Located inside Yosemite National Park, this superb lodge option will allow you to visit Yosemite National Park with all the modern conveniences, including phone, TV, and wireless internet! The 250 room hotel, Yosemite Valley Lodge (previously Yosemite Park Lodge), is the closest Yosemite accommodation – you cannot get any closer than this! Yosemite Falls, North America’s tallest waterfall, is only minutes away, and the rest of the Valley’s sights are just a short FREE shuttle ride away. Several restaurants, 2 gift shops, a bar, an outdoor pool, and bike rentals are right outside your room door. And Yosemite Village has even more attractions just a short FREE shuttle ride away. This package is perfect for Yosemite National Park visitors seeking comfort after an exciting day in Yosemite Valley and those wanting to spend the most time on their feet with their eyes and ears open. Sells out fast – Book NOW! Our highest recommendation.
Tour includes San Francisco hotel pick-up, transportation to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley Tour and drop-off at Yosemite Valley Lodge (previously Yosemite Lodge at the Falls), where you will have the rest of the day on your own. Tour vehicle has limited space for luggage, so try to keep it small! The next day, meet another tour group at the same time and place, and finish the day with them and return to San Francisco. Overnight Yosemite National Park tours are a great way to spend time doing activities that our guided 1-day tours don’t have time for, such as rafting down the Merced river, learning rock climbing on the beautiful Yosemite granite cliffs, or relaxing on an open tram tour of Yosemite Valley all at your own leisure.
During the winter, it is still a great time to visit. Some locations are inaccessible but the scenery is completely different – the Valley itself is a winter waterfall wonderland. For someone willing to bundle up, wear the right shoes, and get some exercise, you will be greatly rewarded by the natural beauty. There may also be times when you will feel as if you have the place to yourself. We will always do what we can to make your trip enjoyable, but safety is “Job 1”, so the route and itinerary may be changed due to snow depth, road conditions, construction projects and detours.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel.
Duration: 2 or 3 days, depending on the option chosen.
Pick-up time: At 6am.
Drop-off time: At 8pm approx.
Languages: The tour is narrated in English but complimentary audio guides is offered in 8 languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, and Portuguese. If an audio tour is required, please request at the time of booking.
Others: The Giant Sequoias hike on the Yosemite Tour is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions from October to April.