Days 1-2 Fish Camp
Meet in San Francisco and shuttle into the heart of the Sierra Nevada A hike in the famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias reveals some of the world’s largest and oldest trees Get acquainted with the Sierra National Forest on a fun-filled spin past an old-west corral to Shadow of the Giants, where you can explore this seldom-visited grove on foot Enjoy the lodge’s full-service spa, swimming pools and hot tubs.
Days 3-6 Yosemite Village
Start your hike amid views of Yosemite Valley and Half Dome Climb to the top of giant granite-faced Sentinel Dome and, if you're feeling ambitious, tack on the out-and-back to Taft Point On our layover day in the valley, adults take a morning interpretive hike with a local guide while kids saddle up for a mule ride, then families spend the afternoon walking or biking with chances to explore Bridalveil Falls, the Merced River and much more Shuttle to Tuolumne Meadows for a full day of discovery in the alpine meadows, with rock climbing for kids and hiking for adults Revel in stunning views of the valley from the celebrated dining room of the Ahwahnee Savor one last memorable impression of Yosemite on a hike from Camp Four to El Capitan Meadow before heading back to San Francisco.
Single supplement rate $1340
On Family Inn Trips when children share a room with two adults, and on all Family Camping Trips, youths receive the following tiered discount off the trip price:
75% off for children ages 1-2
40% off for ages 3-6
20% off for ages 7-10
10% off for ages 11-17
On Inn Trips when a child shares a room with one adult or two children share a room, a 10% discount applies to children 17 and younger. The third and fourth youths in a room will receive the tiered discounts described above. When one youth is in a separate room a 10% discount is applied to the trip price, but the full private room charge applies.
On non-Family Trips, children 17 and younger receive a 10% discount when sharing a room with two adults. Also, only two children between the ages of 12 and 17 are allowed on non-Family Trips.
All minors (under 18 years) must be accompanied by at least one adult. When one youth is in a single room the full private room charge will apply.
Day 1
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
Walking 3.7 miles
600 feet elevation gain
Day 2
Levels 1 to 2 4 Route Options Available
Biking 11, 16, 27 miles
350 - 650 feet elevation gain
Hiking 1 mile
Day 3
Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
Hiking 2.5, 4.3, 5.5 miles
200 - 600 feet elevation gain
Day 4
Interpretive Walk (Adults) 3 hours
Mule Ride (Kids) 2 hours
Hiking & Biking Options in Yosemite Valley
Day 5
Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
Hiking (Adults) 3.3, 6 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Rock Climbing (Kids)
Day 6
Level 1 1 Route Option Available
Hiking 2.8 miles
On this Family Trip, our routes follow gentle terrain with no significant gain or loss in elevation. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
Recommended minimum age for the trip: 6 years
Minimum age restrictions:
Rock climbing: 6 years
Riding own bike: 7 years
Mule riding: 7 years
Activity Level 1:
Average time: 2 to 3 hours; Biking Average 10-20 miles; Walking Average 2-5 miles
Activity Level 2:
Average time: 2 to 4 hours; Biking average 21-30 miles; Walking average 5-7 miles
Activity Level 3:
Average time 3 to 5 hours; Biking average
Activity Level 4
Average time 4 to 6 hours; Biking 41-55 miles; Walking average 9-11 miles
Activity Level 5
Average time 5 to 7 hours; Biking average 56-75 miles; Walking average
Ahwahnee Hotel
Yosemite Village (3 nights)
Designated a National Historic Landmark - and as much an icon of Yosemite as Half Dome - the Ahwahnee is a luxurious and stunning hotel on a grand scale, with elaborate stained-glass windows, etched stone floors, original Miwok Indian arts and crafts, carved wood paneling, Oriental rugs and Shaker-style furnishings.
Tenaya Lodge
Fish Camp (2 nights)
A relaxing mountain resort near Yosemite’s South Gate, which offers panoramic forest views, indoor and outdoor pools and a spa.