Top Yosemite National Park Extreme Sports

Skip the impersonal, large-group bus tours on this full-day trip to Yosemite National Park, with lunch and round-trip transport included. In addition to navigating the park’s vast size for you, your guide provides stories and facts often unheard by visitors. Options for the day’s itinerary include a short hike, sweeping views of El Capitan, and a drive along the Merced River.

This fly fishing adventure is a great way to experience the Sierra Nevada while trying your hand at catching all sorts of trout in the Tuolumne and Merced Rivers. Unlike most fly fishing intro courses, this course is focused on conservation and family fun – catch and release your trout with barbless hooks and learn more about the ecology of the river alongside your children. There are no hidden costs, either: all equipment is provided and all license fees are covered.

This adaptive full-day tour makes the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park accessible to travelers of all mobility levels. You’ll view iconic Yosemite landmarks including the Half Dome, Yosemite Falls while your guide shares insights about the landscape. Using paved trails suitable for wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters, the small-group tour is designed to include all participants.

If you just have one day to experience all the wonders of Yosemite, make the most of it with a full-day private Jeep tour that showcases the park’s supersized attractions and amazing ecosystems. Vehicle passes and parking can be tough to come by, so let a guide handle all the driving and logistics while you enjoy the rugged ride—top down optional. Whether you’re into photography, climbing, or wildlife, the itinerary is expertly planned just for your group.

There’s so much to see and do in Yosemite, it can be challenging just getting started. This small-group tour does most of the legwork for you, providing transportation and covering many of Yosemite Valley’s top attractions in a little less than one full day of sightseeing. Meet your guide at an adventure outfitter or arrange pickup in Groveland, and see more than half a dozen waterfalls, the Cascades, Half Dome, El Capitan, and more.

Take control of your own trip to Yosemite with this private day tour. Instead of squeezing into a crowded bus with strangers, you and your party will have the use of a private vehicle for the day. Choose the sites that appeal to you most, such as Glacier Point, Yosemite Falls, or Sentinel Bridge. Go at your own pace and create a day worth remembering.

Visit Yosemite National Park on a full-day tour from Oakhurst that starts early to beat the crowds, with time to see the very best of the spectacular Yosemite Valley. Take in Bridalveil Fall, Sentinel Bridge, and Half Dome, then eat lunch at the base of Yosemite Falls and spot rock climbers from the El Capitan Meadows. This full-day Yosemite tour includes pickup and drop-off from hotels in Oakhurst.

Hop into a rugged Jeep for a private off–roading tour from Fish Camp, located just outside Yosemite National Park. Enjoy a thrilling ride through the forest to the Devil's Peak, then take a short walk to a stunning viewpoint to get a bird's-eye view of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California.

Search for wild trout in some of Yosemite’s most pristine landscapes during this private, full-day catch-and-release fly fishing adventure. Look out for rainbow, brown, brook, and golden trout in the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds with your own personal local guide. Enjoy stunning views of Yosemite’s highest peaks along the way. Fishing gear and licenses, park fees, and a tasty lunch are included.

Explore Yosemite National Park on a private tour in a 4X4 Hummer. Create your own itinerary with options to get out and hike, or stay in the Hummer for a scenic ride. Stop for a picnic lunch, and learn how John Muir convinced President Roosevelt to create the park during a 3-night camping trip. End the tour with a visit to The Pioneer Village History Center. This tour is ideal for visitors looking for an exclusive experience away from crowds.

Go off–roading in a Jeep to explore a Giant Sequoia forest near the south entrance to Yosemite National Park. Enjoy a fun 40-minute ride into the forest, followed by an easy hike through the trees. This 2-hour tour from Fish Camp provides both 4WD thrills and a great opportunity to see California's massive trees up close.