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Yosemite National Park

Yosemite is one of the country's most popular national parks, and once you’ve visited you’ll know why! The attraction of Yosemite National Park lies in the great variety of spectacular scenery; there’s always something new and different to see here, from the towering waterfalls, to the towering trees, its sheer cliffs, and shimmering lakes and streams. Prepare to be wowed at every turn you make!


Despite covering around 1,200 square miles of beautiful landscapes most visitors to Yosemite National Park only ever get to see a very small portion of this. Yosemite Valley is the center for the tourist trade in the park and features most of the campsites, access to trails, waterfalls and more. You can see a great variety of landscapes just within this area, but to really experience Yosemite you should visit some of the other areas of the park too.


If the other areas of the park interest you, make sure you come in the summer because some of the less accessible areas are still closed in the winter and spring due to snow and melt conditions. Spring is, however, a great time to visit and see the waterfalls, such as the impressive Yosemite Falls (the highest waterfalls in North America), as they’re at their most powerful after the snow melt. The high country, including Tioga Pass Road, will only be open from about June at the earliest.


The best way to see Yosemite National Park is by hiking, biking, rafting, or climbing, giving you a real up close experience. Whatever you do leave your car or RV at the hotel or campsite and make use of the free park transit service. This is here to reduce traffic congestion and pollution and saves you having to worry about parking all the time.


If you’re planning to visit Yosemite in high season make sure you book early for either lodgings or campgrounds as these are both in very high demand and short supply. Staying just outside the park is sometimes a better idea.


See a bit more of Yosemite than most visitors do and let us arrange a unique tour for you and your family. Mule rides, adventure guided hikes, private hikes, and introductory rock climbing classes are just some of the unforgettable activities you can enjoy here!


Quick Facts:
--- Enjoy hiking? You’ll never get bored of hiking in Yosemite with over 800 miles of trails available!
--- The sheer granite cliffs of El Capitan are one of the park’s most photographed features though many visitors want to do more than just photograph it, and take to climbing the 3,300 foot face!

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Yosemite National Park

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Big Sur Coastline, Sequoias and Yosemite National Park

Big Sur Coastline, Sequoias and Yosemite National Park

11 to 14 Nights  |  Starting from $4,425

From the Pacific Coast to giant sequoias and granite mountains, this trip hits the highlights of California's most spectacular scenery. From San Francisco down Pacific Highway 1, you'll travel along the scenic coast before heading inland to the Giant Forest where four of the world's five largest sequoias are found. Another scenic drive awaits you into Kings Canyon and then on to Yosemite with its impressive waterfalls, towering cliffs, rounded domes, and massive monoliths.

Las Vegas to San Francisco

Las Vegas to San Francisco

Over 14 Nights  |  Starting from $5,955

Enjoy two popular western cities in addition to some of the best national parks in the country on this one-way trip. Start with a visit to Las Vegas, a truly one of a kind place. Hike or ride horses through the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. Walk the canyons of Zion National Park and be dwarfed by huge walls of sandstone. Visit ghost towns and mining towns of the Old West as you drive through Nevada. Experience Yosemite National Park, with its granite mountains and waterfalls. Top off your visit in San Francisco with a tour to Alcatraz Island or bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge. Trips longer than 15 nights can also tie in a short trip to the Grand Canyon. RV availability is limited; please call before purchasing airline tickets.

Yosemite National Park - Quick Getaway

Yosemite National Park - Quick Getaway

Under 7 Nights  |  Starting from $1,820

Take a 4 night escape from San Francisco to one of the West's most spectacular national parks. Yosemite is home to massive granite monoliths, impressive waterfalls, towering cliffs, and rounded domes. A walk amongst the giant sequoia grove in the park will leave you spellbound. To make the most of your time, consider a guided nature hike, tram tour or mule ride where your guide can verse you on the various park features.
Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe

Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $3,150

Explore two of Northern California's most scenic places on this tour. Yosemite National Park is home to impressive waterfalls, towering cliffs, rounded domes, and massive monoliths. Enjoy a couple of days at spectacular Lake Tahoe. You'll have some time to try activities like kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, boat tours, whitewater rafting and mountain biking. Return to San Francisco via Sutter's Mill, birthplace of the 1849 California Gold Rush.
Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe and Gold Country

Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe and Gold Country

11 to 14 Nights  |  Starting from $4,250

Take your time exploring some of the Sierra Nevada Mountains' finest scenery on this tour. Impressive waterfalls, towering cliffs, rounded domes, and massive monoliths await you in Yosemite. The drive over Tioga Pass takes you to ghost towns, tufa (too-fah) formations and hot springs on your way to spectacular Lake Tahoe. Activities like kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, boat tours, whitewater rafting and mountain biking are plentiful. Return to San Francisco via Sutter's Mill, birthplace of the 1849 California Gold Rush.

Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

7 to 10 Nights  |  Starting from $3,055

From granite mountains to giant sequoias, this trip hits the highlights of 3 of California's most spectacular national parks. Start your tour in the Bay area, then head east to Yosemite with its impressive waterfalls, towering cliffs, rounded domes, and massive monoliths. Visit the country's second oldest National Park, home of the Giant Forest where four of the world's five largest sequoias are found. Top it off with an incredibly scenic drive into Kings Canyon, "a rival to Yosemite" according to famed naturalist John Muir.

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