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Yosemite Four Day Tour Tent Cabin Highlights
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| Prices (per person)* |
Double Occupancy |
Single Occupancy |
Children (< 11) |
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| Regular Price: |
$480 |
$685 |
$385 |
| Internet Special: |
$465 |
$670 |
$375 |
| SAVE BY BOOKING
ONLINE |
$15 |
$15 |
$10 |
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Click Here to check the Yosemite Tour schedule for departure dates
Tent Cabins in Curry Village provide a comfortable, inexpensive accommodation right inside Yosemite National Park, in the shadow of Glacier Point and Half Dome, and you get breakfast! Each tent cabin can accommodate up to 5 people. There are two central shower buildings and rest rooms are even closer. Curry Village has an outdoor pool, a mountaineering store, several restaurants, and a well stocked general store. You are also welcome to bring or buy your own food so long as it is not kept in the cabin, but stored in a bear-proof locker (provided free of charge at Yosemite). Curry Village is a great way to be close to nature, just minutes away from Happy Isles, the Mist Trail, and a short FREE Hybrid Shuttle ride away from the Yosemite Village, Yosemite Falls and most of the Valley’s attractions. For just a little sacrifice, you get a great payback in convenient location, and several hours a day more time being so close to Yosemite’s world famous landmarks, because there is no commuting out of the park! A tent cabin is just like it sounds – a wooden frame with canvas covering, four single beds, bug screen windows with privacy covers, one light bulb, and a lockable door. There are a few heated ones for the winter, but most are not.
Tour includes San Francisco Hotel pick-up (tour van 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 72 hours. The Four Day Yosemite National Park tour gives you 2 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. Mirror Lake is just a short uphill walk, and you can just take it easy and walk around the beautiful valley floor, or bus it up to Glacier Point, or the Mariposa Grove (fare extra and seasonal). On the fourth 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 |
Get dropped off
at Yosemite Lodge, the Park’s transportation
hub, and your independence begins. Jump on the FREE
Hybrid Shuttle and ride to Curry Village, check in,
and drop off your bags. Ask the staff for some ideas,
or browse the stores for some books or maps, and start
hiking! |
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’s
sleep so you can get up early for another exciting
day in Yosemite. |
| Morning |
Get up early! Sunrise in
Yosemite! You’re THERE! Duh!! Then shower down,
get some breakfast, and… |
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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. 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’s sleep
so you can get up early for another exciting day in
Yosemite. |
| Morning |
Get up early! Sunrise in
Yosemite! You’re there! Again! Then shower down,
get some breakfast, and… |
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| All day |
Like Day 2, except today,
do something else! Get some maps, talk to the rangers
or the staff at the Village and the Lodge and get some
ideas. 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. If it’s
warm enough, take a swim in the pool, or enjoy the
twilight down by the river, or come out later for star-gazing
or the moon rise. Get a good night’s sleep so
you can get up early for your last day in Yosemite. |
| 7:00
- 8:00 AM |
Get up early! Your third
sunrise in Yosemite! You can sleep tomorrow. Then grab
some breakfast, shower down, pack up, and… |
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| 8:30
AM - 1:00 PM |
Check out, check your bags
at the desk. Ride the shuttle, explore the village,
grab a lunch and get back to the Lodge. You still have
time to walk around and catch Yosemite Falls or the
glorious meadow nearby. 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. |
If you are traveling in Winter Months from October through April, check the Winter Itinerary for an idea of what the schedule might be like, talk to your guide on the way into the park the first day, and call Headquarters toll-free at 1-866-231-3752 the morning of the last day to confirm the pick-up time and location.
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
