What’s on deck for today?

• Activity: 6 miles of hiking (1200 elevation gain/loss)

• Drive time: 2 hours in a comfy private van

• Meals: Lunch + Dinner (prepared by your awesome guides)

Where we’re staying: Private Lodging in Yosemite West

We’ll meet up with our guides in the morning to chat about the awesome days ahead.

After loading up our gear into the support van, we’re off to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias—home to some of the biggest and most breathtaking trees in the park. We’ll hike under their towering canopy and enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by these natural giants.

After the hike, we’ll head to our cozy private lodgings in Yosemite West to settle in. The evening wraps up with a delicious home-cooked dinner and a chill orientation to get us pumped for the week.

What’s on deck for today?

• Activity: 7.2 miles of hiking (2,599 elevation gain/loss)

• Drive time: 2 hours in a comfy private van

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, we will load up in van and head into Yosemite valley. We will make our way to Columbia Rock where we will take in our first big views of the park, have snack and take plenty of photos. We will then make our way to one of the best views of Yosemite Falls. From this one vantage point we can see the upper, middle and lower falls, PLUS Half Dome!!!

After a lunch break near the upper falls and the roar of the cascading water, we will make our way down to lower falls gazing up to see what we accomplished during the first half of the day. Once on the valley floor, we will walk along the valley loop, crossing the Merced river handful of times, taking in the sights all around us from the meandering of the Merced river to the soaring granite walls that make Yosemite what it is.

After our loop along the valley floor, we will find our van waiting to take us back to our cabins where our guides will fill our bellies with appetizers and another delicious dinner….and dessert ( if you have room) prepared by our guides.

What’s on deck for today?

• Activity: 7 miles of hiking (2,000 elevation gain/loss)

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This is it—the hike you’ve been waiting for! Today, we’ll hit Yosemite’s iconic Mist Trail, starting from the Happy Isles trailhead. Get ready to feel the spray from Vernal Falls as we climb through the mist and maybe even spot some rainbows along the way.

Our adventure continues up Yosemite’s “giant staircase” a challenging but unforgettable stretch of granite steps that lead us to up-close views of both Vernal and Nevada Falls. At the top of Nevada Falls, we’ll pause to soak in the incredible views and snap some pics before heading back down via a section of the legendary John Muir Trail. Along the way, you’ll be surrounded by Yosemite’s stunning granite formations—it’s pure magic.

After conquering this epic hike, we’ll head back to our cabins for another delicious, home-cooked dinner (thanks to your amazing guides!) and a chance to relax and reflect on an incredible day.

What’s on deck for today?

• Activity: 7 miles of hiking (3,000 elevation gain/loss)

• Meals: Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner

This morning we circumnavigate the valley floor beneath the soaring granite walls of Tenaya Canyon. Beginning at the Ahwahnee Hotel, we hike to Mirror Lake on a trail sheltered by the cover of quiet woods. Mirror Lake offers a jaw-dropping view of Half Dome soaring 5,000’ directly above us. Exploring in the spring months, we see that Mirror Lake has plenty of water and the reflections of the surrounding cliffs are excellent. Trips in the autumn provide beautiful colors that create captivating reflections along Tenaya Creek. Our hike takes us to the very end of Tenaya Canyon, below Clouds Rest, where we gaze up at the steep granite walls around us.

On our way home this evening we’ll mix it up and have appetizers and perhaps cold beverage in El Cap meadows. Maybe as we crane our necks staring up at El Capitan , we might spot a few climbers.

Returning to our cabins, we have dinner and perhaps sit out on the deck for stargazing.

What’s on deck for today?

• Activity: 2.5 miles of hiking (300’ elevation gain/loss)

• Transportation: 2.5 hours in a private van

• Meals: Breakfast and lunch

It’s hard to believe, but our adventure is coming to a close. After one more hearty breakfast, we’ll pack up our bags and make our way back into Yosemite Valley.

To soak in the last bit of tranquility, we’ll take a peaceful 2.5-mile stroll through the valley, enjoying the quiet morning and the soft light as it filters through the trees.

Don’t forget your wallets—we’ll be stopping at the Visitors Center and the Ansel Adams Gallery. Whether you pick up a stunning print or a Yosemite mug with your name on it, it’s a great way to remember this unforgettable trip.

After our gallery visit, we’ll head home in our cozy private van, dreaming up our next adventure with Hi Vibe Adventures along the way.