Yosemite National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Yosemite National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip From San Francisco

• Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

• Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour From San Francisco With Lodging

• Yosemite 3-Day Camping Adventure From San Francisco

• Yosemite Grand Adventure - Day Tour From S. Lake Tahoe

To visit Yosemite National Park, passes cost US$20 for pedestrians, US$20 for cyclists, and US$35 for vehicles (including all passengers). Non-US residents must pay an extra US$100 to visit with the standard pass. Annual passes for US residents cost US$70, while an America the Beautiful Pass—which grants entry to all National Park Service parks—costs US$80 for residents and US$250 for non-residents.

Yes, Yosemite National Park is considered one of the best national parks in the US, thanks to its beautiful mountain landscapes. You can see landmarks such as El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls, and choose from a variety of hikes, ranging from easy 20-minute loops to challenging all-day climbs.

Per one customer who booked the Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip From San Francisco, "Yosemite is absolutely stunning, even though the weather was far from ideal. I will definitely return in better weather conditions. Our guide, Trevor, was very knowledgeable, engaging and gave excellent suggestions to enjoy San Francisco."

Yes, the park offers guided bus tours via Yosemite Hospitality that include Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point, a day tour of Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, and Mariposa Grove, and a hiker bus to Tuolumne Meadows. In addition, park rangers offer educational programs and interpretive nature and history walks year-round.

Travelers visiting Yosemite National Park should explore Yosemite Valley, home of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome—the park's most recognizable landmark. The Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls is among the most popular hikes in the park. Outside the valley, don't miss Tuolumne Meadows and Mariposa Grove.

Yes, you can visit Yosemite National Park without a reservation. Entering the park, even if you're driving through, requires paying the entrance fee, which is valid for seven consecutive days. However, reservations are recommended for overnight lodging or camping, and permits are required for overnight hiking and climbing Half Dome.

Yosemite National Park is massive—the time needed to drive through depends on the route. In good conditions, driving from the Big Oak Flat entrance on the west side through Yosemite Valley to Tioga Pass on the east side takes two to three hours. Starting from the southern entrance near Mariposa Grove adds another 30 minutes.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Yosemite National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in San Francisco:

• Alcatraz

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Golden Gate Park

• San Francisco Bay

• Bay Bridge

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in San Francisco.