YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

October 9th - 12th, 2026



Join us on an exciting 3-night/ 4-day trip exploring Yosemite National Park!

Whether it's your first time exploring Yosemite National Park or you're returning to experience its beauty again, this weekend getaway is designed to help you disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with nature. We'll spend our days hiking scenic trails, photographing incredible viewpoints, spotting wildlife, and enjoying unforgettable memories surrounded by Yosemite's legendary landscapes.

About the Trip

Accommodations

We'll be staying together in a beautiful private VRBO cabin in Groveland, California, located about 1.2 hours - 2 hours from Yosemite National Park's most iconic hikes and attractions. Staying together allows us to enjoy the full adventure experience—from sharing meals and relaxing after long hikes to getting to know fellow travelers.

Accommodations closer to Yosemite Valley are limited, book up quickly, and are significantly more expensive, making this a great balance of comfort, value, and location.

The cabin features 6 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms, comfortably accommodating 18-20 participants.

Sleeping Arrangements

To help keep the trip affordable while enjoying a spacious cabin, all accommodations will be shared. Depending on the final group size and room assignments, participants should expect to share a bedroom and, in some cases, a queen bed with another participant of the same gender.

Room layout:

  • 1 King Bed (shared)

  • 1 Queen Bed (shared)

  • 1 Queen Bed (shared)

  • 1 Queen Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed (shared)

  • 2 Queen Beds + Bunk Beds (Women's Room)

  • 2 Queen Beds + Bunk Beds (Men's Room)

Room assignments will be finalized once registration closes and will be based on the final number of participants. Our goal is to make everyone as comfortable as possible while creating a fun, community-focused adventure.

Yosemite National Park Exploration

Friday - Arrivals after 4pm

Saturday – Yosemite Valley(Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes from the cabin)

  • Explore Yosemite Valley, home to some of the park's most iconic landmarks.

  • Visit scenic viewpoints, waterfalls, and granite cliffs, with opportunities for hiking and photography.

  • Lunch spot are available in the valley

Sunday – Glacier Point Area(Approx. 2 hours from the cabin)

  • Discover Yosemite from above with breathtaking panoramic views from Glacier Point and Taft Point.

  • Enjoy another day of hiking, sightseeing, and exploring one of the park's most scenic regions.

  • We'll stop on the way for participants to purchase a lunch to bring into the park, as food options in this area are limited.

Monday - Departures

Transportation

Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the cabin in Groveland, California. We'll meet at the cabin on Friday evening to kick off the adventure together. Throughout the weekend, we'll organize carpools to and from Yosemite National Park whenever possible to minimize the number of vehicles entering the park.

Carpool opportunities may be available with other participants traveling from major airports or nearby areas. Before the trip, we'll create a group chat so attendees can coordinate rides if they'd like. While we're happy to connect participants, all transportation and carpool arrangements are the responsibility of each individual attendee.

Trip Cost

$350 per person

Your trip cost includes your lodging accommodations for the weekend, bottled water, breakfast foods, and a couple meals on Saturday and Sunday during your stay. It also covers the planning and coordination of the adventure so you can simply show up and enjoy the experience.

Please note: Transportation to and from the cabin, Yosemite National Park entrance fees, some meals, and any personal expenses are not included. Depending on the final group size, we may rent a large passenger van to make traveling to and from Yosemite National Park easier. If a van is used, any associated costs will be shared among those participating. Otherwise, we'll coordinate carpools throughout the weekend whenever possible.

Reservation & Next Steps

  1. Complete the registration form below.

  2. Wait for your registration approval email. Once your registration has been reviewed and accepted, you'll receive an email with payment instructions and the participant waiver.

  3. Submit your full payment of $350 per person and complete the participant waiver.

Your reservation is not confirmed until your registration has been accepted, your full payment has been reviewed, and your signed waiver has been submitted. Once all three steps are complete, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know your spot has been officially reserved.

Cancellation Policy

Because our cabin reservation requires advance payment and becomes non-refundable as the trip approaches, all trip payments are non-refundable. If you're unable to attend, we'll make every effort to fill your spot from another interested participant. If your spot is successfully filled and your payment is recovered, we'll gladly issue a refund. However, refunds cannot be guaranteed.

We appreciate your understanding, as this policy helps us keep costs affordable for everyone while ensuring the trip can move forward as planned.

Reserve your spot today!

Registration will remain open until all available rooms and participant spots have been filled.