Top Yosemite National Park Day Trips

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Yosemite National Park & Sequoias Private Tour from San Francisco

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from $220

14 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $1,200

Semi Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup

This adaptive full-day tour makes the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park accessible to travelers of all mobility levels. You’ll view iconic Yosemite landmarks including the Half Dome, Yosemite Falls while your guide shares insights about the landscape. Using paved trails suitable for wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters, the small-group tour is designed to include all participants.

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from $250

Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the monumental scenery of Yosemite on a private, guided half-day hike designed especially for families. Choose from a beginning or moderate hike to suit your family’s experience level, and embark on trails through Yosemite Valley or the High Country. Enjoy spectacular views of one of America’s favorite national parks, and stop for a scenic picnic near a stream, lake, or meadow.

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from $180

Private Family Hike in Yosemite

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

A drive through Yosemite National Park is one of the most spectacular road experiences imaginable, with the valley’s distinctive granite walls and awe-inspiring rock formations rising up along the curving mountain roads. Enhance your journey with this private self-guided audio tour that gives you a wealth of facts and local tips along with driving directions along your route. The app-based service offers several suggested itineraries and uses GPS to deliver relevant information based on your location.

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from $195

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite

8 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $20

Hwy 140 Route Glacier Point and Yosemite Valley Small Group Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Yosemite & Glacier Point SUV / Van Tour Including Hotel Pickup

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from $200

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from $1,075

If you just have one day to experience all the wonders of Yosemite, make the most of it with a full-day private Jeep tour that showcases the park’s supersized attractions and amazing ecosystems. Vehicle passes and parking can be tough to come by, so let a guide handle all the driving and logistics while you enjoy the rugged ride—top down optional. Whether you’re into photography, climbing, or wildlife, the itinerary is expertly planned just for your group.

Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

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from $1,295

Drive through Yosemite’s stunning landscapes at your own pace. Watch waterfalls explode over cliffs, walk under giant sequoia trees, and gaze up at tall granite giants like El Capitan and Half Dome—all while stories guide you along the way. You can start on any highway that leads into the park. Stop at Tunnel View for sweeping valley views, stretch your legs at Bridalveil Fall or wander among giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove. Walk under trees at Cathedral Beach or stand in the spray at Swinging Bridge. You can even explore Yosemite Village, see the historic Ahwahnee lodge, or hike short paths like Sentinel Dome. The tour uses offline GPS navigation so internet won’t slow you down. It offers tips, turn-by-turn directions, and stays on your device forever. This tour has over 30 stops and 160 audio stories. Download it, drive the roads, and discover Yosemite’s magic your way—mile by beautiful mile.

Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

10 to 14 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $17

Embark on an extraordinary adventure exploring Yosemite's legendary waterfalls with a local expert: BRIDALVEIL FALL HORSETAIL FALL ILLILOUETTE FALL NEVADA FALL ROYAL ARCH CASCADE RIBBON FALL SILVER STRAND FALL SENTINEL FALLS VERNAL FALL YOSEMITE FALLS This experience is exclusively for you and the people in your party. Meet your guide in the morning for a fully customizable experience tailored to your preferences, whether for a hiking or car-based tour. Your guide will expertly navigate routes to awe-inspiring viewpoints, ensuring an immersive exploration of Yosemite's natural wonders. Spanning 6 to 8 hours, this experience is sure to ignite your sense of wonder and leave you in awe of Yosemite's majestic beauty! Please note, the prime time to witness waterfalls is spring, with peak flow in March, April, May & June. Some, like Yosemite Falls, may diminish by August. Late fall storms revive some falls, while winter nights coat them in frost, offering a magical winter scene.

Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour

Waterfalls of Yosemite - Customizable Private Tour

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Your journey begins in the heart of Yosemite National Park, where you’ll meet your guide — a local naturalist passionate about the park’s geology, wildlife, and history — before setting off into the towering cliffs and lush meadows that make Yosemite special. Take in Yosemite's most iconic landmarks — from the majestic face of El Capitan to the thundering roar of Yosemite Falls. Watch the history of the park unfold with stories of ancient glaciers, indigenous peoples, wild conservationists, and awe-inspiring natural wonders. Whether you’re wandering through the historic Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, or losing yourself in what natives called the “gaping mouth” of Yosemite Valley, every step offers a chance to reconnect with nature. With so much to learn and experience, this guided walk is the perfect start to an unforgettable journey through Yosemite National Park. Book now to reserve your spot and experience Yosemite like never before!

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from $495

The Evolution of Yosemite: 5-Hour Hiking Tour

The Evolution of Yosemite: 5-Hour Hiking Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $180

There’s so much to see and do in Yosemite, it can be challenging just getting started. This small-group tour does most of the legwork for you, providing transportation and covering many of Yosemite Valley’s top attractions in a little less than one full day of sightseeing. Meet your guide at an adventure outfitter or arrange pickup in Groveland, and see more than half a dozen waterfalls, the Cascades, Half Dome, El Capitan, and more.

Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $180

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Take in soaring cliffs, alpine meadows, and other natural wonders on a private, guided hiking tour of Yosemite National Park. Tailor this half-day excursion to your interests and ability; your guide helps find your perfect trail into the wilderness. Head off the tourist trail, learn about the history and ecology of the High Sierra, enjoy a backcountry picnic, and admire stunning views of the Yosemite Valley or High Country.

Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Yosemite National Park with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore one of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes at your own pace. Drive into Yosemite Valley where the sheer granite face of El Capitan rises 900 meters from the valley floor and the iconic Half Dome stands sentinel over meadows and forests below. Watch Yosemite Falls thunder 739 meters in the tallest waterfall in North America, stand among giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove where the Grizzly Giant has lived for nearly 2,000 years, and ascend to Glacier Point for panoramas across the valley to the High Sierra crest. Follow the Tioga Road through subalpine meadows at 2,600 meters in Tuolumne, hike the Mist Trail alongside the cascade of Vernal Fall, discover the reflections of Mirror Lake beneath Half Dome's sheer northwest face, and explore Hetch Hetchy's granite-ringed reservoir — a valley that John Muir fought to save and that rivals Yosemite itself in grandeur.

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Discover Yosemite National Park: A Self-Guided Tour

Discover Yosemite National Park: A Self-Guided Tour

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Search for wild trout in some of Yosemite’s most pristine landscapes during this private, full-day catch-and-release fly fishing adventure. Look out for rainbow, brown, brook, and golden trout in the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds with your own personal local guide. Enjoy stunning views of Yosemite’s highest peaks along the way. Fishing gear and licenses, park fees, and a tasty lunch are included.

Private High Country Fly Fishing Adventure

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $350

Looking for an unforgettable Yosemite Experience? We offer a variety of customizable, private, and family-friendly tours that will allow you to truly immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of Yosemite, all while being led by a local expert. We look forward to sharing our love of Yosemite with you! Customize the day to your interests. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour. Experience the park's most scenic spots. Keep a personal photo album with the day's images . We meet all travelers at a meeting point and begin the tour.

Yosemite Full Day Private Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $950

Go fly fishing in Yosemite with your own private guide on a full-day tour from Yosemite Valley or Groveland. Fish the Tuolumne and Merced River watersheds for rainbow, brown, brook and golden trout on a catch and release excursion that includes all fly fishing gear, transportation, and entrance fees. Your guide knows the Yosemite Valley region’s fishing spots and provides a quality fishing trip for both experienced and novice anglers.

Private Full Day Fly Fishing For Beginners and Experienced Anglers

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from $305

Explore Yosemite National Park on a private tour in a 4X4 Hummer. Create your own itinerary with options to get out and hike, or stay in the Hummer for a scenic ride. Stop for a picnic lunch, and learn how John Muir convinced President Roosevelt to create the park during a 3-night camping trip. End the tour with a visit to The Pioneer Village History Center. This tour is ideal for visitors looking for an exclusive experience away from crowds.

Private Hummer 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite Including Hotel Pickup

Private Hummer 4 X 4 Tour of Yosemite Including Hotel Pickup

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

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from $1,475

Avoid the stress of navigating long mountain roads and parking logistics when traveling from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with a one-way transfer designed for comfort and ease. Instead of driving yourself, you relax on an air-conditioned coach with planned stops and arrive directly in Yosemite Valley ready to explore. It’s a simple, low-effort way to reach the park without the fatigue of self-driving. Also available as a one-way journey from Yosemite to San Francisco.

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Yosemite National Park - One Way Trip

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $135

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour from Sonora & Groveland

What sets this tour apart is the seamless Yosemite experience from start to finish. Guests enjoy door-to-door pickup from accommodations in Sonora, Jamestown, Buck Meadows, Groveland, and along the Hwy 120 corridor — avoiding the stress of park driving, traffic, and parking. This small-group tour (max 14 guests) offers a more relaxed, personal pace than large bus tours. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned Ford Transit van with knowledgeable local guides who share Yosemite’s history, geology, wildlife, and hidden stories along the way. Guests experience iconic viewpoints, waterfalls, granite cliffs, and scenic meadows through easy walks with plenty of time for photos and enjoying the landscape. Transportation, park entrance, guiding, and a picnic-style lunch are all included for a smooth, memorable day in Yosemite.

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour from Sonora & Groveland

6 to 9 hours

Spend the day immersed in nature on a full-day hiking tour of Yosemite National Park. See the dramatic slopes of Half Dome and North Dome, experience the force of Yosemite Falls, and hike a variety trails to see Mirror Lake, and Spider Caves. Opt for a tour of an old Pioneer village and cemetery if you want. Guides carry water purification and first aid equipment and all profits form this tour support Yosemite youth summer camp programs.

from $395

Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour

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from $360

Earn panoramic views of Yosemite Valley from Half Dome’s summit on a full-day guided hike up the National Park’s most iconic landmark. This strenuous trip is a rite of passage for hikers from around the world, a physical and mental challenge with breathtaking rewards. Walk alongside your guide as you trace the legendary rock path and cable route, learn the natural and geologic history of the Sierra Mountains and finish the epic adventure with sore muscles, stunning photos and a lifetime place in the Half Dome Summit Club. IMPORTANT: Hikers must obtain a permit to hike Half Dome. The supplier may have a permit depending on time of departure. To apply for a permit yourself, the Half Dome Permit Application Process is from March 1–31, and done through recreation.gov.

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

Guided Half Dome Hike

Discover one of Yosemite National Park’s most beloved hikes as you follow the Mist Trail to Vernal Fall, a 4-hour guided hike from Yosemite Valley. Take in sweeping views of the Valley while climbing alongside your guide, and learn about the Park’s ecology, natural history and landscape. Catch a glimpse of Vernal Fall as you cross the Merced River, walk through billowing mist on a trail that parallels the waterfall’s drop from a high, granite cliff, then enjoy clear air and scenic views from the top.

Yosemite Mist Trail and Nevada Fall Loop Private Day Hike

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $360

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

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What are people saying about Yosemite National Park

Susan_B, Jul 2026

Yosemite Major Points of Interest Tour

This was a wonderful tour! Our guide, Bob, handled the treacherous driving and brought us to each of the major points of interest in Yosemite National Park. He was informed and considerate, dropping us off nearby, where we could explore the Mariposa Grove, El Capitan, Glacier Point and the Valley. The transportation was comfortable and the box lunch, snacks and water hit the spot. This tour was a very efficient way to see the major attractions of Yosemite National Park. I would highly recommend the tour and our guide, Bob.

Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

Patricia_M, Jul 2026

The BEST way to see the park!

Laura was the BEST! She was so knowledgeable, personable, funny, and generous with her time! It was a FULL day and we left exhausted in the best way. The jeep made manuvering easy the open top was adventurous .If you are even considering this as an option, DO IT!!!

Semi Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup

Tom_G, Jun 2026

Small great tour

Our tour guide, Laura, did a great job. She treated us more like friends than clients. She was very flexible with our small group which made everything personal. She also added a number of stories about the park completed things for us. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the park for the first time.

Yosemite National Park & Sequoias Private Tour from San Francisco

Oluwaseun_O, May 2026

Pablo is the best - I'll recommend 👌

Pablo is very knowledgeable about the every part of the tour. He also a very kind person and easy to talk to. His car is like a mobile home-veey comfortable with lots of useful things for the trip. My family had a great time and felt safe with him. He also made sure we saw all the right places. I highly recommend him.

Private Yosemite & Glacier Point SUV / Van Tour Including Hotel Pickup

Tammy_B, Apr 2026

Philly Crew, Yosemite Views, and the Perfect Guide

We had an amazing experience with Daniel as our guide. His knowledge of Yosemite was incredible and he shared so many interesting facts and insights that really brought the park to life for us. One of the highlights was the perfect lunch spot he found for us right along the river. It was such a peaceful, beautiful moment and something we never would have discovered on our own. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would absolutely recommend Daniel to anyone visiting Yosemite!

Yosemite Valley Discovery Walk

Karen_M, Oct 2025

What a perfectly wonderful day in Yosemite!

Perfectly wonderful day! Did the ‘Discovery Walk’ with Nate in Yosemite NP. Nate was fun, relaxed, knowledgeable and kept us engrossed in every detail about the park. He has such a great respect for Yosemite. He patiently answered all our questions. We hiked the Valley for 5 hours and saw every hi-light. No driving, no having to find a parking spot, just hiking off the beaten paths, away from the crowds and living in the beauty of Yosemite. No worries, just a chance to be in one of the most incredible parks in the U.S. and learning everything about its history and what’s happening currently. Have to do this tour!