Top Yosemite National Park Wildlife Watching

Discover Yosemite is honored to have received Trip Advisors Traveler’s Choice award for being in the top 10% of activities in the World for each of the past two years. We go to great lengths and expense to assure an excellent experience for all who join us on the Yosemite Tours. If you are looking to enjoy the majesty and natural beauty of Yosemite National Park with an expert driver/guide who knows where to go, and how to get there and all about what you are seeing, join us for an unforgettable day in Yosemite. We’ll get you to the iconic viewpoints so you can capture the beauty of this Crown Jewel of National Parks with spectacular photos to commemorate your adventure. We include lunch, snacks and water on all the full-day tours, so you don’t have to take time out from seeing the sights to wait in line. The vehicles are impeccably cleaned and rigorously maintained for your comfort and safety. Itinerary is subject to change due to weather or other conditions beyond the control.

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.

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.

Experience one of the world’s largest tree species during this small-group six-hour Giant Sequoia hike in Yosemite. Embark on a 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) loop in the shadow of the iconic 1000-year-old trees. Learn about their history and ecology as you walk through a tunnel tree and gain 400 feet (122 meters) of elevation. After the hike, head to a relaxing riverside beach for a swim and barbecue picnic.

Experience the beauty and grandeur of sub alpine lakes and rivers, high mountain meadows, snow capped peaks and the unique flora and fauna in Yosemite's High Country as we drive up to Tioga Pass, California's highest drivable mountain pass at 10,000 feet! We'll stop along the way for plenty of picture opportunities! - There are few paved or accessible trails on this trip; however some unpaved trails are appropriate for canes or walkers - Custom, private adventure available. Points of Interest Crane Flat, Tioga Road, Olmsted Point, Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Tenaya Lake, Unicorn Peak, Cathedral Peak, Tuolumne Meadows, Tuolumne River, Mt. Dana, and Tioga Pass.

Discover Yosemite National Park's top sights in just half a day on this small-group, guided hiking tour. Select a specific hike for your skill level, with options ranging from beginner to challenging, and benefit from your guide's commentary and instruction along the way. Depending on the route, look forward to spotting Glacier Point, Sentinel Dome, El Capitan, Half Dome, and more, and experience the natural wonders of this renowned landscape up close.