About the Mist trail is it possible to stop at Vernal Fall footbridge or a bit further and not climb up to the highest point which is much more difficult ( the summit of Nevada fall)

If you'd like to opt out halfway our tour leaders will do their best to accommodate you, sometimes you may have to turnaround on your own and wait for for the group at the trailhead while they finish their hike. I'd recommend bringing any concerns to your trip leader during the Welcome Meeting on Day 1 and they can help with maybe an alternate easier route for you to do while the rest of the group carries on. But in short, yes the hikes are generally quite flexible.

Would also like to see kings canyon and sequoia and wondering if anything could be tagged on to this tour or any recommendations.

This trip includes a hike at the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias but Kings canyon is not inluded on the trip itinerary. if you wish to visit this, you will have to make your own arrangements.

I just would like to know the meeting point to transport us to Yosemite national to and fro. Cos we dun drive and we came from Malaysia

The starting and ending point is the Stanford Court San Francisco. Private vehicle transfer is included to get the group to and from the National Park.

do you offer student discount on this tour?

Unfortunately we don't offer student discounts. However, if you have a discount code with you, do provide it to us so that we can check on it :)

how far, miles each day hike is?

Day 2: Yosemite National Park – Tuolumne Grove. Hiking distance today is 2.5 miles (4 km) roundtrip, with 400 feet (120 m) elevation loss to the grove. Day 3: Yosemite National Park – Cathedral Lakes. Hiking distance today is 7 miles (11 km) roundtrip to Upper or Lower Cathedral Lakes, or 8 miles (12.5 km) roundtrip to see both. Day 4: Yosemite National Park – Mist Trail. Hiking distance today is 7 miles (11 km) roundtrip to Nevada Fall with an elevation gain of 1900 ft (580 m).

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Yosemite National Park is breathtaking. As I walked along the hikes, there was so much natural beauty.
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Cathy3.8•August 2026
The trip was amazing. I do believe the rating should be higher than moderate activity though. Every hike ended...
The trip was amazing. I do believe the rating should be higher than moderate activity though. Every hike ended with an uphill climb as opposed to ending with downhill. At 7500 - 9000 ft elevation, that final expediture of energy required was difficult!Show more
Traveled in August 2026
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Cathy, and for the stunning photos from your adventure! We’re so glad to hear you had an amazing time exploring Yosemite with us. We also really appreciate your feedback on the activity rating, particularly given the elevation and those uphill finishes after a full day of hiking. Feedback like this is really helpful as we continue to review how we set expectations for our trips. Thanks again for travelling with us!
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Ethan5.0•May 2026
Very extensive tour in Yosemite. The guide is very knowledgeable and approachable, and everyone in the group is...
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Traveled in May 2026
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We are delighted to know that you got the in depth knowledge and time in Yosemite that we hope to provide, Ethan- thank you for your review! It is nice to learn that the group was a good fit for you and that your guide positively impacted your travels. Have a wonderful week and we hope to see you again soon.
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Rogerio5.0•September 2025
it was actually an amazing experience with affordable cost
Traveled in March 2025
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Thanks for sharing your feedback, were delighted to learn you had an amazing experience and found the cost affordable, as that’s exactly what we aim for. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon.
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Cecilia5.0•September 2024
Hiking in Yosemite was awesome!! Our tour leader, Ron, was very knowledgeable and always put our group's interest...
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Traveled in September 2024
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Hi Cecilia, thank you for your review! It is lovely to read of your time with us was all you had hoped. It is great to know that Ron provided information and was meeting the needs of the group while doing so. We appreciate you writing about your trip, and hope to see you again soon!
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Lurie3.0•September 2021
The tour description failed to accurately describe the hiking--- not "walking" as in the tour title. The Mist trail...
The tour description failed to accurately describe the hiking--- not "walking" as in the tour title. The Mist trail hike is listed in Yosemite Valley as strenuous, which it is to the extreme. There should have been an option to not continue the climb to the second waterfall, which added over 2 hours to the hike. The van used for the group of 11 was an economy level van-- no place to put anything (no netting behind seats) and small seats--- very uncomfortable for many hours of driving every day. Also, even though all participants were required to show proof of vaccine, we were mandated to wear masks at all times in the van. Seems like Intrepid (an Australian company) placed Australian rules on a private rental van in CA, which does not mandate private transportation. Intrepid sent an email the day before the trip saying the tour begins and ends at a different hotel than first advised by Tour Radar. This was very unprofessional. The single supplement of $790 was far more than the extra cost of the hotel nights. The one included dinner and breakfasts would have been for two on double occupancy so there was no consideration of savings there for one person. The tour was overpriced with very little included. I would definitely never recommend Intrepid.Show more
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Mark4.0•August 2021
Yosemite tour was amazing. Choice of lodging needed to be different. Too far out of the way which caused a lot of...
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Traveled in August 2021
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Hi Mark! Thank you for you review! We are glad you enjoyed your time in Yosemite, it really is such a great National Park with the wildlife and getting in touch with nature. Thank you also for your constructive feedback about the chose of location of accommodation on the trip. We rely on our traveller' feedback as it's a firsthand insight into what is happening on our trips. This allows us to review our trips and make improvements where necessary. In addition, to trying to book additional services and turnaround times. We are continually working on improving our booking services and as such have shared with necessary personnel to review. Thank you again all your feedback. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with us in the near future!
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Linda4.0•July 2021
Yosemite National Park is breathtaking. As I walked along the hikes that we went on, many times I did not know which...
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Traveled in June 2021
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Hi Linda! We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us in Yosemite National Park - it really is a stunning area to explore. We hope you managed to take plenty of photos to remind you of all that natural beauty!
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Asked on March 10th, 2026
About the Mist trail is it possible to stop at Vernal Fall footbridge or a bit further and not climb up to the highest point which is much more difficult ( the summit of Nevada fall)
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2026
  If you'd like to opt out halfway our tour leaders will do their best to accommodate you, sometimes you may have to turnaround on your own and wait for for the group at the trailhead while they finish their hike. I'd recommend bringing any concerns to your trip leader during the Welcome Meeting on Day 1 and they can help with maybe an alternate easier route for you to do while the rest of the group carries on. But in short, yes the hikes are generally quite flexible.
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Matthew
Asked on January 18th, 2025
Would also like to see kings canyon and sequoia and wondering if anything could be tagged on to this tour or any recommendations.
Tour Details
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025
  This trip includes a hike at the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias but Kings canyon is not inluded on the trip itinerary. if you wish to visit this, you will have to make your own arrangements.
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Glenn
Asked on December 2nd, 2024
I just would like to know the meeting point to transport us to Yosemite national to and fro. Cos we dun drive and we came from Malaysia
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  The starting and ending point is the Stanford Court San Francisco. Private vehicle transfer is included to get the group to and from the National Park.
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Michelle
Asked on March 2nd, 2024
do you offer student discount on this tour?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024
  Unfortunately we don't offer student discounts. However, if you have a discount code with you, do provide it to us so that we can check on it :)
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Nina
Asked on April 13th, 2023
how far, miles each day hike is?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2023
  Day 2: Yosemite National Park – Tuolumne Grove. Hiking distance today is 2.5 miles (4 km) roundtrip, with 400 feet (120 m) elevation loss to the grove. Day 3: Yosemite National Park – Cathedral Lakes. Hiking distance today is 7 miles (11 km) roundtrip to Upper or Lower Cathedral Lakes, or 8 miles (12.5 km) roundtrip to see both. Day 4: Yosemite National Park – Mist Trail. Hiking distance today is 7 miles (11 km) roundtrip to Nevada Fall with an elevation gain of 1900 ft (580 m).
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  Nina
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  total price of this trip? is there a travel agent rate?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2023
  Total cost of the trip is USD $2,365 per adult. Single supplement USD $780.00. Total amount: USD $3,145.00. We do not offer a Travel agent rate.

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