Private & Custom Trips and Tours

Privately Guided Yosemite & High Sierra Trips with Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides. All trips and tours are all available for private groups. We plan custom trips and itineraries for individuals and groups alike all year. Private and custom trips can be run for any size group and depending on the size and timing of your request, we'll do our best to keep the price as close as possible to our posted group trip rates. A "private" trip means that the trip is exclusively for you and your family, friends, or your group. Private trips are not necessarily limited to trips listed under our Calendar & Pricing section of the web site, which means that during the seasons in which the trips run, you can typically choose a date and time which is best for your group. In addition, we customize itineraries, and can modify trips to accommodate your group. There are many choices, and we do not charge an additional fee for this trip planning option.

SYMG is permitted to operate throughout the High Sierra Nevada, from the northern edge of Yosemite National Park to the southern tip of Sequoia National Park. We operate programs, teach courses, plan and guide trips throughout the High Sierra Nevada for different groups, families and companies. For any special requests, for logistics planning, custom itineraries, or to reserve a date for a private group, please contact our office at (800) 231-4575.

"Hi Ian, Just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic hike in Yosemite. Roddy is an amazing guide - extremely knowlegeable but almost better - a great cook! Thanks again for organizing so last minute." - Jacqueline. Pvt North Rim Yosemite Backpack Trip - June, 2009

"Ian and Albert, Thanks for yet another superb SYMG trip! Roddy was a fantastic cook, patient, kind, knowledgeable, and tailored the flow of the days and hikes from our campsite for our family. Despite a few unexpected hiccups adjusting to the altitude, we took in spectacular vistas, swam in gorgeous alpine lakes, and my parents earned bragging rights to their hiking group at home given what we tackled in the high country. My husband, an adrenalin surfing & snowboarding junkie, was overheard saying he was having a lot of fun J. In all, true relaxation as well as a wonderful time for our family. Thanks" - Michaela Kiernan, Ansel Adam's High Sierra Camp Trip - July, 2009

"Greg, I had a really great time hiking. Thank you for being such a great guide. You were always helpful and considerate. I felt like I always had to time stop and enjoy the scenery or take a picture. I learned so much and I can't wait to go back on my own or with friends. I've told friends and family about the trip and none of them believe how well I ate. The food really was delicious even if we weren't in the wilderness. I was able to see everything on the list you gave me: Bridalveil falls, Glacier point, Sentinel dome, the tunnel, Yosemite falls, Grizzly tree and California trees. It meant a lot more to do the "tourist" things after the trip because I could see how much I'd accomplished. I could see all of the places we'd hiked...and it was a lot! I didn't get home until 1am but it was worth it." - Jason Rukes, Pvt Yosemite North Rim Backpack Trip - June, 2009

"It is such a pleasure to work with people who you not only trust, but who you know are so special and add such value to an experience." - Lisa Lindlad

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