One-of-a-Kind Tours in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

travel with a true local

Upanishad Schauffler, affectionately known as Pani, originates from Three Rivers, CA, a charming town nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada and the gateway to the majestic Sequoia National Park. From infancy, his mother would secure him in a backpack, introducing him to the wonders of their surroundings. As he grew older, Pani spent countless hours exploring the nearby mountains and diverse landscapes, nurturing his profound love for the great outdoors. Each adventure sparked his curiosity about the plants, animals, rocks, and historical lore of these breathtaking landscapes.

Local Experts

Explore with local experts who have discovered the most beautiful secrets of the surrounding mountains

Private tours

Exclusive tours make this a one-of-a-kind experience. Your guide will take you on an amazing and unique adventure.

create Core memories

Nothing beats exploring new places with friends and family! Our goal is to make sure our adventures are fun, memorable, and safe.

Educational

Learn about the flora and fauna, history, and fun facts about the national parks.

featured adventures

TOKOPAH FALLS

length
4.2 MILES
ELEV. GAIN
430 FT
level
MODERATE
time
3 hrs

MORO ROCK​

length
400 STAIRS
ELEV. GAIN
300 FT
level
MODERATE
time
1 hr

General Sherman

length
2.9 MILES
ELEV. GAIN
462 FT
level
Moderate
time
2 hr

Why Our Guests Love Us

Pani was our guide for our visit to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks in June of 2025. It was our first visit to the area, and we wanted a guide to help us experience the parks in the most fun and educational way, so we could get the most out of our time. Pani was incredibly communicative and was flexible with us when we decided to split our visit across two days instead of just one. Pani was easy to talk with, knowledgeable about the parks, and passionate about the history and ecology. We learned so much on our adventure, and Pani was always willing to take pics for us everywhere we went. Thank you Pani for making our vacation so special and memorable!

Shawn

Pani was fabulous. Not one of the 6 of us had ever been to Sequoia or Kings Canyon. He organized our 3 days with hiking, great lunch spots and a profound knowledge of flowers, trees, history, etc. He took the decision making part away from us which was exactly what we wanted. He showed us the best. He was also sensitive to those who perhaps couldn’t walk as fast or had trouble with the altitude. I’ve been on many hiking trips and he was a 10

Marje

Our family of 10 just experienced a tour of Sequoia National Park guided by Pani of Mtadventures. Having Pani act as our guide really enriched our experience. He supplied us with walkie talkies and we played park trivial pursuit between visiting features. Having an expert in the history of the Park added interest to those of us who are local and have been to the Park many times. Using a tour guide made this our all time favorite trip to the Park. As a plus Pani also used our phones to snap shots of fun family times. Pani is an award winning photographerOur family of 10 just experienced a tour of Sequoia National Park guided by Pani of Mtadventures. Having Pani act as our guide really enriched our experience. He supplied us with walkie talkies and we played park trivial pursuit between visiting features. Having an expert in the history of the Park added interest to those of us who are local and have been to the Park many times. Using a tour guide made this our all time favorite trip to the Park. As a plus Pani also used our phones to snap shots of fun family times. Pani is an award winning photographer

Pam

We had a fantastic 2-day trip with Pani in Sequoia and Kings Canyon! We’re a family of five with three kids in their late teens/early twenties, and everyone loved it. The hikes were beautiful, the views were breathtaking, and Pani’s passion for the area really made it special. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, fun to be around, and has a great eye for flowers (which he clearly adores!). We highly recommend joining a trip with him — it’s an unforgettable experience.We had a fantastic 2-day trip with Pani in Sequoia and Kings Canyon! We’re a family of five with three kids in their late teens/early twenties, and everyone loved it. The hikes were beautiful, the views were breathtaking, and Pani’s passion for the area really made it special. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, fun to be around, and has a great eye for flowers (which he clearly adores!). We highly recommend joining a trip with him — it’s an unforgettable experience.We had a fantastic 2-day trip with Pani in Sequoia and Kings Canyon! We’re a family of five with three kids in their late teens/early twenties, and everyone loved it. The hikes were beautiful, the views were breathtaking, and Pani’s passion for the area really made it special. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, fun to be around, and has a great eye for flowers (which he clearly adores!). We highly recommend joining a trip with him — it’s an unforgettable experience.

David

Our family met up at Sequoia and had only one full day to explore the park. We hired Pani and he knocked it out of the park! He met with me beforehand to gain an understanding of what we were looking for and our hiking experience. He took that info, recommended an itinerary the led the way! We had an amazing day starting at Hospital Rock, then walking The Giant Forest, hiking Topokah Falls Trail, and climbing to the summit of Moro Rock! We put our trust in him and he delivered. We never could have accomplished this without his experience and familiarity with the park. Pani is the nicest guy to hang out with too! He checked in regularly to ensure everyone was doing ok. He was very knowledgeable and explained a lot about the park, the Sequoias, and the general area. He was also just a genuinely nice guy to spend the day with. By the time we said goodbye we felt we had made a friend we could call on whenever we’re in the area.

Heidi

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