Yosemite Alpine Quest: Uncover Nature's Secrets

Discover Yosemite’s hidden wonders on a naturalist tour. Uncover secrets of waterfalls, canyons, and more. Engage all your senses in nature’s beauty.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cooks Meadow Loop - Participants will meet their guide at Yosemite Village. From there, they will embark on a leisurely yet exciting hike through Cooks Meadow, where they will enjoy breathtaking views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Sentinel Rock, and North Dome, while learning about the park’s distinctive geologic, cultural, and natural history.
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What's Included
  • Vehicle reservation permit
  • Expert local guide
  • Trekking Poles
  • Kids scavenger hunt
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Park Entrance Fees - $35 (per vehicle)
Additional Information

Begin your adventure in the heart of Yosemite National Park, where you will meet your guide — a local naturalist with a deep passion for the park’s geology, wildlife, and history — before embarking on a journey through the towering cliffs and lush meadows that define Yosemite’s uniqueness.
Experience Yosemite’s most renowned landmarks — from the majestic…

Location
Yosemite Village Parking
Park in the Yosemite Village parking lot. You will meet your guide near Valley Shuttle stop #1.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dianaal8520re
Jun 7, 2025
Wonderful and Educational Tour - Our time at Yosemite was wonderful. The views are amazing and Zeke was a fun and educational tour guide. I highly recommend Yosemite Alpine Quest YAQ ATTACK!
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519marilynj
Jun 7, 2025
Epic experience! - Our tour guide ZEKE created an amazing adventure. Learned a lot of interesting facts. Most enjoyable time at Yosemite. Thanks Zeke! I
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Teresajk672th
Jun 7, 2025
A Day To Remember - We had some special requests and needs for our family and our guide Zeke was able to work those in for a more doable hike for our older group of sisters. This was much appreciated. We learned a slew of new information that Zeke presented in a most knowledgeable way. It was fun to interact with him. Will definitely visit Yosemite Alpine Quest again. Thanks Zeke for a great day.
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I7248wlaarond
Jun 1, 2025
Take some time to stop and poke a tree or two - I had a great time on the walking tour with Yosemite Alpine Quest! Our tour guide Zeke was very knowledgeable about the region including all the unique geological formations, plants, and animals. As someone with an interest in plant biology, I particularly enjoyed the information about moss, ferns, and trees that are found in the area. We engaged in discussions about xylem and phloem, megafauna, and traditional indigenous use of regional plants. Our tour was all on the valley floor which still provided amazing views of many waterfalls and legendary rock formations. I’m planning to return for a more rigorous hike to some of the harder to reach locations as soon as I can. If you’re looking for an informative and family friendly Yosemite experience, I highly recommend Yosemite Alpine Quest.
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D5585ltlindsays
May 25, 2025
Go Explore Yosemite Valley with Zeke!! - Walking around the valley floor with Zeke was a perfection introduction to Yosemite! Like hanging with an old friend + geology teacher + mountaineer ;) This was a highlight of our trip and so awesome to get background history and facts + a personalized tour to contextualize everything we saw in the park + region during our week. If you love to learn what you're looking at at your own pace, Zeke is super fun, kind, and patient. Absolutely would do this with family/kids/large groups as well.
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221yeshad
May 19, 2025
Granite and Waterfalls and Bears…Oh my! - After experiencing an amazing tour with Zeke a few months ago, I knew I needed to come back with my husband and son. This time included 100% more waterfalls and bears.
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Celeste_b
May 4, 2025
Awesome! - Zeke, our tour guide, was great! He was informative and very fun! My spouse and I had a great time taking in the beauty that Yosemite has to offer, while learning about Yosemite's history.
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From $140
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).