Need more than a Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco to visit the classic sights and sounds of Yosemite’s wilderness, but you don’t want to stay in a tent and prefer the comforts of a hotel room? No worries! You’ve come to the right place! This tour is identical in every aspect to our Yosemite Escape Camping Tour (3 Days), but instead of camping, you’ll be staying in the comfort of a hotel!

This tour will share the same itinerary, vehicle, and meals as the camping tour. The only difference is where you’ll be sleeping at night. Instead of a tent, you’ll be sleeping in the comfort of a local lodge next door to the campground, which is just steps away. Some guests on the tour will camp and some guests will stay in the hotel, but everyone will still enjoy meals, the camp, and the itinerary together!

Nervous about the hikes? Our guides will pick the trails that best suit your group. There’s plenty of time to make your way through the park over three days, hopping from one trailhead to the next. Experience the awe-inspiring sights, where you’ll hike, swim, and meander through many of the park’s most famous outlooks and tranquil spaces.


Day 1| Giant Sequoias
As we embark on our journey, we’ll pass by some exceptional San Francisco sights. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz Island and the incomparable San Francisco Skyline as we head east on the Bay Bridge. You’ll taste a piece of California’s rich agricultural hub as we pass through a slice of the Central Valley famous for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries. Once we reach the park, prepare to dine among giants as we arrive at a grove of Giant Sequoia trees. You’ll take in the meditative views as next to trees that measure up to 300 feet tall, 30 feet wide, and older than one thousand years.

Are your cameras ready? The shuttle will climb the winding route 4,500 feet above sea level to the gorgeous vista at Tunnel View, which overlooks the expanse of Yosemite Valley and offers spectacular views looking east towards El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls. Depending on timing, the group may stop off at Yosemite Village or take a quick excursion down a beginner hike before settling into camp.

Once at camp, your guide will hand out camping gear and show you the local amenities. You’ll make the ultimate s’mores as your group shares drinks and stories around the campfire, but don’t forget to get some sleep for a full-day of exploring the park!         

Accommodation: Overnight at Yosemite Cedar Lodge with dinner at the camp included.      

Day 2| Yosemite High Country
The early bird gets the worm when it comes to exploring the park! We’ll whip together a quick breakfast, slap together some sandwiches for lunch, and head off in the van to start our full day in Yosemite High Country.

Are you ready for clear, sparkling lakes? Crisp, mountain air? Prepare to spend a full day exploring Yosemite’s picturesque lakes, hiking to mountain summits that overlook lush greenery, and passing through serene meadows. Your guide will make sure the group takes full advantage of the park, while making sure everyone is comfortable, by customising the hikes around the groups’ needs.

If your group is not too wiped out by the day’s adventures, now is the time to swap stories and share drinks around the campfire with your new friends. Don’t forget to rest up before your last day at Yosemite!        

Accommodation: Overnight at Yosemite Cedar Lodge with breakfast and lunch at the camp included.          

Day 3| Yosemite Valley
On the last morning, we’ll make a quick breakfast, prepare another brown bag lunch, make sure all the camping gear is put away before heading into Yosemite Valley.
Did you pass up a hike on the way to a vista? Have you been pining after a particular swimming spot? Are you ready to stretch your legs and have a new self-guided adventure? Day three is the perfect time to choose your own adventure in Yosemite Valley.

You can hike to a waterfall, rent a bicycle to cruise around the valley floor, check out the visitor’s center, museum, and Ansel Adams Gallery, or relax in the shade by the emerald green Merced River. Regroup for one final group activity, a visit to the El Capitan Meadow to watch the daredevil rock climbers conquering the largest granite monolith in North America. After a full day of exploring, we’ll make our way back to the San Francisco Hilton, arriving in the city around 8:30pm – 9pm.        

Included: Breakfast and lunch at the camp.     

Important information   
Please note that due to rapidly-changing conditions beyond our control (weather, crowds, traffic) and the small size of our vehicles/groups, guides have the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. Although we intend to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), they cannot be guaranteed them in this specific order.




Starting point: ADDRESS - location.Description, San Francisco Area - CA, United States - (Longitude: 0.000000, Latitude: 0.000000)
Ending point: Same - Same as Starting Point

Inclusions: 
 
Lodge
3 Star Hotel
Yosemite National Park ticket
Transportation by coach or minibus
Guide
 


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