Peaks of Yosemite 8D/7N
8 Days Starting and ending in San Francisco
Visiting: San Francisco, Yosemite National Park
Tour Overview
Join us on this extraordinary trekking adventure through Yosemite National Park, a massive wilderness area straddling the Sierra Nevada Mountains – The backbone of California, cresting in magnificent 4400m granite peaks. Yosemite is famous not only for its 1000m deep valley, flanked by some of Earth’s tallest waterfalls, but also for its superb alpine wildlife/scenery and groves containing some of the world’s oldest and largest trees. Since 1864 the park has been protected by legislation and more recently designated for its significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: San Francisco, Usa
Location: San Francisco
Arrival day
Arrival in San Francisco, our hotel offers a free airport transfer.
Day 2: Yosemite, Usa
Location: Yosemite National Park
Start of the trek (B/L)
8 AM: Your guide will welcome you at the hotel. We then leave the city and head to the southern entrance of Yosemite. An inspiring trek takes us deep into a forest of the Giant Sequoia trees where some of these goliaths reach heights of 115 meters and ages of 1800 years! We will establish our base under the sheer cliffs of Half Dome in the heart of Yosemite Valley. Tonight, we enjoy the amazing sunset in the valley and look for wildlife, such as coyote and bear.
Drive time: 200 miles / 320 km or 3.5 hr
Mariposa Grove/Yosemite: 3-4 hrs, ca. 6 miles / 10 km
Elevation difference: +/-400 m
Day 3: Yosemite, Usa
Location: Yosemite National Park
Glacier Point and Yosemite’s John Muir Trail (B/L)
A shuttle takes us to iconic Glacier Point, where we enjoy stunning views of Half Dome and Little Yosemite Valley as well as the impressive Vernal and Nevada waterfalls. During the last ice age glaciers carved this impressive valley creating the sheer cliffs we see today. A cliff-hanging trail takes us below Half Dome to the deep rock valley created by the Merced River. Arriving at Little Yosemite Valley we join the John Muir Trail. Descending past massive Vernal and Nevada Waterfalls we soon reach Happy Isles Trailhead and our cabins in the heart of Yosemite Valley.
Panorama Trail: 6 hrs, ca. 7 miles / 12 km, elevation difference: +200 m/-1000 m
Day 4: Yosemite, Usa
Location: Yosemite National Park
North Dome (B/L)
Hidden off Tioga Pass Road is the little traveled trail to North Dome. We walk in ancient forests to the rim of the impressive Yosemite Valley. From North Dome we enjoy unobstructed views of Half Dome and the valley below.
North Dome: 4-5 hrs, approx. 9 miles / 15 km, elevation difference: +/-500 m
Day 5: Yosemite, Usa
Location: Yosemite National Park
May Lake & Mount Hoffman - 3305m (B/L)
Today, a remote trek takes us to one of the most memorable peaks: Mount Hoffman. To reach this, we begin by heading to beautiful May Lake, nestled below the peak and then follow a cross-country route to the mountain’s summit with vast views over Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, and the wilderness to the north.
Mount Hoffman: 5-6 hrs, approx. 6 miles / 10 km, elevation difference: +/-600 m
Day 6: Yosemite, Usa
Location: Yosemite National Park
Mount Dana - 3979m (B/L)
Mount Dana is Yosemite’s second highest mountain at 3979m. Its peak sits at the eastern boundary of the mountain range on the proud crest of the Sierra Nevada range. There are no maintained trails here and some route finding and/or boulder hopping is required. As we gain elevation views open up across Tuolumne Meadows and Yosemite’s mountain wilderness. To the east, the vast desert of the Owen’s Valley extends beyond the sheer cliffs.
Mount Dana: 5 hrs, approx. 5miles / 8 km, elevation difference: +/-1000 m
Day 7: San Francisco, Usa
Location: San Francisco
Back to San Francisco (B/L)
We depart early for San Francisco. In 3.5-4 hours we reach the city draped over the mountains by the sea. Our journey concludes with a walking tour of the downtown area, including Chinatown, Coit Tower, and Fisherman’s Wharf. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own.
Drive time: 3.5 hours, 200 miles, 320 km
City tour: ca. 3-4 hours, approx. 2-3 miles / 4-7 km, elevation difference: +/-100 m
Day 8: San Francisco, Usa
Location: San Francisco
Departure Day (B)
Our tour concludes today. We recommend you take the hotel’s airport shuttle.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2N in 3* hotels in San Francisco, 5N in canvas tent cabins in Yosemite valley
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Transport
Shared van
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Meals
7B/6L
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Activities
Most walks guided
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Guides
All hikes are guided
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Extras
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Experiences
What's Not Included
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Other meals / drinks
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Tips
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Airport Transfers
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Optional Excursions
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Porterage
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Luggage fee for the interisland flights on domestic flights is typically not included and are to be paid by passenger upon check in, please check on Hawaiian Airlines website for currently charges
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Other meals / drinks
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Tips
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Airport Transfers
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Optional Excursions
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Porterage
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Luggage fee for the interisland flights on domestic flights is typically not included and are to be paid by passenger upon check in, please check on Hawaiian Airlines website for currently charges
Check out our Q&As
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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