Trips
Yosemite + Big Sur 2026
Activity Level: Adventure (moderate to intense, but by choice!)
Dates: May 31 - June 5, 2026
Duration: 5 nights, 6 days
Group Size: 11-13 people
Highlights:
Yosemite: Mist Trail hike (waterfall season!!!)
Yosemite Valley and Yosemite Village
Glacier Point (if snow conditions allow!)
Sequoias outside Yosemite
Downtown Monterey
Kayaking in Monterey Bay (seals! otters!)
Highlights of Big Sur (McWay Falls! Julia Pfeiffer Beach!)
Swell Session together on the beach
Cost:
SOLD OUT! Please contact Bridget or Kate to be added to the waitlist!
$2500 total paid in full, $750 non-refundable deposit included
$750 non-refundable deposit at time of booking, $1750 due by February 1, 2026; nonrefundable after the final deposit is made
Payment option:
Venmo (@itsahuntlife business account). Before sending payment, please communicate with Bridget (@itsahuntlife) or Kate (@damngoodfacewash) to ensure there is a spot available.
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Please note: This is a participatory camping trip. Your guides will lead you in the best methods for setting up and breaking down camp as well as cooking meals and cleaning up afterward. If you’ve never set up camp or cooked outdoors before, this is the perfect opportunity to learn. There is no shortage of full-on belly laughing through trial and error. See below for details on what is and is not included.
Itinerary
DAY 1: May 31
Welcome to California! Arrive at San Francisco Airport (SFO) by 12 noon for your transfer to Yosemite (~ 4 hours). You and your luggage will meet your guides at a location to be announced (either the Rental Car Center stop* or a spot in downtown San Francisco).
*AirTrain blue line from your terminal to Rental Car Center will get you there. One transfer from SFO to Yosemite will be provided so please ensure you are at our meeting place by noon.
Travelers arriving after our designated departure window will need to make their own arrangements to meet us at our campground.
Please note, there is no parking available at the campground. If you are driving, we recommend parking your car at the airport and joining the included transfer.
On the transfer to Yosemite, stops for bathrooms/snacks/personal items will be made.
Hello Sierra Nevadas! After arriving at our campground, we will set up camp and head out to explore. Our campground will be Wawona Campground inside the park. This evening you will get your first taste of Yosemite. Time and weather permitting, we will take a stroll through Mariposa Grove to see the park’s most incredible sequoias. Get ready to be moved. It’s so special.
Our first welcome dinner will be held camp side. Camp dinners are typical American fare. Think tacos, pulled pork and coleslaw, burgers, veggies…
DAY 2: June 1
Wake up in Yosemite! Let’s explore the high country together. We’ll head to the famous Mist Trail (~7 miles, 2,158 elevation gain, strenuous). They don’t call it the Mist Trail for nothing. Be prepared to get wet. We will climb the famous rock staircase through misty rainbows and experience the incredible waterfall at its peak. This is considered a strenuous hike. There are several places to turn around should you choose not to do the whole hike. After the hike, you’ll have the freedom to explore the valley! Rent bikes and ride to El Cap, sit along the Merced with a book, stroll the boardwalks through the valley. There’s no better place to have free time in the world.
6.6 miles, 2,158 elevation gain, hard hike
Breakfast is at our campsite and lunch is packed once again, to be enjoyed in the wild.
What to pack: Today you’ll want to wear hiking boots, comfortable hiking clothes (think layers; mornings start chilly), and bring a rain jacket, a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a small day pack.
Breakfast at camp is included. Typically camp breakfasts are served cold with the occasional hot breakfast served when time allows. Common camp breakfasts include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, juice, and coffee/tea. You’ll pack a bag lunch at the campsite to enjoy along the hike. Pack lunches usually consist of sandwiches, granola bars, chips, fruit, trail mix, etc.
Dinner will either be at camp or in Yosemite Valley.
DAY 3: June 2
Prepare for another amazing day in Yosemite. The group will have freedom to explore Yosemite as they’d like, but we will have daily planned activities as well as recommendations for alternative options.
Your guides may start with an early morning drive (or, if we are feeling really ambitious) a hike to Glacier Point for sunrise (10.3 miles, 3,418 elevation gain, strenuous). Headlamps necessary! From there, we will take in the breathtaking views of Half Dome from the high country. Perhaps one of the greatest vistas on the planet. After that, we will head (perhaps by van, instead of the downhill portion of the hike!) into the valley for another day of freedom. We could do another group hike to Yosemite Falls, picnic along the Merced, spot climbers from El Cap’s meadow, stroll the famous Ahwahnee. There are shuttles running and the valley is yours to discover.
Breakfast at camp is included. Typically camp breakfasts are served cold with the occasional hot breakfast served when time allows. Common camp breakfasts include bagels, toast, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, juice, and coffee/tea. You’ll pack a bag lunch at the campsite to enjoy along the hike. Pack lunches usually consist of sandwiches, granola bars, chips, fruit, trail mix, etc.
What to pack: Today you’ll want to wear hiking boots, comfortable hiking clothes (think layers), and bring a rain jacket, a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and a small day pack.
Dinner will either be back at camp or in Yosemite Village or takeout that we eat in the meadow at El Cap while we spot climbers!
DAY 4: June 3
After breakfast, we will say our sad goodbyes to Yosemite and transfer to the California coast. After a camp breakfast, we will break down camp and head to Monterey (~ 5 hours) from Yosemite. We will pack lunch to have along the way before taking to the water on kayaks to explore Monterey Bay and all of its stunning scenery and wildlife. Observe seals, sea lions, and otters in their element and explore downtown Monterey. From there we will head south to Big Sur (~ 1 hour) campground to set up camp and enjoy dinner to close out the night.
What to pack: Today you’ll want to bring your bathing suits, a change of clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses (straps recommended), water, water shoes or shoes that can get wet, and a waterproof case for your phone.
Dinner will be camp side.
DAY 5: June 4
Wake up in Big Sur! After breakfast, we will explore Big Sur with a drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, a short hike, see the iconic McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, and then move our body through a Swell Session together led by Kate Hauf, one of your guides. There may even be time for a quick dip in the Pacific afterward. We will pack our lunches in the morning to enjoy along the coast at one of the many scenic outlooks along the PCH.
What to pack: Today you’ll want to wear hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes, bring a rain jacket, a water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. Optional bathing suit. Grab a towel for The Swell Session and to dry off after a cool dip.
In the evening you’ll enjoy your final dinner camp side with your group.
DAY 6: June 5
After breakfast you’ll pack up camp to head to the San Francisco Airport (~ 2 hours). We will say our goodbyes (for now). Don’t book a flight sooner than 4 pm out of SFO. There will be one provided transfer from Big Sur to SFO. If your flight leaves earlier than 4 pm, you must secure your own transportation.
Included in Your Trip:
Transportation to and from San Francisco Airport
All transfers between locations
Double occupancy tents
Inflatable sleeping mats
All camping and cooking equipment except for sleeping bags and pillows
All entrance fees to the parks and activities (Yosemite, Monterey, Big Sur, kayaking, The Swell Session)
Meals during our time together from dinner on night 1 to lunch on day 6: Breakfast is usually bagels, yogurt, cereal, fruit, eggs, coffee, and juice. Lunch is often picnic-style or bagged lunches to-go. Dinner is typical American fare featuring burgers, stews, pasta, tacos and the like. We expect to have a meal or two out as well.
Limited USB ports in the van as well as electrical outlets at the campground facilities
Not Included in Your Trip:
Flights
Sleeping bags and pillows
Additional snacks and additional alcohol. We will have opportunities to stop at markets so that you may stock up on personal essentials and additional snack items.
Visas (if needed)
Travel Insurance
Airport transfers or ground transportation outside of designated times
Tips for our incredible guide
Packing List:
sleeping bag
pillow
hiking boots
hiking socks x 3-4 pairs
comfortable clothing and layers for hiking
coats - cool weather and waterproof
bath or beach towel
toiletries
hats - sunhat and winter hat
gloves or mittens
sunscreen
insect repellant
bathing suit
water shoes
lounge/sleepwear
additional snacks: meat sticks, trail mix, etc.
head lamp, flashlight, etc.
daypack or back pack
water bottle
journal
chargers and power bank - there will be ports in our van to charge your phones and portable power banks.
