Yosemite Women's Hiking & Walking Tour
A National Park Wonderland of Giant Sequoias & Granite Cliffs
Legendary. Sublime. Epic. It’s not hyperbole when you’re talking about Yosemite. The rock formations, the views, the wildlife—the grandeur is real. Welcome to your 761,266 acres of “wow!”
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $4,799 - $4,999/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Experience spectacular hikes to alpine meadows, waterfalls, lakes and jaw-dropping vistas of Half Dome and other park icons
- Take a wide-eyed walk through Yosemite’s largest grove of giant sequoias—feel what it’s like to be surrounded by more than 500 of the colossal specimens!
- Explore the scenic trails of Tuolumne Meadows, a vast area surrounded by glaciated domes and majestic peaks
- Discover some of Yosemite’s grand domes, including Sentinel and North—once you see them, you’ll know what the fuss is about!
- Follow a beautiful trail through conifer forests and grassy meadows to Yosemite’s only natural arch, with amazing views the entire way
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start San Francisco Airport & Travel Details
- Hike amid an awe-inspiring grove of giant sequoias, Yosemite’s imposing ancient trees—many estimated at more than 2,000 years old, give or take a few centuries
- What’s your pleasure this afternoon? Perhaps you’ll be up for a swim or a spa treatment at our hotel, cradled by the pines of the Sierra National Forest.
Night 1
Deluxe Hotel
A comfortable mountain resort near Yosemite’s South Gate with plentiful amenities and panoramic forest views. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Hike to Glacier Point for some of the most incredible views in the park
- Prepare for unforgettable vistas along scenic trails to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point—whether backcountry peaks or a 360-degree panorama of Yosemite Valley, this hike delivers
- Settle into the iconic Ahwahnee Hotel, an impressive feat of architecture
- Journey on foot through Yosemite Valley for close encounters with famous waterfalls, towering granite walls and the chance to see famed Mirror Lake.
Nights 2-3
Deluxe Hotel
A National Historic Landmark, this iconic hotel features elaborate stained-glass windows, original Miwok Indian arts and crafts, Persian rugs and Shaker-style furnishings. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Explore sprawling Tuolumne Meadows with its endless hiking trails and glorious high-country scenery
- Hike to Lembert Dome, an impressive mound of polished granite
- Delight in the range of amenities at one of Yosemite’s newest lodges, situated on a wooded 20-acre expanse
- Make your way along a less-traveled path through woodland and meadows to the big reveal at North Dome―one of the most stunning views of Half-Dome and Yosemite Valley in the park
- Walk alongside the South Fork of the Tuolumne River to delicate two-tiered Carlon Falls.
Nights 4-5
Deluxe Hotel
Set on 20 wooded acres at the doorstep to Yosemite National Park, this new lodge offers an ideal blend of contemporary sophistication and rustic warmth. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End San Francisco Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-4
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Lightweight carbon hiking poles
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
