Due to high demand, departure dates are limited and book out quickly. All trip departure dates are pending permit availability, which is known 24-weeks in advance of the date. Additionally, due to the permitting process in Yosemite, Lasting Adventures will release unused permits 17 days in advance. Trip dates that are less than 17 days out will not be available. Please refrain from making travel arrangements until you have confirmed dates from Lasting Adventures. Departures are subject to change based on availability.

Once you purchase your voucher, detailed instructions will be sent to you with Lasting Adventures' contact information. Please reach out to them as soon as possible in order to secure the dates you desire as dates sell out quickly. Please note your departure is not confirmed until you receive confirmation from Lasting Adventures.

Due to Yosemite National Park's strict permitting system, departure dates are limited. All trip departure dates are pending permit availability, which is known 24-weeks in advance of the date. Additionally, due to the permitting process in Yosemite, Lasting Adventures will release unused permits 17 days in advance. Trip dates that are less than 17 days out will not be available.

Departures are available every week within the voucher period. However, date availability can change quickly especially as we get closer to the summer months. Please refrain from making travel arrangements until you have confirmed dates from Lasting Adventures.

Yes, we have private departures available on this trip! Private departures offer more flexibility to travel when it suits your group. Additional costs may apply depending on your group size. Please contact our Adventures Team to explore pricing and check on availability.

The closest airport is the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport (FAT). From there, rent a car and drive to Curry Village or take public transportation via Yosemite Area Rapid Transit (YARTS). Public transportation is limited in all other areas. You can also fly into San Francisco (SFO), Oakland (OAK), or Sacramento (SMF) and rent a car.

Summits are weather dependent. It will be at the guide's discretion as to whether or not a summit is advisable if there is inclement weather.

Lasting Adventures will provide sleeping bags, sleeping pads and tents, and you'll be camping in the Yosemite backcountry near high alpine lakes and streams. You will move campsites each night. Day 1 you are at Yosemite Valley Backpacker Camp, Day 2 at May Lake Camp, Day 3 at Sunrise Lakes and on Day 4 you will camp at Sunrise Creek.

If you're a solo traveler, individual tents can be provided at no extra cost. Please let Lasting Adventures know in advance.

Enjoy gourmet, backcountry cuisine on all days (except for arrival on day 1, and breakfast on day 2), as you'll be on your own for those meals. Lasting Adventures is able to meet almost all dietary restrictions, so please let them know ahead of time if this is something you require.

Yes, this is a traditional backpacking trip, not a portered trip. You'll be carrying your personal gear and some group gear in a backpack for the extent of the trip. Each person will carry a different amount in their backpack; generally it's about 1/4 of their body weight but never more than 1/3rd of their body weight. We also adjust this as we go, giving weight to folks who can take more, and taking weight from folks who are having difficulty. Day packs, such as when going up Half Dome, are much lighter and generally only weigh 5-10 pounds.

This trip will cover most of your expenses, but plan to bring cash for dinner on day 1 and breakfast on day 2 as those meals are not included in the trip price. Plan to bring a little extra if you would like to purchase souvenirs either before or after the trip as well.

Lasting Adventures will send a detailed packing list upon booking, but plan on bringing clothing that is easy to layer, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, hiking boots, waterproof shell, trekking poles (if you prefer your own), day pack, flashlight and water bottle.

Lasting Adventures strives for a ratio of no more then 1:5. The largest backpacking trip would have 8-10 clients with at least two guides, if not three. Lasting Adventures embraces small group sizes to maximize your experience.

Yes, you can park in the Curry Village large parking lot, where you'll meet your group and guides.

Yes, either in your vehicle or in one of Lasting Adventures vehicles if you would prefer. Scented items (e.g. toiletries and food) must be stored in bear-proof containers, which are available and free to use in the parking area.

We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for all trips. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. For travel insurance, we recommend VisitorsCoverage.

We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.

Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.

New For 2021 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.

Up to 60 days prior to departure*
You may postpone or modify your trip up to 60 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.

You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within two years of your original departure date, or
2) Select a new adventure or destination, or
3) Receive 100% lifetime store credit toward a future trip.

*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within the same travel season in 2022 or 2023 to avoid any additional trip costs. If you select a new adventure, you will be responsible for the difference of any additional trip costs above the value of your current trip.

Up to 30 days prior to departure*
You may postpone your trip up to 30 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.

You will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within two years of your original departure date, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

*Please note, when choosing a new date, you must choose a date within the same travel season in 2022 or 2023 to avoid any additional trip costs. If you choose to cancel, you will receive a lifetime credit, minus cancellation fees, towards a future trip.

Less than 30 days prior to departure*
In some cases, you may have the option to postpone your trip within 30 days prior to departure.

If this is available at time of your request, you will have the option to:
1) Select a new travel date within one year of your original departure date. Additional trip costs may apply and new dates are subject to availability, or
2) Receive a lifetime store credit toward a future trip. Standard cancellation fees will apply.

For more information on our Travel Cancellation Policy please Click Here.