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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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