We booked a hike to Mount Hoffman. John was a brilliant guide. He was very considerate of our slow pace in the heat. He took great care to ensure we were coping. His knowledge of Yosemite made for a fascinating hike. His enthusiasm rubbed off and we learned plenty abiut the area, the animals, the flora & fauna. He gave... more

We arranged a family hike with Y Explore, two adults and two five year old children. It was an exceptionally pleasant experience, very easy to arrange, very professional, the guide (John) was wonderful. They picked a very appropriate hike for us that was challenging without being to hard on the children. We went to the top of Sentinel Dome and... more

My wife, as an "observer"and I had the good fortune of using Y Explore Yosemite for a 1-on-1 photograpy training or teaching session with Walter Flint. From the start to the finish, the service, the follow-up, and the care and attention to detail were spot on. I learened a great deal--I am interested in taking my photography skills to the... more

It was definitely the best experience in hiking and exploring me and my wife have ever had! From the first email exchanged with Catherine to the conclusion of our amazing Upper Yosemite Falls challenging hike with John, every little detail was much more than what we were expecting. The treatment Catherine gave us, the confortable she made us feel after... more

We went on the 18 mile Half Dome hike and although I have read lots about it prior to going out there, I was still slightly nervous as it is definitely a strenuous hike and probably the toughest I've ever done. There were points where I didn't think I would make it and certain times where I just wanted to... more

This was by far the highlight of our trip to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite over the Easter break. I came across Y Explore Adventures on Tripadvisor and the reviews did not disappoint. John DeGrazio and Christelle were wonderful guides. Their love of the park was very evident as was their knowlege and enthusiasm for what they do. We were a... more

Excellent knowledge and experience of the park. Ability to explain all aspects of the park. Friendly and great service from inquiry to hike. Hikes cater to your own needs, great customized service. A must for those who know nothing about the park and want to use time effectively. more

This is the second time I have been to Yosemite and had the absolute pleasure of touring with Y Explore - Yosemite Adventures. The first time was on a fantastic, life changing 17 mile Half Dome Summit in September 2008 & because I loved that trip so much, I went back with some friends this past week., March 2009. This... more

Not experienced hikers, my husband and I were looking for someone to take us "off the beaten track" in Yosemite. So we did a Google search and had the extreme good fortune of finding Y Explore. Our objective was to have someone show us the trails and keep us out of trouble. We got much more than that over our... more