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YO S E M I T E N AT I O N A L PA R K P R I VAT E E X P E D I T I O N
• Enjoy insights into Yosemite’s geology and wildlife while hiking with a private guide. • Wander among skyscraping trees in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite’s largest giant sequoia grove. • Explore the legacies of John Muir and Ansel Adams, two of the park’s greatest champions.
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7 D AY S F R O M $ 4 , 8 9 5 based on a private group of 6 people traveling together
DAYS 1–2 I FRESNO, CALIFORNIA/ YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Arrive in Fresno and transfer to your hotel. Drive to Yosemite National Park the next morning and get an introduction to the park’s geology on hikes with your private guide. Then settle into your Victorian-style lodge within the park. Best Western Plus Fresno Airport; Wawona Hotel Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D
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DAY 3 I MARIPOSA GROVE Spend the day in Mariposa Grove, wandering among some 500 giant sequoias—possibly the world’s largest living organism by volume. Choose from a variety of trails that showcase these majestic trees, which can measure more than 200 feet tall. Wawona Hotel | Meals: 1B, 1L
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DAYS 4–7 I YOSEMITE VALLEY/FRESNO Travel north to Yosemite Valley, and take in views of El Capitan and Half Dome on spectacular hikes. Learn about the legacy of naturalist John Muir and visit some of his favorite haunts. The next day, traverse Tioga Pass Road to explore Tuolumne Meadows, Mono Lake, and Olmsted Point. Or head to Hetch Hetchy Valley for a hike to Wapama Falls, and learn about ongoing work to restore the once-submerged valley. Enjoy a final morning of hiking and wildlife spotting in Yosemite Valley. Stop in at the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center and the Ansel Adams Gallery; and cap off the day with a private tour and dinner at the celebrated Ahwahnee hotel, a National Historic Landmark. Depart for the airport in Fresno the next morning. Yosemite Valley Lodge or Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite | Meals: 4B, 3L, 1D
Prices are per person; based on double occupancy, group size, and selected dates; and subject to availability. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary. INFORMATION Dates: This expedition is offered from April through October. You may request any dates during those months that are convenient for you.
Mariposa Grove is home to more than 500 mature giant sequoias.
Above: Jutting vertically toward a purple sky, the granite face of El Capitan dominates Yosemite Valley.
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