Yosemite National Park Day Tour

General information

Destination
San Francisco, United States

Program details

Discover the tallest waterfalls in America, giant trees, enormous cliffs towering 3,600ft (1,200m) above the valley floor and some of the most famous climbing places in the world. Do not miss an incredible adventure in the middle of nature!



San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge offers great views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge. En-route to the park we cross through the Central Valley, the largest agricultural region in the United States and famous for its rich volcanic soil. The section we drive through is best known for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries. We will make a stop at a fruit stand where you can experience the local produce. After this quick rest stop, we drive into the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada.



Before long, enter the gold country and through towns that began during the gold rush before winding our way into Yosemite National Park. Your guide will provide history, stories, and practical information as you enter Yosemite’s glaciated valley. Because of our small group size, we can incorporate multiple photo stops into the tour, so you can better enjoy your time in the park.



There will be plenty of time to observe and take pictures of the amazing rock formations, the horizon and the stunning waterfalls of Yosemite. During the tour you will see Yosemite Valley from several great vantage points, perhaps the best of which is a photo stop at Tunnel View. At 4,500 feet above sea level, this viewpoint gives you a spectacular view looking east into the valley. From the drop off location, you will have approx. 3 hours of free time to explore the valley as you choose. You can walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, check out the visitor centre, visit the Ansel Adams Gallery, stop in at the Ahwahnee Hotel, rent a cruiser bike, or hike some of the trails that originate from the valley.



Although you could spend three weeks in Yosemite, the three hours you get on your own is enough time to understand why Yosemite is one of America’s most popular national parks. Regrouping again in the late afternoon, we head back to San Francisco, stopping for a short break before arriving back in the city.



Languages

English