United States of America · Hiking

3-Day Yosemite National Park Backpacking Tour with Half Dome

6 Hours Round trip from California Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike through Yosemite National Park's spectacular mountain landscapes
  • 02 Take in Yosemite Valley's natural beauty and time in the great outdoors
  • 03 Climb to the top of Half Dome
  • 04 See Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan

Enjoy a 3-day backpacking tour in Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Take in giant, ancient sequoia trees and Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall, the granite cliffs of El Capitan, and Half Dome. Spend your nights camping, savour packed meals, and enjoy the beautiful landscape throughout your trek.

Hike from Glacier Point toward Illilouette Falls, with views of both Half Dome and the waterfall.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Hard
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Glacier Point Hike to Illilouette Falls

  • Arrive in Yosemite National Park and meet your tour guide.

  • Hike from Glacier Point toward Illilouette Falls, with views of both Half Dome and the waterfall.

  • Camp at Illilouette Creek and learn the basics of backpacking, navigation skills, and essentials for hiking in the High Sierra.

2
Day 02

Trek to Little Yosemite Valley

  • Wake up early in the morning and make your way to Little Yosemite Valley.

  • Arrive at the camps alongside the Merced River, have dinner, and spend the night there.

3
Day 03

Half Dome Summit and Mist Trail

  • Have breakfast at camp, then climb 2,700 feet to the top of Half Dome.

  • Hike to Happy Isles on the stunning Mist Trail, passing Vernal and Nevada Falls.

  • Trek back and travel to your accommodation in California.

Glacier Point, Illilouette Falls, Half Dome

Where this trip takes you

Glacier Point, Illilouette Falls, Half Dome

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Backpack and tent

  • Sleeping bag and pad

  • Wilderness and Half Dome permit

  • Dinner, breakfast, and camp kitchen

  • Water purification system

  • First aid kit, map, and compass

  • Half-day hike permits

What's Not Included

  • Lunch for three days

  • Gratuities

What to bring

  • Quick-dry clothing, warm layers, and a bathing suit

  • Good hiking shoes or boots

  • Camera and pocket knife

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yosemite National Park Road, Yosemite Valley, CA, USA
Tour start
California, USA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in California.

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