Glacier Point Tours and Tickets

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

• Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

• Jeep 4 X 4 Yosemite Park Tour with Hotel Pickup

• Semi-Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup

• Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion

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

Technically, visiting Glacier Point itself is free, but you’ll need to enter Yosemite National Park to get there. Park entrance fees are US$35 per private vehicle and are valid for seven days. You could also opt for the America the Beautiful pass, which gets you into every national park site for a year—that one’s US$80. There's a $100 surcharge for non-US citizens.

Yes, Glacier Point is worth visiting. It's one of Yosemite's best viewpoints, where visitors (no matter their mobility level, as the parking area and the lookout are paved) can gaze out over the glacier-carved valley, spotting Vernal Fall, Half Dome, and more of Yosemite's many icons. For visitors who want more, there's also the Four Mile Trail.

Per one customer who booked the Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging, "I'm glad we chose the 2-day tour over the day tour because there is so much to see and do. First stop was at the Mariposa Grove... Then next went to Glacier Point and Tunnel View... We truly had one of the best park experiences at Yosemite, and we would definitely love to go back and maybe spend a few more days."

Glacier Point is famous mainly for its views. Check out some of Yosemite’s best-known landmarks from Glacier Point, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Nevada Fall, Clouds Rest, and more. Plan your trip in the summertime since icy conditions can make the area inaccessible.

Head to Yosemite via the Wawona Road, which is the continuation of Highway 41 in the park, and keep going for around 13 miles (21 kilometers) to the Chinquapin intersection. Cross-country skiers can ski there in winter, but it’s about 10.5 miles (17 kilometers) one way, so be prepared.

Head to Glacier Point between July and mid-September for the best weather windows. Hiking, fishing, and just relaxing are most comfortable during these times. Try to make it for sunrise or sunset since the light over Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley is particularly photogenic at these times.

No, Glacier Point is one of the most leisurely hikes in Yosemite. It’s also wheelchair accessible, making it available for visitors who use them. It’s about a half-mile (804-meter) loop trail that only takes 10–12 minutes to complete. It’s a popular area, so expect to see some fellow tourists.

Yes, you can hike from Glacier Point to Half Dome, but note that this is challenging. It takes over 12 hours to complete the nearly 21-mile (34-kilometer) hike, so bring enough water and nutrition. The route is gorgeous, however, so experienced hikers should keep this in mind.

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

• Yosemite Falls

• Bridalveil Fall

• Tunnel View

• Yosemite Valley

• El Capitan

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Yosemite National Park.