Yosemite Guidebook
Sightseeing
To Get There
Car: You can drive into and around Yosemite Valley all year. Highways 41, 140, and 120 (from the west) provide access all year, although tire chains may be required from October or November through March or April.
Bus: Amtrak and YARTS provide public transportation to Yosemite Valley.
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Yosemite Valley
To Get There
Car: You can drive into and around Yosemite Valley all year. Highways 41, 140, and 120 (from the west) provide access all year, although tire chains may be required from October or November through March or April.
Bus: Amtrak and YARTS provide public transportation to Yosemite Valley.
Tunnel View provides one of the most famous views of Yosemite Valley. From here you can see El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall rising from Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome in the background. This viewpoint is at the east end of the Wawona Tunnel along the Wawona Road (Highway 41).
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Tunnel view
Tunnel View provides one of the most famous views of Yosemite Valley. From here you can see El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall rising from Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome in the background. This viewpoint is at the east end of the Wawona Tunnel along the Wawona Road (Highway 41).
In Yosemite Valley, El Capitan Meadow provides a view straight up El Capitan and a great view of Cathedral Rocks, as well. Located along one-way Northside Drive, it is best to stop here on your way out of Yosemite Valley.
El Capitan Meadow
In Yosemite Valley, El Capitan Meadow provides a view straight up El Capitan and a great view of Cathedral Rocks, as well. Located along one-way Northside Drive, it is best to stop here on your way out of Yosemite Valley.
n Yosemite Valley, the area around Sentinel Meadow, the Yosemite Chapel, and Yosemite Valley Lodge are favorite places to stop to look at Yosemite Falls.
Sentinel/Cook's Meadow Loop
n Yosemite Valley, the area around Sentinel Meadow, the Yosemite Chapel, and Yosemite Valley Lodge are favorite places to stop to look at Yosemite Falls.
Bass Lake is a located one hour northwest of Fresno and 17 miles from the southern gate to Yosemite National Park near the exact center of California. Bass Lake’s emerald green water and sandy shores are nestled among tall Pines at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
This year-round vacation destination was named one of the "West's Best Lakes" by Sunset Magazine, and has been a popular tourist destination since the 1930s. The lake is renowned for excellent water activities, mountain bike trails, hiking, fishing, shopping, and lakeside dining. Lodging includes lakeside resorts, friends and family cabins rentals, and campgrounds.
If you wish to play on the lake, Bass Lake is the perfect place for you! With summer water temps reaching 80 degrees and three marinas to choose from, you can find everything you need to satisfy your water activity needs. Plus, there are two public boat launches, so if you have your own water toys... bring them along, too.
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Bass Lake
Bass Lake is a located one hour northwest of Fresno and 17 miles from the southern gate to Yosemite National Park near the exact center of California. Bass Lake’s emerald green water and sandy shores are nestled among tall Pines at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
This year-round vacation destination was named one of the "West's Best Lakes" by Sunset Magazine, and has been a popular tourist destination since the 1930s. The lake is renowned for excellent water activities, mountain bike trails, hiking, fishing, shopping, and lakeside dining. Lodging includes lakeside resorts, friends and family cabins rentals, and campgrounds.
If you wish to play on the lake, Bass Lake is the perfect place for you! With summer water temps reaching 80 degrees and three marinas to choose from, you can find everything you need to satisfy your water activity needs. Plus, there are two public boat launches, so if you have your own water toys... bring them along, too.
Yosemite National Park is home to three groves of impressive ancient giant sequoias. Giant sequoias are an iconic species, being among the rarest, oldest and largest living organisms in the world.
1. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias - Located near the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park, the Mariposa Grove features 500 mature giant sequoias and it is the largest of the three groves. Visitors can access the Mariposa Grove via shuttle service from the new parking lot just past the south entrance off Highway 41/Wawona Road. A large restoration project was recently completed at the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias by the National Park Service and Yosemite Conservancy.
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Trails
Big Trees Loop Trail (Easy)
0.3 mile (0.5 km) round trip - 30 - 45 minutes - wheelchair accessible
Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. Winding through a forest with many giant sequoias, this trail features the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of giant sequoias. This loop is relatively flat and is wheelchair accessible.
Grizzly Giant Loop Trail (Moderate)
2.1 miles (3.4 km) round trip - 1.5 to 2 hours
Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. Hike past notable trees such as the Bachelor and Three Graces, the Grizzly Giant, and the California Tunnel Tree. Visitors with accessibility placards can drive as far as the Grizzly Giant parking and enjoy the grove via a section of trail that is wheelchair accessible.
Guardians Loop Trail (Strenuous)
6.5 miles (10.4 km) - 4 to 6 hours
Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. From the tranquil upper portion of the grove, a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) loop takes hikers past many unique features such as the fallen Wawona Tunnel Tree, the Telescope Tree, and the Mariposa Grove Cabin.
2. Located on the Big Oak Flat Road east of Big Oak Flat Entrance, the Merced Grove has about two dozen mature giant sequoias. Sequoias are only visible after a 1.5-mile hike with 500 feet of elevation loss. (The 1.5-mile hike back to the parking lot gains 500 feet and is strenuous.) Water is not available; bring drinking water for everyone in your group who will be hiking this trail. The drive takes about 1.5 hours from South Entrance. Parking is extremely limited.
3. Tuolumne Grove - Located on the Tioga Road just east of Crane Flat, the Tuolumne Grove has about two dozen mature giant sequoias. Sequoias are only visible after a one-mile hike with 500 feet of elevation loss. (The one-mile hike back to the parking lot gains 500 feet and is strenuous.) Water is not available; bring drinking water for everyone in your group who will be hiking this trail. The drive takes about 1.5 hours from South Entrance. Parking is limited.
Address: Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, CA 93623
Website: https://www.travelyosemite.com/discover/points-of-interest/giant-sequoias/
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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
4726 Mariposa Grove TrailYosemite National Park is home to three groves of impressive ancient giant sequoias. Giant sequoias are an iconic species, being among the rarest, oldest and largest living organisms in the world.
1. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias - Located near the southern entrance of Yosemite National Park, the Mariposa Grove features 500 mature giant sequoias and it is the largest of the three groves. Visitors can access the Mariposa Grove via shuttle service from the new parking lot just past the south entrance off Highway 41/Wawona Road. A large restoration project was recently completed at the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias by the National Park Service and Yosemite Conservancy.
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias Trails
Big Trees Loop Trail (Easy)
0.3 mile (0.5 km) round trip - 30 - 45 minutes - wheelchair accessible
Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. Winding through a forest with many giant sequoias, this trail features the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of giant sequoias. This loop is relatively flat and is wheelchair accessible.
Grizzly Giant Loop Trail (Moderate)
2.1 miles (3.4 km) round trip - 1.5 to 2 hours
Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. Hike past notable trees such as the Bachelor and Three Graces, the Grizzly Giant, and the California Tunnel Tree. Visitors with accessibility placards can drive as far as the Grizzly Giant parking and enjoy the grove via a section of trail that is wheelchair accessible.
Guardians Loop Trail (Strenuous)
6.5 miles (10.4 km) - 4 to 6 hours
Begin at Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. From the tranquil upper portion of the grove, a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) loop takes hikers past many unique features such as the fallen Wawona Tunnel Tree, the Telescope Tree, and the Mariposa Grove Cabin.
2. Located on the Big Oak Flat Road east of Big Oak Flat Entrance, the Merced Grove has about two dozen mature giant sequoias. Sequoias are only visible after a 1.5-mile hike with 500 feet of elevation loss. (The 1.5-mile hike back to the parking lot gains 500 feet and is strenuous.) Water is not available; bring drinking water for everyone in your group who will be hiking this trail. The drive takes about 1.5 hours from South Entrance. Parking is extremely limited.
3. Tuolumne Grove - Located on the Tioga Road just east of Crane Flat, the Tuolumne Grove has about two dozen mature giant sequoias. Sequoias are only visible after a one-mile hike with 500 feet of elevation loss. (The one-mile hike back to the parking lot gains 500 feet and is strenuous.) Water is not available; bring drinking water for everyone in your group who will be hiking this trail. The drive takes about 1.5 hours from South Entrance. Parking is limited.
Address: Mariposa Grove, Yosemite National Park, CA 93623
Website: https://www.travelyosemite.com/discover/points-of-interest/giant-sequoias/
Bus Tours
Yosemite Guided Bus Tours are the best way to experience all the wonders that the park has to offer. Our expert tour guides will share their knowledge about this remarkable place, with tours that focus on natural history, indigenous peoples, the first non-indigenous settlers and wildlife.
PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS: Please retrieve your tickets from the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time. We suggest allowing extra travel time to Yosemite Valley Lodge in the peak season due to possible traffic and limited parking. All bus and tram tours depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge, under the covered driveway across the street from shuttle stop #8. It is recommended that you and your entire party are ready to board the tour no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. The Tour and Activity Desk closes at 7 pm daily.
Yosemite Grand Tour
The full-day Yosemite Grand Tour combines Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias for a memorable day in Yosemite National Park. Bring your camera for numerous photo opportunities!
Tour Information
Operating Dates:
2020 summer Grand Tour tickets will be available starting March 1, 2020.
Duration Approximately 8 hours
Departure Time &
Location
8:45 am - meet in front of the lobby of Yosemite Valley Lodge
Lunch Lunch includes a sandwich, salad, water and lemonade. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Inform the driver when you board of any food allergies or requirements.
Reservations
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser to book tickets online or call 888.413.8869.
In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk.
Tour Pricing
Adults $110.00
Children (Ages 5-12) $71.00
Children (Ages 4 & Under) FREE
Glacier Point Tour
Virtually every visitor who comes to Yosemite National Park spends at least some time at Glacier Point, drawn to the breathtaking views. On this four-hour tour, you’ll go from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point—a 3,200-foot elevation gain. Be sure to bring your camera to capture awe-inspiring photos of Yosemite’s famous waterfalls and the distant High Sierra mountains.
Tour Information:
Duration 4 hours
Departure Times 8:30 am and 1:30 pm
Last day of tours is on October 20, 2020
Availability Every day from late May to late October when Glacier Point Road is open - conditions permitting.
Departure Location Glacier Point Tours meet at the lobby entrance of Yosemite Valley Lodge. If you are taking the park shuttle, get off at stop #8. If driving, please allow extra time for parking.
Ticket Retrieval Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The Tour and Activity Desk is adjacent to the Front Desk in the main Lobby. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the schedule time.
Highlights El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls in Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, and Glacier Point.
Additional Information Visitors can buy a one-way ticket and hike back to Yosemite Valley. You can pick up a trail map at the Curry Village Mountain Shop or the Glacier Point Store.
Reservations
We offer a few easy ways to book:
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser or call 888.413.8869
In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk
Tour Pricing:
Round-Trip Rate One-Way Rate
Adults $57.00 $28.50
Child ages 5 - 12 $36.50 $18.25
Child under 5 FREE FREE
Available year-round, the Yosemite Valley Floor Tour is approximately 2 hours long and can be enjoyed during the warm months in an open-air tram, and during the colder months from the comfort of a heated motor coach with panoramic windows. Led by park rangers and Yosemite Hospitality naturalists, you’ll get to see all of the highlights at Yosemite, as you learn about the history, flora, and fauna throughout the Park.
Tour Information:
Duration 2 hours
Departure Times
Summer: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Fall/Winter/Spring: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm
Availability Year-round, conditions permitting
Departure Location Tours depart daily from Yosemite Valley Lodge. Please call 209.372.1240 for exact times and current availability or visit any Tour and Activity Desk.
Ticket Retrieval Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The Tour and Activity Desk is adjacent to the Front Desk in the main Lobby. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
Highlights Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall and more.
Additional Information The Valley Floor Tour is led by park rangers from approximately mid-April through mid-October when operating on open-air trams. During other times and wet or cold weather while it's tram season, tours are on buses and led by highly-knowledgeable drivers.
Reservations
We offer a few easy ways to book:
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser or call 888.413.8869
In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour and Activity Desk
Tour Pricing:
Daily Adult: $38.00
Child: $28.00
NOTE: Children 4 and under are FREE
Group Pricing
For group rates, please call us at 888.339.3481.
Moonlight Valley Floor Tour
Tour Information:
Duration 2 hours
Departure Location Yosemite Valley Lodge, please call 209.372.1240 for current availability or visit any Tour and Activity Desk.
Ticket Retrieval Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The Tour and Activity Desk is adjacent to the Front Desk in the main Lobby. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
Highlights Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall and more.
Additional Information The open-air tram Moonlight Valley Floor Tour is led by Yosemite Hospitality interpretive naturalists.
Reservations
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser and select Yosemite Valley Floor Tour and enter in proper dates provided below or call 888.413.8869
In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour and Activity Desk
Tour Pricing:
Standard Pricing
Adults $38.00
Child $28.00
NOTE: Children 4 and under are FREE
Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus
Duration 2 1/2 - 3 hours one way
Pick-Up Location
Yosemite Valley Lodge
(The bus also makes stops at Curry Village)
Schedule
(Jul. 5 - Sep. 20)
Daily Route Schedule
Ticket Retrieval
Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk
Highlights Hop on the Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus and leave the driving to us. Tuolumne Meadows is a favorite Yosemite destination during the summer and fall season. Gorgeous wildflower fields, outstanding views, and seemingly endless miles of trails.
Additional Information
Request pick-up at The Ahwahnee when making your Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus reservation, please call 888.413.8869 in advance. Hikers Bus can be flagged for pick-up or drop off at any turnout large enough to accommodate the bus.
Reservations
Please call 888.413.8869
Cancellation Policy
24 hour cancellation notice required to receive full refund. Cancelling within 24 hours of tour departure will forfeit full value.
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Yosemite Valley
Yosemite Guided Bus Tours are the best way to experience all the wonders that the park has to offer. Our expert tour guides will share their knowledge about this remarkable place, with tours that focus on natural history, indigenous peoples, the first non-indigenous settlers and wildlife.
PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS: Please retrieve your tickets from the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time. We suggest allowing extra travel time to Yosemite Valley Lodge in the peak season due to possible traffic and limited parking. All bus and tram tours depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge, under the covered driveway across the street from shuttle stop #8. It is recommended that you and your entire party are ready to board the tour no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. The Tour and Activity Desk closes at 7 pm daily.
Yosemite Grand Tour
The full-day Yosemite Grand Tour combines Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias for a memorable day in Yosemite National Park. Bring your camera for numerous photo opportunities!
Tour Information
Operating Dates:
2020 summer Grand Tour tickets will be available starting March 1, 2020.
Duration Approximately 8 hours
Departure Time &
Location
8:45 am - meet in front of the lobby of Yosemite Valley Lodge
Lunch Lunch includes a sandwich, salad, water and lemonade. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Inform the driver when you board of any food allergies or requirements.
Reservations
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser to book tickets online or call 888.413.8869.
In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk.
Tour Pricing
Adults $110.00
Children (Ages 5-12) $71.00
Children (Ages 4 & Under) FREE
Glacier Point Tour
Virtually every visitor who comes to Yosemite National Park spends at least some time at Glacier Point, drawn to the breathtaking views. On this four-hour tour, you’ll go from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point—a 3,200-foot elevation gain. Be sure to bring your camera to capture awe-inspiring photos of Yosemite’s famous waterfalls and the distant High Sierra mountains.
Tour Information:
Duration 4 hours
Departure Times 8:30 am and 1:30 pm
Last day of tours is on October 20, 2020
Availability Every day from late May to late October when Glacier Point Road is open - conditions permitting.
Departure Location Glacier Point Tours meet at the lobby entrance of Yosemite Valley Lodge. If you are taking the park shuttle, get off at stop #8. If driving, please allow extra time for parking.
Ticket Retrieval Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The Tour and Activity Desk is adjacent to the Front Desk in the main Lobby. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the schedule time.
Highlights El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls in Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, and Glacier Point.
Additional Information Visitors can buy a one-way ticket and hike back to Yosemite Valley. You can pick up a trail map at the Curry Village Mountain Shop or the Glacier Point Store.
Reservations
We offer a few easy ways to book:
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser or call 888.413.8869
In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk
Tour Pricing:
Round-Trip Rate One-Way Rate
Adults $57.00 $28.50
Child ages 5 - 12 $36.50 $18.25
Child under 5 FREE FREE
Available year-round, the Yosemite Valley Floor Tour is approximately 2 hours long and can be enjoyed during the warm months in an open-air tram, and during the colder months from the comfort of a heated motor coach with panoramic windows. Led by park rangers and Yosemite Hospitality naturalists, you’ll get to see all of the highlights at Yosemite, as you learn about the history, flora, and fauna throughout the Park.
Tour Information:
Duration 2 hours
Departure Times
Summer: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm
Fall/Winter/Spring: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm
Availability Year-round, conditions permitting
Departure Location Tours depart daily from Yosemite Valley Lodge. Please call 209.372.1240 for exact times and current availability or visit any Tour and Activity Desk.
Ticket Retrieval Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The Tour and Activity Desk is adjacent to the Front Desk in the main Lobby. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
Highlights Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall and more.
Additional Information The Valley Floor Tour is led by park rangers from approximately mid-April through mid-October when operating on open-air trams. During other times and wet or cold weather while it's tram season, tours are on buses and led by highly-knowledgeable drivers.
Reservations
We offer a few easy ways to book:
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser or call 888.413.8869
In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour and Activity Desk
Tour Pricing:
Daily Adult: $38.00
Child: $28.00
NOTE: Children 4 and under are FREE
Group Pricing
For group rates, please call us at 888.339.3481.
Moonlight Valley Floor Tour
Tour Information:
Duration 2 hours
Departure Location Yosemite Valley Lodge, please call 209.372.1240 for current availability or visit any Tour and Activity Desk.
Ticket Retrieval Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. The Tour and Activity Desk is adjacent to the Front Desk in the main Lobby. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
Highlights Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall and more.
Additional Information The open-air tram Moonlight Valley Floor Tour is led by Yosemite Hospitality interpretive naturalists.
Reservations
Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser and select Yosemite Valley Floor Tour and enter in proper dates provided below or call 888.413.8869
In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour and Activity Desk
Tour Pricing:
Standard Pricing
Adults $38.00
Child $28.00
NOTE: Children 4 and under are FREE
Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus
Duration 2 1/2 - 3 hours one way
Pick-Up Location
Yosemite Valley Lodge
(The bus also makes stops at Curry Village)
Schedule
(Jul. 5 - Sep. 20)
Daily Route Schedule
Ticket Retrieval
Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Tour and Activity Desk
Highlights Hop on the Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus and leave the driving to us. Tuolumne Meadows is a favorite Yosemite destination during the summer and fall season. Gorgeous wildflower fields, outstanding views, and seemingly endless miles of trails.
Additional Information
Request pick-up at The Ahwahnee when making your Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus reservation, please call 888.413.8869 in advance. Hikers Bus can be flagged for pick-up or drop off at any turnout large enough to accommodate the bus.
Reservations
Please call 888.413.8869
Cancellation Policy
24 hour cancellation notice required to receive full refund. Cancelling within 24 hours of tour departure will forfeit full value.
Things to do
Biking/Explore on Two Wheels
When you arrive, park your vehicle and explore Yosemite with two wheels. Biking is one of the easiest, most fun ways to ensure you see all the highlights at Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley is flat, which makes for easy riding along our 12 miles of designated paths. All rental bikes are available first-come, first-served – reservations are only available for ADA bicycles (hand-crank bicycles, and tandem bicycles for visually impaired guests). Before you begin your biking trip, be sure to review the trail map and familiarize yourself with our biking rules.
Rental Locations:
Bicycles, tag-along bikes for children, trailers, and helmets are available for all ages and abilities. We also offer a select number of tandem bikes and hand-crank bikes for guests with physical limitations.
Locations:
1. Yosemite Valley Lodge - Yosemite Valley Lodge Bike Stand is located next to pool.
Contact 209.372.1208
2. Curry Village - Curry Village Bike Rental Kiosk is located next to the Curry Village Front Office.
Contact 209.372.8323
3. Yosemite Village - Yosemite Village Bike Rental Stand is located next to the Village Store.
Contact 209.372.1268
* Hours may vary based on weather. Call for current hours.
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Parque Nacional Yosemite
Biking/Explore on Two Wheels
When you arrive, park your vehicle and explore Yosemite with two wheels. Biking is one of the easiest, most fun ways to ensure you see all the highlights at Yosemite National Park. Yosemite Valley is flat, which makes for easy riding along our 12 miles of designated paths. All rental bikes are available first-come, first-served – reservations are only available for ADA bicycles (hand-crank bicycles, and tandem bicycles for visually impaired guests). Before you begin your biking trip, be sure to review the trail map and familiarize yourself with our biking rules.
Rental Locations:
Bicycles, tag-along bikes for children, trailers, and helmets are available for all ages and abilities. We also offer a select number of tandem bikes and hand-crank bikes for guests with physical limitations.
Locations:
1. Yosemite Valley Lodge - Yosemite Valley Lodge Bike Stand is located next to pool.
Contact 209.372.1208
2. Curry Village - Curry Village Bike Rental Kiosk is located next to the Curry Village Front Office.
Contact 209.372.8323
3. Yosemite Village - Yosemite Village Bike Rental Stand is located next to the Village Store.
Contact 209.372.1268
* Hours may vary based on weather. Call for current hours.
Explore on Horseback and Mule
Beyond hiking, the best way to explore the trails at Yosemite National Park is on a mule ride or horseback riding adventure. Wawona Stable offers a two-hour ride on mules and horses. No riding experience is necessary, though some rides require riders to be in good physical condition. Please arrive at the stable at least one hour prior to your ride. Children must be at least 7 years old, weigh at least 52 pounds and be at least 52" tall. Maximum rider weight is 225 lbs.
Wawona Stables
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Operating Season May - September
Two-Hour Ride
Round trip from Wawona Stables to the Meadow Loop Trail. You’ll follow the path of early pioneers on a two-hour ride that traverses the historic wagon road. The trail will offer views of Wawona Hotel, the Wawona Meadow Loop, a former Miwok encampment, Wawona Dome, and lush forest.
Ideal for riders of all ages and abilities, the terrain is flat and the riding is gentle.
Rate: $70.00 per person
Yosemite High Sierra Camps Pack & Saddle Trips
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Yosemite High Sierra Camps Pack & Saddle Trips are offered to visitors who’ve been awarded a reservation at the High Sierra Camp through the lottery. The lottery gives you the option to apply for our 4 or 6-day guided Pack & Saddle trips. Guests on these trips will travel from camp to camp on friendly, surefooted mules. Along the way, you’ll ride deep into the High Sierra wilderness along century-old U.S. Cavalry trails—with some of the best views in all of Yosemite.
Each day will begin with a delicious hot breakfast prepared by our chefs at the High Sierra Camp. You’ll saddle up and set out for the next camp—typically a three to five hour ride. You’ll spend the day taking in the gorgeous surroundings, stopping for a relaxing picnic, and filling your lens with dramatic photos of your saddle journey. When you arrive at the next camp, you’ll have time to settle in, explore, and end the day with a hearty dinner before settling in to your backcountry tent cabin for the night.
Learn how to apply for the High Sierra Camp Lottery—the first step in planning a Yosemite High Sierra Camp Pack & Saddle Trip.
More information & booking: https://www.travelyosemite.com/things-to-do/horseback-mule-riding/
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Explore on Horseback and Mule
Beyond hiking, the best way to explore the trails at Yosemite National Park is on a mule ride or horseback riding adventure. Wawona Stable offers a two-hour ride on mules and horses. No riding experience is necessary, though some rides require riders to be in good physical condition. Please arrive at the stable at least one hour prior to your ride. Children must be at least 7 years old, weigh at least 52 pounds and be at least 52" tall. Maximum rider weight is 225 lbs.
Wawona Stables
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Operating Season May - September
Two-Hour Ride
Round trip from Wawona Stables to the Meadow Loop Trail. You’ll follow the path of early pioneers on a two-hour ride that traverses the historic wagon road. The trail will offer views of Wawona Hotel, the Wawona Meadow Loop, a former Miwok encampment, Wawona Dome, and lush forest.
Ideal for riders of all ages and abilities, the terrain is flat and the riding is gentle.
Rate: $70.00 per person
Yosemite High Sierra Camps Pack & Saddle Trips
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Yosemite High Sierra Camps Pack & Saddle Trips are offered to visitors who’ve been awarded a reservation at the High Sierra Camp through the lottery. The lottery gives you the option to apply for our 4 or 6-day guided Pack & Saddle trips. Guests on these trips will travel from camp to camp on friendly, surefooted mules. Along the way, you’ll ride deep into the High Sierra wilderness along century-old U.S. Cavalry trails—with some of the best views in all of Yosemite.
Each day will begin with a delicious hot breakfast prepared by our chefs at the High Sierra Camp. You’ll saddle up and set out for the next camp—typically a three to five hour ride. You’ll spend the day taking in the gorgeous surroundings, stopping for a relaxing picnic, and filling your lens with dramatic photos of your saddle journey. When you arrive at the next camp, you’ll have time to settle in, explore, and end the day with a hearty dinner before settling in to your backcountry tent cabin for the night.
Learn how to apply for the High Sierra Camp Lottery—the first step in planning a Yosemite High Sierra Camp Pack & Saddle Trip.
More information & booking: https://www.travelyosemite.com/things-to-do/horseback-mule-riding/
Kids love dirt. Kids love old bones. What better place than for them to explore than Chowchilla’s Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County? From Columbian Mammoths to Short-Faced Bears to Sabre-Toothed Cats and even Camels, kids can get up-close-and-personal with the skeletons of the creatures who walked the earth during the Pleistocene Era (over 780,000 years ago), where the Fossil Discovery Center sits today. Budding scientists can even explore a mock-dig site, where they experience first-hand what it means to be a paleontologist. MaderaMammoths.org
Address: 19450 Avenue 21 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Phone: (559) 665-7107
Website: www.maderamammoths.org
Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County
19450 Ave 21 1/2Kids love dirt. Kids love old bones. What better place than for them to explore than Chowchilla’s Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County? From Columbian Mammoths to Short-Faced Bears to Sabre-Toothed Cats and even Camels, kids can get up-close-and-personal with the skeletons of the creatures who walked the earth during the Pleistocene Era (over 780,000 years ago), where the Fossil Discovery Center sits today. Budding scientists can even explore a mock-dig site, where they experience first-hand what it means to be a paleontologist. MaderaMammoths.org
Address: 19450 Avenue 21 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610
Phone: (559) 665-7107
Website: www.maderamammoths.org
All Aboard
From the beginning of rail travel, trains have fascinated young and old. The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, located in Fish Camp just before the southern gate of Yosemite, satisfies that craving for all ages with its two Shay Locomotives. One engine was built in 1927 and the other in 1913. Ride "The Logger" back in time to when men harvested lumber from these forests to fuel California's industrial revolution. In the Thornberry Museum, see the very tools used by loggers more than 100 years ago. Kids can learn to pan for gold and discover the efforts the ‘49ers made to eke out a living for themselves and their families. While kids explore the trains, Toy Depot, and other activities, parents can explore the lovely gift shop and bookstore. Dogs are welcome, too. YosemiteSteamTrains.com
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41All Aboard
From the beginning of rail travel, trains have fascinated young and old. The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, located in Fish Camp just before the southern gate of Yosemite, satisfies that craving for all ages with its two Shay Locomotives. One engine was built in 1927 and the other in 1913. Ride "The Logger" back in time to when men harvested lumber from these forests to fuel California's industrial revolution. In the Thornberry Museum, see the very tools used by loggers more than 100 years ago. Kids can learn to pan for gold and discover the efforts the ‘49ers made to eke out a living for themselves and their families. While kids explore the trains, Toy Depot, and other activities, parents can explore the lovely gift shop and bookstore. Dogs are welcome, too. YosemiteSteamTrains.com
Oakhurst’s unofficial mascot resides at the corner of Road 426 and Highway 41—the World Famous Talking Bear. It was originally constructed in 1923 in an attempt to draw interest from the International Olympic Site Committee and got a major refresh in 2013. Kids can have fun getting the bear to growl and talk. It’s a great place to take a souvenir picture. Then, become one of the Talking Bear’s many fans on Facebook.
Address: Corner of Highway 41 & Road 426, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Website: www.facebook.com/talkingbear
The Talking Bear
40307 California 41Oakhurst’s unofficial mascot resides at the corner of Road 426 and Highway 41—the World Famous Talking Bear. It was originally constructed in 1923 in an attempt to draw interest from the International Olympic Site Committee and got a major refresh in 2013. Kids can have fun getting the bear to growl and talk. It’s a great place to take a souvenir picture. Then, become one of the Talking Bear’s many fans on Facebook.
Address: Corner of Highway 41 & Road 426, Oakhurst, CA 93644
Website: www.facebook.com/talkingbear
Winter Itineraries
**** 2-Day Winter Itinerary ****
DAY 1: The Yosemite Experience
Valley Floor Tour
Kick off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. It's a great way to see the valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park. This 2-hour tour is enjoyed from the comfort of a heated bust with panoramic windows. The bus makes multiple scenic stops along the way that are perfect for photo opportunities.
Base Camp Eatery
Base Camp Eatery offers international, Italian, and classic American menus. Be sure to fuel up your afternoon with a specialty coffee from the Starbucks inside Base Camp Eatery.
Hiking
Winter hiking in Yosemite provides serene opportunities full of snow-capped granite peaks and spectacular views. Hike the Mist Trail to the footbridge (moderate: 1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip) to see one of the most stunning views of Vernal Fall. Another great winter hike is the short trail to Lower Yosemite Fall (easy: 1 mile, 30 minutes round trip). The trail is wheel-chair accessible, pet friendly, and great for visitors of all ages!
Ice Skating
As the day winds down, head to the iconic Curry Village Ice Rink (shuttle stop #14 & #20) offering spectacular views of Half Dome. The rink's outdoor fire pit is perfect for watching skaters on the ice and making tasty s'mores.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
This iconic Dining Room features 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight the surrounding views. The dinner menu features classic dishes such as Prime Rib and make sure to try the Boysenberry Pie for dessert. It has been on the menu more than 60 years!
DAY 2: Badger Pass Ski Area
Degnan's Kitchen
Degnan's Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) is a convenient breakfast option to kick-start your day. Degnan's Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, oatmeal, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options.
Badger Pass Ski Area
Head to California's original ski area to enjoy downhill skiing & snowboarding, backcountry ski tours, snowshoeing, snow tubing and cross-country skiing. This affordable family-friendly ski area offers gear rentals, lessons, and season passes.
Getting there; don't stress about the drive up to the ski area. Sit back and enjoy the views on the free shuttle service from Yosemite Valley lodges. View shuttle schedule.
The Skiers Grill located in the Day Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Mountain Room
Visit the Mountain Room (shuttle stop #8) at Yosemite Valley Lodge to enjoy perfectly cooked steaks, delicious seafood, and fresh vegetarian options.
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Parque Nacional Yosemite
**** 2-Day Winter Itinerary ****
DAY 1: The Yosemite Experience
Valley Floor Tour
Kick off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. It's a great way to see the valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park. This 2-hour tour is enjoyed from the comfort of a heated bust with panoramic windows. The bus makes multiple scenic stops along the way that are perfect for photo opportunities.
Base Camp Eatery
Base Camp Eatery offers international, Italian, and classic American menus. Be sure to fuel up your afternoon with a specialty coffee from the Starbucks inside Base Camp Eatery.
Hiking
Winter hiking in Yosemite provides serene opportunities full of snow-capped granite peaks and spectacular views. Hike the Mist Trail to the footbridge (moderate: 1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip) to see one of the most stunning views of Vernal Fall. Another great winter hike is the short trail to Lower Yosemite Fall (easy: 1 mile, 30 minutes round trip). The trail is wheel-chair accessible, pet friendly, and great for visitors of all ages!
Ice Skating
As the day winds down, head to the iconic Curry Village Ice Rink (shuttle stop #14 & #20) offering spectacular views of Half Dome. The rink's outdoor fire pit is perfect for watching skaters on the ice and making tasty s'mores.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
This iconic Dining Room features 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that highlight the surrounding views. The dinner menu features classic dishes such as Prime Rib and make sure to try the Boysenberry Pie for dessert. It has been on the menu more than 60 years!
DAY 2: Badger Pass Ski Area
Degnan's Kitchen
Degnan's Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) is a convenient breakfast option to kick-start your day. Degnan's Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, oatmeal, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options.
Badger Pass Ski Area
Head to California's original ski area to enjoy downhill skiing & snowboarding, backcountry ski tours, snowshoeing, snow tubing and cross-country skiing. This affordable family-friendly ski area offers gear rentals, lessons, and season passes.
Getting there; don't stress about the drive up to the ski area. Sit back and enjoy the views on the free shuttle service from Yosemite Valley lodges. View shuttle schedule.
The Skiers Grill located in the Day Lodge serves breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Mountain Room
Visit the Mountain Room (shuttle stop #8) at Yosemite Valley Lodge to enjoy perfectly cooked steaks, delicious seafood, and fresh vegetarian options.
**** 3-Day Winter Itinerary ****
DAY 1: The Yosemite Experience
Degnan's Kitchen
Degnan's Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) is a convenient destination for breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan's Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options.
Hiking
Winter hiking in Yosemite provides serene hiking opportunities full of snow-capped granite peaks and spectacular views. Hike the Mist Trail to the footbridge (moderate: 1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip) to see one of the most en-captivating views of Vernal Fall. Another great winter hike is the short trail to Lower Yosemite fall (easy: 1 mile, 30 minutes round trip). The trail is wheel-chair accessible, pet-friendly, and great for visitors of all ages!
Ice Skating
As the day winds down, head to the iconic Curry Village Ice Rink (shuttle stop #14 & #20) offering stunning views of Half Dome. The rink's outdoor fire pit is perfect for watching skaters on the ice and making tasty s'mores.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
An exquisite fine dining experience. Featuring 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding views and wrought iron chandeliers suspended from the sugar pine timbers and timeless dining room is fit for royalty and is a must see for visitors.
DAY 2: Badger Pass Ski Area
Basecamp Eatery
Basecamp Eatery offers international, Italian, and classic american menus. Be sure to fuel up your afternoon with a specialty coffee from Starbucks inside Basecamp.
Badger Pass Ski Area
Head to California's original ski area to enjoy downhill ski & snowboarding, backcountry ski tours, snowshoeing, snow tubing and cross-country skiing. this affordable family ski area offers gear rentals, lessons, and season passes.
Getting there; don't stress about the drive up the mountain. Sit back and enjoy the views on the free shuttle service from Yosemite Valley lodges. View shuttle schedule.
The Skiers Grill located in the day lodge serves breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Mountain Room
Visit the Mountain Room (shuttle stop #8) at Yosemite Valley Lodge to enjoy perfectly cooked steaks, delicious seafood, and fresh vegetarian options.
Day 3: The Final Experience
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
Dining at The Ahwahnee offers delicious breakfast options such as eggs benedict and three-egg omelet. Also offered, is the breakfast buffet with oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, fruit and more traditional breakfast options.
Save a little time for exploring this historic hotel, an art gallery in itself. Designed to highlight its natural surroundings, the stunning interior design includes stained-glass windows, immense natural-stone fireplaces and Native American design elements. This National Historic Landmark will leave you in awe as you start your final day in Yosemite.
Valley Floor Tour
Kick-off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. It's a great was to see the valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park. This 2-hour tour is enjoyed from the comfort from a heated bust with panoramic windows. The bus makes multiple scenic stops along the way that are perfect for photo opportunities.
Mountain Room Lounge
Enjoy a casual, sit down dinner at the Mountain Room Lounge. The menu offers lighter fare such as sandwiches, salads and multiple nacho options. Wine, beer, cocktails and desserts are also available.
Before You Go
On your last night, take a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! On the Night Prowl, an Interpretive Naturalist will guide you along unpaved trails and share their knowledge with you on a variety of topics ranging from nocturnal animals and their unique adaptations, to night time navigation, to Yosemite’s fascinating plant life and herb lore. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
If you’re lucky enough to be in Yosemite during a winter full moon sign up for a Full Moon Snowshoe Walk with the Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area, available select dates in January and February. A naturalist guide will take you on a snowshoe walk with the full moon above reflecting off the snow below. This is a magical time in Yosemite and an unforgettable experience, don’t miss out!
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Parque Nacional Yosemite
**** 3-Day Winter Itinerary ****
DAY 1: The Yosemite Experience
Degnan's Kitchen
Degnan's Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) is a convenient destination for breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan's Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options.
Hiking
Winter hiking in Yosemite provides serene hiking opportunities full of snow-capped granite peaks and spectacular views. Hike the Mist Trail to the footbridge (moderate: 1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip) to see one of the most en-captivating views of Vernal Fall. Another great winter hike is the short trail to Lower Yosemite fall (easy: 1 mile, 30 minutes round trip). The trail is wheel-chair accessible, pet-friendly, and great for visitors of all ages!
Ice Skating
As the day winds down, head to the iconic Curry Village Ice Rink (shuttle stop #14 & #20) offering stunning views of Half Dome. The rink's outdoor fire pit is perfect for watching skaters on the ice and making tasty s'mores.
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
An exquisite fine dining experience. Featuring 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding views and wrought iron chandeliers suspended from the sugar pine timbers and timeless dining room is fit for royalty and is a must see for visitors.
DAY 2: Badger Pass Ski Area
Basecamp Eatery
Basecamp Eatery offers international, Italian, and classic american menus. Be sure to fuel up your afternoon with a specialty coffee from Starbucks inside Basecamp.
Badger Pass Ski Area
Head to California's original ski area to enjoy downhill ski & snowboarding, backcountry ski tours, snowshoeing, snow tubing and cross-country skiing. this affordable family ski area offers gear rentals, lessons, and season passes.
Getting there; don't stress about the drive up the mountain. Sit back and enjoy the views on the free shuttle service from Yosemite Valley lodges. View shuttle schedule.
The Skiers Grill located in the day lodge serves breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Mountain Room
Visit the Mountain Room (shuttle stop #8) at Yosemite Valley Lodge to enjoy perfectly cooked steaks, delicious seafood, and fresh vegetarian options.
Day 3: The Final Experience
The Ahwahnee Dining Room
Dining at The Ahwahnee offers delicious breakfast options such as eggs benedict and three-egg omelet. Also offered, is the breakfast buffet with oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, fruit and more traditional breakfast options.
Save a little time for exploring this historic hotel, an art gallery in itself. Designed to highlight its natural surroundings, the stunning interior design includes stained-glass windows, immense natural-stone fireplaces and Native American design elements. This National Historic Landmark will leave you in awe as you start your final day in Yosemite.
Valley Floor Tour
Kick-off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. It's a great was to see the valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park. This 2-hour tour is enjoyed from the comfort from a heated bust with panoramic windows. The bus makes multiple scenic stops along the way that are perfect for photo opportunities.
Mountain Room Lounge
Enjoy a casual, sit down dinner at the Mountain Room Lounge. The menu offers lighter fare such as sandwiches, salads and multiple nacho options. Wine, beer, cocktails and desserts are also available.
Before You Go
On your last night, take a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! On the Night Prowl, an Interpretive Naturalist will guide you along unpaved trails and share their knowledge with you on a variety of topics ranging from nocturnal animals and their unique adaptations, to night time navigation, to Yosemite’s fascinating plant life and herb lore. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
If you’re lucky enough to be in Yosemite during a winter full moon sign up for a Full Moon Snowshoe Walk with the Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area, available select dates in January and February. A naturalist guide will take you on a snowshoe walk with the full moon above reflecting off the snow below. This is a magical time in Yosemite and an unforgettable experience, don’t miss out!
Spring Itineraries
**** 2-Day Spring Itinerary ****
DAY 1:
Valley Floor Tour
Kick-off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. This 2-hour, open-air tram, tour is a great way to see the Valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park.
Lunch
Curry Village's Meadow Grill offers a wide variety of lunch options including fantastic burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads and numerous vegetarian options. Another lunchtime option is heading to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) for pizza, sandwiches, soup, Pete’s Coffee and a variety of grab & go options.
Ranger & Nature Programs
Walk alongside a Yosemite Ranger as they share their stories about the park’s geology, first native people, early settlers and wildlife in a free 60 to 90-minute Yosemite Ranger Walk & Talk. Weekend guests can join a Yosemite naturalist for a free, one-hour, Naturalist Stroll with topics that include getting to know Yosemite’s trees, the inspiration of John Muir, and the dance between preservation and recreation.
Bike Rentals
Take a relaxing evening cycle through the Valley with bike rentals offered in Curry Village and The Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Valley has 12 miles of designated bike paths, giving you the freedom to tour the valley at your leisure.
Dinner
The Pizza Patio offers delicious hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads and cold drinks served on the outdoor deck, surrounded by great views of Glacier Point and the Royal Arches. Enjoy a refreshing strawberry margarita, beer, wine or creative cocktail next door from the Curry Village Bar.
DAY 2:
Breakfast
Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Hike
After a quiet winter of snowfall, the waterfalls are rushing and Yosemite’s wilderness is waiting to be explored. Take the path less traveled with a half-day (4-hour) custom guided hike! A private hiking guide will design a hike tailored specifically for your preferences and hiking experience level. Along the way you’ll have to the opportunity to learn about Yosemite’s geology, flora, fauna, and Native American history.
If you're looking for some self-guided hiking options that are best in spring some recommendations include;
Easy: Lower Yosemite Fall (1 mile, 30 minutes round trip); Bridalveil Fall (0.5 miles, 20 minutes round trip)
Moderate: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall footbridge (1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip); Mirror Lake Loop (2 miles, 1 hour round trip to the lake & back; 5 miles, 2-3 hours loop around the lake); Valley Loop Trail (6.5 miles half loop, 2.5 hours round trip; 13 miles full loop, 5-7 hours round trip)
Strenuous: Mist Trail to top of Vernal Fall (2.4 miles, 3 hours round trip) Mist Trail to top of Nevada Fall (5.4 miles, 5-6 hours round trip)
Lunch
The Village Grill (shuttle stop #2 & #10) is a convenient, classic American lunch option. The menu features grilled sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and a vegetarian option daily all to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating on the expansive deck beside the grill. Another lunchtime dining option is Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge (shuttle stop #8) with international, Italian, and classic American menus.
Yosemite Village
Stroll through Yosemite Village to learn about the park’s history, wildlife, and artistic influences at The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite Museum, Visitors Center, and the Wilderness Center. Each unique stop is as entertaining as it is informational.
Historic Ahwahnee Tour
Join in the free, one-hour Historic Ahwahnee Tour. During the tour of this National Historic Landmark, you will explore the stunning décor, iconic landscape and architecture as you learn about the hotel’s unique history, how it played a role in the National Park Service history.
Dinner
Consider an exquisite fine dining experience at The Ahwahnee Dining Room. Featuring 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding views and wrought iron chandeliers suspended from the sugar pine timbers, this timeless dining room is fit for royalty and is a must see for visitors.
We strongly recommend you make reservations in advance to secure a table for your party.
Evening Programs
End your day with a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! During the Night Prowl, you will learn about animals, such as bats, owls, or bears and those nocturnal animals’ adaptions for living at night. The walk will be easy, flat, and one mile or less. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
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Parque Nacional Yosemite
**** 2-Day Spring Itinerary ****
DAY 1:
Valley Floor Tour
Kick-off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. This 2-hour, open-air tram, tour is a great way to see the Valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park.
Lunch
Curry Village's Meadow Grill offers a wide variety of lunch options including fantastic burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads and numerous vegetarian options. Another lunchtime option is heading to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) for pizza, sandwiches, soup, Pete’s Coffee and a variety of grab & go options.
Ranger & Nature Programs
Walk alongside a Yosemite Ranger as they share their stories about the park’s geology, first native people, early settlers and wildlife in a free 60 to 90-minute Yosemite Ranger Walk & Talk. Weekend guests can join a Yosemite naturalist for a free, one-hour, Naturalist Stroll with topics that include getting to know Yosemite’s trees, the inspiration of John Muir, and the dance between preservation and recreation.
Bike Rentals
Take a relaxing evening cycle through the Valley with bike rentals offered in Curry Village and The Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Valley has 12 miles of designated bike paths, giving you the freedom to tour the valley at your leisure.
Dinner
The Pizza Patio offers delicious hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads and cold drinks served on the outdoor deck, surrounded by great views of Glacier Point and the Royal Arches. Enjoy a refreshing strawberry margarita, beer, wine or creative cocktail next door from the Curry Village Bar.
DAY 2:
Breakfast
Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Hike
After a quiet winter of snowfall, the waterfalls are rushing and Yosemite’s wilderness is waiting to be explored. Take the path less traveled with a half-day (4-hour) custom guided hike! A private hiking guide will design a hike tailored specifically for your preferences and hiking experience level. Along the way you’ll have to the opportunity to learn about Yosemite’s geology, flora, fauna, and Native American history.
If you're looking for some self-guided hiking options that are best in spring some recommendations include;
Easy: Lower Yosemite Fall (1 mile, 30 minutes round trip); Bridalveil Fall (0.5 miles, 20 minutes round trip)
Moderate: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall footbridge (1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip); Mirror Lake Loop (2 miles, 1 hour round trip to the lake & back; 5 miles, 2-3 hours loop around the lake); Valley Loop Trail (6.5 miles half loop, 2.5 hours round trip; 13 miles full loop, 5-7 hours round trip)
Strenuous: Mist Trail to top of Vernal Fall (2.4 miles, 3 hours round trip) Mist Trail to top of Nevada Fall (5.4 miles, 5-6 hours round trip)
Lunch
The Village Grill (shuttle stop #2 & #10) is a convenient, classic American lunch option. The menu features grilled sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and a vegetarian option daily all to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating on the expansive deck beside the grill. Another lunchtime dining option is Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge (shuttle stop #8) with international, Italian, and classic American menus.
Yosemite Village
Stroll through Yosemite Village to learn about the park’s history, wildlife, and artistic influences at The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite Museum, Visitors Center, and the Wilderness Center. Each unique stop is as entertaining as it is informational.
Historic Ahwahnee Tour
Join in the free, one-hour Historic Ahwahnee Tour. During the tour of this National Historic Landmark, you will explore the stunning décor, iconic landscape and architecture as you learn about the hotel’s unique history, how it played a role in the National Park Service history.
Dinner
Consider an exquisite fine dining experience at The Ahwahnee Dining Room. Featuring 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding views and wrought iron chandeliers suspended from the sugar pine timbers, this timeless dining room is fit for royalty and is a must see for visitors.
We strongly recommend you make reservations in advance to secure a table for your party.
Evening Programs
End your day with a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! During the Night Prowl, you will learn about animals, such as bats, owls, or bears and those nocturnal animals’ adaptions for living at night. The walk will be easy, flat, and one mile or less. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
**** 3-Day Spring Itinerary ****
DAY 1:
Valley Floor Tour
Kick-off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. This 2-hour, open-air tram, tour is a great way to see the Valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park.
Lunch
Curry Village's Meadow Grill offers a wide variety of lunch options including fantastic burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads and numerous vegetarian options. Another lunchtime option is heading to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) for pizza, sandwiches, soup, Pete’s Coffee and a variety of grab & go options.
Ranger & Nature Programs
Walk alongside a Yosemite Ranger as they share their stories about the park’s geology, first native people, early settlers and wildlife in a free 60 to 90-minute Yosemite Ranger Walk & Talk. Weekend guests can join a Yosemite naturalist for a free, one-hour, Naturalist Stroll with topics that include getting to know Yosemite’s trees, the inspiration of John Muir, and the dance between preservation and recreation.
Bike Rentals
Take a relaxing evening cycle through the Valley with bike rentals offered in Curry Village and The Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Valley has 12 miles of designated bike paths, giving you the freedom to tour the valley at your leisure.
Dinner
The Pizza Patio offers delicious hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads and cold drinks served on the outdoor deck, surrounded by great views of Glacier Point and the Royal Arches. Enjoy a refreshing strawberry margarita, beer, wine or creative cocktail next door from the Curry Village Bar.
DAY 2:
Breakfast
Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Rock Climbing
Spring is an excellent time of year for rock climbing in Yosemite, the granite walls aren’t overheated by the sun and the air is warm enough to keep you climbing! Give rock climbing a try with the Yosemite Mountaineering School, regardless of your experience level there is a lesson you will learn from and enjoy. These lessons are generally 7.5 - 8 hours long with a break in the middle for lunch, so pack a picnic to enjoy mountainside!
Dinner
Consider relaxing over dinner at the Mountain Room Lounge. Featuring specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, shareable platters and desserts, the Mountain Room Lounge is a kick-back and enjoy dinner stop.
Evening Program
End your day with a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! During the Night Prowl, you will learn about animals, such as bats, owls, or bears and those nocturnal animals’ adaptions for living at night. The walk will be easy, flat, and one mile or less. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
Day 3:
Breakfast
The Curry Pavilion (shuttle stop #13) offers a convenient traditional home-style breakfast menu including hot pancakes, oatmeal, fruits, cold cereals and more. Grab a specialty coffee, cappuccino or espresso drink from the Coffee Corner inside the Pavilion to help kick start your last day in Yosemite!
Hike
After a quiet winter of snowfall, the waterfalls are rushing and Yosemite’s wilderness is waiting to be explored. Take the path less traveled with a half-day (4-hour) custom guided hike! A private hiking guide will design a hike tailored specifically for your preferences and hiking experience level. Along the way you’ll have to opportunity to learn about Yosemite’s geology, flora, fauna, and Native American history.
If you're looking for some self-guided hiking options that are best in spring some recommendations include;
Easy: Lower Yosemite Fall (1 mile, 30 minutes round trip); Bridalveil Fall (0.5 miles, 20 minutes round trip)
Moderate: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall footbridge (1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip); Mirror Lake Loop (2 miles, 1 hour round trip to the lake & back; 5 miles, 2-3 hours loop around the lake); Valley Loop Trail (6.5 miles half loop, 2.5 hours round trip; 13 miles full loop, 5-7 hours round trip)
Strenuous: Mist Trail to top of Vernal Fall (2.4 miles, 3 hours round trip) Mist Trail to top of Nevada Fall (5.4 miles, 5-6 hours round trip)
Lunch
The Village Grill (shuttle stop #2 & #10) is a convenient, classic American lunch option. The menu features grilled sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and a vegetarian option daily all to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating on the expansive deck beside the grill. Another lunchtime dining option is Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge (shuttle stop #8) with international, Italian, and classic American menus.
Yosemite Village
Stroll through Yosemite Village to learn about the park’s history, wildlife, and artistic influences at The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite Museum, Visitors Center, and the Wilderness Center. Each unique stop is as entertaining as it is informational.
Historic Ahwahnee Tour
Join in the free, one-hour Historic Ahwahnee Tour. During the tour of this National Historic Landmark, you will explore the stunning décor, iconic landscape and architecture as you learn about the hotel’s unique history, how it played a role in the National Park Service history.
Dinner
Consider an exquisite fine dining experience at The Ahwahnee Dining Room. Featuring 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding views and wrought iron chandeliers suspended from the sugar pine timbers, this timeless dining room is fit for royalty and is a must see for visitors.
We strongly recommend you make reservations in advance to secure a table for your party.
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**** 3-Day Spring Itinerary ****
DAY 1:
Valley Floor Tour
Kick-off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. This 2-hour, open-air tram, tour is a great way to see the Valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park.
Lunch
Curry Village's Meadow Grill offers a wide variety of lunch options including fantastic burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads and numerous vegetarian options. Another lunchtime option is heading to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) for pizza, sandwiches, soup, Pete’s Coffee and a variety of grab & go options.
Ranger & Nature Programs
Walk alongside a Yosemite Ranger as they share their stories about the park’s geology, first native people, early settlers and wildlife in a free 60 to 90-minute Yosemite Ranger Walk & Talk. Weekend guests can join a Yosemite naturalist for a free, one-hour, Naturalist Stroll with topics that include getting to know Yosemite’s trees, the inspiration of John Muir, and the dance between preservation and recreation.
Bike Rentals
Take a relaxing evening cycle through the Valley with bike rentals offered in Curry Village and The Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Valley has 12 miles of designated bike paths, giving you the freedom to tour the valley at your leisure.
Dinner
The Pizza Patio offers delicious hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads and cold drinks served on the outdoor deck, surrounded by great views of Glacier Point and the Royal Arches. Enjoy a refreshing strawberry margarita, beer, wine or creative cocktail next door from the Curry Village Bar.
DAY 2:
Breakfast
Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Rock Climbing
Spring is an excellent time of year for rock climbing in Yosemite, the granite walls aren’t overheated by the sun and the air is warm enough to keep you climbing! Give rock climbing a try with the Yosemite Mountaineering School, regardless of your experience level there is a lesson you will learn from and enjoy. These lessons are generally 7.5 - 8 hours long with a break in the middle for lunch, so pack a picnic to enjoy mountainside!
Dinner
Consider relaxing over dinner at the Mountain Room Lounge. Featuring specialty sandwiches, salads, soups, shareable platters and desserts, the Mountain Room Lounge is a kick-back and enjoy dinner stop.
Evening Program
End your day with a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! During the Night Prowl, you will learn about animals, such as bats, owls, or bears and those nocturnal animals’ adaptions for living at night. The walk will be easy, flat, and one mile or less. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
Day 3:
Breakfast
The Curry Pavilion (shuttle stop #13) offers a convenient traditional home-style breakfast menu including hot pancakes, oatmeal, fruits, cold cereals and more. Grab a specialty coffee, cappuccino or espresso drink from the Coffee Corner inside the Pavilion to help kick start your last day in Yosemite!
Hike
After a quiet winter of snowfall, the waterfalls are rushing and Yosemite’s wilderness is waiting to be explored. Take the path less traveled with a half-day (4-hour) custom guided hike! A private hiking guide will design a hike tailored specifically for your preferences and hiking experience level. Along the way you’ll have to opportunity to learn about Yosemite’s geology, flora, fauna, and Native American history.
If you're looking for some self-guided hiking options that are best in spring some recommendations include;
Easy: Lower Yosemite Fall (1 mile, 30 minutes round trip); Bridalveil Fall (0.5 miles, 20 minutes round trip)
Moderate: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall footbridge (1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip); Mirror Lake Loop (2 miles, 1 hour round trip to the lake & back; 5 miles, 2-3 hours loop around the lake); Valley Loop Trail (6.5 miles half loop, 2.5 hours round trip; 13 miles full loop, 5-7 hours round trip)
Strenuous: Mist Trail to top of Vernal Fall (2.4 miles, 3 hours round trip) Mist Trail to top of Nevada Fall (5.4 miles, 5-6 hours round trip)
Lunch
The Village Grill (shuttle stop #2 & #10) is a convenient, classic American lunch option. The menu features grilled sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and a vegetarian option daily all to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating on the expansive deck beside the grill. Another lunchtime dining option is Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge (shuttle stop #8) with international, Italian, and classic American menus.
Yosemite Village
Stroll through Yosemite Village to learn about the park’s history, wildlife, and artistic influences at The Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite Museum, Visitors Center, and the Wilderness Center. Each unique stop is as entertaining as it is informational.
Historic Ahwahnee Tour
Join in the free, one-hour Historic Ahwahnee Tour. During the tour of this National Historic Landmark, you will explore the stunning décor, iconic landscape and architecture as you learn about the hotel’s unique history, how it played a role in the National Park Service history.
Dinner
Consider an exquisite fine dining experience at The Ahwahnee Dining Room. Featuring 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding views and wrought iron chandeliers suspended from the sugar pine timbers, this timeless dining room is fit for royalty and is a must see for visitors.
We strongly recommend you make reservations in advance to secure a table for your party.
Summer Itineraries
**** 2-Day Summer Itinerary ****
DAY 1:
Bike-to-Hike
Start your Yosemite vacation in Curry Village with the Yosemite Mountaineering School Bike-to-Hike program. You’ll bike ride past Yosemite’s most famous natural landmarks as you head to the trailhead! Once there, you’ll park your bike and begin your hike. Your guide will teach you about Yosemite’s natural history, geology and ecology along the way.
Lunch
Curry Village's Meadow Grill offers a wide variety of lunch options including burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads and numerous vegetarian options all to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating on the expansive deck besides the grill! Another lunchtime option is heading to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) for pizza, sandwiches, soup, Pete’s Coffee and a variety of grab & go options.
Rafting
Rent a raft in Curry Village and spend the afternoon rafting in Yosemite. Cool off and take in the some amazing views during your 3-mile float down the Merced River
Dinner
The Pizza Patio in Curry Village offers delicious hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads and cold drinks served on the outdoor deck, surrounded by great views of Glacier Point and Royal Arches. Enjoy a refreshing strawberry margarita, beer, wine or creative cocktail next door from the Curry Village Bar.
DAY 2:
Breakfast
The Ahwahnee Dining Room offers delicious breakfast menu options such as Eggs Benedict and the Three Egg Omelet. Also offered, is the breakfast buffet with oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, fruit and more traditional breakfast options.
Save a little time for exploring this historic hotel, an art gallery in itself. Designed to highlight its natural surroundings, the stunning interior design includes stained-glass windows, immense natural-stone fireplaces and Native American design elements. This National Historic Landmark will leave you in awe as you start your final day in Yosemite
Tuolumne Meadows
Head up Tiago Pass to the high-country of Tuolumne Meadows. Stop along the way for some gorgeous photo opportunities at Tenaya Lake and Olmsted Point.
Lace up the hiking boots and hit the trails in Tuolumne Meadows, hike to Soda Springs/Parsons Memorial Lodge (easy: 1.5 miles, 1 hour round trip) to witness carbonated cold water bubbling naturally out of the ground, or to Elizabeth Lake (moderate: 4.8 miles, 4-5 hours) for beautiful views of granite peaks reflecting off the crystal clear lake.
Lunch
Tuolumne Meadow Grill is the perfect stop after your high-country adventure, with a lunch menu offering classic American cuisine such as hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and vegetarian chili.
Naturalist Stroll
Head back into the valley to join a Yosemite naturalist for a free, one hour, Naturalist Stroll with topics that include getting to know Yosemite’s trees, the inspiration of John Muir, and the dance between preservation and recreation.
Dinner
Once you’re back in the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
After dinner walk next door to the Mountain Room and cheers to your amazing trip to Yosemite with a slice of New York Style Cheesecake and an Irish coffee.
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Parque Nacional Yosemite
**** 2-Day Summer Itinerary ****
DAY 1:
Bike-to-Hike
Start your Yosemite vacation in Curry Village with the Yosemite Mountaineering School Bike-to-Hike program. You’ll bike ride past Yosemite’s most famous natural landmarks as you head to the trailhead! Once there, you’ll park your bike and begin your hike. Your guide will teach you about Yosemite’s natural history, geology and ecology along the way.
Lunch
Curry Village's Meadow Grill offers a wide variety of lunch options including burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads and numerous vegetarian options all to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating on the expansive deck besides the grill! Another lunchtime option is heading to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) for pizza, sandwiches, soup, Pete’s Coffee and a variety of grab & go options.
Rafting
Rent a raft in Curry Village and spend the afternoon rafting in Yosemite. Cool off and take in the some amazing views during your 3-mile float down the Merced River
Dinner
The Pizza Patio in Curry Village offers delicious hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads and cold drinks served on the outdoor deck, surrounded by great views of Glacier Point and Royal Arches. Enjoy a refreshing strawberry margarita, beer, wine or creative cocktail next door from the Curry Village Bar.
DAY 2:
Breakfast
The Ahwahnee Dining Room offers delicious breakfast menu options such as Eggs Benedict and the Three Egg Omelet. Also offered, is the breakfast buffet with oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, fruit and more traditional breakfast options.
Save a little time for exploring this historic hotel, an art gallery in itself. Designed to highlight its natural surroundings, the stunning interior design includes stained-glass windows, immense natural-stone fireplaces and Native American design elements. This National Historic Landmark will leave you in awe as you start your final day in Yosemite
Tuolumne Meadows
Head up Tiago Pass to the high-country of Tuolumne Meadows. Stop along the way for some gorgeous photo opportunities at Tenaya Lake and Olmsted Point.
Lace up the hiking boots and hit the trails in Tuolumne Meadows, hike to Soda Springs/Parsons Memorial Lodge (easy: 1.5 miles, 1 hour round trip) to witness carbonated cold water bubbling naturally out of the ground, or to Elizabeth Lake (moderate: 4.8 miles, 4-5 hours) for beautiful views of granite peaks reflecting off the crystal clear lake.
Lunch
Tuolumne Meadow Grill is the perfect stop after your high-country adventure, with a lunch menu offering classic American cuisine such as hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and vegetarian chili.
Naturalist Stroll
Head back into the valley to join a Yosemite naturalist for a free, one hour, Naturalist Stroll with topics that include getting to know Yosemite’s trees, the inspiration of John Muir, and the dance between preservation and recreation.
Dinner
Once you’re back in the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
After dinner walk next door to the Mountain Room and cheers to your amazing trip to Yosemite with a slice of New York Style Cheesecake and an Irish coffee.
*** 3-Day Summer Itinerary ***
DAY 1:
Bike-to-Hike
Start your Yosemite vacation in Curry Village with the Yosemite Mountaineering School Bike-to-Hike program. You’ll bike ride past Yosemite’s most famous natural landmarks as you head to the trailhead! Once there, you’ll park your bike and begin your hike. Your guide will teach you about Yosemite’s natural history, geology and ecology along the way.
Lunch
Curry Village's Meadow Grill offers a wide variety of lunch options including burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads and numerous vegetarian options all to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating on the expansive deck besides the grill! Another lunchtime option is heading to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) for pizza, sandwiches, soup, Pete’s Coffee and a variety of grab & go options.
Rafting
Rent a raft in Curry Village and spend the afternoon rafting in Yosemite. Cool off and take in the some amazing views during your 3-mile float down the Merced River
Dinner
The Pizza Patio in Curry Village offers delicious hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads and cold drinks served on the outdoor deck, surrounded by great views of Glacier Point and Royal Arches. Enjoy a refreshing strawberry margarita, beer, wine or creative cocktail next door from the Curry Village Bar.
DAY 2:
Breakfast
The Ahwahnee Dining Room offers delicious breakfast menu options such as Eggs Benedict and the Three Egg Omelet. Also offered, is the breakfast buffet with oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, fruit and more traditional breakfast options.
Save a little time for exploring this historic hotel, an art gallery in itself. Designed to highlight its natural surroundings, the stunning interior design includes stained-glass windows, immense natural-stone fireplaces and Native American design elements. This National Historic Landmark will leave you in awe as you start your final day in Yosemite
Tuolumne Meadows
Head up Tiago Pass to the high-country of Tuolumne Meadows. Stop along the way for some gorgeous photo opportunities at Tenaya Lake and Olmsted Point.
Lace up the hiking boots and hit the trails in Tuolumne Meadows, hike to Soda Springs/Parsons Memorial Lodge (easy: 1.5 miles, 1 hour round trip) to witness carbonated cold water bubbling naturally out of the ground, or to Elizabeth Lake (moderate: 4.8 miles, 4-5 hours) for beautiful views of granite peaks reflecting off the crystal clear lake.
Lunch
Tuolumne Meadow Grill is the perfect stop after your high-country adventure, with a lunch menu offering classic American cuisine such as hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and vegetarian chili.
Naturalist Stroll
Head back into the valley to join a Yosemite naturalist for a free, one hour, Naturalist Stroll with topics that include getting to know Yosemite’s trees, the inspiration of John Muir, and the dance between preservation and recreation.
Dinner
Once you’re back in the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
After dinner walk next door to the Mountain Room and cheers to your amazing trip to Yosemite with a slice of New York Style Cheesecake and an Irish coffee.
Day 3:
Breakfast
Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Walk Among Giants!
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias was reopened June 15, 2018 after a three-year restoration project to preserve the giant sequoias and associated wetland habitat and provide a great visitor experience. These giants are among the rarest, oldest, and largest living organisms in the world today, travel Highway 41 to the south entrance of the park to walk among these giants.
From the parking lot just inside the park’s south entrance, take the free shuttle service to the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. One hiking option is the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail (moderate: 2.1 miles, 2 hours round trip), which guides you past the most notable trees, such as the California Tunnel Tree and the Grizzly Giant. Another option is the relatively flat, wheelchair accessible, Big Trees Loop Trail (easy: 0.3 miles, 30-45 minutes round trip), which winds through a forest of giant sequoias featuring the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of the giant sequoias.
Lunch at Wawona Hotel
Enjoy lunch at the charming, Victorian-era Wawona Hotel Dining Room. The dining room has expansive windows, which allow you to take in the surrounding fall colors, towering trees, and wrap-around porch. The menu features salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and other delicious lunch entrees.
Pioneer History Center
Before leaving the south side of the park, stop at the Pioneer History Center. The center features horse-drawn wagons, a covered bridge, and historic buildings from Yosemite's past. The Pioneer History Center has a plethora of unique and beautiful photo opportunities with lots of fall colors, especially around the covered bridge, have your camera ready!
Sunset at Glacier Point
Along the drive back to the Valley, turn off at Glacier Point Road and take the must-see scenic drive to Glacier Point and catch a beautiful sunset overlooking Yosemite Valley, Vernal and Nevada Fall, the high country, the Sierra Nevada mountains, including Half Dome and El Capitan. While you’re there, visit the Glacier Point Gift Shop & Snack Stand to enjoy a hot chocolate and a tasty treat!
Dinner
Once you’re back in the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
After dinner walk next door to the Mountain Room and cheers to your amazing trip to Yosemite with a slice of New York Style Cheesecake and an Irish coffee.
995 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Nacional Yosemite
*** 3-Day Summer Itinerary ***
DAY 1:
Bike-to-Hike
Start your Yosemite vacation in Curry Village with the Yosemite Mountaineering School Bike-to-Hike program. You’ll bike ride past Yosemite’s most famous natural landmarks as you head to the trailhead! Once there, you’ll park your bike and begin your hike. Your guide will teach you about Yosemite’s natural history, geology and ecology along the way.
Lunch
Curry Village's Meadow Grill offers a wide variety of lunch options including burgers, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, salads and numerous vegetarian options all to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating on the expansive deck besides the grill! Another lunchtime option is heading to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) for pizza, sandwiches, soup, Pete’s Coffee and a variety of grab & go options.
Rafting
Rent a raft in Curry Village and spend the afternoon rafting in Yosemite. Cool off and take in the some amazing views during your 3-mile float down the Merced River
Dinner
The Pizza Patio in Curry Village offers delicious hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads and cold drinks served on the outdoor deck, surrounded by great views of Glacier Point and Royal Arches. Enjoy a refreshing strawberry margarita, beer, wine or creative cocktail next door from the Curry Village Bar.
DAY 2:
Breakfast
The Ahwahnee Dining Room offers delicious breakfast menu options such as Eggs Benedict and the Three Egg Omelet. Also offered, is the breakfast buffet with oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, fruit and more traditional breakfast options.
Save a little time for exploring this historic hotel, an art gallery in itself. Designed to highlight its natural surroundings, the stunning interior design includes stained-glass windows, immense natural-stone fireplaces and Native American design elements. This National Historic Landmark will leave you in awe as you start your final day in Yosemite
Tuolumne Meadows
Head up Tiago Pass to the high-country of Tuolumne Meadows. Stop along the way for some gorgeous photo opportunities at Tenaya Lake and Olmsted Point.
Lace up the hiking boots and hit the trails in Tuolumne Meadows, hike to Soda Springs/Parsons Memorial Lodge (easy: 1.5 miles, 1 hour round trip) to witness carbonated cold water bubbling naturally out of the ground, or to Elizabeth Lake (moderate: 4.8 miles, 4-5 hours) for beautiful views of granite peaks reflecting off the crystal clear lake.
Lunch
Tuolumne Meadow Grill is the perfect stop after your high-country adventure, with a lunch menu offering classic American cuisine such as hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and vegetarian chili.
Naturalist Stroll
Head back into the valley to join a Yosemite naturalist for a free, one hour, Naturalist Stroll with topics that include getting to know Yosemite’s trees, the inspiration of John Muir, and the dance between preservation and recreation.
Dinner
Once you’re back in the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
After dinner walk next door to the Mountain Room and cheers to your amazing trip to Yosemite with a slice of New York Style Cheesecake and an Irish coffee.
Day 3:
Breakfast
Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4) and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Walk Among Giants!
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias was reopened June 15, 2018 after a three-year restoration project to preserve the giant sequoias and associated wetland habitat and provide a great visitor experience. These giants are among the rarest, oldest, and largest living organisms in the world today, travel Highway 41 to the south entrance of the park to walk among these giants.
From the parking lot just inside the park’s south entrance, take the free shuttle service to the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. One hiking option is the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail (moderate: 2.1 miles, 2 hours round trip), which guides you past the most notable trees, such as the California Tunnel Tree and the Grizzly Giant. Another option is the relatively flat, wheelchair accessible, Big Trees Loop Trail (easy: 0.3 miles, 30-45 minutes round trip), which winds through a forest of giant sequoias featuring the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of the giant sequoias.
Lunch at Wawona Hotel
Enjoy lunch at the charming, Victorian-era Wawona Hotel Dining Room. The dining room has expansive windows, which allow you to take in the surrounding fall colors, towering trees, and wrap-around porch. The menu features salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and other delicious lunch entrees.
Pioneer History Center
Before leaving the south side of the park, stop at the Pioneer History Center. The center features horse-drawn wagons, a covered bridge, and historic buildings from Yosemite's past. The Pioneer History Center has a plethora of unique and beautiful photo opportunities with lots of fall colors, especially around the covered bridge, have your camera ready!
Sunset at Glacier Point
Along the drive back to the Valley, turn off at Glacier Point Road and take the must-see scenic drive to Glacier Point and catch a beautiful sunset overlooking Yosemite Valley, Vernal and Nevada Fall, the high country, the Sierra Nevada mountains, including Half Dome and El Capitan. While you’re there, visit the Glacier Point Gift Shop & Snack Stand to enjoy a hot chocolate and a tasty treat!
Dinner
Once you’re back in the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The Eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
After dinner walk next door to the Mountain Room and cheers to your amazing trip to Yosemite with a slice of New York Style Cheesecake and an Irish coffee.
Fall Itineraries
*** 2-Day Fall Itinerary ***
DAY 1:
Bike Rentals
Once you arrive in the park, leave the car in the parking lot, and explore Yosemite Valley on two wheels! Bike rentals are offered at Yosemite Valley Lodge and in Curry Village. The Valley has 12 miles of designated bike paths, giving you the freedom to tour the valley at your leisure.
Lunch
After returning your bikes, head over to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4), offering personal pizza, sandwiches, salads, and soup. On weekends The Loft at Degnan's (upstairs of Degnan’s Kitchen) offers BBQ items and a selection of beers and wine. Don't miss the local root beer on tap!
Hike
Take the path less traveled with a half-day (4-hour) custom guided hike! A private hiking guide will design a hike tailored specifically to your preferences and hiking experience level. Along the way you’ll have the option to learn about Yosemite’s geology, flora, fauna, and incredible Native American history!
If you're looking for some self-guided hike options that are best in autumn some recommendations include:
Easy: Sentinel Dome or Taft Point Trail (2.2 miles, 2 hours round trip to either Sentinel Dome or Taft Point)
Moderate: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall footbridge (1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip)
Strenuous: Mist Trail to top of Vernal Fall (2.4 miles, 3 hours round trip); Four Mile Trail (4.8 miles, 3-4 hours one way to Glacier Point or 9.6 miles, 6-8 hours round trip); Panorama Trail (8.4 miles, 4.5-7 hours)
Dinner
Consider an exquisite fine dining experience at The Ahwahnee Dining Room. Featuring 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding views and wrought iron chandeliers suspended from the sugar pine timbers, this timeless dining room is fit for royalty and is a must see for visitors. We strongly recommend you make reservations in advance to secure a table for your party.
Night Programs
End your day with a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! During the Night Prowl, you will learn about animals, such as bats, owls, or bears and those nocturnal animals’ adaptions for living at night. The walk will be easy, flat, and one mile or less. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
DAY 2:
Breakfast
Degnan's Kitchen and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are some convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Walk Among Giants!
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias was reopened June 15, 2018 after a three-year restoration project to preserve the giant sequoias and associated wetland habitat and provide a great visitor experience. These giants are among the rarest, oldest, and largest living organisms in the world today, travel Highway 41 to the south entrance of the park to walk among these giants.
From the parking lot just inside the park’s south entrance, take the free shuttle service to the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. One hiking option is the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail (moderate: 2.1 miles, 2 hours round trip), which guides you past the most notable trees, such as the California Tunnel Tree and the Grizzly Giant. Another option is the relatively flat, wheelchair accessible, Big Trees Loop Trail (easy: 0.3 miles, 30-45 minutes round trip), which winds through a forest of giant sequoias featuring the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of the giant sequoias.
Lunch at Wawona Hotel
Enjoy lunch at the charming, Victorian-era Wawona Hotel Dining Room. The dining room has expansive windows, which allow you take in the surrounding fall colors, towering trees, and wrap-around porch. The menu features salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and other delicious lunch entrees.
Pioneer History Center
Before leaving the south side of the park, stop at the Pioneer History Center. The center features horse-drawn wagons, a covered bridge, and historic buildings from Yosemite's past. The Pioneer History Center has a plethora of unique and beautiful photo opportunities with lots of fall colors, especially around the covered bridge, have your camera ready!
Sunset at Glacier Point
Along the drive back to the Valley, turn off at Glacier Point Road and take the must-see scenic drive to Glacier Point and catch a beautiful sunset overlooking Yosemite Valley, Vernal and Nevada Fall, the high country, the Sierra Nevada mountains, including Half Dome and El Capitan. While you’re there, visit the Glacier Point Gift Shop & Snack Stand to enjoy a hot chocolate and a tasty treat!
Dinner & Dessert
Once you get back into the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge for dinner. The eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
After dinner walk next door to the Mountain Room Lounge and cheers to your trip to Yosemite over a sweet treat and some cocktails.
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Parque Nacional Yosemite
*** 2-Day Fall Itinerary ***
DAY 1:
Bike Rentals
Once you arrive in the park, leave the car in the parking lot, and explore Yosemite Valley on two wheels! Bike rentals are offered at Yosemite Valley Lodge and in Curry Village. The Valley has 12 miles of designated bike paths, giving you the freedom to tour the valley at your leisure.
Lunch
After returning your bikes, head over to Degnan’s Kitchen (shuttle stop #4), offering personal pizza, sandwiches, salads, and soup. On weekends The Loft at Degnan's (upstairs of Degnan’s Kitchen) offers BBQ items and a selection of beers and wine. Don't miss the local root beer on tap!
Hike
Take the path less traveled with a half-day (4-hour) custom guided hike! A private hiking guide will design a hike tailored specifically to your preferences and hiking experience level. Along the way you’ll have the option to learn about Yosemite’s geology, flora, fauna, and incredible Native American history!
If you're looking for some self-guided hike options that are best in autumn some recommendations include:
Easy: Sentinel Dome or Taft Point Trail (2.2 miles, 2 hours round trip to either Sentinel Dome or Taft Point)
Moderate: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall footbridge (1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip)
Strenuous: Mist Trail to top of Vernal Fall (2.4 miles, 3 hours round trip); Four Mile Trail (4.8 miles, 3-4 hours one way to Glacier Point or 9.6 miles, 6-8 hours round trip); Panorama Trail (8.4 miles, 4.5-7 hours)
Dinner
Consider an exquisite fine dining experience at The Ahwahnee Dining Room. Featuring 34-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows that take in the surrounding views and wrought iron chandeliers suspended from the sugar pine timbers, this timeless dining room is fit for royalty and is a must see for visitors. We strongly recommend you make reservations in advance to secure a table for your party.
Night Programs
End your day with a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! During the Night Prowl, you will learn about animals, such as bats, owls, or bears and those nocturnal animals’ adaptions for living at night. The walk will be easy, flat, and one mile or less. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
DAY 2:
Breakfast
Degnan's Kitchen and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are some convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Walk Among Giants!
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias was reopened June 15, 2018 after a three-year restoration project to preserve the giant sequoias and associated wetland habitat and provide a great visitor experience. These giants are among the rarest, oldest, and largest living organisms in the world today, travel Highway 41 to the south entrance of the park to walk among these giants.
From the parking lot just inside the park’s south entrance, take the free shuttle service to the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. One hiking option is the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail (moderate: 2.1 miles, 2 hours round trip), which guides you past the most notable trees, such as the California Tunnel Tree and the Grizzly Giant. Another option is the relatively flat, wheelchair accessible, Big Trees Loop Trail (easy: 0.3 miles, 30-45 minutes round trip), which winds through a forest of giant sequoias featuring the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of the giant sequoias.
Lunch at Wawona Hotel
Enjoy lunch at the charming, Victorian-era Wawona Hotel Dining Room. The dining room has expansive windows, which allow you take in the surrounding fall colors, towering trees, and wrap-around porch. The menu features salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and other delicious lunch entrees.
Pioneer History Center
Before leaving the south side of the park, stop at the Pioneer History Center. The center features horse-drawn wagons, a covered bridge, and historic buildings from Yosemite's past. The Pioneer History Center has a plethora of unique and beautiful photo opportunities with lots of fall colors, especially around the covered bridge, have your camera ready!
Sunset at Glacier Point
Along the drive back to the Valley, turn off at Glacier Point Road and take the must-see scenic drive to Glacier Point and catch a beautiful sunset overlooking Yosemite Valley, Vernal and Nevada Fall, the high country, the Sierra Nevada mountains, including Half Dome and El Capitan. While you’re there, visit the Glacier Point Gift Shop & Snack Stand to enjoy a hot chocolate and a tasty treat!
Dinner & Dessert
Once you get back into the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge for dinner. The eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
After dinner walk next door to the Mountain Room Lounge and cheers to your trip to Yosemite over a sweet treat and some cocktails.
*** 3-Day Fall Itinerary ***
DAY 1:
Valley Floor Tour
Kick-off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. It’s a great way to see the Valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park. This 2-hour tour operates in open-air trams when weather permits, during colder weather the tour is enjoyed from the comfort of a heated bus with panoramic windows.
Lunch
Consider grabbing lunch at The Ahwahnee Bar. Menus items include sandwiches, salads and a nice variety of appetizers, making it the perfect spot for a lunch break on your first day in Yosemite.
Hike
Take the path less traveled with a half-day (4-hour) custom guided hike! A private hiking guide will design a hike tailored specifically to your preferences and hiking experience level. Along the way you’ll have the option to learn about Yosemite’s geology, flora, fauna, and incredible Native American history!
If you're looking for some self-guided hike options that are best in autumn some recommendations include:
Easy: Sentinel Dome or Taft Point Trail (2.2 miles, 2 hours round trip to either Sentinel Dome or Taft Point)
Moderate: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall footbridge (1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip)
Strenuous: Mist Trail to top of Vernal Fall (2.4 miles, 3 hours round trip); Four Mile Trail (4.8 miles, 3-4 hours one way to Glacier Point or 9.6 miles, 6-8 hours round trip); Panorama Trail (8.4 miles, 4.5-7 hours)
Dinner
Consider relaxing over dinner at the Mountain Room Lounge. Menu features lighter fare including appetizers, sandwiches, salads, soups, shareable platters and desserts.
Night Programs
End your day with a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! During the Night Prowl, you will learn about animals, such as bats, owls, or bears and those nocturnal animals’ adaptions for living at night. The walk will be easy, flat, and one mile or less. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
Day 2:
Breakfast
Degnan's Kitchen and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are some convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Rock Climbing
Autumn is the best time of the year for rock climbing, with months renamed SENDtember and ROCKtober. Give rock climbing a try with the Yosemite Mountaineering School, regardless of your experience level there is a lesson you will learn from and enjoy. These lessons are generally 7.5 - 8 hours long with a break in the middle for lunch, so pack a picnic to enjoy mountainside.
Dinner
Once you’re back in the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
DAY 3:
Breakfast
The Ahwahnee Dining Room offers delicious breakfast menu options such as Eggs Benedict and the Three Egg Omelet. Also offered, is the breakfast buffet with oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, fruit and more traditional breakfast options.
Save a little time for exploring this historic hotel, an art gallery in itself. Designed to highlight its natural surroundings, the stunning interior design includes stained-glass windows, immense natural-stone fireplaces and Native American design elements. This National Historic Landmark will leave you in awe as you start your final day in Yosemite.
Walk Among Giants!
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias was reopened June 15, 2018 after a three-year restoration project to preserve the giant sequoias and associated wetland habitat and provide a great visitor experience. These giants are among the rarest, oldest, and largest living organisms in the world today, travel Highway 41 to the south entrance of the park to walk among these giants.
From the parking lot just inside the park’s south entrance, take the free shuttle service to the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. One hiking option is the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail (moderate: 2.1 miles, 2 hours round trip), which guides you past the most notable trees, such as the California Tunnel Tree and the Grizzly Giant. Another option is the relatively flat, wheelchair accessible, Big Trees Loop Trail (easy: 0.3 miles, 30-45 minutes round trip), which winds through a forest of giant sequoias featuring the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of the giant sequoias.
Lunch at Wawona Hotel
Enjoy lunch at the charming, Victorian-era Wawona Hotel Dining Room. The dining room has expansive windows, which allow you take in the surrounding fall colors, towering trees, and wrap-around porch. The menu features salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and other delicious lunch entrees.
Pioneer History Center
Before leaving the south side of the park, stop at the Pioneer History Center. The center features horse-drawn wagons, a covered bridge, and historic buildings from Yosemite's past. The Pioneer History Center has a plethora of unique and beautiful photo opportunities with lots of fall colors, especially around the covered bridge, have your camera ready!
Sunset at Glacier Point
Along the drive back to the Valley, turn off at Glacier Point Road and take the must-see scenic drive to Glacier Point and catch a beautiful sunset overlooking Yosemite Valley, Vernal and Nevada Fall, the high country, the Sierra Nevada mountains, including Half Dome and El Capitan. While you’re there, visit the Glacier Point Gift Shop & Snack Stand to enjoy a hot chocolate and a tasty treat!
Dinner
For your last night in the park, enjoy perfectly cooked steaks, sustainably caught seafood, or try the delicious Chicken Mole at the Mountain Room in Yosemite Valley Lodge. Cheers to your Yosemite vacation over a sweet treat and some cocktails.
995 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Nacional Yosemite
*** 3-Day Fall Itinerary ***
DAY 1:
Valley Floor Tour
Kick-off your first day in the park with the Valley Floor Tour. It’s a great way to see the Valley while learning about the incredible history, flora, and fauna throughout the park. This 2-hour tour operates in open-air trams when weather permits, during colder weather the tour is enjoyed from the comfort of a heated bus with panoramic windows.
Lunch
Consider grabbing lunch at The Ahwahnee Bar. Menus items include sandwiches, salads and a nice variety of appetizers, making it the perfect spot for a lunch break on your first day in Yosemite.
Hike
Take the path less traveled with a half-day (4-hour) custom guided hike! A private hiking guide will design a hike tailored specifically to your preferences and hiking experience level. Along the way you’ll have the option to learn about Yosemite’s geology, flora, fauna, and incredible Native American history!
If you're looking for some self-guided hike options that are best in autumn some recommendations include:
Easy: Sentinel Dome or Taft Point Trail (2.2 miles, 2 hours round trip to either Sentinel Dome or Taft Point)
Moderate: Mist Trail to Vernal Fall footbridge (1.6 miles, 1-1.5 hours round trip)
Strenuous: Mist Trail to top of Vernal Fall (2.4 miles, 3 hours round trip); Four Mile Trail (4.8 miles, 3-4 hours one way to Glacier Point or 9.6 miles, 6-8 hours round trip); Panorama Trail (8.4 miles, 4.5-7 hours)
Dinner
Consider relaxing over dinner at the Mountain Room Lounge. Menu features lighter fare including appetizers, sandwiches, salads, soups, shareable platters and desserts.
Night Programs
End your day with a walk through the woods with the Night Prowl adventure or go on a cosmic voyage with the Starry Night Skies Over Yosemite tour! During the Night Prowl, you will learn about animals, such as bats, owls, or bears and those nocturnal animals’ adaptions for living at night. The walk will be easy, flat, and one mile or less. Through the Starry Night Skies tour, you’ll learn about the moon, the Milky Way, constellations, comets, meteors, and the folklore that follows!
Day 2:
Breakfast
Degnan's Kitchen and Basecamp Eatery (shuttle stop #8) are some convenient breakfast options to kick-start your day. Degnan’s Kitchen serves hot breakfast sandwiches, pastries, freshly baked donuts, handcrafted coffee/espresso drinks and a variety of grab & go options. Basecamp Eatery has a wide variety of breakfast items. Items include breakfast burritos, French toast or tasty grab & go options such as muffins or pastries. Basecamp Eatery also provides a Starbucks coffee bar to enjoy your favorite drink.
Rock Climbing
Autumn is the best time of the year for rock climbing, with months renamed SENDtember and ROCKtober. Give rock climbing a try with the Yosemite Mountaineering School, regardless of your experience level there is a lesson you will learn from and enjoy. These lessons are generally 7.5 - 8 hours long with a break in the middle for lunch, so pack a picnic to enjoy mountainside.
Dinner
Once you’re back in the Valley head to Basecamp Eatery at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. The eatery has something for everyone with Italian, classic American, and International menus.
DAY 3:
Breakfast
The Ahwahnee Dining Room offers delicious breakfast menu options such as Eggs Benedict and the Three Egg Omelet. Also offered, is the breakfast buffet with oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, fruit and more traditional breakfast options.
Save a little time for exploring this historic hotel, an art gallery in itself. Designed to highlight its natural surroundings, the stunning interior design includes stained-glass windows, immense natural-stone fireplaces and Native American design elements. This National Historic Landmark will leave you in awe as you start your final day in Yosemite.
Walk Among Giants!
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias was reopened June 15, 2018 after a three-year restoration project to preserve the giant sequoias and associated wetland habitat and provide a great visitor experience. These giants are among the rarest, oldest, and largest living organisms in the world today, travel Highway 41 to the south entrance of the park to walk among these giants.
From the parking lot just inside the park’s south entrance, take the free shuttle service to the Mariposa Grove Arrival Area. One hiking option is the Grizzly Giant Loop Trail (moderate: 2.1 miles, 2 hours round trip), which guides you past the most notable trees, such as the California Tunnel Tree and the Grizzly Giant. Another option is the relatively flat, wheelchair accessible, Big Trees Loop Trail (easy: 0.3 miles, 30-45 minutes round trip), which winds through a forest of giant sequoias featuring the Fallen Monarch and interpretive panels on the life and ecology of the giant sequoias.
Lunch at Wawona Hotel
Enjoy lunch at the charming, Victorian-era Wawona Hotel Dining Room. The dining room has expansive windows, which allow you take in the surrounding fall colors, towering trees, and wrap-around porch. The menu features salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, and other delicious lunch entrees.
Pioneer History Center
Before leaving the south side of the park, stop at the Pioneer History Center. The center features horse-drawn wagons, a covered bridge, and historic buildings from Yosemite's past. The Pioneer History Center has a plethora of unique and beautiful photo opportunities with lots of fall colors, especially around the covered bridge, have your camera ready!
Sunset at Glacier Point
Along the drive back to the Valley, turn off at Glacier Point Road and take the must-see scenic drive to Glacier Point and catch a beautiful sunset overlooking Yosemite Valley, Vernal and Nevada Fall, the high country, the Sierra Nevada mountains, including Half Dome and El Capitan. While you’re there, visit the Glacier Point Gift Shop & Snack Stand to enjoy a hot chocolate and a tasty treat!
Dinner
For your last night in the park, enjoy perfectly cooked steaks, sustainably caught seafood, or try the delicious Chicken Mole at the Mountain Room in Yosemite Valley Lodge. Cheers to your Yosemite vacation over a sweet treat and some cocktails.