Included: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area 4-day Yosemite guided hike Accommodation for 3 nights in a motel (double occupancy) All meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners Transportation to and from Reno, NV Yosemite National Park entrance fee Any required permits Trekking poles and day hiking backpacks (available upon request) A welcome gift Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout): Single occupancy room — please leave a note at checkout if interested Not included: Flights to and from Reno, NV Alcoholic beverages Personal expenses Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

This is a beginner-friendly trip , and good fitness is required. Hikes are kept intentionally short, with the longest day covering up to 8 km (5 mi) and 275 m (900 ft) of elevation gain. The pace favors enjoying the scenery over covering ground, so if walking comfortably on uneven trails for a few hours at a time sounds appealing, this trip is a good fit. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Yosemite hiking tours here!

What do I need to bring?

Clothing: Comfortable, moisture-wicking hiking pants or shorts 2-3 lightweight, breathable T-shirts or hiking shirts 1 lightweight fleece or midlayer for cooler mornings and evenings 1 light rain jacket or windbreaker Hat or cap for sun protection 1-2 casual outfits for evenings and dinners Footwear: Broken-in hiking shoes or trail runners Comfortable shoes or sandals for evenings and travel days 2-3 pairs of moisture-wicking hiking socks Equipment/essentials: Daypack (20-25L) Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Trekking poles Sunglasses Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF Toiletries: Toothbrush and toothpaste Hand sanitizer Personal medications Basic first aid items (blister bandages, pain relievers) Optional: Camera Headlamp or flashlight Journal or book Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this all-women Yosemite guided hike , the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6 :1. It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants . An all-women Yosemite guided hike can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. If your group has participants under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

The price for this all-women Yosemite guided hike is based on twin-share rooms , but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee . Please leave a note at checkout if interested.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your all-women Yosemite guided hike is Reno, NV . To get there, most people fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) . From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Reno. You will meet your guide in Reno, NV, on Day 1, and then you’ll be transferred to Lee Vining, CA. Participants who prefer to travel independently may instead meet the group directly in Lee Vining, CA.

What if I'm arriving separately or want to skip the Reno drive?

Those who prefer to travel independently can meet the group directly in Lee Vining, CA instead of Reno. Reno tends to be the more travel-friendly option since it’s a smaller, easier airport with a straightforward drive to Lee Vining, but either meeting points work.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK | CALIFORNIA

Yosemite Hiking Adventure: Women-Only Retreat

4 days | Easy | 5.00

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There’s a version of Yosemite that skips the shuttle lines and the parking scramble, and this retreat lives there. Based in the eastern gateway town of Lee Vining, four days unfold around short hikes to alpine lakes, granite domes, and quiet viewpoints, with a single full day reserved for Yosemite Valley’s greatest hits. It’s a small women-only group, a pace built for conversation and photos rather than mileage, and evenings spent over trailside dinners and local mountain-town cooking. Come see the High Sierra without the crowds.

Adventure Highlights

The quiet side of Yosemite: Trails, lakes, and viewpoints on the park’s eastern edge stay well clear of Valley crowds
Stress-free adventure: Everything from transportation to lodging to meals is handled in advance
Half Dome at golden hour: Watch evening light settle over Yosemite Valley’s icon during a scenic picnic dinner

Duration

4 days

Season

July through September

Group size

Up to 8 people

The adventure, day by day

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Four days on the quiet eastern side of Yosemite bring together short, scenic hikes, a full day in Yosemite Valley, and a home base in the mountain town of Lee Vining. The pace is easy and beginner-friendly, with hikes kept short and gently graded so there's plenty of room to take in the alpine lakes, granite peaks, and sweeping views along Tioga Road. Evenings feature trailside dinners and local restaurant favorites that lean into the charm of this small Eastern Sierra town.

Day 1: Welcome to Yosemite's high country

The adventure begins with a drive from Reno to Lee Vining, California, home base for the next three nights. After checking in and switching into hiking gear, we meet the guide and head into Yosemite National Park via Tioga Road for an afternoon hike to Gaylor Lakes. It’s a short but rewarding introduction to Yosemite’s alpine scenery, with sweeping mountain views and crystal-clear lakes along the way. A scenic trailside dinner rounds out the day before heading back to Lee Vining for the night.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Motel in Lee Vining
Hiking: 4.8 km (3 mi), 2-2.5 hrs
Elevation gain: 180 m (600 ft)

Day 2: Alpine lakes and mountain-town charm

After breakfast, it’s back into Yosemite’s high country for a hike to May Lake, one of the park’s classic alpine destinations. Surrounded by granite peaks and quiet scenery, it’s a good spot to slow down and take in a calmer side of Yosemite. Back in Lee Vining, there’s time to relax before dinner at one of the guide’s favorite casual local restaurants, a good showcase of this welcoming Eastern Sierra mountain town.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Motel in Lee Vining
Hiking: 8 km (5 mi), 3-4 hrs
Elevation gain: 150 m (500 ft)

Day 3: Yosemite Valley highlights

Today is dedicated to Yosemite Valley’s world-famous scenery, with stops at Tunnel View, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Sentinel Bridge, and Cook’s Meadow along the way. Rather than rushing between stops, the day moves slowly enough to take in the park’s geology, wildlife, and history at each one. It wraps up with a memorable picnic dinner at a scenic overlook as evening light settles over Half Dome, before heading back to Lee Vining.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Motel in Lee Vining
Hiking: 3.2 km (2 mi)
Elevation gain: Minimal

Day 4: A High Sierra finale

The final morning starts with one last drive along Tioga Road to hike Lembert Dome. The steady climb rewards with sweeping views across Tuolumne Meadows and the surrounding High Sierra, a fitting finale to the trip. After the hike, lunch together caps things off before the drive back to Reno for afternoon departures.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Hiking: 6.4 km (4 mi), 2.5-3.5 hrs
Elevation gain: 275 m (900 ft)

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Lodging & food

Motel in Lee Vining

This small mountain-town motel keeps things simple where it counts: a comfortable bed, a hot shower, and a location close enough to the Yosemite gate that mornings start with mountains, not traffic.

Rooms come with WiFi and private bathrooms, unfussy but perfectly placed for four days of hiking.

Trailside dinners and mountain-town favorites

Food here is treated like part of the itinerary, not an afterthought. Some evenings end with a farm-to-trail dinner served outdoors as the light fades over the High Sierra, others with a table at a beloved local eatery that’s been feeding hikers and climbers for decades.

Days start with a proper breakfast before hitting the trail, and there’s always something good waiting at the end of a hike, whether that’s a casual mountain-town classic or a dinner with a view over Half Dome.

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Yosemite Hiking Adventure: Women-Only Retreat

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What others say about this adventure

5.00 (3 reviews)

Jamie Castorena

Truly the best experience for anyone looking to tackle their first backpacking adventure and gain the confidence to do it again!

CH Godfrey

This was my first “real” backpacking adventure and I was nervous about a lot of elements. Mainly, the altitude, my stamina and physical ability (and bears). Tinn was my guide and couldn’t have been more kind and patient with me. Understanding my fears and encouraging me all the way. She was delightful and easy to chat with.

Sheryl Maurer

I had a wonderful time in Yosemite with this group. The guides are so friendly and knowledgeable. We felt pampered with the delicious dinners, snacks galore, wonderful coffee and tea. I’m in my early 60s and worried that the trails would be too difficult but there were plenty of trails that I was comfortable with.

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Jamie Castorena

Truly the best experience for anyone looking to tackle their first backpacking adventure and gain the confidence to do it again!

CH Godfrey

Sheryl Maurer

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 4-day Yosemite guided hike
  - Accommodation for 3 nights in a motel (double occupancy)
  - All meals: 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners
  - Transportation to and from Reno, NV
  - Yosemite National Park entrance fee
  - Any required permits
  - Trekking poles and day hiking backpacks (available upon request)
  - A welcome gift
Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):
- - Single occupancy room — please leave a note at checkout if interested
Not included:
- - Flights to and from Reno, NV
  - Alcoholic beverages
  - Personal expenses
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
This is a beginner-friendly trip, and good fitness is required. Hikes are kept intentionally short, with the longest day covering up to 8 km (5 mi) and 275 m (900 ft) of elevation gain. The pace favors enjoying the scenery over covering ground, so if walking comfortably on uneven trails for a few hours at a time sounds appealing, this trip is a good fit.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more Yosemite hiking tours here!
Clothing:
- - Comfortable, moisture-wicking hiking pants or shorts
  - 2-3 lightweight, breathable T-shirts or hiking shirts
  - 1 lightweight fleece or midlayer for cooler mornings and evenings
  - 1 light rain jacket or windbreaker
  - Hat or cap for sun protection
  - 1-2 casual outfits for evenings and dinners
Footwear:
- - Broken-in hiking shoes or trail runners
  - Comfortable shoes or sandals for evenings and travel days
  - 2-3 pairs of moisture-wicking hiking socks
Equipment/essentials:
- - Daypack (20-25L)
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Trekking poles
  - Sunglasses
  - Sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
Toiletries:
- - Toothbrush and toothpaste
  - Hand sanitizer
  - Personal medications
  - Basic first aid items (blister bandages, pain relievers)
Optional:
- - Camera
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Journal or book
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and pricing
- - For this all-women Yosemite guided hike, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.
An all-women Yosemite guided hike can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this all-women Yosemite guided hike is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Please leave a note at checkout if interested.
The starting point of your all-women Yosemite guided hike is Reno, NV. To get there, most people fly into Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Reno.

You will meet your guide in Reno, NV, on Day 1, and then you’ll be transferred to Lee Vining, CA.

Participants who prefer to travel independently may instead meet the group directly in Lee Vining, CA.
Those who prefer to travel independently can meet the group directly in Lee Vining, CA instead of Reno. Reno tends to be the more travel-friendly option since it’s a smaller, easier airport with a straightforward drive to Lee Vining, but either meeting points work.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits

Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

Basic
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
Super Flexible
- - If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
  - If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
  - If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.

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