12 months a year. We guarantee smaller group sizes for a more personalized experience with our professional guides who are all local to Yosemite. We are a socially responsible company providing educational services that follow Leave No Trace principles to minimize our impact in nature to ensure that the ecology of the park will not be compromised. Custom Adventures, Workshops and Family Activities are available to Individuals and Groups of all ages and experience levels in every season. « less
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København, Danmark
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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Back in August, I went to Yosemite with one purpose. Reaching the top of Half Dome. After a long time, I decided to book a tour, using Y Explore Yosemite Adventures. After spending more than 2000 US Dollars in airtickets, hotel, car hire (I am from Denmark), I had big expectations to the trip. I met John around 7 in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011
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We were lucky enough to book a group tour in December and get it to ourselves, john our guide knew everything there was to know about the park from every different tree type to all animals and even the Indian history of the park. One of the most outstanding tours I've ever been on and we've traveled around the world... More

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Baton Rouge, LA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2011
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Sept. 25, 2011 John and Lindsay were great. They do an outstanding job of helping ensure you are ready for the hike, letting you know what is coming up and helping to keep you focused on the goal of reaching the summit. I will use them again for another trip to the the top of Half Dome and can not... More

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Columbus, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011

John at Y Explore led exceptional hikes of Half Dome and Cloud's Rest. We just followed him, and his tips, and had a wonderful time. More

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New Orleans, Louisiana
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2011
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people found this review helpful

I'm SO glad I went with a guide and I'm SO glad I chose Y Explore! These guys were great. Extremely knowledgeable, educated on Yosemite and well-equipped to deal with hikers on different levels (on the same hike). We were a group of 2 women and 3 men Only the guys knew each other). Several different levels of skill. Our... More

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Simi Valley, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2011

I want to thank John and Lindsey on doing such a superb job on helping me succeed on reaching to top (and bottom) of Half Dome! It was one of the toughest things I've ever done but they provided great knowledge/safety, patience and humor. I'm already planning my next hike with Y Explore. More

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Ennis, Ireland
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011

I loved it had a great day. Saw wild life and magnificent views. John was great company and knew so much about the park, it's history and it's inhabitants. We even saw a bear and her cubs. Y Explore couldn't have made it easier. Now I need to train to try the half dome More

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New York City, New York
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 24, 2011

I was afraid my 3 kids and my wife would not like the hike, but they loved it!!! Lindsay explained my kids many facts that were very interesting. The scenery is breathtaking and the hike is quite easy. I recommend this hike to families. More

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Chicago
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011
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Experienced guide full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Great way to learn about and see Yosemite off the beaten path and from a different perspective. My kids (8 and 10) hiked nearly 6 miles and were entertained by learning about the flora, fauna and "leave no trace". On the last leg they were quized about what they learned by the kid... More

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Cleveland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011

This was our first trip to Yosemite. We were not disapointed in choosing Y explore. Our guide John was great with our 12 yo daughters and extremely knowledgable @ the Park and all things flora and fauna. The Sentinal Dome Hike was fantastic. While in "that neck of the woods" also check out the views from Washburn Point. While the... More

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