Yosemite Valley Tours
Price Per Person
Solo Tour: $300 per person
2 Participants: $250 per person
3-4 Participants: $175 per person
5-6 Participants: $150 per person
7-9 Participants: $125 per person
Choose Your Date! Private Tour.
#1 Choice for Female Adventurers in Yosemite!
Destinations
El Capitan
Bridalveil Fall
Yosemite Valley
Half Dome
Mirror Lake
Merced River
Trip Highlights
✔ Explore Yosemite Valley’s most famous sights: El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall & Yosemite Falls
✔ Easy, scenic walks tailored to your group’s comfort level
✔ Iconic photo stops and storytelling from passionate, knowledgeable guides
✔ Picnic lunch (upgrade available) or local food stop break for lunch
✔ Learn about Yosemite’s wildlife, Indigenous history, and natural wonders
✔ Welcoming to all: solo travelers, couples, families, and international guests
✔ No experience required – perfect for beginners and first-time visitors
✔ Women-led, empowering, and inclusive – all are welcome!
Hiking Day Tour
Experience the magic of Yosemite Valley in just one unforgettable day.
Join Alpinistas Adventures for a guided journey through the heart of one of the most iconic national parks on Earth. Designed for all ability levels—especially first-time visitors and those new to the outdoors—this small-group tour explores Yosemite’s jaw-dropping waterfalls, towering granite cliffs, serene meadows, and rich natural history.
Whether you're snapping your first photo of El Capitan and trying to spot the big wall climbers or dipping your toes into the Merced River, this is the perfect way to soak up the soul of Yosemite with expert local guides leading the way.
For a more immersive tour, select our 2-day option and save 20%!
Option to include lunch on your tour.
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📍 Meeting Location: Yosemite Valley Lodge, outside of Starbucks
🕒 Duration: (4-7 hours) - Your choice.
👥 Group Size: Private - your group only
🗓 Season: All YearWe cater to all skill levels.
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9:00 am - Meet your guide outside of Starbucks at the Yosemite Valley Lodge.
9:15am - Review gear and provide safety overview. Then set off on your adventures with teachable moments along the way
We’ll have plenty of stops for photos and for you to enjoy your snacks.
12:00 PM - Lunch break
2-4PM - Return back to meeting point.
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This tour is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and small groups looking for an immersive experience in Yosemite.
All experience levels welcome as long as you are in walkable shape. This is a total distance of 4-8 miles over flat terrain. No prior experience is necessary!
We recommend that you stay well hydrated and fed prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness if you are coming from sea level.
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Included in your booking:
Professional Wilderness Guide with Wilderness First Aid or Responder Certification
Yosemite Natural History & Insights – Learn about the geology, ecology, and wildlife of Yosemite.
Group safety gear & first aid kit
Permit fees
Special discount to shop at the Alpinistas store
Not included:
Food - upgrade available.
Guide gratuities
Required gear, see in below section (available for rent when checking out)
Personal items
Why Choose Us?
🌲 Authentic Yosemite Experience – We run tours all season in Yosemite from deep wilderness to Yosemite Valley sights.
🏔 Local, Expert Guides – Passionate outdoor professionals with deep knowledge of the area.
⏳ Flexible Scheduling – Private and small group tours tailored to your experience level.
🎒 Hassle-Free Booking – We provide everything you need for an unforgettable experience.
Gear List
Layering is the key to staying comfortable while being active outdoors. The secret to achieving maximum comfort with minimum weight is to bring versatile layers that can be mixed and matched to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation, and weather protection.
When packing, try to bring only what you need. This not only makes your load lighter but also helps our amazing field staff.
If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring (plus tons of other helpful information).
Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint or save some money? Check out our shop at Alpinistas and the Re-Cover department for gently used gear online.
Get ready to conquer the outdoors, Alpinistas! We can't wait to see you on the trail.
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Hiking shoes, trail runners or sneakers.
(Fashion shoes or flip flops are not ideal for wilderness terrain.)
Small Day Hiking Backpack or Fanny Pack
Hiking / active wear apparel for the season.
Hiking or fitness socks.
Hat
Sunblock, sunglasses and lip balm with SPF
Water (1 liters) or Hydration System
Electrolytes, snacks, lunch if desired
Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner - Pack it all out.
Trekking poles
Have questions about the gear list?
Give us a call at 775-230-7125 or send us a chat or email.
Helpful for booking
What to expect after you book your reservation
After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email with some action items. Over the following weeks as you start to get closer to your event date, you will receive additional emails confirming itinerary details, pre-course material and other important or helpful supplemental information such as start time and driving directions. The week of the event, you should be ready to go and you will receive a final email introducing your guides, providing you with their contact information and other last minute notes.
Your event does require a certain minimum number of participants to run. Don’t worry though, our group size is naturally quite small to keep it special and relaxing experience so the minimum booking requirement is also lower than other guide services.
What is the closest airport?
The closest airport to Yosemite Valley is Stockton, CA, Fresno, CA, Sacramento, CA.
Booking airfare?
If you are flying in for this trip, please contact us before booking airfare to make sure that your trip is confirmed. We require a minimum number of participants to operate.
General weather expectations
Sierra daytime temperatures vary seasonally. Visit this link to see the current weather..
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your trip in the event unforeseeable circumstances or illness comes up that interferes with your ability to join the trip.
“Dear women adventurers of all skill levels, you need to take a trip with Alpinistas! I just returned from the Cold Weather Skills workshop in Yosemite and I've learned more in three days than I have in all my years of hiking and camping. It's so rare to find guiding experiences that are fun, connect you with likeminded folks, AND equip you with a ton of new skills.”
— Ashley
“I had the absolute best experience on a rock climbing trip with Joanne’s Team! Every part of the weekend was fantastic - the camping experience was wonderful, the guides were knowledgeable and kept everyone safe, and the climbing was so much fun! I'm looking forward to future trips with Alpinistas, and love the work they are doing in making outdoor education more accessible to women!”
- Rebecca
What People Are Saying about Alpinistas Adventures
“The women I met that weekend were so amazing for their love of the outdoors, their curiosity, and their tenacious spirits. I learned so much from our skilled guides who made us feel safe to ask any and all questions regardless of how silly they might be. Thank you Alpinistas for a truly amazing weekend! I can’t wait for the next adventure 🏕️”
— Katarina
“I joined a Cold Weather course and winter camping weekend with them in Yosemite and absolutely love it! The guides are passionate about what they are teaching us, they are so supportive, and the event was organized so well.”
- Ashley-Marie