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2-Day Yosemite Independent Summer Tour from San Francisco | Stay at Yosemite Valley Lodge

Product Code: 78331

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Glacier Point
    • Yosemite Valley
    • Yosemite Falls
    • El Capitan
    • Giant Sequoia Trees
    • Tunnel View
    • Bridalveil Fall
    • Half Dome
Tour Code
78331
Duration
2 day
Departure City
San Francisco
End City
San Francisco
Tour Type
Bus/Coach
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Type: Independent Tour

No guide will be available except during included excursions/activities/transfers

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Is it your dream to end a rigorous day of hiking next to the hearth of a giant fireplace? Do you prefer to cozy up under sheets rather than inside the cocoon of a sleeping bag? Get all the sights, hikes, and fresh air without the grit of camping at one of Yosemite's centrally located hotels. Get ready to wake up and explore the beautiful wilderness right outside your front door.
We offer door-to-door service, directly from San Francisco to your stay in the heart of Yosemite Valley. Enjoy a scenic, narrated drive through the Central Valley, into historical California Gold Country, and through the winding road through the stunning rock cliffs of Yosemite. Enjoy an experiential tour, lead by your professional guide through the outlying areas of the park that many tourists miss. Beyond the valley, you will take a trip to the awe-inspiring Glacier Point and enjoy a hike among the Giant Sequoias. Your guide will stop at iconic spots along the way so you can take pictures at Tunnel View and take in the breathtaking spectacles of Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and more.
Day 1
6:00 - 11:30am: As we embark on our journey, we'll pass by some exceptional San Francisco sights. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz Island and the incomparable San Francisco Skyline as we head east on the Bay Bridge. You'll taste a piece of California's rich agricultural hub as we pass through a slice of the Central Valley famous for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries.
11:00am - 12:30pm: We'll continue into the mountains as we connect with the rich history of California's gold country, passing through some of the first settlements built during the Gold Rush. Take in the earthy forest smell as we make our way to the heart of the park. Your guide will pepper in stories and historical facts about the different sights. With an intimate group, there's plenty of time to stop along the way to take pictures with the beautiful panoramas.
12:30pm: We made it! We'll arrive in the early afternoon at the Majestic Hotel, Yosemite Valley Lodge or Half Dome Village; all centrally located in Yosemite Valley. You can choose to quickly stash your luggage at the front desk and meander around the valley, or grab a map and plot your route for the day. Your guides will be sure to give you a run-down on your options for activities and where to get the best eats.
Day 2
7:00am - 3:30pm: Now is your time to shine! Want to hike or bike around? You'll have options to meander or bike down paved paths, hike the trails, engage further with the park's history at the visitor center, or visit the Ansel Adams Gallery. Make sure to keep an eye on the time to make your way to stop 7 for the 3:30 departure back to San Francisco.
3:30pm: Now is the time to kick back and enjoy the ride back West through the mountains, orchards, and fields towards the city. Enjoy the skyline of San Francisco at night as we cross the Bay Bridge and return you to your lodging.
* We do our best to follow our itineraries as written, but don't control the weather (yet) and we can't make promises about special events or traffic conditions in Yosemite.  Having small groups allow our guides the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee that we'll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), we do not guarantee them in this specific order.

Visiting Attractions

  • Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park
  • Bridalveil Fall Bridalveil Fall
  • Half Dome Half Dome
  • Yosemite Falls Yosemite Falls
  • Tunnel View Tunnel View
  • Yosemite Village Yosemite Village

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Pickup: From most SF hotels between 6am - 7am.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 1-Night accommodation
    • Complimentary pickup/dropoff from select San Francisco hotels
    • Professional, knowledgeable guide
    • Transportation to/from Yosemite in biofuel mini-coach
    • Yosemite Park entrance fee
    • Narrated guided tour on day 1
    • Free time to do as you please

Package Excludes

    • Meals (stops will be made to purchase food at appropriate times during the day)
    • Additional activities (rock climbing, bike rentals, etc.)
    • Guide gratuity (optional)

Special Notes

    • Cancellation policy:
      * 16 Days and more prior to Departure Date: 10% penalty;
      * 4-15 Days prior to Departure Date: 50% penalty;
      * 3 Days or less prior to Departure Date: no refund.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double/Triple/Quadruple Occupancy applies when two/three/four people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple/Quadruple price does not guarantee a third/fourth bed in the room. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Child enjoys the same price as adult as the 3rd/4th person in one room.
* Maximum room capacity: 4 people including adult and child/infant.

Reservation Info

    1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
    2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
    3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
    4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

Terms and Conditions

    - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
    - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
    - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
    - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
    - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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