
Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls
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Is Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls worth booking?
Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls is a 8-hour experience in Yosemite National Park, United States, from $360 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $360 per person
The Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls Hiking Tour is a tour of Hetch Hetchy, a lesser known part of Yosemite National Park. In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this tour can point out some of th
What you get
About this experience
The Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls Hiking Tour is a tour of Hetch Hetchy, a lesser known part of Yosemite National Park. In addition to providing you with natural and geological history, this tour can point out some of the lesser seen ‘gems’ of the park. This is a tour by foot; hiking and walking along the walls of the reservoir to the bridges that span the bottom of the waterfalls.
What's included
Included
- Yosemite Reservation Entry Document
- Professional Guide
- Trekking Poles
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and Drink
- Entrance fees
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Yosemite National Park
You will park in one of the parking spots just after you pass the dam. If there is not parking available there, drive back up to the main road and park at the bathrooms before the road decends to the dam. As tours are walking-based, we do not meet clients outside of Yosemite National Park.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
You will park in one of the parking spots just after you pass the dam. If there is not parking available there, drive back up to the main road and park at the bathrooms before the road decends to the dam. As tours are walking-based, we do not meet clients outside of Yosemite National Park.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lasting Adventures
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $360 to $730
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Yosemite National Park.
How much does Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls cost?
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Prices start at $360 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Yosemite National Park usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Yosemite National Park is not rushed.
Is Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Yosemite National Park, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Yosemite National Park can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Yosemite National Park and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Hike of Hetch Hetchy and Wapama Falls start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Yosemite National Park within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Yosemite National Park?
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Yosemite tours cover Valley loops to El Capitan and Half Dome viewpoints, Glacier Point sunsets, Mariposa Grove sequoias and waterfall hikes in spring melt. Day trips from San Francisco run long, so we weight transparency on drive time. On Outty we rank every Yosemite National Park experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour, Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour, Yosemite Winter Highlights Small Group Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park?
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May to June for waterfalls, September to October for quiet trails. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Yosemite National Park?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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