Yosemite National Park Overnight Trip

No trip to California would be complete without a visit to Yosemite National Park, the "Crown Jewel" of America's National Park system.

Enjoy more time, flexibility and personal service in a small group setting - your guide even stays at the same hotel!

The two days in Yosemite are divided between Yosemite Valley and the High Country. See and photograph such famous highlights as Yosemite Falls (the tallest waterfall in North America), El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall and Inspiration Point. This tour also includes a trip to Glacier Point and a hike among the Giant Sequoias (seasonal).

Slip away to Yosemite Park for two days with us!

Important Notes

If you are not staying at a hotel in the city of San Francisco, you may meet the tour at the Tour Terminal in San Francisco near the intersection of I-80 and US-101 (specific address to be provided on your E-Ticket), or you may pre-arrange for pickup at any hotel in the city of San Francisco. If you will be traveling into San Francisco from the airport area or anywhere served by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), an excellent option is to take BART to the Powell Street Station and be picked up at the Parc 55 Hotel across the street from the Powell Street Station. All pickup locations must be pre-arranged. You will be asked to specify your pickup location on the Order Form.

The Tour

The day begins with a pick-up from your San Francisco lodging between 6:15 and 6:45 am. Heading east across the Oakland Bay Bridge, see great views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. After a scenic drive through the Coastal Mountains and the Central Valley, we arrive at Yosemite Park (approximately 3.5 hours away from San Francisco). Once inside the park, we'll hike down to the Giant Sequoia Trees for a leisurely picnic lunch. After lunch, return to the van to sit back and enjoy an informative and historical guided tour through Yosemite's glaciated valley with its famous waterfalls and rock formations.

Your guided tour will conclude at Yosemite Valley where you'll have approximately three hours to do as you wish. Choose from activities such as walking the base of the waterfall, stopping by the visitor's center, browsing through the Ansel Adams Gallery, swimming in the river, or just taking a break at the Ahwanhee Hotel to name a few. At around 6:00 pm, we will regroup and head for our lodging for dinner (dinner is not included in the cost of the tour).

Day two will start bright and early. Be ready for a departure from the hotel at 8:00 am, fed, packed and ready for another day of adventure. On this day, we will drive out to Glacier Point for spectacular views of Yosemite Valley. Once there, you will have an option to hike back to the Valley or return in the van to have a full free day. We will regroup at approximately 4:30 pm for our journey back to San Francisco. With one stop along the way, be returned to your San Francisco lodging between 9:00 and 9:30 pm.

Vehicle:

We use eco-friendly 15 passenger bio-diesel vans with air conditioning and stereo for comfort.

Yosemite Accommodations:

We stay at the Cedar Lodge which is situated in the picturesque Merced River canyon. The lodge has private beach access to the Merced River along with an indoor and outdoor pool and jacuzzi.

Basic Things to Bring:

Small overnight bag (to fit underneath the seat), sneakers or hiking boots, shorts, T-shirt, swimwear, sun protection, bugspray, water bottle, warm clothes for cool evening and a raincoat or jacket for the summer rain showers.

General Weather Conditions:

June through September, Yosemite is hot and sunny. May and October days are warm with cooler nights and occasional showers. March and April tend to be sunny but cold, with a chance of snow in the mountains.

SINGLE TRAVELERS MUST ORDER SINGLE OCCUPANCY.
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY - MUST BE AN ORDER FOR 2 ADULTS - UP TO 2 CHILDREN MAY BE ORDERED
TRIPLE OCCUPANCY - MUST BE AN ORDER FOR 3 ADULTS - ONE CHILD MAY BE ORDERED
QUADRUPLE OCCUPANCY - MUST BE AN ORDER FOR 4 ADULTS - NO CHILDREN

RATES ARE PER-PERSON - MAXIMUM OF 4 PERSONS IN EACH ROOM - FOR ANY MORE THAN FOUR PERSONS, YOU MUST ORDER MORE THAN ONE ROOM. Tour includes free San Francisco hotel pick up and drop off, transportation in a bio-diesel van, park entrance, guided Yosemite Valley tour, one night accommodation, lunch, and tax. It does not include meals in transit or dinner. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-307-6194.