Departing Fresno or Oakhurst, this 9-hour tour of Yosemite National Park covers some of the Yosemite Valley's natural highlights. Capture photos of Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Yosemite’s high country, and hike down the 4-Mile Trail between spring and fall. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔  Lunch: Your choice of turkey, vegetarian or dagwood (combination of several meats) sandwich
✔  Insulated Lunch Bag $ 15 Value
✔  Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled Water
✖  Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:  40650 CA-41, Oakhurst, CA 93644, USA

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Fresno 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:  60 minutes

2
Glacier Point 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

3
Yosemite Valley 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

4
Tunnel View Starting from the Tunnel View to take in spectacular views.

Duration:  5 minutes

5
Bridalveil Fall Enjoy views of Bridalveil Falls, The Chapel, Sentinel Bridge, El Capitan..
6
Half Dome and views of Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.
7
Yosemite Falls 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:  60 minutes

8
El Capitan 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

9
Merced River 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.
10
Pioneer Yosemite History Center 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

11
Fresno The tour concludes with a ride back to either Fresno or Oakhurst.

Duration:  60 minutes

Additional info
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  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
•  Child rate applies only when accompanied by 2 paying adults
•  Parents with small children must provide car seats and/or booster seats if necessary
•  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.
•  In Winter months ( October 1st to March 31 we need at least 5 guests to conduct the tour
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Price:
From $169
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
9 hours
Guide in:
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.