• Yosemite National Park - Upon meeting the guide at the trailhead, participants will engage in the “Forest Forensics” nature game, designed to foster connections with fellow travelers and enhance skills in interpreting nature’s signs like a seasoned naturalist.
• Yosemite Valley - Prepare to journey through ancient terrains, discover hidden tales, and explore a side of Yosemite that remains unseen by 99 percent of visitors.
• Yosemite National Park - After listening to captivating stories of native warriors, daring outlaws, and passionate conservationists, while exploring the park’s remarkable natural history, participants will return to the starting point with a significantly enriched connection to Yosemite.

• Vehicle reservation permit
• Expert local guide
• Trekking Poles
• Kids scavenger hunt

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup/drop-off
• Park Entrance Fees - $35 (per vehicle)

Feeling weary of the flat terrain? Eager to ignite those leg muscles and walk in the paths of John Muir, Teddy Roosevelt, and countless others?

Our 3-hour naturalist hiking tour is perfect for you!

At Yosemite Alpine Quest, we are passionate storytellers and nature enthusiasts, embracing our inner nerds. We delve into the strange, quirky, and utterly inexplicable to reveal secrets not found in any guidebook. Disappearing lakes. Enigmatic waterfalls. Eerie, haunted canyons. Peculiar rocks that seem out of place. By the end, you’ll be excited to share these tales with everyone you know!

• The estimated step count for this tour is 6283
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible

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