All Trips > California > Yosemite National Park Hiking Tour Yosemite National Park Hiking Tour View Dates & Book Your Spot AT A GLANCE California 9 Explorer Chicks Locally Unique Hiking, National Park, US-Based, Weekend 4 Days 3 - Active Physical demand level for this trip Yosemite's Greatest Hiking Hits Photos Itinerary Logistics Activity Level What's Included View Dates & Book Your Spot Book a Call Share Yosemite's Greatest Hiking Hits This life-changing, 4-day women’s Yosemite hiking adventure will give you jaw-dropping views of granite mountains, wide-open meadows, and ancient Sequoia trees. Maybe this trip is what your boss means when they demand leaving no stone unturned? Set that out of office and lace up your hiking boots because your girl gang is WAITING FOR YOU. Trip Highlights Hike iconic trails to sweeping valley and summit views that will stop you in your tracks Follow misty trails where waterfalls thunder and spray your cheeks with cool mountain air Wander alpine meadows and rest beside sparkling lakes framed by jagged peaks Walk among ancient giants in Yosemite’s legendary sequoia groves Back at the lodge, trade hiking boots for hot tubs, poolside hangs, and the option to spoil yourself at the spa The Vibe All wild wonder and no judgment. This is a come-as-you-are, cheer-you-on kind of trip. By day, we’ll clamber up towering domes and stroll through lush valleys. By nightfall, we’ll be sipping something cold, soaking sore legs, and reliving the day’s best moments together. Photos Itinerary Expand All Days Day 1 - Taft Point and Sentinel Dome Summit But first, BREAKFAST. After we chow down at the Rendezvous Hotel, we’ll board the SHE-nanigan Shuttle for a 2.5-hour ride to Yosemite National Park. Sit back, relax, and savor not needing to plan your every move. Our first stop: Glacier Point. Oh, hi Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls! Glacier Point is not just a Yosemite must-see, it’s the launching point for our adventure. From here, we’ll hike to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point, two ridiculous Yosemite viewpoints. Peer over the edge of Taft Point like a snarling gargoyle. Enjoy an instant adrenaline rush with unobstructed views of Bridalveil Falls and Cathedral Rocks. We’ll break here for a homemade picnic lunch before continuing on the loop trail. Next, we’ll pass the iconic fallen Jeffrey Pine, once made famous by our boy Ansel Adams. Standing tall at 8,100 feet on Sentinel Dome, you’ll get another eye-popping panoramic view of Yosemite Valley. After our hike, we’ll head to dinner, before making our way to our home-away-from-home. We’ll check into our hotel just steps away from the Yosemite entrance. (And it has a spa!!) While this adventure is challenging, “roughing it” ain’t on the itinerary. Distance: 5 miles Elevation Gain: 1,100’ Highest Elevation: 8,100’ Time: 4-5 hours Transfer: 2.5 hours Accommodation: Rooms at a Mountain Resort Meals: L-D Day 2 - Hiking the Mist Trail After another hearty breakfast, we’ll return to Yosemite to hike one of the most famed trails in the park. The Mist Trail is a journey through iconic landscapes past the thunderous Vernal and Nevada Trails. Every Explorer Chick on this adventure will get baptized with the trail’s signature, sacred mist. Keep watch for spontaneous rainbows as we hike up stone steps through the natural “air conditioning” created by the waterfall. How is it possible you were cleaning your car’s cup holders just 2 days ago? We’ll support one another on the tricky parts of the trail and enjoy a well-deserved lunch before heading back to the trailhead via the John Muir Trail. We’ll get one more dramatic photo opp as we make our return to our comfy lodge. Tunnel View proves Yosemite is a total dreamboat who can’t take a bad pic. You can change your Facebook profile pic on the ride back to the cabins. Hiking Distance: 6.4 miles Elevation Gain: 2,208’ Highest Elevation: 6,800’ Time: 7 hours Transfer: 90 minutes Accommodation: Rooms at a Mountain Resort Meals: B-L-D Day 3 - Cathedral Lakes Trail and Tenaya Lake Swimming Hope your eyeballs are hungry. The Cathedral Lakes Trail hike promises stunning mountain lakes nestled in the heart of Yosemite’s wilderness. After breakfast, we’ll lace up our hiking boots, hop in the SHE-nanigan Shuttle, and prepare to double up on some serious alpine enchantment. We’ll begin our ascent with a moderate climb that leads to a “Choose Your Own Adventure” moment––the trail junction of Lower and Upper Cathedral Lakes. Today we’ll continue the trend with a workout and a view. During a well-deserved rest at the end of the trail, we’ll enjoy lunch and even have some time to enjoy a cooling dip in the crystal-clear waters. After returning to the trailhead, we’ll get back on the road. If time allows, we’ll make a stop at Tenaya Lake. Yet another gorgeous alpine lake cradled in the High Sierra surrounded by sandy beaches and lush meadows. Float on your beautiful back while peering up at majestic granite domes and peaks soaring above. We’ll make one last stop along the way at Olmstead Point for close-up views of Clouds Rest. Here we’ll watch the light and shadows dance over Tenaya Canyon while stealing glances of Half Dome. Not to be all emo, but today will be a serious contender for one of the best days of your life. Hiking Distance: 8 miles Elevation Gain: 1,200’ Highest Elevation: 9,600’ Time: 6-7 hours Transfer: 70 minutes Accommodation: Rooms at a Mountain Resort Meals: B-L-D Day 4 - Exploring Mariposa Grove Our final day together isn’t just scrambled eggs and tears. After breakfast, we’ll take one last journey into the heart of Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove, the largest grove of sequoias in the national park. Mariposa is a totally different vibe than the bustle of Yosemite Valley and the expansive and pristine Tuolumne Meadows. Here, you will immerse yourself in a serene forest and meet some of the oldest trees on Earth. Ready for your Middle Earth moment? We’ll start our morning meandering through Mariposa Grove, the home to 500 giant sequoia trees. We’ll stop for a photo with Grizzly Giant, a 3,000 year old colossus. Continuing our hike back in time through the Grove, we’ll stop at Wawona Point for a last overlook vista view and yummy picnic together before returning to our SHE-nanigan Shuttle. Then, it’s back to Fresno with sniffly farewells, the squeeze-iest hugs, and urgent plans to do this all again in another stunning corner of the world. Hiking Distance: 6.7 miles Elevation Gain: 1,200’ Highest Elevation: 6,370’ Time: 6 hours Transfer: 90 mins Meals: B-L Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your adventure leader as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, safety, or other unforeseen incidents. If an activity must be cancelled due to conditions and cannot be rescheduled, your Explorer Chick guide will work to find alternatives or modifications to ensure the best value for your trip. Logistics What to Pack Check out our recommended hiking gear for all trips. You’ll receive a complete packing list in your Travel Guide upon booking; note that trips may require additional specialized items. Arrival Airport City: Fresno (FAT) Pick Up Location: Rendezvous Hotel Meeting Time: 7:00am Departure Airport City: Fresno (FAT) Drop Off Location: Airport and Rendezvous Hotel Return Time: 4pm. Fly out of Fresno after 7pm on Day 4. You will receive a Travel Guide with the rendezvous hotel, packing list, and any additional information you’ll need to prepare for your epic trip. We require a minimum of 5 Explorer Chicks for this trip. Please confirm your trip is confirmed before booking airfare. Activity Level Rated 3 – ACTIVE This trip is rated Active because of the length and frequency of hiking for all 4 days as detailed below. You will be hiking at altitudes between 6,400’ – 9,600 feet. Daily Hikes: Day 1: 5 miles hiking, 1’100’ elevation gain. Day 2: 6.4 miles hiking, 2,208’ elevation gain. Day 3: 8 miles hiking, 1,200’ elevation gain. Day 4: 6.7 miles hiking, 1,200’ elevation gain. Please consider your ability to meet the physical demands very seriously. It is for the safety of both you and our group. All Explorer Chicks will be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Physical Demands as part of their waiver upon booking. Read more about our Activity Levels. What's Included Lodging 4 days / 3 nights in a Mountain Resort bordering Yosemite National Park. Shared 3 Explorer Chicks per suite. Each Explorer Chick will have her own twin or king-sized bed. Each cabin has a living room and private deck, full bathroom, refrigerator, coffee maker, Earth-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, heat, and A/C. Resort has a pool, restaurant and bar, general store, and classic mountain resort vibes with modern amenities. Optional Single Room Upgrade: Upgrade to the King-sized room in your shared Cabin at booking. Availability is limited. Activities Entrance and commercial permit fees to all National Parks and public lands All activities as outlined in the itinerary Meals All meals as indicated in itinerary: B-3, L-4, D-3 Gratuities for included meals Practical Professional leadership team with 2 Explorer Chick Guides A detailed Travel Guide with everything you need to know for your trip The freedom to enjoy your vacation and mindlessly wander! Not Included Rendezvous or Departure hotels Airfare Airport Transportation Alcoholic beverages Travel Insurance (Learn about our preferred insurance provider) Meals exclusive of itineraries Costs for additional activities Gratuity for your Explorer Chick Guides (read our tipping guidelines here) Explorer Chick reserves the option to modify trip itineraries at the discretion of your tour director as necessary due to weather, conditions, illness, injury, group dynamics, or other unforeseen incidents. More From Yosemite This past week, EC led an incredible private tour through Yosemite National Park conquering everything this wild, magical place has to offer 🌲From chasing rainbows and waterfalls along the Mist Trail to diving into the backcountry near Tuolumne Meadows, every moment felt straight out of a dream. Guests soaked in alpine lakes, wandered meadows bursting with fall color, and toasted bottles and bottles of wine to friendship, topless pics, and trail names beneath Yosemite’s starlit sky 💫On the final morning, we had a serendipitous sunrise hike really taking advantage of every moment we had in the park! Cheers to wrapping an amazing Yosemite season and to booking even more unforgettable private EC adventures. next stop for this group …. Croatia! 🇭🇷 So, did you know we offer private tours? Yep, custom adventures just for your crew. You can even bring the hubby and kids. Comment “TOUR” below and I’ll send you more details! 👀 #explorerchickyosemite #yosemitenationalpark #girlstrip #privatetrip #nationalpark #adventuretravel #hikingtrip 220 0 Open Joining a trip solo is scary... at first.BUT it doesn’t have to stay that way.Here’s the secret: focus on connection, not perfection.When you’re open to conversations (even if they start with “Hi, I’m new at this too”), you’ll find kindred spirits faster than you think. And remember, every woman on a group trip was once a first-timer too.Solo travel isn’t about being fearless—it’s about showing up for yourself. And if you do, maybe a unicorn floatie will be involved 😉🦄#proagetravel #solotravel #womenwhotravel #adventureawaits #grouptravel #womenwhohike #explorerchickyosemite 76 1 Open Follow on Instagram View Dates & Book Your Spot Let's Do This Starting from $3,499$3,099 Book Your Yosemite Trip Act Now! Price Goes Up on December 7th! Enter code PARTY to apply discount at checkout. 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