Yosemite Adventures
Experience The Best Adventures in Yosemite National Park
Experience “best-of” guided adventures throughout the breathtaking landscape Yosemite National Park. From whitewater rafting and guided hiking to private fly fishing and sightseeing tours, Under Canvas is here to help you book your ideal Yosemite adventure.
Book your stay at Under Canvas Yosemite and you will receive an email one day after booking with details on how to book your adventure.
Group Merced River Rafting
A Merced River rafting trip is one of the best one-day adventures near Yosemite National Park. Spring fever comes early on the Merced River. In April and May, the river flows fast and cold as the snow melts in Yosemite National Park, all while passing poppy-covered hillsides and burly pine forests.
- Price: $186
- Duration: 8 hours
- Location: Merced River
Details
Cost:
- $186 per person
Timing:
- 8 hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Operates May 24 – July 31
Included:
- Expert guide
- Class III-IV rapids
- Life jacket
- Helmet and paddle
- Wetsuits and splash tops (as necessary)
- Riverside picnic lunch
Tour Location: Merced River
Meeting Point: Midpines, CA – 59 miles / 1 hour 30 minutes from Under Canvas Yosemite
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Party size: 1-18 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Quick-drying clothing with swimsuit under (avoid cotton)
- Water shoes (ankle strap highly recommended)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle (1L+)
- Guide gratuity
Group Sierra Sunset & Stargazing with BBQ
Enjoy the very best of the backcountry in Stanislaus National Forest during a relaxing evening that includes an incredible Sierra sunset view and an optional sunset walk as your guide and chef set up a picnic BBQ with all beef hotdogs, veggie dogs, kettle chips, watermelon, and dessert! Once everyone has eaten, we’ll relax in reclining chairs for a historical and cultural night sky tour with Nate, a local and incredibly knowledgeable member guide!
- Price: $138
- Duration: 4 hours
- Location: Stanislaus National Forest
Details
Cost:
- $138 per adult (13+)
- $105 per youth (12 & under)
Timing:
- 4 hours
- 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 26
Included:
- Expert guide and astronomer
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- BBQ picnic
- Water
Tour Location: Stanislaus National Forest
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 1-10 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Fly Fishing - Advanced
Already know the basics!? Join our local guides and gain access to the best waters in the Sierra for native Rainbow Trout and wild Brook trout and trophy Brown trout. We can help sharpen your cast, share tips and techniques, or just provide the right fly for the right fish.
- Price: $237
- Duration: 5 hours
- Location: Local waters around Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $237 per person
Timing:
- 5 hours
- 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 26
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Fishing license
- Boots and waders (based on conditions)
- Rod and reel
- Terminal tackle (barbless hooks only)
- Water bottle
Tour Location: Local waters around Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″
- Party size: 1-10 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Fly Fishing - Beginner
Get a taste of Yosemite fly fishing on local waters during this fun half-day adventure perfect for the whole family! This basic introduction focuses less on instruction and more on the experience of fly fishing, as well as aquatic ecology and conservation with many opportunities to sustainably catch and release trout along the riverbanks of our favorite local spots. Boots and waders are not provided as we focus solely on Czech nymphing from the riverbank!
- Price: $270
- Duration: 4 hours
- Location: Local waters around Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $270 per person
Timing:
- 4 hours
- 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 26
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Fishing license
- Rod and reel
- Terminal tackle (barbless hooks only)
- Water bottle
Tour Location: Local waters around Yosemite National
Park Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 7 years
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 2-7 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Fly Fishing - High Country
On this amazing day spent above 8,000 feet in Yosemite’s pristine high country, you can catch (and release) colorful brook, brown, rainbow, and even golden trout. Perfect for the adventurous angler, we’ll take you far away from the crowds for a classic fly-fishing experience on untouched, high alpine lakes and streams in search of wild trout and unprecedented views of Yosemite’s tallest peaks.
- Price: $407
- Duration: 10 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $127 per adult (13+)
- $116 per youth (6-12)
Timing:
- 10 hours
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Operates June 1 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Fishing license
- Boots and waders (based on conditions)
- Rod and reel
- Terminal tackle (barbless hooks only)
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Party size: 2-7 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
Private Fly Fishing
Enjoy the best of the Yosemite area on our full day fly fishing adventure for anglers of all. Whether you want to net Brook Trout in Yosemite’s backcountry or spend your day in the iconic splendor of Yosemite Valley, our private guide can help you achieve all your fishing goals!
- Price: $358
- Duration: 8 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $358 per person
- $116 per youth (6-12)
Timing:
- 8 hours
- 7 :00 AM – 3:00 PM
- 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Fishing license
- Boots and waders (based on conditions)
- Rod and reel
- Terminal tackle (barbless hooks only)
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Party size: 2-7 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
Private Guided Hiking - Big Trees & Riverside Cookout
Get up close and personal with the largest tree species on Earth during this incredible 2.5-mile (4 km) round trip hike along an historic stagecoach coach road! We’ll hike in the shadows of 1000- year-old Giant Sequoias, walk through a tunnel tree and crawl through a fallen giant while learning the history and ecology of this incredible species! After our hiking adventure we’ll head to a relaxing riverside beach for swimming and cookout!
- Price: $935
- Duration: 6 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $935
Timing:
- 6 hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Riverside cookout (hotdogs and fixings, kettle chips, fruit, dessert)
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 1-10 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Guided Hiking - High County & Swim
Experience the beauty and grandeur of subalpine lakes and rivers, high mountain meadows, snow-capped peaks and the unique flora and fauna in Yosemite’s High Country as we travel along Tioga Road. We’ll stop along the way for unbelievable vistas, before stopping at Tenaya Lake, Yosemite’s largest subalpine lake, for naturalist hike followed by swimming and picnicking on the sandy shores!
- Price: $1,067
- Duration: 7 hour
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $1,067 per person
Timing:
- 7 hours
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Operates June 1 – October 15
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None (Recommended for 8+ years)
- Car seat or booster seats are
required for youth under 8 years,
40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Car seat or booster seats are
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Swimsuit and towel
- Hiking shoes
- Daypack
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Guided Hiking - Historic Wapama Falls
Join us on a 5-mile adventure through the glacier-carved Hetch Hetchy Valley, home of the notorious O’Shaughnessy Dam, to the 1200-foot thundering Wapama Falls. Many consider Hetch Hetchy the hidden sister valley of the Yosemite Valley, the best way to experience classic Yosemite landscapes without the crowds!
- Price: $1,067
- Duration: 6 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $1,067 for 1-6 people
Timing:
- 6 hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Guided Hiking - Seasonal Summit
Yosemite’s hiking experience transforms with the seasons, offering diverse landscapes and challenges throughout the year. In the spring, the trails come alive with rushing waterfalls and vibrant wildflowers, making it an ideal time for high-elevation hikes with stunning water views. As summer approaches, the parks’ higher-altitude hikes become more accessible, offering expansive vistas of the valley and surrounding peaks. Fall brings cooler temperatures and crisp air, perfect for summit hikes with clear skies and quieter trails, as the summer crowds thin out. By late fall, alpine trails are more rugged, with snow-capped peaks and fewer visitors, offering solitude and awe-inspiring winter landscapes.
- Price: $1,342
- Duration: 10 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $1,342 for 1-6 people
Timing:
- 10 hours
- 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Water bottle (1L +)
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
Private Guided Hiking & Sightseeing - Just One Day in Yosemite
This is the ultimate Yosemite sightseeing experience and the best way to see “Yosemite” in just one day. We’ll start off exploring a grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living trees on earth, before heading out to Glacier Point for a birds-eye view of Yosemite’s most iconic landmarks like Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. We’ll end the day with even more hiking, sightseeing and maybe even a little swimming in the famed Yosemite Valley! Note: There is a combined 3-6 miles of hiking on this tour.
- Price: $2,112
- Duration: 10 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $2,112 for 1-6 people
Timing:
- 10 hours
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Operates June 1 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Daypack
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby (follow guide to destination)
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 1-10 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Sightseeing - Yosemite High Country
Experience the beauty and grandeur of sub alpine lakes and rivers, high mountain meadows, snowcapped peaks and the unique flora and fauna in Yosemite’s High Country as we drive up to Tioga Pass, California’s highest drivable mountain pass at 10,000 feet! We’ll stop along the way for plenty of picture opportunities!
- Price: $1,232
- Duration: 6 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park – Tioga Pass
Details
Cost:
- $1,232 for 1-6 people
Timing:
- 6 hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Operates June 13 – October 18
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park – Tioga Pass
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
Private Sightseeing - Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point
See the iconic Half Dome and Yosemite Falls from every angle on this combination tour. We’ll start off with sightseeing from the cliffs of Glacier Point looking down 3000 feet into to the famed Yosemite Valley, before we head down for sightseeing in the Valley itself. Throughout the day we’ll visit famous landmarks like Tunnel View and Bridalveil Falls, giving you the complete Yosemite Valley experience!
- Price: $1,232
- Duration: 6 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $1,232 for 1-6 people
Timing:
- 6 hours
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None (Recommended 8+ years)
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Sightseeing - Yosemite Valley & Roosevelt BBQ
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 Roosevelt 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!
- Price: $297
- Duration: 7 hours
- Location: Yosemite Valley
Details
Cost:
- $297 per person
Timing:
- 7 hours
- 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide and grill chef
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- 4 course Roosevelt BBQ dinner
Tour Location: Yosemite Valley
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Private Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk
Your experienced local guide will pick you up for a scenic drive and an unforgettable walking tour through Yosemite Valley in the heart of Yosemite National Park Experience the famed Yosemite Valley with its stunning waterfalls, iconic landmarks and historic places on this incredible group tour and hike!
- Price: $1,067
- Duration: 7 hours
- Location: Yosemite National Park
Details
Cost:
- $1,067 for 1-6 people
Timing:
- 7 hours
- 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Operates May 22 – October 27
Included:
- Expert guide
- Transportation
- National Park entrance
- Water bottle
- Lunch
Tour Location: Yosemite National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas Yosemite – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for youth under 8 years, 40 pounds, and/or 4’9″.
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers (fleece, jacket, etc.)
- Hiking shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Guests must have a tent reservation confirmed before an adventure request is processed. Contact Under Canvas Reservations Team at 888-496-1148 or reservations@undercanvas.com.