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Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite

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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Las Vegas
 Trip Finishes
San Francisco
8 Day Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: USA
Trip Style
Active
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
12
Pace
Challenging
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
NUZF

Overview

Read reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 8 Day Hiking Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite. Endless incredible views await you on this eight-day hiking trip through the national parks of the Sierra Nevadas in California. Colossal trees greet you in Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks, along with a stunning 360-degree view over the high Sierra and the valley below. In Yosemite National Park you'll get plenty of opportunities to admire the iconic geological sights of Half Dome, El Capitan, and Bridalveil Fall. With elevation gains...read more of up to 2,000 ft (609m), this tour will have you reaching new heights.

Itinerary

There are no planned activities today until the evening welcome meeting, so check out the strip or Fremont Street. This tour leaves Las Vegas in the morning on Day 2; if you would like to spend any additional time here, we recommend booking pre-tour accommodation. Stay: Golden Nugget Las Vegas - Carson Tower

Leave the bright lights of Las Vegas behind and spend the day travelling through the desert to the granite cliffs and ancient giant trees of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Though these two parks were granted National Park status roughly 50 years apart, they are currently managed together by the National Park system. After setting up camp, slow down to relish the natural setting, and roast s'mores around the fire. Stay: Three Rivers Hideaways Campground (D)

Enjoy a full day in Sequoia National Park. Hike the half mile down to General Sherman, at 83 meters (275 feet) high, its the world's largest tree. Continue to trek through the Giant Forest on Congress Trail to see more of these colossal trees. Enjoy a picnic lunch amongst the giant trees. In the afternoon, choose to venture further into the park. The Marble Fork of the Kaweah River leads to inspiring granite cliffs of Tokopah Canyon, and in early summer, the 1200ft cascading Tokopah Falls is sure to impress. Stay: Three Rivers Hideaways Campground (B/L/D)

Rise early and head out for a final day in Sequoia National Park. Hike through the trees to the peak of Little Baldy for panoramic vistas of the surrounding Sierra Nevadas. After, travel to Buena Vista Peak trailhead. At just 2 miles, this round-trip hike packs a punch with 360-degree views from the top of the granite peak to see not only the High Sierra, but also the valley below. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the park through the network of trails among the towering trees of Grant Grove before traveling back to camp. Stay: Three Rivers Hideaways Campground (B/L/D)

Upon arrival in the Yosemite Valley, we first witness the iconic sights of Half Dome, El Capitan, and Bridalveil Fall. This afternoon, we get ourselves oriented among the Valley trails along the Lower Yosemite Falls trail and learn more about the park. After lunch, enjoy free time to walk trails from the Valley floor, simply relax under the towering granite monoliths, or choose to do a portion of the Valley Loop Trail where you can follow many of the Valley's first east-west trails and wagon roads through meadows and along talus slopes at the base of the granite cliffs, and near the Merced River. On our way to camp, we stop and stand in awe of El Capitan, looking for climbers on the sheer rock face. Stay: Indian Flats Campground (B/L/D)

From the valley floor, take the park shuttle system to one of the most iconic trails in the park. Hike alongside the Merced River to climb the Mist Trail, getting sprayed by the waters of Vernal Fall. See the water rushing over the edge before crossing the river and climbing the steps to Nevada Fall. Enjoy lunch from the top, taking in the views of the High Sierra including Half Dome, Liberty Cap, Mount Broderick. On the return trip, take the John Muir Trail down to truly understand this visionaries passion for park. Enjoy free time to walk the Lower Yosemite Fall Trail, Bridalveil Fall Trail, or relax under the towering granite monoliths of Half Dome or El Capitan. On the way back to camp, stop at stand in awe of El Capitan, looking for climbers on the sheer rockface. Stay: Indian Flats Campground (B/L/D)

Today we get off the beaten path for a challenging hike, bringing us face to face with the granite domes and slopes that make this park so iconic. Rising from the valley, we search for one last breathtaking view of Half Dome and a chance to overlook the Valley below. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite is dynamic and weather patterns can see dramatic shifts year to year. Seasonally, weather and trail conditions may require the CEO to assess which trail to take, but while the routes may change with the seasons, the views all share equal splendour and require comparable effort for the epic payoff. Our aim will be to set off for the roughly 9 mile hike to North Dome from Tioga Pass. Stay: Indian Flats Campground (B/L/D)

Drive from the Sierra Nevadas to the San Francisco Bay. Tour ends on arrival. Onward travel should be booked no earlier than 7pm. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Stand in awe of giant trees in Sequoia National Park.
  • Hike past granite cliffs and cascading rivers in Kings Canyon National Park.
  • Watch climbers ascend the sheer rockface of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
  • Hike up challenging switchbacks for stunning views.

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Sequoia National Park Visit
  • General Sherman Giant Forest Hike
  • Buena Vista Peak Hike
  • Kings Canyon National Park Visit
  • Little Baldy Hike
  • Yosemite National Park Visit
  • Entrance fees to all national parks with hiking and walking excursions
  • Self-inflating mattresses and dome tents
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotel (1 Night), participation camping (6 Nights)
  • Accommodation will be varied throughout your adventure. We use a hotel for the start night, but most of the nights on tour are spent camping in tents in public and private campgrounds.
  • All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including comfortable camp mattresses. We supply dome tents that take only 5 minutes to assemble/disassemble. They are good quality, durable, industry-standard, oversized 2-person tents, each with 2 separate and convenient zip-up doors, so that each person has his/her own entrance.
  • We use 2 types of campgrounds in North America: 1. Private campgrounds: These are privately run sites, usually with all services such as fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, toilets & shower buildings. Some have small outdoor swimming pools and laundry facilities. These campgrounds are typically located near national park entrances or towns.
  • 2. Public campgrounds: These are park-run sites, usually with basic facilities such as fire pits, picnic tables, and drinking water. In some cases, this type of campground doesn’t have showers, only pit toilets and a lake! In other locations, toilet and shower facilities may be located outside the campground, or at times in another location a drive away. Some may have shower fees for onsite facilities ($2-6/shower).

  • 1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

  • Air-conditioned private vehicle, walking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Happy camper/hiker 0 , VIC, Australia, Sep 2023
Booked this based on price and starting and finishing point rather than the hiking aspect. The trip was excellent - catering was exceptional, camping equipment was good, a good variation in hiking types and the group size (11) made it a fun experience despite my lack of hiking fitness. Some hikes did test my fitness but I survived and completed all ...read more the hikes! There was always the option to not hike if I chose but the group and CEO were always encouraging and supportive. The CEO had great knowledge of the parks and knew the short-cuts or better parking etc to make our tour a great experience. Overall an excellent trip and a great way to see the National Parks away from the tourists that never venture that far from the Information Centres.
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