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4-Day Half Dome Backpacking Adventure

56 Reviews 4.96 out of 5 stars Based on 56 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 98% of reviewers | Yosemite National Park, USA

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Our 4-day Half Dome guided backpacking tours are specially designed to make your journey to the summit as spectacular as possible! This guided tour kicks off in Yosemite Valley. From there we’ll hit the trail and guests will hike and camp alongside fabled waters like Sunrise Lakes or the Merced River. Our expert guides make your experience 5-star with delicious camp-cooked cuisine and comfort provisions around camp, while on-trail pointing out the lesser-known factual gems that surround you. The magic climaxes either on the final evening or the final morning, when you’ll climb the cables up Half Dome’s summit for a truly spectacular sunrise or sunset.

As the calendar is confusing:

2025 Dates are:
9/4-9/7
9/16-9/19 (Women's Exclusive)
9/18-9/21
10/2-10/5
10/10-10/13

2026 Dates are:
5/29-6/1
6/7-6/10
6/21-6/24
7/3-7/6
7/13-7/16
7/24-7/27
8/6-8/9
8/21-8/24
9/5-9/8
9/20-6/23
10/2-10/5

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Entry into Yosemite National Park
  • Guide Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Curry Village
Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Day 1

Meeting Day

1 Stop

Day 2

Happy Isles -OR- Sunrise Lakes

1 Stop

Day 3

Little Yosemite Valley -OR- Sunrise Creek

1 Stop

Day 4

Half Dome

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
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • 2025 Dates: 9/4-9/7, 9/16-9/19 (Women's Exclusive), 9/18-9/21, 10/2-10/5, 10/10-10/13
  • 2026 Dates: 5/29-6/1, 6/7-6/10, 6/21-6/24, 7/3-7/6, 7/13-7/16, 7/24-7/27, 8/6-8/9, 8/21-8/24, 9/5-9/8, 9/20-6/23, 10/2-10/5

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 4-Day Half Dome Backpacking Adventure?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Average 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 56 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Entry into Yosemite National Park
  • Guide Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • 2025 Dates: 9/4-9/7, 9/16-9/19 (Women's Exclusive), 9/18-9/21, 10/2-10/5, 10/10-10/13
  • 2026 Dates: 5/29-6/1, 6/7-6/10, 6/21-6/24, 7/3-7/6, 7/13-7/16, 7/24-7/27, 8/6-8/9, 8/21-8/24, 9/5-9/8, 9/20-6/23, 10/2-10/5
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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