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4-Day Half Dome Backpacking Adventure

Recommended by 98% of travelers
Yosemite National Park, USA
  • 4 days (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

There’s only one way to get away from the crowds in Yosemite: backcountry adventures. On this epic four-day tour, meet your expert guide in Half Dome Village, and set out to see the park in its true majesty. Spend your days exploring spots like Happy Isles and Sunrise Lake, break for excellent camp meals cooked by your guide, and take the hike of a lifetime—climbing up Half Dome.
  • Backpack with an expert guide for tips, tricks, and excellent camp meals
  • Comfort provisions provided for good nights' sleep
  • Explore lesser-trafficked spots like Sunrise Creek, in addition to Half Dome
  • A maximum of 8 backpackers makes this an intimate backcountry adventure

What's Included

  • Breakfast (3)
    Breakfast
  • Dinner (3)
    Dinner
  • Lunch (3)
    Lunch
  • Entry into Yosemite National Park
    $35.00 per booking
  • Guide Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Curry Village, 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

Meeting Day

1 Stop

1

Yosemite Valley

9 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Overnight at the Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Happy Isles -OR- Sunrise Lakes -OR- Mono Meadow

1 Stop

1

Yosemite National Park

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Camping (tents) in Little Yosemite Valley -OR- Sunrise Lakes -OR- Illilouette Creek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Little Yosemite Valley -OR- Sunrise Creek

1 Stop

1

Yosemite National Park

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Camping (tents) in Little Yosemite Valley -OR- Sunrise Creek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Half Dome

1 Stop

1

Half Dome

14 hours • 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: 5/29-6/1, 6/7-6/10, 6/21-6/24, 7/3-7/6, 7/13-7/16, 7/24-7/27, 8/6-8/9, 8/21-8/24, 9/5-9/8, 9/20-6/23, 10/2-10/5
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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based on 60 reviews
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