Full-Day Small Group Yosemite & Glacier Point Tour Including Hotel Pickup

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Fresno, Fresno, California

Your day begins with pickup in either Fresno, Oakhurst, or Fish Camp aboard a comfortable touring vehicle. From here, enjoy a scenic journey to Yosemite, entering through the park’s Southgate entrance.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA

Stop at Chinquapin and Glacier Point, an overlook offering remarkable views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite’s high country. After a short walk, you can gaze over the valley, including Curry Village and the renowned Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly the Ahwahnee), and take in picture-perfect views of the surrounding mountaintops.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912

Between spring and fall, you also have the option of hiking Glacier Point’s 4-Mile Trail, which ends on Southside Drive. From here, simply hop on a shuttle or continue across the Swinging Bridge to Yosemite Valley Lodge, where you’ll meet back up with your guide.

For those who’d prefer to stay on the bus, you'll make your way down to the Yosemite Valley.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Tunnel View, Wawona Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Starting from the Tunnel View to take in spectacular views.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, CA

Enjoy views of Bridalveil Falls, The Chapel, Sentinel Bridge, El Capitan..

Pass By: Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA

and views of Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.

Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

The group will then break for lunch, along with an easy walk to the base of Yosemite Falls. You’ll also have time to peruse the souvenir gift shops.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA

After dining, you'll pay a visit to the meadows in front of El Capitan to see if anyone is rock climbing, an extremely popular park activity.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Merced River, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Next, continue on with a drive alongside the Merced River and learn a bit about President Theodore Roosevelt’s 3-night camping trip with naturalist John Muir, who successfully lobbied for the creation of Yosemite National Park.

Stop At: Pioneer Yosemite History Center, Route 41, Wawona, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Your return trip includes a stop at The Pioneer Village History Center for some exploring and also a visit to the historical landmark Wawona Hotel, a perfect place for viewing the park’s young sequoias.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fresno, Fresno, California

The tour concludes with a ride back to either Fresno or Oakhurst.

Duration: 1 hour

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled Water
• Lunch: Your choice of turkey, vegetarian or dagwood (combination of several meats) sandwich
• Insulated Lunch Bag $ 15 Value
• Entry/Admission - Yosemite Valley

• Gratuities

• Glacier Point is usually closed during winter from November to April. Any of the tour highlights may be closed due to weather or construction. We will do our best to show alternative sites.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Child rate applies only when accompanied by 2 paying adults
• Service animals allowed
• Parents with small children must provide car seats and/or booster seats if necessary
• Near public transportation
• Infants from 0-1 years must be in the back seat strapped into a rear-facing car seat until they reach 20 pounds
• Children between 1-8 years (or heaver than 20 pounds) must be in in the back seat (some exceptions apply) and strapped into either: - A rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum height/weight limit for the seat - A front-facing car seat with a 5 point harness until they reach the maximum height/weight limit for the seat - A booster seat if under 4 feet 9 inches and over the height/weight limit for a car seat - A regular seat belt in the back seat if taller than 4 feet 9 inches
• Senior Americans with Senior Park Passes must bring them. Seniors from other countries no need to worry.
• Most travelers can participate
• In Winter months ( October 1st to March 31 we need at least 5 guests to conduct the tour
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Denny's, 40650 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644, USA
Traveler pickup is offered
FRESNO DEPARTURE - Hotels in the River Park Area, Fresno Airport Area and Fresno Downtown area. Hotels near Hwy 99 will have to meet us at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, 8462 North Friant, Fresno Opposite Trader Joe's

OAKHURST DEPARTURE - (Oakhurst) - Holiday Inn, Fairfield Inn, Hampton Inn, Chateau de sureau, Best Western, Oakhurst Lodge, Southgate Hotel, Yosemite Sierra Inn, Oakhurst Inn, Narrow Gauge Inn, High Sierra RV Park, Denny's
(Coarsegold) - Chuckchansi Gold Resort and Casino, Yosemite RV Park,
( Bass Lake) Pines Resort, World Mark
( El Portal ) - Yosemite View Lodge and Cedar Lodge.
(Mariposa) Miners Inn, Best Western, Quality Inn, Visitors Center and all other locations on Hwy 140 in Mariposa, Happy Burger 5120 CA -140 for those staying in area AirB&Bs.
(Yosemite National Park) Redwoods in Wawona and Yosemite West Air Bnbs

TENAYA LODGE DEPARTURE - Tenaya Lodge Guests Only.


Airports

• Fresno Air Terminal, 5175 E Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Depart from Tenaya Lodge
3/1/2024 - 10/31/2024

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

9 hours