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Yosemite Valley Sightseeing Tour & Cookout Adventure

Guided ·

4.8

(103)

Locally Owned

Wildlife

Shuttle Included

Beginner Friendly

Instant Book

Duration: 7 hours

Pricing

Adult | Easy Cancelations Rate | Ages 13 and Older

$270

Youth | Easy Cancelations Rate | 12 Years and Younger

$225

Description

Enjoy a leisurely afternoon sightseeing and walking among the iconic landmarks of Yosemite Valley before relaxing on the bank of the Merced River and swimming in crystal clear mountain water while your guide sets the table and grills up the perfect dinner! Your picnic BBQ will begin with fresh fruit, green salad, and fresh bread before you are served an organic, locally sourced steak with two grilled, seasonally available vegetable sides! We'll keep the sparkling lemonade and iced tea flowing and end our meal with a summer pie selection. This will be a dinner you remember for a lifetime! Note: Vegetarian options and other food preferences available upon request!

Points of Interest

Yosemite Falls, Merced River Bridalveil Falls, Sentinel Falls, Tamarack Falls, The Cascades, Half Dome, El Capitan, Three Brothers, Royal Arches and Tunnel View.

What's Included

Private Guide & Grill Chef
4 Course BBQ Picnic Dinner with Table Setting
Transportation
National Park Entrance Fee, If applicable
Day Packs
Water & Water Filter
First Aid & Emergency Equipment

What to Bring

Registration Forms
Layered Clothing
Brimmed Hat & Sunglasses
Sun Block & Insect Repellent
Camera & Binoculars
Hiking Boots or Shoes
Your Appetite

Duration

7 hours

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Echo Adventure Cooperative

FAQs

Will you pick me up at my hotel?

We'll pick you up anywhere along Highway 120, between Groveland, CA and the Yosemite National Park entrance. If you are staying on Highway 140 near El Portal or Highway 41 near Oakhurst, then we'll find the most accessible place to meet you based on the adventure you choose! Don't worry; we'll work with you, and provide maps and directions!

Do you include lunch on your adventures?

All of our all inclusive packages, backpacking adventures and full day whitewater rafting trips include lunch, and we offer a low cost, customizable lunch Add-Ons for all of our day tours and adventures!

Typically, you cannot buy lunh on the tours. We encourage you to buy a Custom Hiker’s Lunch or bring a bag lunch, so we can spend as much time as possible enjoying the National Park.

Can I cancel if it's raining?

Our philosophy is there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing! That being said, we will cancel and refund tours if it is dangerous to operate - which is incredibly rare. For those fair weather hikers, we recommend the Easy Cancelation Rate! You can also double check that your travel insurance will cover guest cancelations.

Do we need a Yosemite reservation?

Nope! We will cover your reservation and entrance fee into Yosemite on the day you are with us. If you want to go in on your own, then make sure you know the rules!

Cancellation Policy

Please contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.

Easy Cancelations Rate
- When available, our easy cancelations rate allows you to cancel your adventure or package up to 24 hours in advance for just a $25.00 processing fee.
- Cancelations within 24 hours will be refunded 50% of the listed price.

Non-Refundable Rate:
- Cancelations made at least 48 hours before scheduled adventure will be refunded 50% of the excursion price.
- Guests cancelling within 48 hours of scheduled adventure and no shows will not be refunded.

Adventure Add-Ons:
- Full refund on any cancellations 24 hours in advance of excursion start time.
- Cancellations within 24 hours will be handled on a case by case basis.

Gear & Bike Rentals
- Full refund on any cancellations 24 hours in advance of excursion start time.
- Cancelations within 24 hours will be refunded 50% of the listed price.

Exceptions:
- You will not be charged a cancellation fee if your trip is cancelled by Echo Adventure Cooperative due to weather, fire, road closures, or guide unavailability.
- You may reschedule your adventure or convert your balance into a gift card free of charge if done within 72 hours of your adventure start time.
- Your Adventure Coordinator will always work with Member-Guides as well as lodging & recreation partners to provide the largest possible refund based on your circumstances; however, we are rarely able to secure a larger refund than is stated above.
- Yelling, disrespecting or threatening your Adventure Coordinator will not result in a larger refund, so we HIGHLY recommend purchasing the easy cancelations rate, buying traveler's insurance, or using a credit card with travel protection to help take the pressure off.
- Review extortion (defined as threatening a negative review or promising a positive review in exchange for refunds or freebies) will not be tolerated and will void all refund eligibility.