Classic Half Dome and Cloud’s Rest Trek

5 days Free cancellation

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About this activity

Yosemite Half Dome & Clouds Rest Backpacking Trip

Hike Yosemite’s iconic peaks with a professional guide by your side. This 5-day trip includes expert instruction, backcountry camping, and summit bids on Half Dome and Clouds Rest. All major gear included or available to borrow.

Whats included:

✔️ All meals on trip

✔️ Permits

✔️ 5 days of expert Guidance

✔️ Rental gear: Tents, bear canister, Trekking poles, etc.

✔️ Pre trip support

✔️ Swag!: One of a kind hoodies with a map of your Route.

Hiking Tours Camping Small Group Involves Animals New Product Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Gallant Wind Guiding

Ages: Adults (10–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: travel advice for pre/post trip
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: swag
Included: day entry reservations
Included: Snacks
Included: water purification
Included: Permits
Included: Trekking Poles
Included: Best in class cooking
Included: tents
Included: gear list
Included: pre trip email and phone call with your guide

Not included

Not included: don't forget to tip (customary 15-20%)
Not included: transport to and from meeting location
Not included: personal clothing/ layers
Not included: backpack
Not included: water bottles (we can refill though)

Itinerary

Day one: Meeting In the Valley at curry village we go through our packs and prepare for our trek. Ill show you a few local gems before we retire. Day two: Waking up early we hit the trail to catch the shuttle to our trailhead! we make our way towards cathedral lakes and cathedral peak, one of the most popular climbs in Yosemite and a personal favorite. after enjoying the river side jaunt and the high meadows we make camp. Day two: onward we go after a glories breakfast. we make our way to sunrise lakes for a dip and some laughs. Sunrise lakes also has a great spot to see some cool geology. Day three: From camp we charge up to the summit of clouds rest (9934) and then down to sunrise creek camp. after All the excitement of clouds rest we talk about our Half-dome plan and get to bed. Day four: We rise nice and early to go summit Half-dome weather permitting. From the top of the cables we enjoy a bit of pancakes and the light packs! After enjoying the view we make our way back to our camp. Day five: After a breakfast feast we Make our way down the mist trail and into the valley to the celebratory pizza.

Stop 1
Half Dome
Cloud's Rest
Mist Trail
Cathedral Lake Trail
Yosemite Valley
El Capitan
Glacier Point

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

on day one we meet up in curry village to go over last minute gear checks before we depart. Dont worry we will be in contact before hand so you can have this be more of a quick check and theres a store here for last minute additions.

End point

on day one we meet up in curry village to go over last minute gear checks before we depart. Dont worry we will be in contact before hand so you can have this be more of a quick check and theres a store here for last minute additions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

July 7-12th, 2027

Half Dome clouds rest classics
September 28th 2026

September 28th 2025
July 16th-20th 2027

tents

guided backpacking trip

Duration: 5 days

breakfast and dinners

Half dome and clouds rest
July 28th- 1st, 2027

guided backpacking trip

Duration: 5 days

breakfasts and dinners

Half dome and clouds rest
August 25th 2026 trip