5-Day Yosemite Backpacking - Yosemite Icons
Overview
For the hiker wanting to see it all, the Yosemite Icons trip offers stunning views of Yosemite’s most famous landmarks from rarely seen perspectives. Experience the adrenalin rush of peering over the sheer 3,000 foot face of El Capitan –the mecca of rock climbers around the world. Feel the mist of the roaring Yosemite Falls as you stand over the water plunging nearly 1500 feet to the pool below making it one of the tallest free-falling waterfalls in the world. Have lunch while gazing down on the granite bubble North Dome and relax while watching the sunset on the valley from Eagle Peak. This is a bucket list backpacking trip that lets you get up close and personal with scenes most people only see on postcards in the gift shop.
As the calendar is confusing:
2026 Dates are:
5/8-5/12
5/22-5/26
6/26-6/30
7/10-7/14
7/31-8/4
8/28-9/1
9/13-9/17
10/9-10/13
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Souvenir T-shirt
- Memories to Last a Lifetime!
- Use of backpacking equipment
- Permits
- All meals while on trail
- Professional Guides
- Entrance Pass to Yosemite National Park
- Guide Gratuities
Meeting Location
Half Dome Village Parking
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meetup
1 Stop
Yosemite Falls
1 Stop
El Capitan -OR- Eagle Peak
1 Stop
North Dome
1 Stop
Descent
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- 2026 Dates: 5/8-5/12, 5/22-5/26, 6/26-6/30, 7/10-7/14, 7/31-8/4, 8/28-9/1, 9/13-9/17, 10/9-10/13
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-7011P14
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