Yosemite Tours & Activities

Yosemite, California

Hiking

4-Day Half Dome Backpacking Adventure

Price: From $2150.00

5.0 rating • 64 reviews

Duration: 4 days (approx.)

Meeting point: Meet your guide in Half Dome Village (Curry Village) in Yosemite Valley for a pre-trip briefing and gear check before entering the backcountry.

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4-Day Half Dome Backpacking Adventure

Overview

4-Day Half Dome Backpacking Adventure is a guided hiking outing in Yosemite, California centered on Yosemite Valley, Happy Isles, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Yosemite Valley, Happy Isles, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Sunrise Creek. The experience emphasizes Comfort provisions provided for good nights' sleep. Scheduled stops include Yosemite Valley, Happy Isles, Little Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, and Sunrise Creek. Landmarks referenced in the route include Yosemite Valley and Sunrise Creek. The route combines landscape features and scenic viewpoints and structured adventure features and challenge elements. The outing typically lasts 4 days (approx.). Travel is organized as on-foot trail travel with route pacing matched to the destination. The aerial course combines treetop obstacles, challenge levels, and forest setting details that define the Yosemite outing.

Highlights

  • Explore lesser-trafficked spots like Sunrise Creek in addition to Half Dome
  • Backpack with an expert guide for tips, tricks, and excellent camp meals
  • Comfort provisions provided for good nights' sleep
  • A maximum of 8 backpackers makes this an intimate backcountry adventure

What’s included

  • Professional guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Camping equipment

Itinerary

Stop

Yosemite Valley

2 hours

Visit Yosemite Valley during the 2 hours stop.

Stop

Happy Isles

3 hours

Visit Happy Isles during the 3 hours stop.

Stop

Little Yosemite Valley

1 day

Visit Little Yosemite Valley during the 1 day stop.

Stop

Half Dome

14 hours

Visit Half Dome during the 14 hours stop.

Pass by

Sunrise Creek

Pass Sunrise Creek as part of the route.

FAQs

How long is the 4-Day Half Dome Backpacking Adventure?

The planned duration is 4 days.

Where does the tour depart from in Yosemite?

Meet your guide in Half Dome Village (Curry Village) in Yosemite Valley for a pre-trip briefing and gear check before entering the backcountry.

Additional info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

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