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Yosemite Three Day Tour from San Francisco - Ahwahnee Hotel Highlights
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Yosemite Three Day Tour from San Francisco - Ahwahnee Hotel Price List |
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Prices (per person)*
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Double Occupancy
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Single Occupancy
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Children (< 11)
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Regular Price:
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$1019
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$1679
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$329
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Internet Special:
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$1004
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$1664
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$314
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SAVE BY BOOKING ONLINE
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$15
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$15
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$15
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*Yosemite tour prices from San Francisco are based on double occupancy and do not include meals.
Yosemite Three Day Tour from San Francisco - Ahwahnee Hotel Description |
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Located inside Yosemite National Park overlooking Yosemite Valley, this luxury hotel allows you to visit Yosemite National Park with all the modern conveniences, including phone, TV, free wireless internet, and breakfast included! The 123 room Ahwahnee Hotelis considered a premier lodge accommodation – featuring a restaurant, bar, sweet shop, 24-hour front desk, ATM on site, non-smoking rooms, a year-round heated outdoor pool and a fully equipped business center with copying machine and fax.
The hotel was built in 1927 and it's spectacular views, architecture, and iside decorations along with excellent service have earned it the premiere lodge classification. When staying at the Ahwahnee, you are just minutes away from Yosemite activities and sights. There is a free shuttle that takes you through the valley and to all Yosemite sights and activities like horseback riding, rock climbing or nature hikes. The Ahwahnee Hotel sells out in advance – we recommend you book early!
Tour includes San Francisco Hotel pick-up, transportation to Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Valley Tour and drop off at Yosemite Lodge, where you gain your independence, for 24 hours. Tour vehicle has limited space for luggage, so try to keep it small! The next day, meet another tour group at the same time and place, and finish the day with them and return to San Francisco. Overnight Yosemite National Park tours are a great way to spend time doing activities that our guided 1-day tours don’t have time for, such as rafting down the Merced river, learning rock climbing on the beautiful Yosemite granite cliffs or relaxing on an open tram tour of Yosemite Valley all at your own leisure. 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 be greatly rewarded by the natural beauty, 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 Three Day Tour from San Francisco - Ahwahnee Hotel Itinerary |
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6:00 - 7:00 AM
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Pick-ups start in Fisherman's Wharf Area and continue in downtown San Francisco.
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7:00 - 7:20 AM
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West Oakland Bart Station pickup (if necessary).
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7:20 - 7:40 AM
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Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station pickup (if necessary).
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7:40 - 9:00 AM
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Continuing east, see the windmills and descend into the San Joaquin valley and stop for a break and a snack.
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9:15 - 11:00 AM
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Begin the climb into the foothills, through gold country, and up into the Sierra Nevada range and Yosemite National Park.
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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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.
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1:00 - 5:00 PM
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Get dropped off at Yosemite Lodge, the Park’s transportation hub, and your independence begins. Jump on the FREE Hybrid Shuttle and ride to the Ahwahnee hotel, 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!
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Evening
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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.
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Morning
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Get up early! Sunrise in Yosemite! Then shower down, get some breakfast, and…
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All day
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You decide! Get some maps, book activities, 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.) |
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Evening
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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.
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7:00 - 8:00 AM
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Get up early! Sunrise in Yosemite! You’re THERE! Again! You can sleep tomorrow. Then grab some breakfast, shower down, pack up, and…
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8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Spend the morning in Yosemite on your own. 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! |
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1:30 - 4:00 PM
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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.)
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4:00 - 6:00 PM
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Start the return trip, descending from the Sierras, with more great scenery as we follow the sun to the west.
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6:00 - 6:30 PM
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Stop for a break and a bite to eat.
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6:30 - 8:30 PM
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Continue back to San Francisco, enjoying views of the sunset over the East Bay hills, or the Peninsula and the city lights.
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8:30 - 9:00 PM
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The Yosemite tour ends at your San Francisco Hotel front door.
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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