We went on the 18 mile Half Dome hike and although I have read lots about it prior to going out there, I was still slightly nervous as it is definitely a strenuous hike and probably the toughest I've ever done. There were points where I didn't think I would make it and certain times where I just wanted to... more

This was by far the highlight of our trip to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite over the Easter break. I came across Y Explore Adventures on Tripadvisor and the reviews did not disappoint. John DeGrazio and Christelle were wonderful guides. Their love of the park was very evident as was their knowlege and enthusiasm for what they do. We were a... more

Excellent knowledge and experience of the park. Ability to explain all aspects of the park. Friendly and great service from inquiry to hike. Hikes cater to your own needs, great customized service. A must for those who know nothing about the park and want to use time effectively. more

This is the second time I have been to Yosemite and had the absolute pleasure of touring with Y Explore - Yosemite Adventures. The first time was on a fantastic, life changing 17 mile Half Dome Summit in September 2008 & because I loved that trip so much, I went back with some friends this past week., March 2009. This... more

Not experienced hikers, my husband and I were looking for someone to take us "off the beaten track" in Yosemite. So we did a Google search and had the extreme good fortune of finding Y Explore. Our objective was to have someone show us the trails and keep us out of trouble. We got much more than that over our... more

From the start it was clear that this was a well organized company. They have a great web site but are small enough to provide excellent communications and advice by phone. I was set up with the perfect hike for my skills, given updates on the weather in the Valley and enjoyed a spectacular days of hiking. John, the leader... more

As we had only one day in the park we booked a guided tour with Y Explore and we were glad we did. We chose the Sentinel Dome hike which takes you to some breathtaking viewpoints of El Capitan, Half Dome and North Dome. Our guide Travis was great and very knowledgeable. Also the contact we had with Catherine before... more

We booked a private hike to May Lake and Raisin Lake one month ago and I have to say that everything was perfect. We really appreciated all the care that John and Catherine took in order to help us enjoying our visit to Yosemite. First of all, they accomodated to our timetable and place to meet (we were about 1... more

We went on a day hike and a half-day photography tour with Y Explore during our trip to Yosemite. As experienced travellers, we knew exactly what we wanted, did our research, spoke directly to various companies, and from our first chat directly with Catherine, to an amazing day out hiking with John and half a day of great photography tuition... more