Yosemite Tours

YOSEMITE SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Yosemite Sightseeing Tours provides tours daily from Tenaya Lodge. The tour will allow you to take in all the sights including El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and more. There are many stops along the way to allow time for photo opportunities. Your guide will entertain & educate you on the history, geology, current events, flora & fauna of the "Crown Jewel of National Parks" as well as answering any questions you may have.

To book this tour prior to your stay, contact the Guest Services Desk. To contact the hotel directly, call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.

The tour is available daily. Advanced reservations are highly recommended.

Pricing

Adults & Seniors - $75
Teens (13-17 years old) - $65
Children (under 12 years old) - FREE

*Prices subject to change

YOSEMITE GRAND TOUR

The full-day Yosemite Grand Tour combines the Valley Floor Tour, Big Trees Tram and Glacier Point Tours into one. Bring your camera and lots of film for some breathtaking views as you explore the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and Glacier Point.

Duration

All day

Departure Time & Place

Departs at 8:45am, meet in front of the lobby of Yosemite Lodge at the Falls.

You Will See

Tunnel View, Glacier Point, Wawona, Big Trees and more.

Available

Late May to early November, conditions permitting.

Additional Information

When you make your reservation, ask for details about lunch (or Sunday Brunch) served in the famous Wawona Dining Room.

Making Reservations

To make reservations prior to your arrival in the Park, please call (209) 372-1240.

Pricing

Adults - $62

Seniors - $55

Child - $33

*Prices subject to change

YOSEMITE VALLEY FLOOR TOUR

On this 26-mile, two-hour tour, Rangers introduce some of Yosemite’s most famous sightseeing points in Yosemite Valley and describe the history, geology, plant and animal life of the region. This year-round Yosemite Valley Floor tour provides a fuller knowledge and enjoyment of the park. Open-air trams operate from late Spring through early Fall. Late October through April, ride in an enclosed and heated motor coach with large windows allowing unimpeded views of Yosemite’s famous sights. Bring your camera along for postcard-perfect pictures.

Duration

Two Hours

Departure Time & Place

The tour leaves several times daily from Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. Available year-round.

You Will See

Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls and more.

Making Reservations

To make reservations prior to your arrival in the Park, please call (209) 372-1240.

Pricing

Adults - $22

Seniors - $18

Child (5 and older) - $11.50

Child (under 5) - FREE

*Prices subject to change

BIG TREES TRAM TOUR

The Big Trees Tram Tour is a facinating audio tour of the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. Share the wonder of this ancient and beautiful grove as you hear about the history these magnificient trees have seen. This tour operates late spring through early fall (conditions permitting).

Duration

One hour, fifteen minutes

Departure Time & Place

The numerous tours depart daily, starting at 10am and continuing until 5pm. Tours begin at the Mariposa Grove Gift Shop, located just beyond Yosemite's South Entrance.

You Will See

The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequioas.

Making Reservations

To make reservations prior to your arrival in the Park, please call (209) 375-1621.

Pricing

Adults - $16

Seniors - $14

Child (5 and older) - $11

Child (under 5) - FREE

*Prices subject to change

GLACIER POINT TOURS

This spectacular Yosemite tour's four-hour round journey takes you from the valley to the breathtaking Glacier Point, towering 3,200 feet directly above the valley floor. It offers panoramic views of Yosemite Falls, Nevada and Vernal Falls, with the magnificent High Sierra in the distance. The Glacier Point Tour departs daily from Yosemite Lodge, and also offers a one-way ticket for adventurers wishing to hike down on their own. This tour operates from late Spring to early Fall, conditions permitting.

Duration

Four Hours

Departure Time & Place

Departs daily from the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls at 8:30am, 10am and 1:30pm.

Additional Information

You can purchase a one-way ticket and hike back into Yosemite Valley via your choice of trails, including the Four Mile Trail. The views from these trails are breathtaking and coming down the trail is much easier that going up! Trail maps are sold at the Glacier Point store.

Making Reservations

To make reservations prior to your arrival in the Park, please call (209) 372-1240.

Pricing

Roundtrip:

Adults - $32.50

Seniors - $26

Child (5 and older) - $26

Child (under 5) - FREE

One-way:

Adults - $20

Seniors - $18

Child (5 and older) - $12

Child (under 5) - FREE

*Prices subject to change

MOONLIGHT TOUR

If you thought Yosemite by daylight was inspiring, see the Valley in an entirely new and magical light during the Moonlight Tour. Following the same route as the Valley Floor Tour, participants ride in an open-air “green dragon” tram under the glow of a full moon.

These two-hour, late night Yosemite tours take place on full-moon nights from May through October, conditions permitting.

Duration

2 hours

Departure Time

Departure times vary based on moon-rise.

You Will See

Many of Yosemite's most famous landmarks: Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall – all by the light of the moon!

Meet the Tour

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls.

Making Reservations

To make reservations prior to your arrival in the Park, please call (209) 372-1240. Reservations can be made up to seven days in advance.

Pricing

Adults - $22

Seniors - $18

Child (5 and older) - $11.50

Child (under 5) - FREE

*Prices subject to change

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON TOURS IN YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

For further information about in Park tours, please visit YosemitePark.com.