easy
2+ days
Moderate fitness recommended to comfortably enjoy light hiking and outdoor activities in cold conditions.
Discover Yosemite National Park’s stark winter beauty with Incredible Adventures’ semi-guided overnight tour. Enjoy cozy lodging and flexible days for hiking, ice skating, and peaceful winter landscapes.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park in winter, with the freedom to explore at your own pace. Stay in cozy accommodations, enjoy stunning views, and partake in unique activities like twilight hikes and ice skating. Experience the serene silence and majestic landscapes that have inspired countless adventurers.
Experience Yosemite on your own time, and stay in a comfy hotel or tent cabin! We will arrange your transportation and hotel reservation and leave the rest up to you. Enjoy ample free time and the ability to explore as you please. If you’d like our professional guides to show you the wonders of Yosemite National Park, then check out our guided Yosemite Winter Guided Overnight Lodging Tour!
If you’re lucky to visit after a recent snowstorm, you’ll witness a Yosemite that few tourists get to see. With towering granite monoliths blanketed in snow and magnificent waterfalls frozen in time, this is an entirely new version of Yosemite National Park.
The Yosemite Valley Lodge is centrally located in Yosemite Valley at the base of the iconic Yosemite Falls! Enjoy large rustic lodge rooms that open up to views of the redwoods from your own patio or balcony. Rooms include either one king bed or two queens, and come equipped with a private bathroom, television, and wifi. Please note: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls does not have air conditioning in any guest accommodations. *Single, triple and quad occupancy rates available.
At night, kick back with a warm drink, arrange a twilight hike, or hear stories told fireside at the historic Majestic Hotel. You’ll have the flexibility to craft your own experience in the unique landscape of this winter wonderland. Your expert guide can direct you to the best winter hikes in the valley, take a guided tour of the valley floor, or join a ranger program to learn about the nature surrounding you and the history of the area. Snap-on some snow shoes and traipse across the powdery landscape, or work on your glide at the ice-skating rink.
Only the explorer who visits Yosemite National Park in the winter months will truly understand the exquisite silence and majestic views that endeared travelers like John Muir, Ansel Adams, and Theodore Roosevelt to this astounding landscape.
**Note: Some activities are not accessible in extreme weather or due to road closures. Every attempt will be made to find comparable activities if these options are not available during your trip. This tour runs daily, November-March. See our Yosemite Overnight Lodging Tour for summer-season overnights in Yosemite.
Yosemite Valley Lodge fills up fast during winter; reserve your room and tour well in advance.
Winter conditions can vary; bring insulated waterproof layers to stay warm and dry during hikes and activities.
Snow and ice can close park roads; verify updates to avoid disruptions to your itinerary.
Bring water, snacks, and safety items for self-guided winter hikes around the valley.
Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 as one of the first national parks in the U.S., with a rich conservation legacy championed by John Muir.
Visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles and support ongoing efforts to protect Yosemite’s delicate winter ecosystems.
Protects from cold temperatures and wet snow during outdoor excursions.
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Keeps your core warm for sustained comfort on chilly hikes.
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Provides traction and protection on icy or snowy trails.
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Carries essentials like water, snacks, and extra layers for day excursions.