Yosemite Valley Private Winter Hiking Tour
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Yosemite Valley Private Winter Hiking Tour

By Lasting Adventures
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Ages 8-75
Duration: 4–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Professional guide
What's not included
  • Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc.
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Ansel Adams Gallery


Start:
  • 1 Yosemite Lodge Dr, TUOLUMNE MEADOWS, CA 95389, USA
    This is a walking-based tour, therefore we are only able to meet in Yosemite Valley.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7011P5

    • While the valley floor is generally clear of snow in the winter, if there is a considerable amount of snow, LA will provide snowshoe gear and instruction.
    • 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. That being said, some of Yosemite most unique winter phenomena occur in less than ideal weather conditions!
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Profits go towards supporting the company's youth summer camp program
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7011P5

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    per adult (price varies by group size)
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    • Voyager729298
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    Helen W
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We’ve just returned from a three day Yosemite trip with Lasting Adventures, for a group of five adults.
    Plenty of hiking and outdoor activities in good and not so good weather (luckily, with the right clothing), ably facilitated by our excellent guide Kara, who has many years experience with Lasting Adventures. She was knowledgeable, organised, and great fun.
    We originally wanted to do a multi day snow shoe trip, but unfortunately the snow was insufficient to allow this, so an alternative program was put in place at short notice.
    Lasting Adventures is a NFP and via their scholarship program is able to provide access to outdoor adventures to children who may otherwise not be able to participate in such activities, so it’s great to know that our trip is able to support bringing the benefits of immersion in nature to the next generation.
    Written January 7, 2025
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    shinigami323
    Los Angeles, CA4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2018 • Family
    Nate is a great guide, informative and accommodating. If you're like us clueless on hikes this is a great way to start until you're good on your own. Plus he gives you tips on the next hikes to take on your own too.
    Written April 2, 2018
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    Audioleon
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    We did a tour with Kara today and she was fantastic. Her knowledge of both the history of the park and nature was fantastic! We had a great time and learned a ton.
    Written April 12, 2021
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