06 Days
Yosemite & Sequoia National Parks Walking Tour
Day
01.
Saturday - Arrive in Fresno
Arrive in Fresno and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5 PM, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM.
Overnight: Fresno | Meals: Dinner
Day
02.
Sunday - Explore Sequoia National Park
Travel through the Central Valley to Sequoia National Park. Continue along Crescent Meadow Road, providing views of Giant Sequoias, as well as access to Moro Rock. A concrete and stone stairway leads over 350 steps to the top of Moro Rock. Just a short distance from the parking area and above the forest's canopy, the Great Western Divide's peaks become visible. As you climb, views open up from the foothills and San Joaquin Valley to the west, to deep into wilderness to the east. Walk among giants on the Giant Forest Loop Trail which winds through multiple groves of Sequoia. Enjoy a picnic lunch. Next, admire the iconic General Sherman Tree, standing at an impressive height of over 275 feet. Later, check into your hotel with free time.
Overnight: Sequoia National Park | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Hike Activity Level: Moderate, 5 Miles, 4 Hours, +/- 726 ft
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03.
DAY 3, Monday - Kings Canyon National Park, Travel to Fish Camp
Begin with a morning walk to Muir Grove with an opportunity to hike into a sequoia grove that’s off the beaten path. The gently sloping trail follows a ridgeline that offers distant views of the sequoias. The area provides a quiet experience among the majestic giant trees. Next, descend into Kings Canyon for a scenic walk through Zumwalt Meadow to Roaring River Falls. Following a picnic lunch, take a short walk to the Grant Grove Tree before exiting the park. Then, travel north returning to the Sierra Nevada entering Yosemite National Park. Arrive and check into your hotel.
Overnight: Fish Camp (Yosemite Region) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Hike Activity Level: Challenging, 6.5 Miles, 5 Hours, +/- 745 ft
Day
04.
Tuesday - Explore Yosemite National Park
Today, discover the rugged beauty of Yosemite National Park. Start along the Mariposa Grove Trail for the Grizzly Giant Loop and hike past notable trees such as the Bachelor and Three Graces, the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant, and California Tunnel Tree. After a picnic lunch, travel to what may be considered the most scenic viewpoint in Yosemite, Glacier Point. The hike to Sentinel Dome will offer stunning views. Later, return to the hotel with free time before an outdoor BBQ dinner.
Overnight: Fish Camp (Yosemite Region) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Hike Activity Level: Moderate, 4.2 Miles, 3.5 Hours, +/- 759 ft
Day
05.
Wednesday - Sightseeing in Yosemite Valley
Your day of exploration begins with the most famous sights in the park including visitor’s centers, Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls, Merced River, El Capitan, Half Dome and more. In the afternoon, take a walk along the Mirror Lake Loop Trail. The loop follows Tenaya Creek beyond the lake, and crosses two bridges before returning past Mirror Lake on the south side of Tenaya Canyon. Return to your hotel with time to relax. This evening, during dinner at the hotel, bid farewell to your Tour Manager.
Overnight: Fish Camp (Yosemite Region) | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Hike Activity Level: Moderate, 5 Miles, 3 Hours, +/- 200 ft
Day
06.
Thursday - Return Home
Morning group transfer from Fish Camp to Fresno Yosemite International Airport for your departure flight. Passengers returning to Fresno from Fish Camp on day 6 should select flights that depart no earlier than 12 PM. Fish Camp is approximately a 1.5 hour drive from the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast
This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness with up to 5 hours of walking per day. The route and activities are subject to change. Please see the “Is This Trip Right for You?” section and the Trip Preparation tab for more information. National Parks route and program may vary according to weather conditions, seasonal changes, safety issues and wildlife migration patterns.
