Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Deluxe & Casual Hotels
Yosemite Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Deluxe & Casual Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
National Park's Giant Sequoias & Iconic Half Dome
Half Dome. El Capitan. Bridalveil Falls. Some things leave an impression. Marvel at Yosemite’s grand granite skyline and stand in the mist of California’s most impressive cascades.
Highlights
- Hike Glacier Point for a 360-degree view that includes majestic Half Dome—those tiny dots you see are rock climbers reaching for the summit!
- Cross a scenic river, gaze up at imposing rock walls and encounter wildlife on a trek to Tuolumne Meadows, a treasure of the High Sierra
- Experience the awe of Yosemite Valley from your bike—maybe glimpsing a bear in the distance or the perfect play of light and shadow on a landmark
- Walk among Yosemite's thousand-year-old giant sequoias, some of the largest trees on Earth
- Stay in the heart of the park at the iconic Ahwahnee, whose storied history is as eclectic and grand as its design
Start/EndSan Francisco
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Walk in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite's largest stand of these ancient trees • One noteworthy resident is the Grizzly Giant, with a base diameter of 30 feet! • In the mood for some R&R? Kick back at the lodge, lounge by the pool or perhaps indulge at the spa.
Night 1
A comfortable mountain resort near Yosemite's South Gate with plentiful amenities and panoramic forest views. (pool, spa)
Days 2-3
Set out on foot from Glacier Point, savoring the scent of ponderosa and cedar, and taking in views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and the Sierra Nevada • Climb to the top of immense granite-faced Sentinel Dome • Grown-ups glean secrets of Yosemite Valley from a local naturalist while youngsters take a kid-friendly rock climbing class on world-famous granite walls • Pedal along the valley bike path, accompanied by unforgettable vistas of iconic Half Dome, Royal Arches and Clouds Rest • Relax at The Ahwahnee—the best way to stay in the valley!
Nights 2-3
A National Historic Landmark, this iconic hotel features elaborate stained-glass windows, original Miwok Indian arts and crafts, Oriental rugs and Shaker-style furnishings. (pool)
Days 4-6
Alpine lakes, rushing rivers and deep canyons provide the backdrop to our hikes today in Tuolumne Meadows • Circumnavigate the base of Lembert Dome, a granite rock formation 800 feet high • Visit Hetch Hetchy, in the northwestern part of the park, as you walk to Wapama Falls • Play bocce or relax under the stars in the saltwater pool or the hot tub.
Nights 4-5
Elegantly rustic and welcoming cabins nestled amid towering pines on the western border of Yosemite. (pool)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
We spend more time shuttling on this trip than we do on many other Backroads trips in order to bring you the very best of Yosemite's natural wonders. We want to make the most of your time in this vast and spectacular national park, and our itinerary—complete with shuttles—has been specifically designed to do just that.
The Ahwahnee is a historical treasure and by far the best place to stay in the Yosemite Valley. Its location within Yosemite National Park makes it an ideal base for exploring the valley's many sights, but also means it's run by the national park and subject to park regulations and oversight. Similar to many national park lodges, service at The Ahwahnee can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. In addition, the property is undergoing a multi-year seismic upgrade, although most construction typically occurs while we’re out exploring in the park.
Because of national park regulations, biking is limited on this trip and leaders are not allowed to offer full support for the ride in Yosemite Valley, but you'll be supplied with maps, directions and locks for the ride, which is almost entirely on flat bike paths.
Hotels
Deluxe Hotels
Our Deluxe hotels have great ambience and modern comforts.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
*Deluxe Hotel
A comfortable mountain resort near Yosemite's South Gate with plentiful amenities and panoramic forest views. (pool, spa)
Nights 2-3
*Deluxe Hotel
A National Historic Landmark, this iconic hotel features elaborate stained-glass windows, original Miwok Indian arts and crafts, Oriental rugs and Shaker-style furnishings. (pool)
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
Elegantly rustic and welcoming cabins nestled amid towering pines on the western border of Yosemite. (pool)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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