Get acquainted with the landmarks and highlights of Yosemite National Park during this 9-hour day tour from Fresno or Oakhurst. Travel into the Yosemite Valley through the Southgate, then spend the day viewing and photographing some of the valley's best features such as Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Yosemite's high country. Hike down the 4-Mile Trail (during the spring to fall) or choose to remain on the bus. Lunch will be provided and can be eaten along the trail. National Park entrance fees included.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Entrance fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled WaterÂ
Lunch: Â Your choice of turkey, vegetarian or dagwood (combination of several meats) sandwich
$10 Gratuity for the GuideÂ
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure point
From Fresno- Hotel pickup is provided near the train station, airport area or river park area in Fresno. Hotels in Fresno near Highway 99 are not recommended due to additional distance.From Oakhurst- Any hotel in Oakhurst area
Departure Time
Fresno Departure 5am - 6am Oakhurst Departure 6am - 7am Fish Camp Departure 6:30am - 7:30am Most hotels in the area we pickup guests at their hotels
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Begin your day's exploration of Yosemite National Park with pickup in Fresno, Oakhurst, or Fish Camp. Board your comfortable tour vehicle and settle in for the ride to Yosemite's Southgate entrance. Make your first stop at Glacier Point and Chinquapin, a scenic overlook that provides sweeping views of the Yosemite High Country, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley. Embark on a short walk to get a more photo-worthy views of the Merced River, Ahwahnee Lodge, Curry Village, Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. Those keen on hiking can take the option to trek down the 4-Mile Trail here, which ends on Southside Drive. Continue across the Swinging Bridge (or take a shuttle) to meet back with your tour group at the Yosemite Lodge. Passengers who wish to remain on the bus will visit the Tunnel View to view Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Sentinel Bridge, El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls. Stop for a lunch break and walk to Yosemite Falls.Hang out in the meadows in front of El Capitan to watch the gravity-defying rock climbers, then drive along the Merced River to see the John Muir and President Roosevelt campsites. See the historic Wawona Hotel and explore the Pioneer Village History Center before heading back to Fresno or Oakhurst for drop-off.
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Glacier Point is usually closed during winter from November to April. Any of the tour highlights may be closed due to weather or construction. We will do our best to show alternative sites.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when accompanied by 2 paying adults
Parents with small children must provide car seats and
or booster seats if necessary
Infants from 0-1 years must be in the back seat strapped into a rear-facing car seat until they reach 20 pounds
Children between 1-8 years (or heaver than 20 pounds) must be in in the back seat (some exceptions apply) and strapped into either:
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.