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YExplore has guided tours in Yosemite National Park for groups of all ages in every season. We guarantee smaller rosters for a better experience on your Yosemite tour. We will customize a tour for for you with any group size. All tours have a privacy option. See all the categories below and call or email tours@yexplore.com today.Yosemite Hiking Tours
YOSEMITE GUIDED ADVENTURE HIKES
Explore with us to make a lifelong connection with Yosemite National Park. Learn about the natural world and listen to the stories of Yosemite while we take you to some of the best photo spots in the park. Levels: Beginner, Moderate, Intermediate, Challenging, Strenuous (Level 1-5)
Explore with us to make a lifelong connection with Yosemite National Park. Learn about the natural world and listen to the stories of Yosemite while we take you to some of the best photo spots in the park. Levels: Beginner, Moderate, Intermediate, Challenging, Strenuous (Level 1-5)Book Now
From $125, Dynamic pricing based on size of groupYOSEMITE GUIDED FAMILY & GROUP ADVENTURE HIKES
Spend quality time with your family while learning the natural history of Yosemite. These interpretations combine short easy hikes with outdoor educational sessions that will benefit children and parents alike. Beginner (Level 1)
Spend quality time with your family while learning the natural history of Yosemite. These interpretations combine short easy hikes with outdoor educational sessions that will benefit children and parents alike. Beginner (Level 1)Book Now
$500, group of 4 Yosemite Photography Workshops
YOSEMITE LANDSCAPES PHOTO CLASSES 
Take control of your camera while capturing images of Yosemite’s iconic landscapes. Programs are crafted by an expert photographer who will lead the session. Signature Classes:Behind the Lens, Valley Icons,High Country Icons
Take control of your camera while capturing images of Yosemite’s iconic landscapes. Programs are crafted by an expert photographer who will lead the session. Signature Classes:Behind the Lens, Valley Icons,High Country Icons
$425, 1 person Dynamic pricing based on size of group
ADVANCED YOSEMITE PHOTO CLASSES
Apply finer points of photography in a natural setting. These tours will focus on advanced techniques for photographing wildlife or macro subjects. They will cater to more experienced photographers who possess the proper equipment needed for this extensive session and are not recommended for novices.
Apply finer points of photography in a natural setting. These tours will focus on advanced techniques for photographing wildlife or macro subjects. They will cater to more experienced photographers who possess the proper equipment needed for this extensive session and are not recommended for novices.
$425 – 1 person Dynamic pricing based on size of group
FULL DAY YOSEMITE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS 
Spending an entire day in the field photographing is an ideal solution for those having trouble deciding whether to shoot in morning or evening light conditions. Join professional photographer on a two session, full day photography seminar among the majestic landscapes of Yosemite.
Spending an entire day in the field photographing is an ideal solution for those having trouble deciding whether to shoot in morning or evening light conditions. Join professional photographer on a two session, full day photography seminar among the majestic landscapes of Yosemite.
$750 – 1 person Dynamic pricing based on size of group
YOSEMITE GUIDED PHOTOGRAPHY HIKES 
Trekking with your tripod is one way to combine the exhilaration of a hike with the opportunity to photograph its majestic landscapes during optimal periods of light. Join a professional photographer and travel farther on a full day photography trek to all areas in Yosemite.
Trekking with your tripod is one way to combine the exhilaration of a hike with the opportunity to photograph its majestic landscapes during optimal periods of light. Join a professional photographer and travel farther on a full day photography trek to all areas in Yosemite.
$750 – 1 person Dynamic pricing based on size of group
YOSEMITE 1 DAY NIGHT SKIES PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS 2017
Learn the most difficult and one of the most exciting facets of landscape photography: capturing landscapes at night with the stars overhead. Additionally, capture sunrises and sunsets, learn about the basics of landscape photography composition and post-processing, and learn some basic astronomy.
Learn the most difficult and one of the most exciting facets of landscape photography: capturing landscapes at night with the stars overhead. Additionally, capture sunrises and sunsets, learn about the basics of landscape photography composition and post-processing, and learn some basic astronomy.
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Yosemite Snowshoe Hikes
YOSEMITE BEGINNER SNOWSHOE HIKES
Enjoy a pleasant half-day snowshoe hike on a gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or other lesser known trails. We will cover basic snowshoeing techniques and will tailor the day’s program to your experience level.
Enjoy a pleasant half-day snowshoe hike on a gentle trail in Yosemite Valley or other lesser known trails. We will cover basic snowshoeing techniques and will tailor the day’s program to your experience level.
$225, 1 person Dynamic pricing based on size of group
YOSEMITE EXTENDED SNOWSHOE HIKES
Achieve new heights on some of Yosemite’s most scenic trails. They will generally be longer than a beginner snowshoe hike with more dramatic elevation gains. These demanding tours are perfect for experienced snowshoe hikers and will offer a different perspective of the distinct character of Yosemite
Achieve new heights on some of Yosemite’s most scenic trails. They will generally be longer than a beginner snowshoe hike with more dramatic elevation gains. These demanding tours are perfect for experienced snowshoe hikers and will offer a different perspective of the distinct character of Yosemite
$225, 1 person Dynamic pricing based on size of group
Yosemite Yoga Hikes
YOSEMITE YOGA HIKES
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite from the serenity of a special place while exploring your inner peace. This adventure will begin with an interpretive hike where our instructor will lead a Yoga talk on the history of the Vinyasa Flow and breathing techniques.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite from the serenity of a special place while exploring your inner peace. This adventure will begin with an interpretive hike where our instructor will lead a Yoga talk on the history of the Vinyasa Flow and breathing techniques.
$500 – group of up to 4 ($125 per person over 4)
Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek and African Safari
Book Now$6850 per person
Mt. Everest Base Camp Trek
NEPAL TREK TO MT. EVEREST BASE CAMP
The Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most desired hiking experiences on Earth- and with good reason. Not only is the route historic, since this was the approach Norgay and Hillary used for their successful ascent of Everest in 1953, but it is also visually stunning and culturally rich.
$2500 per person
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I had such a phenomenal time at Yosemite National Park. The views were absolutely incredible and John was an excellent, personable host who is very familiar with the park, it's rich history, and spot on recommendations of hiking ventures to explore. The locations we were able to visit through Yosemite Valley had the most beautiful backdrops to take pictures and create worthwhile memories. I wasn't sure I was going to see everything I wanted to see on this trip because of COVID and the potential limitations, but we were able to safely explore the park. Catherine was also very helpful in providing background information of the tour such as specific route recommendations, expected miles to hike roundtrip, items to bring, etc. You will not regret purchasing this tour -- it was well worth it!
A once in a lifetime experience that couldn’t have happened without our guide, John, from YExplore! I highly recommend booking with this company. They are a small, family run business and our guide was great. I felt incredibly safe and supported throughout the 12-hour hike. There is no chance I could have made it to the top and back without his insight, knowledge, and coaching. It was a trip we will never forget and we owe it to YExplore. Thank you!
