Yosemite Five Day Tour from San Francisco

Cedar Lodge

Yosemite Five Day Tour from San Francisco Highlights

Hotel pick-up included
Guided tour of famous Yosemite sights including Half Dome, El Capitan and Tunnel View
3 full days in park: More freedom to explore!
Visit Tuolumne's Giant Sequoia Grove your the last day
In-room ammenities: Internet Access, Phone, Cable/HBO TV, Kitchenette, Spa Tub

Yosemite Five Day Tour from San Francisco Price List

Price (per person)*	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy	Children (< 11)
Regular Price:	$669	$999	$289
Internet Special:	$649	$979	$269
SAVE BY BOOKING ONLINE	$20	$20	$20

*Yosemite tour prices from San Francisco are based on double occupancy and do not include meals.
Yosemite Five Day Tour Available Daily (April 1 thru October 31)
Yosemite Five Day Tour Available Monday, Thursday, and Saturday (November thru March 31)

Yosemite Five Day Tour from San Francisco Description

Tour group in magnificent Yosemite valley, Yosemite Tour

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The Cedar Lodge is located 8 miles from the entrance of Yosemite Park and is great for those who want to experience the wonders of Yosemite with vacation style amenities. Take the YARTS (not included in price) from and to Yosemite Valley, and then use the FREE Hybrid Shuttles to get around and see the sights! All rooms have a view of the mountains or the river, and have in-room modem access, phone, cable TV & HBO, spa tubs and family units with kitchenettes. Private beach access to the Merced River is available, as well as the indoor and outdoor pools to relax. Enjoy a drink after your day exploring Yosemite at their Cocktail Lounge and have a delicious diner at their 50's-era Diner.

Tour includes San Francisco Hotel pick-up (tour vehicle has limited space for luggage, so try to keep it small!), transportation to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley Tour and drop off at Yosemite Lodge, where you gain your independence, for 96 hours. The Five Day Yosemite National Park tour gives you 3 full uninterrupted days you don’t get with the 1- or 2-day tour. Do some all-day hiking to the top of Yosemite Falls, or if you are really in shape (and get an early start), to the top of Half Dome, or only part way, to the top of Nevada Falls or Vernal Falls - things that are hard to fit into 2 half-days or less. You could also slow it down and go rafting down the Merced River, or ride around on an open tram tour of Yosemite Valley (fare extra and seasonal). You can just take it easy and walk around the beautiful valley floor, or visit the Ahwahnee Hotel, and Mirror Lake is just a short uphill walk. For an all day excursion, bus it up to the Mariposa Grove and back or Glacier Point and walk all the way down (fare extra and seasonal). On the fifth day, meet another tour group, and finish the day with them and return to San Francisco.

In 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 and wear the right shoes, and get some exercise, you will greatly rewarded, and there are times when you might feel you have the place to yourself.

* DURING WINTER MONTHS *
Winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads, are recommended.
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.
Note: The Giant Sequoias hike on the Yosemite Tour is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions from October to April.

Yosemite Five Day Tour from San Francisco Itinerary

Yosemite Five Day Tour - Day One - Times Approximate

6:00 - 7:00 AM	Pick-ups start in Fisherman's Wharf Area and continue in downtown San Francisco.
7:00 - 7:20 AM	West Oakland Bart Station pickup (if necessary).
7:20 - 7:40 AM	Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station pickup (if necessary).
7:40 - 9:00 AM	Continuing east, see the windmills and descend into the San Joaquin valley and stop for a break and a snack.
9:15 - 11:00 AM	Begin the climb into the foothills, through gold country, and up into the Sierra Nevada range and Yosemite National Park.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	On your Yosemite tour, enjoy the amazing views of the valley, El Capitan, Half Dome, and the Yosemite Falls. Enjoy a hike to one of the park's waterfalls or lakes, or relax at the visitor's center where there are museums, restaurants, and the Ansel Adams Gallery.
1:00 - 5:00 PM	Your independence begins. Check out your options, check your bags, and check out Yosemite! And check your YARTS schedule for departure times, because you are staying outside the Park!
Evening	Check into the hotel, have a nice dinner, maybe spend the evening in the Spa, and then get a good night’s sleep so you can get up early for another exciting day in Yosemite.

Yosemite Five Day Tour - Day Two - Times Approximate

Morning	Get up early and see the sunrise. Get dressed for the day and walk a few feet to the YARTS stop, so you can get started.
All day	You decide! Get some maps, talk to the rangers or the staff at the Village and the Lodge and get some ideas. DO NOT miss the last YARTS bus out! Ask for schedule updates. IN WINTER: Be prepared to walk on ice and snow – bring warm clothes, waterproof hiking boots, and mittens! Hike the valley, climb to the Top of Yosemite Falls, or take the Mist Trail beside the roaring Merced River. (Be careful, and ask Park staff about trail conditions.)
Evening	You can stay out later, because you don’t have to commute. Stores and restaurants are open “late”, but check times to make sure. Get a good night,Check into the hotel, have a nice dinner, maybe take another swim or hot tub, or catch a movie on TV, and then get a good night’s sleep so you can get up early for another exciting day in Yosemite. Sleep so you can get up early for another exciting day in Yosemite.

Yosemite Five Day Tour - Day Three - Times Approximate

Morning	Get up early and see the sunrise. Get dressed for the day and walk a few feet to the YARTS stop, so you can get started.
All day	Like Day 2, except, do something else! Take an all day climb or hike. Take a Tram tour or Bus to the Sequoias. DO NOT miss the last YARTS bus out! Ask for schedule updates. IN WINTER: Be prepared to walk on ice and snow – bring warm clothes, waterproof hiking boots, and mittens! Hike the valley, climb to the Top of Yosemite Falls, or take the Mist Trail beside the roaring Merced River. (Be careful, and ask Park staff about trail conditions.)
Evening	Check into the hotel, have a nice dinner, maybe take another hot tub or swim, or catch a movie on TV, and then get a good night’s sleep so you can get up early for your last exciting day in Yosemite.

Yosemite Five Day Tour - Day Four - Times Approximate

Morning	Get up early and see the sunrise. Get dressed for the day and walk a few feet to the YARTS stop, so you can get started.
All day	Like Day 2, except today, do something else! Another long day to get out and explore the Park. Picnic in the meadow or at the Falls. Rent a bike or a raft. Explore the Village. DO NOT miss the last YARTS bus out! Ask for schedule updates. IN WINTER: Be prepared to walk on ice and snow – bring warm clothes, waterproof hiking boots, and mittens! Hike the valley, climb to the Top of Yosemite Falls, or take the Mist Trail beside the roaring Merced River. (Be careful, and ask Park staff about trail conditions.)
Evening	Check into the hotel, have a nice dinner, maybe take another hot tub or swim, or catch a movie on TV, and then get a good night’s sleep so you can get up early for your last day in Yosemite.

Yosemite Five Day Tour - Day Five - Times Approximate

7:00 - 8:00 AM	Get up early, check out, grab your bags, and walk a few feet to the YARTS stop, so you can get started.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Check your bags at Yosemite Lodge, and spend the morning in Yosemite on your own. This is a good day to do one or 2 short hikes, like Mirror Lake or Lower Yosemite Falls. Grab a lunch, and get back to Yosemite Lodge. IMPORTANT: CALL US TOLL-FREE AT 1-866-231-3752 TO CONFIRM PICK-UP TIME AND PLACE!
1:30 - 4:00 PM	Un-check your bags and meet your new friends and new driver. Explore more of Yosemite with the group. This includes driving time to take an optional hike in the forest and see the Giant Sequoias. (May be omitted due to snow levels and trail conditions from October to April – we’ll spend more time in the Valley instead.)
4:00 - 6:00 PM	Start the return trip, descending from the Sierras, with more great scenery as we follow the sun to the west.
6:00 - 6:30 PM	Stop for a break and a bite to eat.
6:30 - 8:30 PM	Continue back to San Francisco, enjoying views of the sunset over the East Bay hills, or the Peninsula and the city lights.
8:30 - 9:00 PM	The Yosemite tour ends at your San Francisco Hotel front door.

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Giant Sequar hiking, Winter yosemite tour

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