FAQ1-What is included in trip cost?

- Professional certified guide - permits - Shuttle to and back from trailhead to mammoth - Group gear, tents, kitchen gear, - Meals as mentioned in itinerary .The guides use good quality dehydrated ingredients to make a variety of delicious, protein-packed meals. They rarely serve pre-packaged dehydrated meals.

FAQ2 : What is excluded from trip cost?

- Flights - Travel Insurance - Airport Transfers - Some Meals - Tips

FAQ3: What gear do we need to bring along?

Once you book the trip, you will be provided with a detailed gear list covering technical clothing, footwear, accessories, and equipment.

FAQ4: What is the fitness level required for this trip?

No prior backpacking experience required, but you should be in good physical shape to be able to carry atleast 35lbs and walk 14 mi daily with 2000 elevation gain.

FAQ5 Is travel insurance mandatory?

We highly recommend securing travel and medical insurance not only to cover any emergencies during the trip but also last minute cancellations.

FAQ 7 Which Airport should I arrive/depart from.

The closest airport is Mammoth Yosemite Airport

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6 Days Mammoth to Yosemite Valley Backpacking Trip

Q: When is the best time to do this trp?

The best time is the months of July and August.

United States

6 days

Difficulty:Moderate

Skill:Beginner

Group size:6

Highlights

This six-day segment of the John Muir Trail takes you through some of the most beautiful portions of the JMT. This hike has a little of everything, a wide river valley, a high pass crossing, great views, stunningly beautiful lakes, and jagged peaks.

This trip can be made in either direction but the Guide like to start from Mammoth Lakes, enabling you to spend the night before the trip in Mammoth and gain some acclimatization to the elevation. The itinerary allows you to get to camp in the early afternoon each day, to allow time to sit by a lake in the sun and read a book, go fishing or take an afternoon hike without the overnight pack.

Please note that we need at least 6 people to run this group trip. In the event we do not receive minimum bookings, your entire booking amount will be refunded.

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Itinerary

6 Days Mammoth to Yosemite Valley Backpacking Trip

DAY 1

Shadow Lake

Today you head up the rushing San Joaquin River from Agnew Meadows along the River Trail. Shortly after Olaine Lake you pass the beautiful Shadow Lake with fantastic views of the jagged Minarets and the blocky summits of Mounts Ritter and Banner. You plan to camp above Shadow Lake, close to Shadow Creek and to make this not too long a day.

Distance: 4.5mi/7.2km

Elevation: 1100ft/335m of gain, 420ft/128m of loss

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 2

Thousand Island Lake

DAY 3

Tuolumne River

DAY 4

Cathedral Lakes

DAY 5

Sunrise Creek Camp

DAY 6

Hike out.

DAY 1

Shadow Lake

DAY 2

Thousand Island Lake

DAY 3

Tuolumne River

Trip Inclusions

Transfers

Transportation to and from the airport and between different destinations as part of the itinerary.

Accommodation

Lodging at various hotels, guesthouses, or other types of accommodation during the trip.

Admission fees

Entry fees for museums, parks, historical sites, and other attractions included in the tour.

Guide fees

Fees for a Guide required for your adventure.

Local guide

A knowledgeable guide to provide insights and information about the places visited.

Some meals

Selected meals provided as part of the tour package, which may include breakfast, lunch, or dinner on certain days.

What's not included

Alcoholic beverages

Costs for any alcoholic drinks consumed during the trip.

Gratuities

All the guide gratuities throughout your adventure.

Flights

All the flight charges required for your adventure.

Porter

Services of a porter to help carry luggage at various points during the trip.

Visas

Required Visa fees for your travel.

Travel insurance

Travel insurance from a trusted provider for your adventure.

Personal gear

All the personal gear required for your adventure.

Airport transfer

Transportation from and to Airport

Some meals

Selected meals provided as part of the tour package, which may include breakfast, lunch, or dinner on certain days.

Accommodation

Day 1 - 6

You will be camping for 5 nights in different campsites based on double occupancy in the tents provided by the guiding company. But you are required to bring your own sleeping bag and pad.

Cancellation Policy

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Departure Dates

from $1525 /person

Private groups?

Minimum 5 people, and choose any date.

FAQs

What is included in trip cost?

What is excluded from trip cost?

What gear do we need to bring along?

What is the fitness level required for this trip?

Is travel insurance mandatory?

When is the best time to do this trp?

Which Airport should I arrive/depart from.

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