Oakhurst Trip Overview
Departing Fresno or Oakhurst, this 9-hour tour of Yosemite National Park covers some of the Yosemite Valley’s natural highlights. Capture photos of Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Yosemite’s high country, and hike down the 4-Mile Trail between spring and fall. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Oakhurst, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Departing Fresno or Oakhurst, this 9-hour tour of Yosemite National Park covers some of the Yosemite Valley’s natural highlights. Capture photos of Bridalveil Falls, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and Yosemite’s high country, and hike down the 4-Mile Trail between spring and fall. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fresno, Fresno, California
Your day begins with pickup in either Fresno, Oakhurst, or Fish Camp aboard a comfortable touring vehicle. From here, enjoy a scenic journey to Yosemite, entering through the park’s Southgate entrance.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glacier Point, Yosemite Lodge Resort origin, Yosemite National Park, CA
Stop at Chinquapin and Glacier Point, an overlook offering remarkable views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite’s high country. After a short walk, you can gaze over the valley, including Curry Village and the renowned Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly the Ahwahnee), and take in picture-perfect views of the surrounding mountaintops.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
Between spring and fall, you also have the option of hiking Glacier Point’s 4-Mile Trail, which ends on Southside Drive. From here, simply hop on a shuttle or continue across the Swinging Bridge to Yosemite Valley Lodge, where you’ll meet back up with your guide.
For those who’d prefer to stay on the bus, you’ll make your way down to the Yosemite Valley.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tunnel View, Wawona Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Starting from the Tunnel View to take in spectacular views.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA
Enjoy views of Bridalveil Falls, The Chapel, Sentinel Bridge, El Capitan..
Pass By: Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA
and views of Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
The group will then break for lunch, along with an easy walk to the base of Yosemite Falls. You’ll also have time to peruse the souvenir gift shops.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA
After dining, you’ll pay a visit to the meadows in front of El Capitan to see if anyone is rock climbing, an extremely popular park activity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Merced River, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Next, continue on with a drive alongside the Merced River and learn a bit about President Theodore Roosevelt’s 3-night camping trip with naturalist John Muir, who successfully lobbied for the creation of Yosemite National Park.
Stop At: Pioneer Yosemite History Center, Route 41, Wawona, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Your return trip includes a stop at The Pioneer Village History Center for some exploring and also a visit to the historical landmark Wawona Hotel, a perfect place for viewing the park’s young sequoias.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fresno, Fresno, California
The tour concludes with a ride back to either Fresno or Oakhurst.
Duration: 1 hour
