5-Day Yosemite Backpacking - Yosemite Icons

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Yosemite National Park, USA

5 days (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This backpacking adventure offers all of Yosemite’s iconic scenes without the crowds, going deeper into Mother Nature. With your guide at the helm (and cooking your meals!), spend five days weaving from the roaring Yosemite Falls to the face of El Capitan to catching sunset off Half Dome. This trip packs in a challenging adrenaline rush—with postcard-ready rewards every step of the way.

With a maximum of 10 backpackers, get an intimate look at this wild national park
Your guide will provide expert backcountry meals and extra gear, if needed
Don't worry about permits—those are covered
See Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, North Dome, and so much more

What's Included

Professional Guides
Use of backpacking equipment
Permits
All meals while on trail
Souvenir T-shirt
Memories to Last a Lifetime!
Dinner (4)

Dinner
Lunch (4)

Lunch
Breakfast (4)

Breakfast

Guide Gratuities
Entrance Pass to Yosemite National Park

$35.00 per booking

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Yosemite Valley Shuttle - Stop 14 Curry Village Parking
Half Dome Village Parking, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA
Curry Village Main Parking Lot near Shuttle Stop #14

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Day 1

Meetup

1 Stop

Half Dome

9 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Yosemite Falls

1 Stop

Yosemite Falls

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Backcountry Camping along Yosemite Creek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

El Capitan -OR- Eagle Peak

1 Stop

El Capitan

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Backcountry Camping along Yosemite Creek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

North Dome

1 Stop

North Dome

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Backcountry camping across the Valley from Half Dome

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Descent

1 Stop

Yosemite Valley

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
2026 Dates: 5/8-5/12, 5/22-5/26, 6/26-6/30, 7/10-7/14, 7/31-8/4, 8/28-9/1, 9/13-9/17, 10/9-10/13
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.