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Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk: Scenic Guided Tour
4.8
60 Ratings
Groveland
Join our scenic guided tour through Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. Explore stunning waterfalls, iconic landmarks, and historic places on this unforgettable group tour and hike!
Join our scenic guided tour through Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park. Explore stunning waterfalls, iconic landmarks, and historic places on this unforgettable group tour and hike!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Echo Adventure Cooperative - We will begin this incredible adventure at Echo Adventure’s Yosemite Basecamp!
- Yosemite Valley - Guest will spend time among Yosemite Valley’s most iconic landmarks like Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome and El Capitan
- Echo Adventure Cooperative - We’ll arrive back at the Echo Adventure Basecamp in Groveland, CA at 3pm
- Echo Adventure Cooperative - We will begin this incredible adventure at Echo Adventure’s Yosemite Basecamp!
- Yosemite Valley - Guest will spend time among Yosemite Valley’s most iconic landmarks like Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome and El Capitan
- Echo Adventure Cooperative - We’ll arrive back at the Echo Adventure Basecamp in Groveland, CA at 3pm
What's Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Snowshoes if applicable
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Yosemite Park Reservation if applicable
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Snowshoes if applicable
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Yosemite Park Reservation if applicable
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Get ready for an unforgettable journey and walking exploration through the core of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, led by a knowledgeable local guide. This highly-rated group tour & hike includes a visit to the renowned Yosemite Valley, spectacular waterfalls, prominent landmarks and historical spots!
The hike is a total of 3 miles long.
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Get ready for an unforgettable journey and walking exploration through the core of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, led by a knowledgeable local guide. This highly-rated group tour & hike includes a visit to the renowned Yosemite Valley, spectacular waterfalls, prominent landmarks and historical spots!
The hike is a total of 3 miles long.
- It is suggested that this group tour is not appropriate for kids below the age of 8.
- A custom-tailored, private experience is available for patrons of all ages.
- During winter and spring, there’s an all-inclusive option inclusive of a Giant Sequoia trek and a meal!
Visiting Highlights
During this amazing day, we’ll come across Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, The Cascades, Half Dome, Royal Arches, the Merced River, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and many more extraordinary sites!
- Contact us for a custom made-to-order lunch.
Location
Echo Adventure Cooperative
11892 Ponderosa Lane
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(60 Ratings)
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Rp4675
May 11, 2025
Amazing day in Yosemitte - Amazing guide, very proffesional, knows the route as the back of his hand, brought us exactly to the iconic views in the park.
Everything was on time and with a lot of knowledge sharing.
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Gary_m
May 9, 2025
Annette - Our guide was so informative and friendly. She was funny and helpful. We bought the box lunch that was great. Did some hiking. Overall wonderful experience.
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Dgflow
May 9, 2025
Discovery Walk - We met our guide Nate at the base camp in Groveland. We had an excellent day. Nate took us to the main sights of Yosemite and told us where to get the best pictures. We also went to El Capitan and watched the climbers. He was very knowledgable about everything to do with Yosemite inc plants/animals/insects. He also gave us ideas of what to for our second day. Which we did. We payed for the hikers lunch and it was well worth the money. The sandwiches we got were massive. Filled us up. All in all I would definitely recommend this trip. Especially if it’s your first time at Yosemite.
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Mobile33526399145
Apr 8, 2025
Absolutely Loved Our Discovery Nature Walk in Yosemite! - Our tour was an unforgettable experience! Nate, our guide, was fantastic—super knowledgeable about the wildlife, plants, and the park’s natural history. He had a great way of sharing fun facts that made the hike even more engaging. He also made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey, taking time to point out incredible sights we would’ve otherwise missed. It was the perfect mix of education, adventure, and awe-inspiring nature. Highly recommend this tour if you're visiting Yosemite!
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Kevin_t
Mar 25, 2025
Great Experience - We had an incredible time. We saw all the major sites and our guide Annette was top-notch. She was friendly, knowledgeable and kept us on track, but was in no way pushy. I highly recommend this tour. It’s expensive, but I feel like we got good value for everything we did.
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Vwm12
Mar 18, 2025
Fantastic Tour! Guided Yosemite at its best! - We were so fortunate to have had a guided Yosemite adventure with Bryant from Echo Adventure Cooperative. The entire experience from start to finish was exemplary. From safe and conscientious transportation, to warm conversation starters, to equipment provisions and a picnic lunch -the tour set a high bar. Our guide was warm and approachable, clearly passionate about the park and shared fantastic stories and wisdom that captured everyone’s attention. Our experience including many popular highlights from the park as well as more personalized spots and talking points. We recommend without reservation, and look forward to future opportunities to work with Echo Adventure Cooperative again.
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Dreenyang
Nov 30, 2024
Super great during Thanksgiving Day with family - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Thanksgiving Tour with Matt - Hidden Gems & Personal Touch
We had an outstanding private Thanksgiving tour of Yosemite with Matt, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. As a guide with a double major in history and sustainability, Matt's knowledge added incredible depth to every location we visited.
Despite it being a busy Thanksgiving day, Matt expertly navigated us away from the crowds while still hitting all the highlights. Some standout moments included:
- A peaceful visit to Merced Grove
- A special viewpoint for Tunnel View away from the usual spots
- Perfect positioning for El Capitan views
- Fascinating insights into Native American cooking and culture
What made the tour special was Matt's ability to connect with everyone in our family, including our teenagers. His engaging conversation style and vast knowledge kept everyone interested throughout the day.
The practical aspects were also well-handled - the included lunch was excellent, and we appreciated the thoughtful touch of receiving reusable water bottles. Staying at Yosemite Basecamp made the tour logistics super convenient.
If you're looking for a tour that combines crowd avoidance strategies, expert knowledge, and personal attention, I highly recommend booking with Matt. It's particularly perfect if you're traveling with teens or want a more intimate Yosemite experience.
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Lois_a
Oct 20, 2024
Great day in the valley - Great day with a small group. The guide was experienced and knowledgeable. Several stops at the most iconic sights. Leisurely stroll around the valley. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Xoleos
Oct 9, 2024
Great day with lots of interesting info! Great guide, great service, cool give away as a reminder! - We were traveling by car and on foot in the Yosemite Valley and were able to reach almost all important points. Our guide was there with a lot of expertise about geology, fauna and flora and was happy to answer any questions. Fantastic viewpoints, lots of peace and quiet - should have been a little sportier for us, but ideal for families even with younger children!
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T7394wnhelenm
Oct 8, 2024
Yosemite is brilliant and so is Nate and this tour! - We had an amazing day in Yosemite with Nate. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative, friendly, the food was great and of course Yosemite itself is magical.
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