El Portal Trip Overview
Leave your car outside the park and take our eco-friendly guided transportation instead. With departures from both Highway 120 & Highway 140, seeing Yosemite National Park has never been easier.
After picking you up from our partner hotels on Highway 120 (Groveland, CA) or Highway 140 (El Portal, CA), we will drive approximately 45 minutes to reach Yosemite Valley. On the way, you’ll hear about the history and geology of Yosemite National Park before stopping for photos at El Capitan. Before being set free for a day of hiking and exploration, our expert guides will provide a park orientation & hiking briefing so you’ll be prepared to hit the best trails and find the best viewpoints.
Once you’ve hit the trails, taken a dip in the Merced River and gotten all the photos of Half Dome and El Cap you could desire, we will head back to your original pickup location to drop you off.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Starts: El Portal, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting El Portal, California, United States
Leave your car outside the park and take our eco-friendly guided transportation instead. With departures from both Highway 120 & Highway 140, seeing Yosemite National Park has never been easier.
After picking you up from our partner hotels on Highway 120 (Groveland, CA) or Highway 140 (El Portal, CA), we will drive approximately 45 minutes to reach Yosemite Valley. On the way, you’ll hear about the history and geology of Yosemite National Park before stopping for photos at El Capitan. Before being set free for a day of hiking and exploration, our expert guides will provide a park orientation & hiking briefing so you’ll be prepared to hit the best trails and find the best viewpoints.
Once you’ve hit the trails, taken a dip in the Merced River and gotten all the photos of Half Dome and El Cap you could desire, we will head back to your original pickup location to drop you off.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA
On the way into Yosemite Valley, enjoy narrated park history and geology while traveling the scenic mountain road into Yosemite National Park. We’ll stop for photos of iconic El Capitan. Make sure to keep an eye out for climbers!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Curry Village, Yosemite Valley, CA 95389, USA
Curry Village is a historic area of the park with views of Half Dome and many visitor facilities. Here you’ll receive a park orientation and hiking briefing from your guide before being set free to enjoy your free time for the day.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
You’ll also have the option to be dropped off here at Yosemite Valley Lodge near Yosemite Falls if you’d rather spend your time in this area. Your guide will make pickups at both locations at the end of the day.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
Enjoy at least 5 hours of free time to explore the trails and attractions of this beautiful valley. Embark on a hike, rent a bike, swim in the Merced River or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings! Your guide will point out everything you need to know to take advantage of the time.
Duration: 5 hours
