Yosemite Valley Private Winter Hiking Tour

4.8 (8 reviews) 4–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Yosemite Valley Private Winter Hiking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Yosemite Valley Private Winter Hiking Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Much like in the summer, the Yosemite Valley Floor offers hours of exploration within the more level and easier accessible areas of the Yosemite Valley. In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this tour will highlight some of the lesser known winter ‘gems’ around the valley. The Yosemite Valley Floor Loop is great for families with younger children and/or families looking for an easier hike but can be customized to be more strenuous if desired.

This is a private tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Lasting Adventures

Ages: Adults (8–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc.
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Yosemite National Park Entrance Gate Fee
Not included: Entrance fees: Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

Itinerary

Yosemite Valley

4 hours

This trip is fully customizable and offers a huge variety of activities to choose from including awesome sight-seeing around Yosemite Valley, as well as short hikes that are accessible to anyone and everyone, even during the winter. This trip can be customized to be more of a leisurely tour or pushed to a longer more moderate hike depending on interest and fitness level.

Options for this Yosemite Valley Custom Adventure may include:
Yosemite Falls

one hour

Hike to the base of 2425’ tall Yosemite Falls which, under certain weather conditions, features an enormous snow cone at the base. If lucky, clients may also get to watch as snow lightly drops hundreds of feet from the cliffs settling in a pile at the bottom.

Frazil Ice is another amazing phenomenon that only occurs this time of year. If the conditions are just right, some of the rivers in Yosemite Valley fill with icy, undulating slush.

“Oh My Gosh Point” on the way up the Yosemite Falls Trail for an amazing view of Yosemite Valley.
Ansel Adams Gallery

30 min Admission not included

A variety of museums offer terrific and informative history lessons about Yosemite National Park including the Ansel Adams Gallery, the Art Center and the Yosemite Village Indian Museum.
Vernal Fall

one hour

Hike to the top of Vernal and/or Nevada Fall via the John Muir Trail. Great View!
Ahwahnee Historic Building

30 min

The famous 5-star Majestic Hotel is always a site to see in the winter as well!

We try to make the most out of the day, so please let us know what you would like to see and experience, and we will try to fit all of your recommendations into one jam-packed day of excitement!

Guides carry first aid kits, water purification methods, toilet paper (for emergencies), suntan lotion and bug repellent. Please plan to bring your own lunch, snacks, water bottles, etc. Remember, profits from our guided trips go towards supporting our youth summer camp program.

High Point: Various Valley Locations

Length: 6-8 hours

Mileage: 4-8 Miles

Rating: Easy-Moderate

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a walking-based tour, therefore we are only able to meet in Yosemite Valley.

End point

This is a walking-based tour, therefore we are only able to meet in Yosemite Valley.

Using your ticket

Lasting Adventures reserves the right to cancel trips. If this is the case a full refund of the amount paid will be returned. Lasting Adventures is not responsible for additional expenses incurred while preparing for or traveling to the reserved experience. To contact Lasting Adventures prior to your trip, please email [email protected] or call 209-962-6251.

Meeting Location: https://goo.gl/maps/25Jsw

Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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!
Profits go towards supporting the company's youth summer camp program
Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.