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Hiking in the Sierra Nevada, California: Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon
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  • We meet in Fresno and drive straight to Three Rivers, where a home-cooked dinner kicks things off. The first two full days go to Sequoia and Kings Canyon: the Giant Forest, Moro Rock, General Sherman, Zumwalt Meadows, and a picnic lunch somewhere with a view. Then we head north to Yosemite, stopping at quiet Hetch Hetchy before settling into our glamping tents. Day five is Yosemite Valley, waterfalls and towering walls. Day six climbs into the high country for alpine lakes and a longer hike, followed by a campfire dinner. Breakfast on the last morning, then back to Fresno. Hiking runs up to 9 mi (14.5 km) a day.

    • Arrive in Fresno, where your guides will be waiting to meet the group and get the week rolling. From there it’s a scenic drive to the hotel in Three Rivers, right on the doorstep of Sequoia National Park. Once everyone has settled in, we gather over a home-cooked dinner to run through the plan for the week, swap stories, and put faces to names before the hiking starts. Expect plenty of questions answered and a good dose of excitement about what’s coming.

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: Hotel in Three Rivers

      Hiking in Sierra Nevada | California

    • After a quick breakfast, we head into Sequoia National Park for a full day of hiking, touring, and exploring. Your guides will talk you through the giant sequoias, some of the largest living things on earth, the conditions they need to grow, and the role they played in shaping the National Park system. Highlights can include Moro Rock, the General Sherman Tree, and the Giant Forest, with plenty more along the way. We finish the day back in Three Rivers with dinner together.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: Hotel in Three Rivers

      Hiking in Sierra Nevada | California

    • Today we turn to the other half of the park, Kings Canyon. We might wander through Zumwalt Meadows with its slow-moving waterways and cascading falls, or look out toward Mount Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48. Halfway through the day we stop for a picnic lunch somewhere worth lingering, then keep hiking and exploring. It’s a quieter, wilder corner of the Sierra, and one of the deepest canyons in the country. Dinner is back at the hotel with the group.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: Hotel in Three Rivers

      Hiking in Sierra Nevada | California

    • We pack up and drive north to Yosemite National Park, trading giant trees for granite. Before checking in, there’s a good chance we’ll detour to Hetch Hetchy, a corner of the park most visitors never see. Your guides will fill you in on the controversial story of the O’Shaughnessy Dam, why San Francisco still depends on it, and what the valley looked like before the water rose. It’s a calm, uncrowded place to stretch the legs after the drive. In the evening we settle into our upscale glamping tents, eat well, and get ready for the heart of Yosemite tomorrow.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: Upscale glamping tent

      Hiking in Sierra Nevada | California

    • Today belongs to Yosemite Valley, and it lives up to every photo you’ve seen of it. We’ll walk beneath cascading waterfalls, crane our necks at cliffs rising 3,000 ft (914 m) above the valley floor, and follow trails that wind alongside meandering rivers. Depending on conditions and how the group is feeling, your guides might link together a series of shorter hikes or commit to one bigger outing. Either way, there’s plenty of time to stop, look up, and let your guides explain how all this granite came to be. We head back to our glamping tents for dinner and a well-earned rest.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: Upscale glamping tent

      North to Yosemite and the quiet side of Hetch Hetchy — Hiking in Sierra Nevada | California

    • Today we climb up, up, up into Yosemite’s high country, where the crowds thin out and the granite takes over. Hikes here can lead past alpine lakes and wide meadows, under towering peaks, and out to sweeping views of Half Dome, El Capitan, and the valley far below. We’ll likely tackle one longer hike and break for a picnic lunch mid-trail, with your guides filling in the story of how all this landscape came to be. Back at camp, we gather around the fire for dinner and swap favourite moments from the week, which is a fine way to close out seven days in the Sierra.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: Upscale glamping tent

      Hiking in Sierra Nevada | California

    • One last breakfast with the group, a few more stories, and then it’s time to say “until next time.” We drive back to Fresno, arriving at Fresno-Yosemite International Airport around 12 pm, so book a flight leaving after 2 pm to give yourself plenty of time to check in. If you’re sticking around town for a while, your guides can drop you at your accommodation instead.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Meet in Fresno and transfer to Three Rivers — Hiking in Sierra Nevada | California

    • Included:

        • Medically trained, experienced naturalist guides with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 7-day tour hiking in the Sierra Nevada, California, through Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks
        • Hiking and interpretive tours
        • Hotel accommodation in Three Rivers (quadruple occupancy, varying bed types)
        • Upscale glamping in Yosemite (double occupancy tent, varying bed types)
        • All meals as outlined in the itinerary (6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 6 dinners)
        • Round-trip transportation from Fresno, plus transportation during the tour
        • Park entry fees

      Not included:

        • Flights to and from Fresno
        • Lunch on Day 1
        • Anything not mentioned above
        • Guide gratuities — optional
        • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout

    • In order to join this tour hiking in the Sierra Nevada, California, good fitness is required, and the trip is ideal for moderately experienced hikers. The most you’ll hike within a day is up to 9 miles (14.5 km), on varied terrain with moderate inclines.

      On your guides’ 1–5 intensity scale, this trip is rated level 3. Expect brisk hiking for up to 7 hours per day, with steady activity throughout. The terrain is varied, with moderate inclines, uneven surfaces, and potential obstacles along the trail.

      Summer in the Sierra Nevada is beautiful and can be warm. Expect daytime temperatures to reach the 80s°F (around 27–32°C), with comfortable nights in the 50s°F (around 10–15°C).

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    • Gear:

        • Luggage — 1 small suitcase per person, can be left in the vehicle
        • Day pack
        • Headlamp
        • Reusable water bottles

      Personal items:

        • Sunscreen — recommended
        • Earplugs — recommended
        • Insect repellent — recommended
        • Toiletries (biodegradable and scent-free) — recommended
        • Small personal first aid kit (with blister treatment) — recommended

      Clothing & footwear:

        • Hiking boots or trail runners
        • Lightweight hiking pants or shorts
        • Wool socks (1 pair per day of the trip)
        • Warm jacket (down, puffy, or fleece)
        • Rain jacket or shell
        • Breathable, wicking base layers
        • Warm hat
        • Sun hat with a brim
        • Sunglasses
        • Warm clothes to sleep in
        • Rain pants — recommended
        • Buff or neck scarf — recommended
        • Comfortable clothes for the evenings — recommended
        • Sandals or camp shoes — 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.

      Summer days in the Sierra Nevada can climb into the 80s°F (high 20s°C), while nights stay comfortable around the 50s°F (about 10-15°C), so pack for both. 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 tour hiking in the Sierra Nevada, California, the maximum group size is set at 8 participants.
        • This adventure is more than welcoming to solo travelers! This trip is designed to foster group bonding and the guides are pros at making sure everyone feels welcomed. Any given trip is usually a healthy mix of solo travelers, friends, and couples.
        • Hiking in Sierra Nevada, California, 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.
        • Group departures have a minimum age of 18 and no maximum, but all ages can be accommodated on a private version of this trip.
        • If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The starting point of your tour hiking in the Sierra Nevada, California, is Fresno. To get there, most people fly into Fresno-Yosemite International Airport (FAT), where your guides will pick you up. Please book a flight that arrives by 12 pm. If you’re already in town, you can be collected from your accommodation in Fresno at 11 am instead.

      You will meet your guide at 1 pm at Fresno-Yosemite International Airport.

      The trip ends back at the airport around 12 pm on Day 7, so book a flight that leaves after 2 pm to leave enough time to check in. If you’re staying in Fresno, you can be dropped off at your accommodation instead.

    • 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.

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