Do the moonlight dinner train! We chose the cuppola (second story of the caboose). If I did it…read moreagain I would just choose the caboose. Padded, forward facing seating and a private guide make it worth it. The price point is worth it when you consider dinner & dessert , beverages (including beer/wine), plus the train experience and campfire singers at the stop. We had an amazing 4 hours (5:30-9:30pm). Pre-dinner we strolled the grounds, gift shops & museums and watched some folks pan for gold. Dinner at 6:30 and then you're off by 7:15pm. The train ride and history lesson aboard the train plus a lively sing along at the campfire stop take you through to 9:30 return to the depot. Highly recommend!

We did the train ride last minute, so unfortunately all of the dinner options were either booked or…read moreunavailable on the days we were there. Overall, it was a cool experience, but in my opinion, it was a bit overpriced. I'm glad we tried it, but I honestly feel like I could have passed. Definitely a one time and done experience for me. The staff was friendly, and booking was easy. I would recommend arriving early if you want a good seat because seating is first come, first served.

This is for the convertible Model A Ford rental and Model T driving lessons. My wife and I had an…read moreabsolutely stupendous time with the Model A. We drove up to Glacier Point and all around Yosemite Valley. We picked up the car at about 10 am and returned it around 7 pm. Fun to drive and we enjoyed feeling like we could reach out and touch the trees with the top down, allowing us to truly enjoy the park. So many people smiled and waved as we drove by. David was really a pleasure to deal with. He gave us a great driving lesson before we left. This was certainly one of the best vacation days we have ever had. What a smile it put onto our faces!! David, Thanks for the great memories and photos! David also offers Model T driving lessons. The next day we took an hour lesson with him on some back country paved and dirt roads. The Model T takes some special talents. Lots of fun. Such a great experience!

Looking for a unique thing to do in Yosemite? Want to experience Yosemite the way people did…read more90-100 yrs ago? Well, I just rented a model T with my wife and spent the day doing just that! This activity is very cool. You rent a model T for $450 a day, take a 30-60 minute lesson on driving it (it's not at all like a modern cars, so you actually have to learn how to drive it), and then you are off! During my lesson the owner actually let me drive the model T though a small creek, what a thrill! Also, as part of the package you get a satellite phone just in-case the car has any problems (it is 90 years old after all) and the owners will come pick you and the car up should anything go wrong. It was a lot of fun driving the T and it made me realize how difficult it must have been for people to drive to and in Yosemite before modern cars and roads. If you have never driven an antique car before or are looking for something a bit more unique, this one is well worth the cost. Have fun!

We had an excellent day with David. We booked a private tour for my wife and me. We are not so…read moreyoung so David tailored it to our pace and abilities (still made it to the top of Sentinel Dome- well worth the effort!). Literally went from the valley floor to the peak of sentinel dome. His knowledge of the park is outstanding. He picked us up at our lodge and dropped us there at the end of the day- even gave us the picnic we couldn't eat during the trip because clouds blocked the astrophotography portion. He even apologized for the clouds! An all day adventure; we were happily exhausted when we got back to Evergreen Lodge. Highly recommend.

Dave is AMAZING! We had the best day with him on our private tour of Yosemite. He is so fun,…read moreknowledgeable, a great conversationalist and made the day fabulous. I had the best time and felt like we got to really see Yosemite and get to know the park. I would 100% recommend booking with him and his company. Hands down the BEST!!

So so fun! Amazing views, water crossings, and the horses were so so well behaved. I would…read moredefinitely recommend this place! We did the 2 hour tour and walked in with out a reservation luckily they had 2 spots left!

Amazing experience !!! The staff were so kind , excited and understanding. Horses were adorable and…read moresuper well behaved as well, they did most of the work. Overall amazing!

Our tour guides were absolutely amazing (John and Mia) and they were very knowledgeable and helped…read moreanswer all of our questions (about Yosemite in general, specific famous features on our hike, and even random questions about birds and plant life). The hike is as advertised (in terms of ratings and what features you will see). They always put safety first and even offered to help carry our back packs when we got tired or were crossing a small stream! They treated us like close family/friends, were encouraging us along the way, and adapted to our pace and schedule. Our group ranged from age 6 to adult and we couldn't have made it to the end of the hike without them! Book them for your tours and have fun on your Yosemite Vacation!

Will definitely be booking again with John and Y Explore!!! Honestly when we booked the guided half…read moredome hike I went into it thinking we were just utilizing the purchased permits as hadn't won the lottery ourselves but as the day progressed I became more and more grateful for the wisdom and knowledge of our guide. From breathing techniques and tips for ascending and descending the cables to the order of of our group and perfectly timed rest breaks this was worth every penny as we had not only a successful summit but an overwhelming positive experience! Hubby and I are excited to travel again to more destination with Y Explore in the near future!

What a gem hidden outside Mariposa! We went with my Daughter and her boyfriend and were super…read moreimpressed with this place. The ciders are top notch and the facility is super beautiful. We had their wood-fired pizza and were really impressed with the quality and it tasted amazing. They even have friendly animals ( pigs, goats turkeys and ducks. Very cute! Great spot!

One bag of apples a cider that was not sweet enough to drink and one bottle of hard cider giving as…read morea gift price was one hundred dollars . Apples are ok but not worth that amount if money . This was my second season visit , once last year and my recent visit I can't afford this kind of family fun . Sad because it's nice to have an orchard so close to Oakhurst . Miss the fresh pressed cold cider that use to be up on 426 in Oakhurst it taste like apple pie and was much more affordable .

We took a tour with my mom, 90-year-old uncle, and cousins that were here to visit. It was super…read morefun. Jorge was fantastic! He made sure my uncle was comfortable and cared for at each stop. We loved the views and the wine at Aloria, which we had never tried before.

Hopped on the Whiskey Wagon on a whim and had an absolute blast!!! I live in San Andreas and…read morebetween work and property maintenance I hardly ever get out to do anything fun, add that to the recent storms and I've been too nervous to drive the icy windy roads at night. Gold Rush Tour Company gave me a completely stress free night, all I had to think about was what to order at each stop. If you're a local who needs a stress free night out I 100% recommend the Whiskey Wagon and Gold Rush Tour Company in general. If you're visiting the area and don't love planning every minute of you trip, you can trust Gold Rush Tour Company to show you the best of what Calaveras has to offer!

Had a great experience with David, caught some fish, learned a lot and had interesting talks.read more

David took my husband and I on a wonderful fishing and hiking excursion! He is knowledgeable, kind…read moreand professional. We learned a lot about fishing techniques, and saw some amazing views!

An awesome family tour of Sequoia National Park enriched with an excellent tour guide, Pani of…read moremountain trekking adventures! We all learned so much about the history and geology of this vast Park. Having a knowledgeable tour guide really eliminates any stress of searching for features you want to see! Our party of 10 agreed we had the best park trip ever with Pani guiding us through the exceptional features of Sequoia national park. We are spoiled now and highly recommend mountain trekking adventures for anyone going to the Sequoia national Park or Kings Canyon national parks.

What an incredible experience! It's truly a gift to have a guide who has spent their life living in…read moreand exploring these mountains. It's a rare and priceless opportunity to be shown this special area by someone so connected and committed to the place. Pani's guidance is truly from the heart, and when you add his lifetime of experience exploring here, you have a guided tour that cannot be matched elsewhere. His love of the place is infectious and he's fun, flexible and kind. So thankful to have had him as our guide!