One day trip and overnight trips including transportation by car, Eco-friendly Amtrak train and bus, and accommodation.
The most safe and economical way to spend time in Yosemite Valley if you have only one day is to go by train and bus at $149 per person. Takes about 15 hours round trip spending about 4 hours in Yosemite Valley. See details Yosemite One Day Trip and Yosemite 8 hours in Park stay in Merced. We also book bus tours, overnight package stay at Yosemite Valley Lodge, Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite View Lodge, Ceder Lodge, Mariposa gateway town.
Check room availability for Yosemite Valley Lodge inside the park for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
What you see on this trip:
Upon entering Arch Rock Entrance you see the cliffs on both sides of the Merced River Canyon. Crossing the river going on South Side Road Bridal Veil Fall and Leaning Tower are visible. Looming across the Valley is the huge El Capitan monolith. Driving further to see Cathedral Rocks, Sentinel Rock, Half Dome and Clouds Rest. Yosemite Falls is seen on the left and past Yosemite Chapel crossing the Sentinel Bridge you see the iconic Half Dome.
California hotels and Inns have various restrictions resulting in limited capacity inside Yosemite Valley, and El Portal and Mariposa. If you would like to go this year please let us know dates of travel with how many people as soon as possible. We will create a suitable itinerary for you.
Room Reservation
Most importantly rooms should be booked well in advance. Ideal places to stay are Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee Hotel, Curry Village inside the park and Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, Mariposa and other gateway towns which have suitable transportation available.
Currently we have limited number of rooms are available at Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee, and Curry Village inside the park also Yosemite View Lodge near Arch Rock entrance outside the park. To secure your rooms please inquire as early as possible from the from below.
Transportation
Yosemite Tour transportation is provided by Amtrak and companies under contract to us. They are fully licensed by California Public Utility Commission. They carry required insurance and comply with USDOT and CHP safety requirements.
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