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Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip

Hike to iconic natural highlights within Yosemite National Park

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About this tour:

5 days

Sep

Trekking

Guided, Scheduled

Hotel and camping

Moderate (3/5)

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, and trail snacks along the route are included.

Transfers

Check out the 'What's Included' tab for more info on personal transfers during your tour.

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Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

Payments Made Easy

Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip

This backpacking adventure will have you staying in a cozy luxurious campground one night. The specialty lodging has modern necessities that will keep you comfy and relaxed. Keep in mind that rooms are double occupancy, but you can always upgrade to single occupancy for an additional fee. Single travellers are also required to pay a supplement. You will spend the remaining 3 nights backcountry camping.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement of $165USD to have a private room in a hotel. Contact us and we can try and match single travelers up, where possible. However, if there are no options, solo travellers will pay a supplement of $80USD.

Night 1

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Curry Village in Yosemite National Park

Curry Village offers a “glamping” experience. They have a combination of rooms: heated tents, unheated tents, cabins, and hotel rooms.

Night 2-4

Camping in Yosemite National Park

Revel in the mountainscapes as you camp at lakefront and riverside spots below a blanket of stars.

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Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip Tour Details

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Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Head to Yosemite National Park

Overnight Location - Hotel in Curry Village | Distance - None | Meals - None

Go towards Yosemite Valley—via your own mode of transportation—and check into Curry Village sometime after 5 pm. Meet up with your guide and the rest of your group at 6 pm for a brief orientation at the Mountain Shop in Curry Village. After, you can enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants in the area. Do note that you’re on your own for dinner.

Day 2

Camp at Sunrise Lakes

Overnight Location - Camping at Sunrise Lakes | Distance - 4 mi, 1526 ft ascent, 256 ft descent | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on your own before meeting up with your group at the Curry Village Mountain Shop nice and early—7:30 am. From here, you’ll leave your cars in the parking lot, hop into the free shuttle to move towards the trailhead, where your journey begins.

Day 3

Ascend Cloud’s Rest

Overnight Location - Camping at Sunrise Creek | Distance - 7.5 ft, 1402 ft ascent, 3671 ft descent | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a delicious backcountry breakfast before packing up camp and hitting the trail. Today you’ll ascend one of the two iconic summits of this trip: Cloud’s Rest, which stands tall at 9,926 feet. Admire the views of Half Dome (tomorrow’s ascent), Tuolumne High Country, and Tenaya Canyon from up high. Consume lunch in this ridiculously magical spot, and then descend to your camp at Sunrise Creek.

Day 4

Hike up Half Dome

Overnight Location - Camping in Little Yosemite Valley | Distance - 6.1 mi, 2042 ft ascent, 3107 ft descent | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Get ready for an epic day of hiking! The path to Half Dome winds off the main trail, so you will drop your bags and hike the remainder with just your necessities. Soon you’ll reach the Cables Route, which will have your adrenaline pumping as you climb the steep rock face using only the cables for support. Breathe in the stunning views of the Sierra high country and Yosemite Valley. After you descend and meet back up with your bags, you’ll have a quick lunch and then head towards your campsite in Little Yosemite Valley.

Day 5

Walk the John Muir Trail

Overnight Location - None | Distance - 3.5 mi, 574 ft ascent, 2660 ft descent | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a final breakfast in the wild with your group before packing up camp and journeying back to Curry Village. Today, you’ll hike a portion of the John Muir Trail, meandering by Vernal and Nevada Falls and the incredibly scenic Merced River.

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How hard is the Cloud's Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip?

This tour is rated as 3 / 5, as it has you hiking moderate routes every day. You also need to be comfortable with camping in the wild for 3 nights. Please note that the ascent to Half Dome is very steep, and those who are afraid of heights might feel very uncomfortable here.

Do I need a Visa to travel to America?

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 Cloud's Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip?

4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, and trail snacks along the route are included.

Do I need insurance?

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

When is the tour length being confirmed?

The tour length is being confirmed when permits for this tour are issued, which usually happens 23-24 weeks before the tour.

How do I get to Curry Village to start this tour?

You can fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport. From Fresno, you can take the Yosemite Area Regional Transit System (YARTS) to get to Yosemite Valley. You can also drive to Curry Village.

Is the Cloud's Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip in English?

Yes, the tour guide speaks English.

Where does the Cloud's Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip end?

The tour ends in Yosemite Valley (in Curry Village), California.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to America?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for America?

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 from June to September.

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Why travellers choose this tour

We're Canadian

Accommodations

Meals

Transfers

Local Support

Payments Made Easy

Route Resources

Park Entrance Fees

Luggage transfers

Accommodation for Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip

Night 1

Curry Village in Yosemite National Park

Night 2-4

Camping in Yosemite National Park

Hotels on Standard Tour

Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip Tour Details

Overview

Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip Overview

Itinerary

Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip Itinerary

Head to Yosemite National Park

Camp at Sunrise Lakes

Ascend Cloud’s Rest

Hike up Half Dome

Walk the John Muir Trail

Tour Highlights

Highlights for Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip

What's Included

Meals

Accommodations

Transportation during the Tour

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Accommodation for Cloud’s Rest and Half Dome Backpacking Trip

Night 1

Curry Village in Yosemite National Park

Night 2-4

Camping in Yosemite National Park

Hotels on Standard Tour

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