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Yosemite Five Day Tour Dorm Bed Highlights
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| Price (per person)* |
Dorm Room |
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| Regular Price: |
$340 |
| Internet Special: |
$330 |
| SAVE BY BOOKING
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$10 |
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Click Here to check the Yosemite Tour schedule for departure dates
A dorm room consists of six to twelve bunk beds in either single-sex or coed dorms. You will have access to the hostel kitchen. All beds have good quality fresh linens on real mattresses and pillows. Fresh top linens and blankets are included. Sleeping bags and sleep sheets are acceptable. Each cabin has modern commercial showers, sinks and toilets. In-room phones and TV are not available in this class of accommodation. Support Mass Transit and take YARTS (est. $12 cash round-trip per day, not included in price) from and to the Park and then use the FREE Hybrid Shuttles to get around and see the sights! (There is a short walk from the bus stop to the Hostel, and you should have a flashlight for the evenings.)
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.
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| 6:00
- 7:00 AM |
Pick-ups start
in Fisherman's Wharf Area and continue in
downtown San Francisco. |
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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 hostel, have a nice dinner, sit
by the fireplace, relax, have a brew, and
get a good night’s sleep so you can
get up early for another exciting day in
Yosemite. |
| Morning |
Get up early,
and get ready for your second exciting day!
Walk to the YARTS stop and get back into
the Park. Check the schedule & be early. |
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| 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 |
Check the schedule
and take YARTS back to the hostel, have a
nice dinner, reflect upon the days experience,
and get a good night’s sleep so you
can get up early for another exciting day
in Yosemite. |
| Morning |
Get up early,
and get ready for your thirdd exciting day!
Walk to the YARTS stop and get back into
the Park. Check the schedule & be early. |
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| 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 the schedule
and take YARTS back to the hostel, have a
nice dinner, recharge your batteries, and
get a good night’s sleep so you can
get up early for another exciting day in
Yosemite. |
| Morning |
Get up early,
and get ready for your fourth exciting day!
Walk to the YARTS stop and get back into
the Park. Check the schedule & be early. |
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| 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 the schedule
and take YARTS back to the hostel, have a
nice dinner, recharge your batteries, and
get a good night’s sleep so you can
get up early for your last exciting day in
Yosemite. |
| 7:00
- 8:00 AM |
Get up early,
check out, grab your bag, and walk to the
YARTS stop so you can get started. |
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| 9:30
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. |
Click Here to check the Yosemite Tour schedule for departure dates
Click Here for a list of activities to enjoy on your Yosemite Overnight Tour
Copyright © Extranomical Adventures, Inc. a San Francisco Sightseeing Tour Company 1999-.
*This is a limited time offer, prices are subject to change. Please check the San Francisco Tour Reservations
page for the price schedule. Extranomical Adventures operates fully insured PUC/TCP-licensed vehicles. Tour prices do not include meals, lodging, or park entrance fees unless otherwise noted. We are not responsible for loss or damage of personal property on tours. We are not responsible for delays due to accidents, breakdowns, or adverse traffic and weather conditions on tours. We reserve the right to modify stops, vehicle, visits or activities based on weather conditions, group needs or conditions out of our control. Tours are generally operated by Extranomical Adventures, Inc. although we reserve the right to use other operators and/or subcontractors to operate all and any tours advertised. Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. Cancellations or changes must be made 72 hrs before trip departure to get partial refund. Airport shuttle transfers are non-refundable. Cancellations and changes are subject to a 10% or $25 fee, whichever is greater.
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Yosemite Five Day Tour Dorm Bed Price List