Tuolumne Meadows Naturalist Guided Tour
Explore Yosemite's high country with an expert naturalist guide
Duration
8.5 hours
Includes
Transport, park entry, lunch
Highlights
- Explore Tuolumne high country landscapes and alpine meadows
- Follow the Tuolumne River toward the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne
- Choose time to scramble up a granite dome, swim, relax or photograph the Range of Light
- Learn about the landscape with an expert naturalist guide
What's Included
- Transportation
- Naturalist guide
- Lunch voucher for the General Store
Important details
- Ages 4+ required
- Requires walking up to one hour at a time on varied terrain
- Prepare for most of the day at 8,500 feet elevation
- Complete an electronic waiver for each person
- Bring a small backpack, at least 1 liter of water per person and snacks
- Bring tennis shoes or hiking boots and layered clothing with a wind or rain jacket or fleece
- Expect a $20 park admission fee for adults ages 16+; it is not included in the listed price
- Expect an additional $100 non-resident fee for non-resident adults ages 16+; it is not included in the listed price
- Use one America the Beautiful Pass or Non-Resident Annual Pass to cover admission for up to four adults
Cancellation Policy
Cancel 7+ days before: $10 per person fee. Cancel or change under 7 days: 50% charge; within 72 hours or if missed: full charge. Activities run rain, snow, or shine.
FAQs
Complete an electronic waiver for each person before your tour.
Bring bug repellent, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and optional camera or binoculars. For summer trips, you may also bring a swimsuit and towel.
Wear tennis shoes or hiking boots and layered clothing with a wind or rain jacket or fleece. High-country weather can be colder and unpredictable.
Meeting details
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park
Related locations
Yosemite National Park
Admission includedStanding on the valley floor of Yosemite National Park, the scale of what surrounds you takes a moment to absorb. El Capitan rises nearly 3,000 feet on one side while Half Dome anchors the eastern skyline. Ribbons of snowmelt cascade from ledges high above, and the Merced River moves quietly through meadows of tall grass below. Yosemite National Park rewards those who linger long enough to notice the smaller details alongside the grand ones.