2-3 Days Yosemite Park Tour with a Stay View Lodge from San Francisco
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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
Dates & Prices
Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Most rooms at Yosemite View Lodge are nestled along a stunning stretch of the Merced River, allowing guests to enjoy dramatic river views from private balconies or outdoor hot tubs. This scenic setting creates a peaceful escape, ideal for unwinding after a day of adventure in the park. Additional on-site amenities include both indoor and outdoor pools, multiple hot tubs, a couple of restaurants, and a general store stocked with essentials and local products.
Yosemite National Park, CA
Bridal Veil Falls
Half Dome
Tunnel View
Yosemite Falls
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.
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.
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How long is the tour?
The guided tour portion of your overnight Yosemite tour will be 6-7 hours on your departure day and approximately 5-6 hours on your return day. In between your departure and return days, you will have unguided, free time in Yosemite.
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Can you drop me off at my hotel in Yosemite?
Our tour route only comes near the Yosemite Valley Lodge. You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation to your Lodge and for rejoining the tour on your return day.
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What activities do you recommend during my free time?
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.
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Where and at what time will I meet the tour on the return date?
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.
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Are meals included? Can I buy or bring my own?
You are responsible for your own meals while staying in Yosemite. Gourmet dining is available at the Ahwahnee Hotel (reservations required) and more casual fare can be found at the Yosemite Valley Lodge and at Degnan's Kitchen in Yosemite Village. You may bring your own snacks or meals into the park as long as they are secured in bear-proof containers.
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What do I need to know about the Giant Sequoias hike?
The hike is only available when trail conditions are safe, usually April to October. The hike is a 2-mile round trail with a steep incline on the return. We allocate approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the experience. Individuals with respiratory issues or not used to strenuous exercise may skip the hike and wait in the seating area at Tuolumne Grove trailhead. Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
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What is YARTS?
YARTS is a public transit bus service that operates in Yosemite Valley. The primary year-round routes run along Highway 140 and Highway 120. Additionally, there will be a seasonal route available on Highway 41 from May 5 to September 8, 2023.
The price of YARTS tickets varies depending on the type of ticket purchased. One-way and round-trip tickets are available for $8 to $12. Passengers are allowed to bring bags on the YARTS buses, including backpacks of any size. However, larger bags may need to be stored in compartments located under the passenger seats.
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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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Government-issued photo ID may be required at entry to verify residency.
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All resulting costs are the traveler's responsibility.
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Policies
The purchase of any travel services represents your acceptance Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking.
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. Please be noted that we do not allow departure change 48 hours before departure.
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to TakeTours by email or through web mail at Contact Us .
(Notification day and departure day are not counted)
10 days or more prior to departure - the greater of $35 or 10% of total purchase amount.
Within 10 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure or no show - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a schedule trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every efforts to maintain the normal operation.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, TakeTours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour.. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.
We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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