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Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk: Scenic Guided Tour
4.7
74 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 - The journey kicks off at Echo Adventure’s Yosemite Basecamp, promising an unforgettable experience!
- Yosemite Valley - Guests will explore Yosemite Valley’s renowned landmarks, including Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, and El Capitan.
- Echo Adventure Cooperative - The group will…
- Echo Adventure Cooperative - The journey kicks off at Echo Adventure’s Yosemite Basecamp, promising an unforgettable experience!
- Yosemite Valley - Guests will explore Yosemite Valley’s renowned landmarks, including Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, and El Capitan.
- Echo Adventure Cooperative - The group will return to the Echo Adventure Basecamp in Groveland, CA, by 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
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Yosemite Park Reservation if applicable
- Snowshoes 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
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Yosemite Park Reservation if applicable
- Snowshoes if applicable
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Government fees
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Government fees
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
4.7
(74 Ratings)
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Rashi_k
Jan 24, 2026
One of the best tours I... - One of the best tours I have ever taken. Our guide Bryant was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and made the entire Yosemite Valley experience even more special. Would absolutely love to try the other tours he offers.
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Navigate20719484294
Jan 7, 2026
Thank you Echo & especially Annette - We had a glorious day with Annette. We were the only visitors on the tour so had a very personal experience. She tailored the day perfectly. We hiked in snowshoes to the giant sequoias and Toulumne Grove trailhead. It was such fun.
In the valley she made sure that we saw the sights that mattered to us. We’ve come away with great memories and some fantastic photographs that she took of us.
We had our packed lunch on a log in a snowy meadow admiring El Capitan.
We highly recommend Echo and especially Annette. We couldn’t have had a better day.
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Vanessam1222024
Dec 2, 2025
Had a wonderful time! - We went on a hike the day after Thanksgiving with my two boys (ages 10 and 12), and it was such a memorable experience! Our tour guide, Bryant, was absolutely fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient with my boys. He encouraged them when they started to feel tired and answered the million questions they threw his way with enthusiasm. The trails we explored were awesome, and the lunch provided was both delicious and satisfying.
Elizabeth, who checked us in at the shop, was equally wonderful—so friendly and helpful, she made the start of our day feel welcoming and easy.
Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone, and we can’t wait to come back and visit again!
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Onair42975985315
Nov 29, 2025
Awesome trip - 5/5 We had an enjoyable day. Our guide is friendly & knowledgeable about Yosemite. He also took good care of us during the whole trip and lunch time
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Karlajudith_l
Nov 16, 2025
Super Recommended👌 - No matter the weather, in our case we had drizzle, snow and cold, the Tour operator has enough experience for you to enjoy the tour making adjustments to the original itinerary, super recommended, tips: overnight in Groveland a day early because they are roads that are better to travel in daylight than at dawn to arrive at 8am
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Joelws47ye
Nov 9, 2025
Great walk, great guide - We enjoyed this tour very much. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the geology and plant life around us. He kept a comfortable pace for the group, and clearly knew all the paths so he could adjust to our needs and preferences as we went along.
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Karen_m
Oct 10, 2025
What a perfectly wonderful day in Yosemite! - Perfectly wonderful day! Did the
‘Discovery Walk’ with Nate in Yosemite NP. Nate was fun, relaxed, knowledgeable and kept us engrossed in every detail about the park. He has such a great respect for Yosemite. He patiently answered all our questions. We hiked the Valley for 5 hours and saw every hi-light. No driving, no having to find a parking spot, just hiking off the beaten paths, away from the crowds and living in the beauty of Yosemite. No worries, just a chance to be in one of the most incredible parks in the U.S. and learning everything about its history and what’s happening currently. Have to do this tour!
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Martin
Oct 6, 2025
This company is awesome 👌 - We booked this trip because we did not want to miss anything. We will only be in California once and thought it wise to go with a guide.
And what a guide! Nat was amazing. He kept us entertained and informed from beginning to the end.
I will admit, we lucked out as we were the only people on the trip
We took our own lunch so cannot comment on that.
But Nat, our guide was full of facts and information. We saw everything that we wanted to see and much more.
The park is beyond imagination. It is all so huge. We got there relatively early so missed the afternoon crowds, which was great.
We will take great memories from here
Thoroughly recommend
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Mark_a
Sep 16, 2025
Best tour guide one could of asked for! - Very happy I booked our tour with Echo! Our tour guide was exceptional, she really made our first time visit to Yosemite memorable!
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Aiden_z
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing time! - I had such a great time! Bryant made the whole experience feel like hanging out with a good friend rather than just a tour. He knew the park inside and out, shared plenty of fun facts, and made sure everything ran smoothly. His energy, humor, and knowledge made the day unforgettable. Bryant is truly a legend—highly recommend!
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