Natural History & Hiking tours are private tours for groups up to seven, with Naturalist Guides, and are customized to guests' ability and interests. Itineraries can accommodate everyone from families to avid hikers to senior citizens. All of the tours and hikes are based on a minimum impact philosophy, consistent with Park Service guidelines to preserve the park for future generations. Topics for your tour can include history, Native American cultural history, geology, glaciers, flowers, trees, animals & more.

Discovery Hike
For people who agree that it's about the journey rather than the destination, the relaxed-paced Discover Yosemite Hikes are perfect, with stops along the way to smell the flowers, watch rock climbers, take pictures and just have fun. With our small group sizes, there is plenty of flexibility to make the hike fit your interests.

Duration: 3.5 hours, covering roughly 3-4 miles.
Cost: $20 per person; 10 and under free with paying adult

Story Within The Stone Hike
The soaring cliffs of Yosemite attract rock climbers from around the world.  Join us for a fun and informative hike and learn about the geology that makes Yosemite’s cliffs so special for climbers, and the colorful people that spend their time exploring the steep faces.  Our group sizes are small so that the guides are able to customize the hike for your group,   Plan to walk roughly 2-3 miles during this 2.5 hour hike.

Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $10 per person; 10 and under free with paying adult

Adventure Hike
Spend a day enjoying Yosemite with one of our fun and friendly guides.  Even the most popular trails are more enjoyable when you have someone who can tell you about the places that you are hiking through, (and possibly help carry some of the extra water).  Our guides are experienced locals who are excited to share their knowledge and love of the park with you.  Our small group sizes allow them to do this with a personalized touch, and flexible itinerary. 

Durations: 6 hours, covering 6+ miles
Cost: $40 per person; 10 and under free with paying adult

What to Bring
When you join us for a hike, bring at least 2 liters of water (some situations dictate more), snacks or a light lunch, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, extra clothing and a small backpack. Call us and we'll be glad to give you additional details on equipment needs. We also rent daypacks for a small fee.

Deposit & Cancellation Policies:  The full amount due for the guided hike is charged to your credit card at the time of making a reservation, and the cancellation policy is at least 7 days prior to the scheduled hike in order to receive a refund.