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The love of hiking and love of craft-beer make the perfect pair on this 5-day tour. Spend five glorious days exploring the Ansel Adams Wilderness with nights spent stargazing, accompanied by a specially brewed craft beer by Southgate Brewery.

The Ansel Adams Wilderness boasts dream-like natural landscapes with high rocky peaks above fragrant meadows of wildflowers and pines. You’ll wonder if you just stepped into a desktop background in real life. The itinerary has you at the same lakeside camp for three nights, so you can get acquainted with the surrounding area on various day hikes led by your guide. When you return each evening, get cozy under the stars as your guide whips up some delicious dinner and pairs it with an unnamed craft beer specifically made for your trip. Your group can brainstorm each night and decide on a name!

You’ll be well-taken care of on this trip with the aid of your guide and pack support to carry heavy camp gear. Enjoy these hiking days unencumbered and the nights with a tasty brew. What a dream combination! Cheers!

Please check out this blog to find out more about the COVID-19 precautions during the tour.

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Ales and Trails Hiking Tour

Savour stunning mountain settings and local craft beer on this 5-day hiking tour
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(46 reviews)
5 days from $2,495USD
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Duration
5 days
Season
Jul
Activity
Trekking
Type
Guided, Scheduled
Accommodation
Hotels, Camping
Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
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The love of hiking and love of craft-beer make the perfect pair on this 5-day tour. Spend five glorious days exploring the Ansel Adams Wilderness with nights spent stargazing, accompanied by a specially brewed craft beer by Southgate Brewery.

The Ansel Adams Wilderness boasts dream-like natural landscapes with high rocky peaks above fragrant meadows of wildflowers and pines. You’ll wonder if you just stepped into a desktop background in real life. The itinerary has you at the same lakeside camp for three nights, so you can get acquainted with the surrounding area on various day hikes led by your guide. When you return each evening, get cozy under the stars as your guide whips up some delicious dinner and pairs it with an unnamed craft beer specifically made for your trip. Your group can brainstorm each night and decide on a name!

You’ll be well-taken care of on this trip with the aid of your guide and pack support to carry heavy camp gear. Enjoy these hiking days unencumbered and the nights with a tasty brew. What a dream combination! Cheers!

Please check out this blog to find out more about the COVID-19 precautions during the tour.

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Trip highlights

Unplug and tune into camp life: chats fueled by beer, stargazing, alpine sunrises, and hiking.

Explore the lake basins, granite ridges, and vast panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada.

Brainstorm a crafty name for the beer brewed especially for your trip.

Indulge in craft-beer pairings with your gourmet backcountry meals.

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Day 1
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Arrival in Bass Lake
Welcome to California! Check-in to the hotel in Bass Lake after 4pm and settle in. At 6pm, head to the Southgate Brewery in Oakhurst to meet your guide and group for appetizers, a pint of the local brew, and a trip info session. Grab dinner on your own or with your group, then return to the hotel for the night.
Distance None
Overnight Location Hotel in Bass Lake
Included Meals Appetizers + Beer
Day 2
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Hike into Ansel Adams Wilderness
Rise early and meet after breakfast at 7:30am. In your own transportation, drive to the pack station to drop off gear for the pack mules, then continue to the trailhead. All you need to bring for the hike is your daypack, water, and camera. Follow your guide into the Ansel Adams Wilderness, a stunning region replete with lush grass and wildflower fields, immense rocky peaks, and pines covering the landscape. You’ll reach a sparkling alpine lake to set up camp for the night. Relax while your guide prepares dinner and pours you a pint of the specially crafted beer for this trip. Cheers!
Distance 6 mi, 1,709 ft of ascent, 321 ft of descent
Overnight Location Camping
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Beer
Day 3
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Explore Upper Lakes Basin
Once you’ve finished breakfast, it’s time to venture off for a day hike. Your guide will lead you on- and off-trail towards the upper lakes basin for breathtaking vistas of peaks and lakes, galore. The trail’s distance and difficulty will depend on the group’s preferences, but no matter which route is chosen, finish back at the lakeside camp for another jovial evening of gathering for food and beer. If the skies are clear, partake in some stargazing.
Distance 1–6 mi (distance and elevation varies depending on group)
Overnight Location Camping
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Beer
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Optional Summit of 10,000 ft Peak
After breakfast, your guide will discuss the day’s trail options. If the group is keen, you can summit one of the nearby 3,048 m / 10,000 ft peaks on the border of Yosemite National Park. Expect a challenging climb leading to impressive panoramic views of massifs and valleys as far as you can see. Shorter day hikes are also an option, or you can hang out at camp, swim, fish, and take hundreds of photos. End the day with an exceptional dinner and a refreshing beer. It’s your last night here, so make the most of it.
Distance 1–6 mi (distance and elevation varies depending on group)
Overnight Location Camping
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + Beer
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Return to Bass Lake + Farewell
Get up early and catch the sunrise for your last morning in the wild. After breakfast, descend through the deep backcountry leading to the trailhead. The tour ends here, so bid farewell to your group and guide. Maybe you all want to meet at the brewery for one last pint together?
Distance 6 mi, 321 ft of ascent, 1,709 ft of descent
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast, Lunch

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Dates and prices

This guided tour in the Sierra Nevada is always run as a fixed-departure tour, therefore the price is fixed and only depends on the number of people sharing the room or a tent.

The prices below are per person:

StartFinishDurationPlaces LeftPrice

2025-07-09

Bass Lake

5 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-07-13

Bass Lake

55+
$2,495USD
What’s included

Meals

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Accommodation for 4 nights is included in the tour.

Transportation during the Tour

Transportation for your camping gear is included during this tour with pack mule support. You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the trailhead.

Also Included

  • 4 Southgate Brewery craft beers
  • Custom S/S pint glass
  • English-speaking guide services
  • Group gear: stove, cookware, water filters, first aid kit
  • Personal gear available: backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, trekking poles
  • Tent
  • Backcountry camping permits
  • Trail snacks
  • Pack mules to carry camping gear, limit to 15 lbs per person

Not included

  • Personal expenses + gratuities (recommended 10-20% for excellent service)
  • Trip insurance
  • Flights
  • Voluntary or involuntary evacuations
  • Anything not mentioned as “Included”

Optional Extras

  • Extra nights in Bass Lake

Accommodation for Ales and Trails Hiking Tour

The hotel on this trip is 3-star. You will also camp in the wilderness for 3 nights in a high-quality tent with gear like sleeping bags and pads provided. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of {price currency="USD" value="240"} to have a private room in a hotel (first night of the tour). We can match the single travellers up, however, in case there aren’t any matches, you’ll have to pay a supplement of {price currency="USD" value="120"}.

Non-Standard Cancellation

  • 64 days or more prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 50% of the total trip cost.
  • Between 34 and 62 days prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 75% of the total trip cost.
  • 33 days or less prior to departure: the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total trip cost.
Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Ales and Trails Hiking Tour?

We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. You should be comfortable hiking for 3 days on moderate elevation gain for up to 6 miles.

Do I need a visa to travel to the United States?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Ales and Trails Hiking Tour?

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.

How do I get to Bass Lake to start this tour?

You can reach Bass Lake by car from Fresno Airport (1.25 hours), San Francisco Airport (3.5 hours), or Los Angeles Airport (4.5 hours).

Is the Ales and Trails Hiking Tour in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

Where does the Ales and Trails Hiking Tour end?

The tour ends at the trailhead where your car will be parked.

How big is the group for this tour?

The group consists of max 12 people.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to the United States?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for the United States?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

When is the best time to travel to California for this tour?

The best time to travel to California for trekking is during the summer. This tour is available in July.

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