Yosemite Autocamp Summer Tour
Inn-Based Hiking Tours
4 Days, 3 Nights 26MI / 42KM
Trip Highlights
Come join us for an extraordinary four days of exploring the wonders and beauty of Yosemite National Park, plus the added benefit of wonderfully unique lodging! Each day we’ll embark on a different exciting day hike throughout the Park, and each evening we’ll return to Autocamp Yosemite, where guests will have private Airstream accommodations and home cooked meals prepared by your guide. We provide all the meals, lodging, local transportation, and an expert guide so you can relax and soak up Yosemite!
Our daily treks cover the gamut from popular, classic hikes to lesser-known gems that we selected just for this trip. We’ll spend time in Yosemite Valley, and we’ll venture up into the high country of Tuolumne. We’ll see waterfalls, alpine lakes, granite domes, stunning viewpoints, Giant Sequoias and more. You’ll get to see and experience an amazing amount of this park in just 4 days!
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Stunning Beauty of Yosemite
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Iconic Waterfalls
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Granite Domes
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Alpine Lakes
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Unique Lodging
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Giant Sequoias
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
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Trip Length
4 Days, 3 Nights -
Daily Hiking Distance
4-8 miles -
Group Size
2-10 Guests
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Is This Trip Right For me?
This trip follows well maintained trails. Some concerns include loose dirt, large stepping stones and tree roots. The top of Vernal/Nevada falls has exposed vertical drops with safety railings in place.
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Trip Itinerary
Please Note: We always do everything in our power to follow the set itinerary, however it can change occasionally based on temporary access restrictions, weather, lodging/campground availability, guest ability/injury, natural events like fires and flooding, and other potential causes. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
Optional Pre-trip Lodging
This Yosemite hiking tour has optional, add-on, pre-trip lodging for the night before the trip begins at Autocamp Yosemite. Lodging in the Yosemite area can be difficult to secure, so we offer this night’s accommodations as a convenience and added benefit for guests who prefer it. Dinner is not included in the pre-trip lodging, and breakfast Day 1 is included but will be provided by your guide.
Day 1
Shuttle: 45-60 minutes each way
Hiking Mileage: 7.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 2900 feet
Elevation Loss: 2900 feet
On this Yosemite hiking tour, we’ll start our trip with a hike to two of Yosemite’s crown jewels, Vernal Fall, and Nevada Fall, along either the John Muir Trail or the Mist Trail, depending on conditions. While many of Yosemite’s hikes are centered on a final destination, today’s route features stunning views the whole way, from Upper Yosemite Falls across the Valley, to the phenomenal granite heights of Liberty Cap, Grizzly Peak, the Panorama Cliffs, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point and even Half Dome soaring above our heads.
After we lunch at a picturesque point overlooking the falls, we’ll drive back to Autocamp Yosemite and get settled in our accommodations and have a chance to shower. We’ll reconvene in the evening for a delicious dinner.
Day 2
Shuttle: 1.5 hours each way
Hiking Mileage: 10.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 2540 feet
Elevation Loss: 2540 feet
Today we will climb one of Yosemite Valley’s iconic granite domes, Half Dome’s northerly sibling, the spectacular North Dome. Our hike starts above the Valley at a normally quiet trailhead and heads south through a pristine Lodgepole Pine forest. After only a few miles we will enjoy a rejuvenating break at Indian Arch, an arch-shaped rock that provides breathtaking views of the mountains that surround us. From Indian Arch we will descend down onto the top of North Dome where we will enjoy a picnic lunch with out-of-this-world, 360-degree views of Yosemite Valley and the surrounding mountain peaks as our backdrop. After snapping lots of photos and soaking up the views, we will complete our hike back to the trailhead, then return to camp for showers, evening cuisine, and another relaxing evening.
Day 3
Shuttle: 1 hour each way
Hiking Mileage: 7.9 miles
Elevation Gain: 1900 feet
Elevation Loss: 1900 feet
Today is an unforgettable adventure as we embark on a cross-country hike to one of Yosemite’s most beautiful lakes – Cathedral Lake. Our hike begins in Tuolumne Meadows but quickly ascends into a lodgepole forest. On the shores of the lake we’ll dip our feet and/or go for a chilly but refreshing swim, enjoy a wonderful picnic lunch, and relish the world-famous views of one of the most picturesque features of Yosemite’s high country: Cathedral Peak reflected in the crystal waters of the lake. Another feast of a dinner and relaxing evening await us back at camp.
Day 4
Shuttle: 45-60 minutes each way
Hiking Mileage: 6 miles
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1200 feet
On our final day, we’ll pack up and enjoy a hearty breakfast before leaving our lodging. We’ll turn south and enjoy one last, special treat. Today’s hike takes us into Yosemite’s biggest trees – the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. We’ll visit the 2700 year old Grizzly Giant, the 25th largest tree on earth, as well as many other of these giants. We’ll also get an unparalleled view of Wawona Valley, another of Yosemite’s special places.
After our hike and lunch we’ll contemplate the unforgettable time we’ve just experienced, and most likely start hatching new plans for future trips to more special places like Yosemite!
Trip Dates
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What's Included
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3 nights of lodging at Autocamp Yosemite
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Use of trekking poles and snowshoes
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All meals are included from breakfast on Day 1 through lunch on the last day
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Transportation for the duration of the tour (starting and ending from Autocamp Yosemite)
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Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
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Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device
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Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Yosemite
What's Not Included
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Clothes, raingear and footwear -
Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
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Water bottles and a headlamp or flashlight
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Alcoholic beverages
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Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Accommodations
*These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some instances alternative accommodations of similar quality and location may be used
Autocamp Yosemite
3 NIGHTS
Autocamp’s wonderfully unique lodging experience features deluxe Airstreams with spa-inspired bathrooms and chic interiors. Each unit has a private patio and campfire area. The Autocamp Yosemite clubhouse is a modern mid-century facility where we enjoy home-cooked dinners.
Trip Logistics & FAQs
Where Do We Meet?
You’ll meet your hiking guide and group at Autocamp Yosemite between 6 and 9 AM the morning the trip begins. If you will not have your own vehicle, we can also pick you up in Yosemite National Park or in Mariposa, California. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip and will provide directions to Autocamp. You can leave your vehicle parked at Autocamp for the duration of the tour.
Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed information about flights, shuttles, recommended lodging and more.
Travel to Autocamp Yosemite
You’ll meet your hiking guide and group at Autocamp Yosemite between 6 and 9 AM the morning the trip begins. If you will not have your own vehicle, we can also pick you up in Yosemite National Park (at Curry Village) or in Mariposa, California. Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip and will provide directions to Autocamp. You can leave your vehicle parked at Autocamp for the duration of the tour.
Most of our guests drive personal or rental vehicles to Autocamp Yosemite, but you can also travel to and from Yosemite National Park using train and bus options from much of California:
From Fresno: Yosemite Area Rapid Transit (YARTS) is offering 1 bus ride each direction from Fresno to Yosemite Valley.
From Other California Cities: by rail on the Amtrak San Joaquin Train to the city of Merced (serviced by most large cities in California) or by Amtrak “Thruway” Bus Service from Merced to Yosemite Valley. To book your trip, use Amtrak’s Online Reservation Service to book round-trip Amtrak travel to “YOS” (Yosemite Valley).
Start/End Times
Your guide will inform you of the first day’s rendezvous time at the orientation meeting. Generally, you can expect it to be between 5 and 8 am, although the exact time will depend on current weather and road conditions. We will be out of the backcountry normally before 5 PM (this time is not guaranteed, as a variety of circumstances can influence our exact return time) on the final day.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 12 and older to join scheduled tours (mixed groups)
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval and specific logistical requirements (such as porter or stock assist) determined on a case by case basis
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Libba P
1 year agoUnforgettable adventure!!
Once again my experience with Wildland was wonderful from start to finish. These folks know their business! Our guide, Sass, was such a delightful, well informed & experienced hiker. Her knowledge of the history & geography of Yosemite was impressive to say the least. AND, she’s a great chef- accommodating my dietary requests seamlessly (thank you Sass:). I will definitely request her on future trips. Although we didn’t spend a lot of time at Auto Camp, it too, was a unique & fun experience! Thank you Sass & Wildland for an unforgettable adventure!!
Kay S
1 year agoWe can't wait to plan our next Wildland Adventure.
Wildland Trekking does not disappoint! Our Yosemite adventure was delightful and awe-inspiring from start to finish. I can't imagine a more gorgeous place than Yosemite. Our guide, Sass (Sasha) made our experience extraordinary in every way. Her warmth, her care in making sure we were enjoying it all, and her ability to prepare and serve amazing meals on the hike made it all feel yummy in every way! From lunch every day to a delicious hot breakfast prepared on a griddle as we took in the morning views at Olmstead Point, Sass made it oh so special. We can't wait to plan our next Wildland Adventure.
Toni K
1 year agoInvaluable
Having a knowledgeable guide to help us get the most out of a quick trip to such a vast park was invaluable. Autocamp was a great added perk to the trip. Watching the climber’s lights come on at dusk on El Capitan was amazing.
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