Yosemite 2 Day Tour with Yosemite Valley Lodge Stay

We recognize that one day really isn’t enough to fully experience Yosemite. Although there are plenty of lodging choices available, only the Yosemite Valley Lodge is right at the heart of it all! With 2- and 3-day options available, you’ll have all the time you need to experience so much that the park has to offer: towering granite cliffs, Giant Sequoias, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and so much more!

Travel and Hospitality Awards named this the best Yosemite tour from San Francisco for its jaw-dropping natural beauty. It earned the most 5-star guest reviews because our expert guides know their way around the Yosemite Valley and include an experience to hike among the Giant Sequoias on the tour.

Your free and unguided time begins after checking into the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The 250 room hotel, Yosemite Valley Lodge (previously Yosemite Park Lodge), is the closest Yosemite accommodation to your pickup and dropoff point. Yosemite Falls, North America’s tallest waterfall, is only minutes away, and the rest of the Valley’s sights are just a short shuttle ride away. Several restaurants, 2 gift shops, a bar, an outdoor pool, and bike rentals are right outside your room door.

Take one or more days to enjoy the park before your return day. In spring and summer choose from hiking, biking, rock climbing, rafting, fishing or nighttime stargazing. In winter, choose from snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, ice skating and more. (Please note: 3rd party activities depend on conditions and availability and are not included.)

Special requests? Help with photos? Just ask. Last year, Extranomical Tours earned more 5-star reviews at Yosemite National Park than anyone. Guests can enjoy our signature Yosemite One Day Tour 365 days a year.

On your return day, head back over to Shuttle Stop 7 where we dropped you off on day 1, and head back to San Francisco, reminiscing on your perfect trip in the heart of all that nature has to offer.

DURATION

Approximately 7 hours on the first day Meet the bus at 3:30 PM on the last day to return to San Francisco

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Hike to Giant Sequoias (Conditions permitting)
• Stunning views
• Free time to explore Yosemite Valley
• Local expert
• Foreign language audios (8 languages)
• Daily departures
• Convenient pickup at many San Francisco hotels
• WiFi on board the bus
• Park entry fee included at checkout

NOT INCLUDED

• Meals or beverages
• Accommodations
• Guide gratuity

ITINERARY

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 mountains and its gold

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

• Enter Yosemite National Park
• Trail conditions permitting, experience a 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 a Yarts bus (fare not included) to head out to the View Lodge from where we drop you off by Yosemite Valley Lodge. Check into your room, and get ready for your own, personal adventure!

Unguided, free time in Yosemite (activities not included)

Return Day

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• Re-board the vehicle for more photo opportunities as we exit the park
• 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)
• Watch the sun set into California’s golden hills
• Conclude the tour at your pickup location