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5-Day Cathedral Lakes to Clouds Rest & Half Dome

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Yosemite National Park, USA
  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’re looking for a truly memorable Yosemite backpacking experience, this is it. Over five days, you’ll hike in the high country of the beloved John Muir Trail, snaking between high alpine lakes, rugged peaks, cascading waterfalls, and lush valleys—and up to the summit of Half Dome. With a trained guide providing tips, tricks, and five-star meals, your backpacking trip will be a stress-free-yet-daring adventure.
  • Easy meet-up at Half Dome Village before embarking on this small-group adventure
  • Excellent camp meals provided when out in the backcountry
  • See the park's most scenic sites, from Cathedral Lakes to Clouds Rest
  • Cross Half Dome and the John Muir Trail off your bucket list

What's Included

  • Lunch (4)
    Lunch
  • Breakfast (4)
    Breakfast
  • Dinner (4)
    Dinner
  • Guide Gratuities
  • Yosemite National Park Gate Fee (Must Be Paid On Entry By Visitor)
    $35.00 per booking

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.

Operating hours
.4:00 pm

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1

1 Stop

1

Yosemite Valley

9 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Accommodation: Yosemite Valley Backpackers Camp

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Day 2

1 Stop

1

Cathedral Lake Trail

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Backcountry camping at Lower Cathedral Lake

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Day 3

1 Stop

1

Sunrise Lakes

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Backcountry Camping at Sunrise Lakes

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Day 4

1 Stop

1

Cloud's Rest

1 day • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Backcountry camping at Sunrise Creek

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Day 5

1 Stop

1

Half Dome

15 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: 6/27-7/1, 7/16-7/20, 7/27-7/31, 8/8-8/12, 8/29-9/2, 9/18-9/22
  • 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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