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2 Day itinerary in United States, North America

Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour with View Lodge

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.

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide

starting point

San Francisco

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Nature & Wildlife

Start/End

Night

Highlights

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Enjoy the park’s wilderness, towering granite cliffs, Giant Sequoias and awe-inspiring waterfalls

2

Learn the history, geology & wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the jewel of the U.S. National Parks

3

Experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

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Take fantastic photos with El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls as your backdrop

Itinerary

Mid-range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place 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

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Mid-range Accommodation: Yosemite View Lodge
Day 2

place Transfer back to San Francisco

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.

Guide: Included for the day

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Yosemite View Lodge

Transport expand_less

  • Pickup at most Downtown San Francisco hotels (does not include airport)

Activities expand_less

  • Hike to Giant Sequoias (weather conditions permitting)
  • Photograph Half-Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls
  • One or more days of free time to explore

Extras expand_less

  • Customize departure and return days
  • Park entry fee included

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals or beverages
  • Guide gratuity

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$495.00 USD