2 Day itinerary in United States, North America
This Yosemite tour from San Francisco includes a stay at the charming View Lodge. The slowed pace and plenty of free time will permit you to experience a Giant Redwood grove and enjoy leisurely hikes or bike rides to Yosemite National Park’s famous nature, monuments and waterfalls.
By Mel and Melissa
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Enjoy the park’s wilderness, towering granite cliffs, Giant Sequoias and awe-inspiring waterfalls
Learn the history, geology & wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the jewel of the U.S. National Parks
Experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Take fantastic photos with El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls as your backdrop
Enjoy the park’s wilderness, towering granite cliffs, Giant Sequoias and awe-inspiring waterfalls
Learn the history, geology & wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the jewel of the U.S. National Parks
Experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Take fantastic photos with El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls as your backdrop
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Transfer to Yosemite National Park & activities in the park
Customize your multi-day tour. Take all the free time you’d like to enjoy the park’s wilderness. Spring – Summer – Fall (Tuolumne Grove trail conditions permitting)* Outbound Day 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM Begin your Yosemite National Park tour with a convenient pickup in San Francisco (we serve most San Francisco hotels) or San Jose Rest stop. Pick up snacks and/or lunch for the day Learn the history of the Sierra Nevada mountains and its gold 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Enter Yosemite National Park Trail conditions permitting, experience the Tuolumne Giant Sequoia grove 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Heart-stopping views of Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome Be inspired at Inspiration Point (aka Tunnel View) 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Catch the YARTS bus and check into View Lodge (bus ticket not included) Unguided, free time in Yosemite Valley (activities not included) - Hike the Bridalveil Fall, Lower Yosemite Fall or Mirror Lake Loop trails - Be challenged by strenuous Valley Loop, Vernal Fall, or Half Dome trails - Take YARTS bus to Mariposa Grove and experience the Bachelor, Grizzly Giant, and California Tunnel trees - Take the Grand Tour of Yosemite with park rangers - Enjoy rock climbing, bird watching, rafting, horseback riding and more Winter Tour* Outbound Day 6:30 AM – 11:00 AM Be introduced to Yosemite as you cross the San Joaquin Valley Rest stop. Gather snacks and lunch for the park Learn the history of the Sierra Nevada region 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Enter Yosemite National Park Cascade Falls experience Be inspired at Inspiration Point (aka Tunnel View) 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Catch YARTS and check into the View Lodge (bus fare not included) Unguided, free time in Yosemite Valley (activities depend on road/trail conditions and are not included) - The same as mentioned above for Spring – Summer – Fall itinerary. - Enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at Badger Pass or Crane Flat - Check out the ice skating in Curry Village
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Spring – Summer – Fall (Tuolumne Grove trail conditions permitting)* Return Day Morning is free for you to enjoy the wonders of Yosemite on your own before returning to the tour 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Re-board the vehicle for more photo opportunities as we exit Yosemite Descend from the Sierras back to San Francisco 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Continue your descent from the Sierras Stop for a break and dinner (approx 30 min; meal not included) Watch the sun set into California’s golden hills Conclude the tour at your pickup location Winter Tour* Return Day Morning is free for you to enjoy the wonders of Yosemite on your own before returning to the tour 3:00 - 5:00 PM Re-board the vehicle for the El Capitan Meadow photo stop Enjoy views of Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome Descend from the Sierras back to San Francisco 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM Continue your descent from the Sierras Stop for a break and dinner (approx 30 min; meal not included) Watch the sun set into California’s golden hills Conclude the tour at your pickup location * Times listed are approximates only. Traffic and other unforeseen issues can cause delays or changes in these times which are out of our control. Please do not make flight/travel arrangements on the same day as your tour.
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$495.00 USD