Echo Adventures has made its name in the Yosemite guide industry by offering dependable, 5 star, private adventures with our local naturalists through our socially and environmentally sustainable worker owned cooperative, but NOW we are applying that same level of service and dependability to a series of seasonal public tours catered to solo travelers, price conscious guests, groups with tight schedules, or guests that want to further reduce their environmental footprint!
In 2021, Echo launched our group tours! These pre-scheduled, multi sport, small group adventures can accommodate groups up to 9 people and will run each weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day. They start at $100.00 for adults and $75.00 for kiddos and include meals, transportation from our Yosemite Basecamp, a local experienced guide, your entrance fees and more! Advance bookings are highly recommended, but we will always accommodate last minute adventurers if we have space!
The Big Trees Hike & BBQ was a huge hit!! It was just us and one other family with a kid the same age as our daughter. Bryant was patient, funny and answered all of our questions about the trees and Yosemite. The BBQ was delicious and my son enjoyed swimming while lunch was cooking. We were back in time to catch our flight from Sacramento that evening, so it feels like we got an extra day out of our vacation. 5 stars from the Millers! - Stacy Miller, Hershey, Pennsylvania
In 2022, we have added a small group fly fishing adventure! This adventure is a great way to learn to fly fish is an intimate group setting with no more than 5 people, and is great for guests that want a budget friendly fly fishing adventure or would rather provide their own transportation!
SMALL GROUP FLY FISHING | AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK
Our Small Group Fly Fishing Adventure is a great way to learn to fly fish is an intimate group setting with no more than 5 people.
This 8 hour adventure focuses on the needs of the group, so we generally enjoy the basics of beginning fly fishing with attention to equipment preparation, fly selection, and role casting as well as aquatic ecology and conservation with many opportunities to sustainably catch and release trout along the river banks of our favorite local spots. Boots and waders are provided based on weather and water conditions.
What’s Included: Unlike our other small group adventures, transportation and entrance fees are not included
National Park Day Use Reservation If Applicable,
Guided Fly Fishing Instruction
Picnic Lunch
A Commemorative Yosemite Camp Cup.
Fly Fishing License
Terminal Tackle
Rod and Reel Rental Included
Boot and Wader Rentals Included
THURSDAY | YOSEMITE VALLEY GROUP HIKE
Experience the famed Yosemite Valley her stunning waterfalls, iconic landmarks and historic places on this incredible group tour and hike! 8AM - 2PM
Meet your guide at the Echo Adventures Yosemite Basecamp for an unforgettable walk through Yosemite Valley in the heart of Yosemite National Park! Experience the famed Yosemite Valley her stunning waterfalls, iconic landmarks and historic places on this incredible group tour and hike! We'll see Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, The Cascades, Half Dome, Royal Arches, the Merced River, El Capitan & Tunnel View on this incredible day! Note: There is a combined 3 miles of hiking on this tour.
What’s Included
Transportation
National Park Day Use Reservation and Entrance Fee
Picnic Lunch
Commemorative Klean Kanteen Water Bottle
Naturalist Guide
Day Packs and Trekking Pole Rentals Upon Request
FRIDAY | SIERRA SUNSET BBQ & STARGAZING
Enjoy a relaxing evening with an incredible Sierra sunset , picnic BBQ and stargazing 6PM - 11PM
Meet your guide at the Echo Adventures Yosemite Basecamp and enjoy the very best of the backcountry in Stanislaus National Forest during this relaxing evening perfect for travelers of all abilities and interests! You will enjoy an incredible Sierra sunset view as your guide prepares an all American picnic BBQ, for desert we‘ll enjoy s’mores and and a tour of constellations with your knowledgable, local adventure guide.
What's Included
Transportation
Commemorative Echo Adventures Klean Kanteen Camp Cup
BBQ Picnic
Naturalist Guide
SATURDAY | HIGH COUNTRY HIKE & SWIM GROUP ADVENTURE
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. 8AM - 2PM
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 a 3 mile naturalist hike followed by swimming and picnicking on the sandy shores! Note: There is a combined 4 miles of hiking at high altitude on this tour.
What's Included
Transportation
Naturalist Guide
National Park Day Use Reservation & Entrance Fee, If applicable
Commemorative Echo Adventure Klean Kanteen
Picnic Lunch
Day Packs and Trekking Pole Rentals Upon Request
SUNDAY | BIG TREES HIKE & BBQ GROUP ADVENTURE
Experience the famed Yosemite Valley her stunning waterfalls, iconic landmarks and historic places on this incredible group tour and hike! 8AM - 2PM
Get up close and personal with the largest tree species on Earth during this incredible 2.5-mile 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 a BBQ picnic!
What's Included
Transportation
National Park Day Use Reservation And Entrance Fee
Naturalist Guide
Commemorative Echo Adventures Klean Kanteen Camp Cup
BBQ Picnic
Day Packs and Trekking Pole Rentals Upon Request
Did you know that in addition to 15% off storewide, our local Tuolumne and Mariposa county residents can also enjoy discounted “standby“ tickets!? Make sure to arrive 15 minutes early with your local driver’s licenses to claim empty seats for discounted rate! Call or email for more information on our locals discount program!
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