Yosemite 2 Day Tour with Yosemite View Lodge Stay

Your Yosemite Giant Sequoia Tour begins on your outbound day with a pickup at your hotel, then heads east crossing through California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley and into the rocky Sierra Nevada mountains. See 170-year-old mining towns and learn the colorful history of the region.

Soon after entering Yosemite, you will experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. You won’t doubt for a second that these are the largest living creatures on the planet. No picture does them justice but that should not keep you from trying!

In winter (approx October to May), when conditions on the Tuolumne Grove trail are snow covered or unsafe, we substitute this experience with other attractions.

Your heart (and cameras) will be racing as you enter Yosemite Valley and enjoy a stop at Inspiration Point (also known as Tunnel View). Take a few moments for fantastic photos with El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Falls as your backdrop.

Your free and unguided time begins after checking into the View Lodge. The Yosemite View Lodge provides family-friendly hotel accommodations so near the entrance to Yosemite National Park you'll just be steps away. All rooms are beautifully appointed and amenity-rich, providing travelers with the perfect setting for a romantic getaway, family vacation or group retreat.

Most of the rooms at Yosemite View Lodge are set along a spectacular stretch of the Merced River, featuring dramatic views from balconies and outdoor spas. These family-friendly hotel accommodations near Yosemite National Park are perfect for couples as well as families, offering a nice combination of space, beauty, views and amenities

DURATION

Approximately 7 hours on the first day Meet the bus at 3:00 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
• 1 night accommodation View Lodge

NOT INCLUDED

• Meals or beverages
• Guide gratuity
• YARTS from Yosemite Valley to accommodation and return

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