Watch the Sierra sunset, enjoy a BBQ picnic, and stargaze with a local guide
4 hours
Transportation, BBQ picnic, guide
Head into Stanislaus National Forest for an evening cookout, sunset views, and a guided look at the night sky. Settle into reclining chairs after dinner for a cultural and historical stargazing talk.
Plan for changing mountain conditions and bring layered clothing or a blanket.
Easy cancelations rate: cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a $25.00 processing fee; within 24 hours refunded 50%. Non-refundable rate: cancel at least 48 hours before start refunded 50%; within 48 hours and no shows not refunded. No cancellation fee if Echo cancels due to weather, fire, road closures, or guide unavailability.
Eat a picnic BBQ with all-beef hotdogs (franks), veggie dogs, chips, watermelon, and cookies for dessert. You also get water and a water filter, plus lemonade.
Bring layered clothing or a blanket, a brimmed hat and sunglasses, sun block and insect repellent, plus a camera and binoculars.
Yes. Be prepared for unexpected storms or adverse road conditions, and check the weather forecast before you go.
Stanislaus National Forest or Yosemite National Park
The guides here have built a strong reputation across two distinct offerings: Yosemite valley tours and fly fishing trips. Annette and Allie consistently earn praise for their personalized touring approach, adjusting pace and itinerary to match the group's interests and fitness level. The tours are small, capped at nine people, which keeps the experience intimate and unhurried. Park entry is bundled into the tour price, so there's no scrambling for timed reservations. On the fishing side, Kevin and Bryant are the names that come up again and again. Kevin in particular gets credit for working well with complete beginners, including kids, while still delivering a rewarding experience for more seasoned anglers. Bryant brings genuine passion to the water and has gone out of his way to communicate with non-English speaking guests. Guides come prepared with gear, snacks, and local knowledge that would take years to accumulate on your own. Gear rentals are also available for independent hikers, with friendly staff and smooth logistics for pickup and return. The overall picture here is a well-organized cooperative where guides genuinely care about the experience. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with one low-rated review left without any written feedback, so there's little to caution against beyond making sure you request your preferred guide when booking.
My boyfriend and I had an amazing experience on NYE! We did the Discovery Walk Tour w/ Sequoia Hike + Lunch - so glad we added on the hike + lunch! Having a driver and guide really took the stress out of navigating the park - it was all planned for us and we got to sit back, relax, and take in all the sites! Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and REALLY WENT THE EXTRA MILE to make sure we had the best experience! At pickup she had coffee, snacks, and water canisters for us, which was a surprise bonus! For the hike she came prepared with snow spikes, walking sticks, and gloves (my boyfriend forgot his). She also made sure to ask us what we wanted to see or what we wanted to skip. We got tons of beautiful photos, and to top it off our lunch was also very good! Thank you so much for making our experience wonderful! We will be recommending you to anyone visiting Yosemite!
Samantha Escamilla
February 1, 2026
My boyfriend and I had an amazing experience on NYE! We did the Discovery Walk Tour w/ Sequoia Hike + Lunch - so glad we added on the hike + lunch! Having a driver and guide really took the stress out of navigating the park - it was all planned for us and we got to sit back, relax, and take in all the sites! Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and REALLY WENT THE EXTRA MILE to make sure we had the best experience! At pickup she had coffee, snacks, and water canisters for us, which was a surprise bonus! For the hike she came prepared with snow spikes, walking sticks, and gloves (my boyfriend forgot his). She also made sure to ask us what we wanted to see or what we wanted to skip. We got tons of beautiful photos, and to top it off our lunch was also very good! Thank you so much for making our experience wonderful! We will be recommending you to anyone visiting Yosemite!
Samantha Escamilla
February 1, 2026