The Evolution of Yosemite:
Naturalist Walking and Hiking Tours in Yosemite National Park
Most visitors to Yosemite never venture more than a half mile from their car, but if you’re reading this, you know there is something more.
Beauty may be what first brought you to this magnificent valley, but Yosemite is something you indulge in with all your senses.
The scent of wildflowers and pine. The music of the songbirds. Watching the rays of sun illuminate these sparkling granite walls.
Join us for an unforgettable experience that is guaranteed to be the highlight of your vacation.
Here's how it works: Choose your difficulty level by deciding whether you want a relaxed walking tour or a moderate hiking tour.
Click "view calendar" to reserve your spot
Receive a welcome email with all the information you need before your trip.
Meet your guide at the trailhead and get ready for an incredible adventure!
Evolution of Yosemite
Walking Tour
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Relaxed
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3 Hours
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All Ages
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$140
Evolution of Yosemite
Hiking Tour
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Moderate
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3 Hours
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Ages 5+
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$140
What Our Guests Are Saying
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Our World Famous "Muddy Boots" Guarantee.
If you don’t leave this tour with mud on your boots, a big smile on your face, and tons of stories to impress your friends your tour is FREE! Seriously… If you don’t leave us saying “That was the best tour I’ve ever been on!” we don’t want your money.
Tour Details
Locations: We do trips to Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, Cooks Meadow, Lower Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake, Soda Springs, Lembert Dome, Tenaya Lake and many more. The best route will be determined based on the time of year and communicated upon booking.
What's Included: Expert local guide, trekking poles, rain jackets, children's scavenger hunt, vehicle reservation permit
What To Bring: Backpack, clothing layers, sturdy shoes, water, snacks
Group Size: Tours are capped at 8 guests. If you want to book a private or custom tour contact us here.
Transportation: For each trip you will meet your guide at the designated trailhead. In depth parking and shuttle information will be shared upon booking.
World class guides
Here at Yosemite Alpine Quest, we’re
storytellers, nature lovers, and quite frankly, total nerds.
We do a deep dive into the weird, wacky, and downright unexplainable to learn the secrets you won’t find in any guidebook.
Geology rocks, and so
do you!
This isn't your stuffy professor’s geology class. Vanishing lakes. Mysterious waterfalls. Spooky, haunted canyons. Oddball rocks that don't belong.
By the end you'll be dying to share these mysteries with everyone you know!
Nature’s Soap Opera:
Heading to Yosemite but feel like you’re missing all the gossip? Never fear - we’ve got all the juicy details.
You’ll never guess who was out late eroding away last night. We’ll even share which trees have been scheming behind the squirrel's backs and which celebrity ghost haunts the most famous hotel in the park.
Why Us
Family Bonding - One Epic Story at a Time
Finally! A guided tour where every trail leads to a story worth telling.
Whether it's the rock collector, the bird nerd, or the history buff in the family. We've got something for everyone!
Small Group Sizes
Scared of being stuck at the back of a 30 person group struggling to see and hear what your guide is saying?
That would scare us too! That’s why our intimate, small group tours are the best way to explore Yosemite.
24-Hour Cancellation & Flexible Rescheduling
Means peace of mind knowing no matter what happens, your trip is secure.