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Yosemite Classic Camping Trips

By Lasting Adventures
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$4,751 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Our Classic Camping/Hiking Adventure is a traditional way of visiting Yosemite without the “roughing-it” experience of backpacking. We will shuttle daily from our campsite, with daypacks and lunch in hand, to our selected hiking destinations. As the #1 guide service in Yosemite, our tours highlight a variety of iconic and popular features throughout the park, as well as some lesser known gems. We will hike to the top of giant waterfalls, along glacially polished granite, through alpine meadows full of wildflowers, and past giant sequoia trees. We will stand atop granite domes and reach the top of a major summit. Along the way, your professional and knowledgeable guide will share the history of Yosemite as well as information about the geology, natural history, plants, and animals.

As the calendar is confusing, our 2026 dates are:

5/15-5/19
6/8-6/12
7/6-7/10
8/3-8/7
8/21-8/25
9/11-9/15
9/27-10/1
10/12-10/16

Activity location

  • Curry Village
    • 95389, Yosemite Valley, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Curry Village
    • 95389, Yosemite Valley, California, United States

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Yosemite Classic Camping Trips

  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00 PM
Price details
NZ$4,692.52 x 1 AdultNZ$4,692.52
Paid at activityNZ$58.66
Total
Price is NZ$4,751.18
Until Thu, 21 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    4 Nights at a Yosemite Campground
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced Guides
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Memories to Last a Lifetime
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of Camping/Hiking Equipment as requested
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Yosemite National Park Entry Reservation (if required)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport to/from each day's hike
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Yosemite National Park Gate Entrance Fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guide Service charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 2026 Dates: 5/15-5/19, 6/8-6/12, 7/6-7/10, 8/3-8/7, 8/21-8/25, 9/11-9/15, 9/27-10/1, 10/12-10/16

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Yosemite Valley

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Camping in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Valley

  • 11h
  • Admission ticket not included
You will meet your guide at Half Dome Village at 1:00 PM. This will be followed by group orientation and introductions. Today we will do an easy, flat hike of the famous Yosemite Valley, pointing out some of the iconic peaks and waterfalls. After the hike, we will relocate to the campsite where we can relax and lounge before dinner. After dinner we will enjoy some warmth and good company around the campfire. Total Mileage: 4 miles.

Day 2: The Mist Trail

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Camping in Yosemite National Park

Mist Trail

  • 1d
  • Admission ticket included
After a hearty breakfast, we will shuttle to the Happy Isles trailhead to hike the famous Mist Trail. This hike gets you right up next to two of Yosemite’s best-known waterfalls, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and along the eastern edge of the aptly named Panorama Cliff. You will complete your loop and return to the valley via the famous John Muir Trail, offering new perspectives of the waterfalls you just hiked beside. Following the hike we will catch the shuttle back to our campsite for dinner and relaxation. Total Mileage: 7.2 miles

Vernal Fall

One of the two iconic waterfalls on the Mist Trail.

Nevada Falls Loop

One of the two iconic waterfalls on the Mist Trail

Day 3: Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome & Taft Point

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Camping in Yosemite National Park

Glacier Point

  • 1d
  • Admission ticket included
After an early morning breakfast, we will head to Glacier Point, where we will spend time taking in the views and history of this famous landmark. From Glacier Point we will hike to the summit of Sentinel Dome at 8,122’ for amazing 360-degree views. After descending Sentinel Dome, we will follow along the southern rim of the valley to the famous Taft Point for an amazing view into Yosemite Valley from the cliffs above. Total Mileage: 7.0 miles

Day 4: Mt. Hoffman & May Lake

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Camping in Yosemite National Park

Mt. Hoffmann

  • 1d
  • Admission ticket included
After a hearty breakfast, we will shuttle to the May Lake car park where we will have the option to summit Mt. Hoffman at 10, 850’. This is the geographical centre of Yosemite as well as John Muir’s favourite view in all of Yosemite. On our way back, we will have a chance to take a dip in May Lake. As time permits we will shuttle into Tuolumne Meadows for a quick overview, and perhaps, another amazing sunset opportunity. We will share a warm cooked meal around the campfire when we return back to camp. Total Mileage: 6.0 miles

Day 5: Giant Sequoias

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

  • 14h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast we will pack up and depart for our last hike. We will hike down into the famous and historical Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias as your guide provides you with local lore and history on these ancient plants that thrive in only unique areas of the park. After this hike, we will return to Half Dome Village for some snacks before our final goodbyes. Total Mileage: 2.5 miles

Location

Activity location

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    Curry Village
    • 95389, Yosemite Valley, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Curry Village
    • 95389, Yosemite Valley, California, United States

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