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2-3 Days Yosemite Park Tour with a Stay View Lodge from San Francisco

Our Price: from
US$515
￥3488
€453
C$727
Rs.49647
(Price shown is based on the lowest price per person over the next 60 days) Duration: 3 days Language: English This Yosemite tour from San Francisco includes a stay at the charming View Lodge. With a relaxed pace and ample free time, you’ll have the chance to explore a majestic Giant Sequoias grove, take scenic hikes, or enjoy a bike ride to Yosemite’s iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and breathtaking waterfalls.
Highlights:
  • Skip the line with an early bird arrival at the group tour gate
  • Stops to explore Bridalveil Fall, Tunnel View, El Capitan Meadow, Valley View, and Yosemite Falls
  • Hike to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias (conditions permitting)
  • Overnight stay so you can see more of Yosemite’s sites

Itinerary

Day 1:San Francisco - Yosemite(167 miles)

Hotel: Standard: View Lodge
Meals: Meal: Excluded
After guests have been picked up in San Francisco, we will drive to Yosemite National Park to get an incredible overnight experience in this vast wilderness area. Stop to ogle and photograph Tunnel View. Marvel at the beauty of Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome. Enjoy free time to explore Yosemite Valley. Explore the trail to the Lower Yosemite Falls. Afterwards, we will check into our local hotel.
  • Yosemite National Park, CA
    Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    Located in the Yosemite Valley California's Yosemite National Park, Bridal Veil Falls are one of the park's most famous sites. Millions of people every year come to see the 617-foot-high waterfall, which flows year-round.
  • Half Dome
    The Half Dome is one of the most recognizable formations in California's Yosemite National Park. It is known the world over as a challenging and rewarding hiking and mountain climbing location, attracting thousands of adventurers every year.
  • Tunnel View
    One of Yosemite National Park's most popular outlooks, the Tunnel View near the Wawona Tunnel is often the first look at some of the famous formations visitors get. The site was renovated and re-dedicated in October of 2008.
  • Yosemite Falls
    The Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California are the highest known waterfall in all of North America. The Falls are on one of the park's most famous attractions, especially in the spring when they have the most water.

Day 2:Free day in Yosemite Park

Hotel: Standard: View Lodge
Meals: Meal: Excluded
Continue touring the Yosemite Park all day round.
There are many activities to fill your free time in Yosemite. Some fun options are a nature hIke to Lower Yosemite Falls or the Sentinel Bridge; a bike ride to the Ahwahnee Hotel or Mirror Lake; taking the Yosemite Shuttle to Curry Village; or (in summer) having a dip in the Merced River.

Day 3:Free day in Yosemite Park

Meals: Meal: Excluded
Continue touring the Yosemite Park all day round.
There are many activities to fill your free time in Yosemite. Some fun options are a nature hIke to Lower Yosemite Falls or the Sentinel Bridge; a bike ride to the Ahwahnee Hotel or Mirror Lake; taking the Yosemite Shuttle to Curry Village; or (in summer) having a dip in the Merced River.

Departure & Return

  • Pickup Service: Complimentary pick-up service is available from most hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area. Please call local tour operator to re-confirm pick up time. Exact pick-up time will be provided upon reconfirmation 24 hours prior to the tour.
  • Meet the tour vehicle on your return (to San Francisco) day at the same location where you were dropped off at Stop 7 near the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Your confirmation email will let you know the time and our staff will try contacting you on the return day to confirm the arrangements.
  • The return time to San Francisco is about 9:00 - 9:30 PM. Traffic and other unforeseen issues can cause delays or changes in these time which are out of our control. You'd better not make flight/travel arrangements on the same day as your tour.

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

1-2 Nights hotel accommodation
Park reservation fee and entry fee
Hike to Yosemite's Giant Sequoia redwoods
Foreign language audios in 8 languages
Local expert guide (English)
Pick up at most downtown San Francisco hotels

Price Excludes

Oversize baggage fee on YARTS
Transfer to View Lodge from Yosemite Valley and back
Meals and beverages
Gratuities for your guide and driver
Yosemite National Park will charge an additional fee of $100 per person per park for foreign tourists (Non-U.S. residents) ages 16 and above, starting from 2026. However, if a visitor purchases a Non-Resident Annual Pass independently (priced at $250 per pass), the pass will also cover the nonresident fees for up to three additional adults in the pass holder's group.

Additional Notes

Please keep in mind that the tour duration may be too long for infants, but we leave this at your discretion.
Luggage policy: Customers are allowed up to two items (ie. 1 Personal item (purses, small day packs, camera cases etc.)+ 1 standard bag (a maximum dimension of 22 X 14 X 9 in) ) to travel free of charge. These items must be within the size limitations. Each additional item above the allowance will incur a $50 excess luggage fee. If customers bring Oversize luggage, they MUST inform us at least 48 hours prior to your tour, since space is very limited.
This tour has a 10 passenger minimum requirement. Tour will get confirmed until it reaches the requirement.

New Fee Policy for Foreign Visitors to Yosemite National Park

Policy Basis: This is an administrative policy change (Executive Order/Interior Department rule) by the U.S. Department of the Interior, effective January 1, 2026. It is considered a force majeure event or policy adjustment.

Key Regulations for Yosemite:

  1. Foreign Visitor Surcharge: All non-U.S. residents aged 16 and above must pay an additional $100 per person fee on top of the standard park entrance fee.

  2. Annual Pass Option: Non-U.S. residents can purchase a $250 annual pass covering this surcharge at all affected parks, including Yosemite. The pass will also cover the nonresident fees for up to three additional adults in the pass holder's group.

Important Notes:

  • Government-issued photo ID may be required at entry to verify residency.

  • All resulting costs are the traveler's responsibility.