Yosemite National Park 2-Day Winter Tour from San Francisco

San Francisco, USA

2 days (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the wild beauty of Yosemite National Park during wintertime, when crowds are fewer and the majestic natural attractions are blanketed in snow and ice. On this 2-day trip from San Francisco, take a guided coach tour of Yosemite Valley and enjoy free time to explore the wintry wonderland. Hike or snowshoe through giant sequoia groves, ice skate near the base of Half Dome and admire the snow-capped Sierra Nevada scenery. Warm up by a fire in Curry Village, and tuck into the cozy Yosemite Lodge or one of the Yosemite Curry Village Heated Tent Cabins for the night.

Two full days in the park (one is really not enough!)
Overnight hotel accommodation in Yosemite Valley Lodge or Curry Village Heated Tent Cabins
Eco-friendly transport in a biofueled mini-coach
See Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls
Check out the view from Tunnel View’s spectacular overlook!

What's Included

1.5-hour narrated coach tour
Overnight accommodations (Yosemite Valley Lodge or Curry Village Heated Tent Cabin)
Transport in eco-friendly biodiesel van
Taxes, fuel surcharges
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Yosemite park entrance fee

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entrance fee - Non-resident fee for Yosemite National Park for those 16 years and older (includes processing fees)

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Start time
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Without the crush of summer crowds, wintertime in Yosemite National Park offers a chance to experience the famed scenic attractions in peace and solitude. On this 2-day tour from San Francisco, leave the driving to your guide you can sit back and enjoy the snow-capped Sierra Nevada scenery.

Learn about the history of the park during a guided coach tour of Yosemite Valley, which is framed by the park’s most iconic attractions including the granite cliffs of Half Dome and El Capitan and the icy cascade of Yosemite Falls.

Enjoy plenty of leisure time to explore the winter wonderland however you choose. Snowshoe through giant sequoia groves or secluded trails, take a guided hike or enjoy some old-fashioned ice skating at a rink with a view of Half Dome (own expense). Stay overnight inside the park at the cozy Yosemite Lodge at the Falls or Curry Village.

Likely to Sell Out: Be sure to book early, as the popular Yosemite Lodge often sells out months in advance.

Day 1

San Francisco to Yosemite

5 Stops

San Francisco Bay (Pass By)

Central Valley

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite National Park (Pass By)

Tunnel View

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yosemite Valley Lodge

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight accommodations at Yosemite Valley Lodge or the Curry Village Heated Tent Cabins.

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Yosemite Valley Free Day and back to San Francisco

5 Stops

Yosemite Valley

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite Falls

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ansel Adams Gallery

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite Valley Lodge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Francisco (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking

Tours are arranged on a demand basis and require a minimum of 5 passengers to guarantee departure
One small, soft overnight bag allowed per person (~13.5″x12″x11″)
Due to hotel accommodations reserved in advance, any amendments to dates will incur penalties in accordance to the cancellation policy as detailed in the Terms and Conditions
Important: Any dietary requirements should be entered in the Special Requirements field when booking this tour
Amenities Include: Housekeeping daily, fresh towels as needed, extra blankets available at front desk
Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Yuko_S

I truly enjoyed the 2-day Yosemite tour. Our guide MITCH was very kind and thoughtful — he spoke slowly and used simple English so that even I, as a non-native speaker, could easily understand. He also took us to many great photo spots and helped us take wonderful pictures. Everything was well organized and the hotel was in a great location — very convenient and comfortable after a long day of exploring. I also made new friends with other participants, and we had such a fun time together. I really appreciate the guide’s kindness and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Yosemite.

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3.8

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Amazing Tour with Kind People and Great Memories

Yuko_S, Nov 2025

Response from Host, Dec 2025

We are thrilled to hear you had such a great Yosemite experience and are delighted to pass on your kind words to Mitch!

Awesome tour

Sharon_G, Feb 2024

Great tour with heaps of commentary on the way into Yosemite from Aiden. Definitely recommend this experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thanks for your feedback Sharon!

Thank you Aron.

jungsoo_c, Jan 2019

Yosemite was very good.And very friendly staff Aaron. Although it was delayed due to serious traffic congestion, Aaron responsibly helped us return. Recommended.

I was very disappointed with this...

SOFIA_T, Jan 2017

I was very disappointed with this tour. They left me at the hotel and the day after, picked me up. There was no Winter tour, nothing. I had to plan my day and a half by myself, nobody helped me. It is very expensive and there is no tour at all. If you are planning on going I highly recommend to take your car or just find a way to get there. Make your hotel reservation on your own. The rest, anyway is going to be by yourself.