Included:

• • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 4 days of hiking
  • Accommodation for 5 nights at the deluxe Rush Creek Lodge (double occupancy)
  • Transportation to/from day hikes throughout the duration of the trip
  • Most meals, as in the itinerary
  • Guides emergency gear and water purification
  • Permits and park entrance fees
  • Trekking poles

Not included:

• • Transportation to/from Yosemite National Park
  • Breakfasts and dinners (dining options available at the lodge)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Single supplement
  • Guide gratuities — optional
  • Travel and medical insurance — optional

Single travelers requesting a shared accommodation will need to pay a “forced single supplement” when there are no other travelers of the same sex also requesting shared accommodations.

You will hike 2-7.2 miles(3-11.5) km per day, totaling about 27 miles (42 km). You don’t need previous experience of multi-day hikes but you should have good level of fitness. You need to be able to hike for 4 full days, carrying just a daypack with things you’ll need throughout the day.

You will shuttle out daily from your campsite to selected hiking destinations. Along the way, your professional and knowledgeable guide will share the history of Yosemite as well as information about the geology, natural history, plants, and animals of the area. This is a top-choice for first-timers to Yosemite!

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Daypack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  • Duffle bag for your clothes and personal items
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  • Comfortable hiking clothes
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Mosquito head net
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

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 these group adventures, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 5:1.
  • The number of participants in a group is usually between 4 and 8.
  • Single travelers are welcome but will need to pay a “forced single supplement” when there are no other travelers of the same sex also requesting shared accommodations.

Hiking and lodging in Yosemite 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.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

You will meet your guides at Rush Creek Lodge in Yosemite National Park at 7 pm on Day 1 for orientation and introductions. To get to Rush Creek Lodge in Groveland, CA, most people fly into Fresno/Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 2.5 hours away. Other options include coming from Sacramento (3 hours away) or San Francisco (4 hours away).

From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service. The public roads are maintained year-round—except for the eastern entrance on Tioga Road (Highway 120 through the park). Cars are welcomed in Yosemite National Park, and visitors pay an entrance fee of $35. There is free parking in Yosemite but it is limited.

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.

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