Yosemite All Inclusive Tour - Three Day Trip from San Francisco with choice of Yosemite Lodge or Ahwahnee Hotel

 

Yosemite National Park 2 Day Tour with Hotel

California's National Treasure - Yosemite National Park is almost 1200 square miles in area. Embracing a spectacular tract of mountain and valley scenery in the Sierra Nevada, it was set aside as a National Park in 1890. The park harbors a grand collection of waterfalls, meadows, and forests that include groves of Giant Sequoias, the world's largest living thing. Yosemite Valley, which is only 7 miles long, up to a mile high, and a mile wide is the destination for most visitors. From Ansel Gallery to Bridal Veil Falls, bicycle rentals to trail rides, there are no shortage of activities available to you!

The Ahwahnee: A world-class hotel built in 1927 and kept in an excellent condition. Dinner at The Ahwahnee Dining Room will be in your memory for ever. All rooms have air conditioning and TV. Some rooms are available with king size beds. "Known for its magnificent facade, and architecture, The Ahwahnee was specifically designed to highlight its natural surroundings, featuring Yosemite Falls, Half Dome and Glacier Point. The destination of queens and presidents alike, The Ahwahnee offers a perfect balance of history, hospitality and elegance."

The Yosemite Lodge: Located near the Yosemite Falls there are several two-story buildings amidst the sugar pine and redwood trees surrounding a central core that has a cafeteria, a food court and Mountain Room restaurant. Air conditioning and TV have not yet invaded these nicely appointed rooms each with two beds, bathroom, balcony or patio. There is a well-stocked gift shop and store, a large swimming pool and a post office on the grounds.

 

Yosemite National Park Three Day Tour - Itinerary

FIRST DAY

Complimentary Pick Up Between 6:15am - 6:45am from owntown San Francisco Hotels. Depart San Francisco at approximately 7:00am. Travel east through San Joaquin Valley. A brief rest stop ia provided at approximately 10:30am. Arrive at Yosemite National Park at approximately 12:15pm. Total Travel Distance is 227 miles.

Upon Entering Yosemite National Park your driver will point out many points of interest. On the way in we drive up to Tunnel View to see most of Yosemite Valley including El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome. We then drive on the south side of Merced River you see Three Brothers, Sentinel Rock, Yosemite Falls and meadows. Past the Chapel and crossing the Sentinel Bridge we reach Yosemite Lodge by 1:45pm where your luggage will be stored until check in time. The next two or three hours are free. You can walk to Yosemite Falls or take the free shuttle to the Visitor Center.

For Guests staying at The Ahwahnee Hotel: Your luggage will be stored at the Yosemite Lodge until later when you will be directed to The Yart Bus Shuttle for a 25 minute shuttle transportation to The Ahwahnee.

SECOND DAY

Included in your 3 Day package is a Glacier Point Tour leaving Yosemite Lodge at 8:30am. This takes about four hours and goes up to about 8,000 feet in elevation. When that tour is not operating or if the elevation bothers you the alternate is the 2-hour Yosemite Valley tour.

• The Glacier Point Tour: "This spectacular Yosemite tour's four-hour round journey takes you from the valley to the breathtaking Glacier Point, towering 3,200 feet directly above the valley floor, and offers panoramic views of Yosemite Falls, Nevada and Vernal Falls, with the magnificent High Sierra in the distance. The Glacier Point Tour departs from The Yosemite Lodge at 8:30am. This tour operates from late Spring to early Fall - generally June to late October, conditions permitting."

• Yosemite Valley Tour: "On this two-hour tour, Rangers introduce some of Yosemite’s most famous sightseeing points in Yosemite Valley and describe the history, geology, plant and animal life of the region. This year-round Yosemite Valley Floor tour provides a fuller knowledge and enjoyment of the park. Bring your camera along for postcard-perfect pictures." Please note: This tour is offered in your tour package only when the Glacier point tour is not operating.

THIRD DAY

Check out and leave your luggage in storage at The Yosemite Lodge. The last day is spent on your own. There are many hikes and tours offerd in Yosmite Park. Your hotel front desk or rangers at the Visitors Center will be more than happy to provide you with some recommended activities. If you plan to particiapte in any activity make sure to be back at The Yosemite Lodge by 3:00pm to collect you luggage and be ready for your 3:30pm pick up.

The return trip starts with pick up from The Yosemite Lodge at 3:30pm. A brief stop is made at El Portal and then by about 6:00 in the Merced area. Coming over the Altamont Pass we reach Pleasanton by 7:00pm, Oakland by 8:00pm and San Francisco by 8:30pm and then you are dropped off at the hotels from where you were picked up. There can be traffic delays or late departure so we suggest that guest do not book flights leaving the same night as the return.

DURING THE WINTER MONTHS OF NOVEMBER - APRIL:

Guests visiting from November 1st - April 31st will visit Yosemite via Motorcoach with Return to San Francisco via Amtrack Train. All train ticket prices are included in the tour rate and train tixkets will be given to you upon your departure from San Francisco. All information regarding your return via train will be provided by your tour guide on Day 1.

Yosemite Three Day Tour by Motorcoach with Ahwahnee Hotel Accommodation
May - October: Daily at 7:00am. November - April: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00am

Yosemite Three Day Tour by Motorcoach with Yosemite Lodge Accommodation
May - October: Daily at 7:00am. November - April: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:00am

Departure Location:

Guest are asked to meet at PIER 43 1/2 at The Gray Line Ticket Office, San Francisco, CA 94133 located in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. There is ample paid parking lots and very limited metered street parking is available. Guests should meet at this address 15 minutes prior to departure.

Complimentary Hotel Pickup:

Complimentary hotel pick up is offered from most hotels in San Francisco. Please be punctual for your pick up time, but allow at least ten 10 minutes for possible traffic delay. Click Here for a Hotel Pick Up List

During the winter months of November - April:

Guests visiting from November 1st - April 31st will visit Yosemite via Motorcoach with Return to San Francisco via Amtrack Train. All train ticket prices are included in the tour rate and train tixkets will be given to you upon your departure from San Francisco. All information regarding your return via train will be provided by your tour guide on Day 1.

 

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation and No Show Policy:

Cancellation 21 days before tour date will incur a $50.00 per person cancellation fee. Cancellation 3 - 20 days before the tour date will be charged 50% of the tour cost. Cancellation within 2 Days of the Tour Date is non-refundable. No Shows are charged 100%

Supplier and Tourcorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, weather, conditions of trails, roads, bays, oceans, rivers, airspace and any other conditions beyond control of Supplier, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.

By Law tours are operated with authority from California Public Utilities Commission and the D.O.T. and other U.S. agencies. We act as agents for hotels, restaurants or other places of business and other transportation carriers in certain areas; we cannot be held liable in any way for loss, injury, or damage to person or property in those places or areas. We are liable only while you are traveling on motorcoaches operated by us. If there are any adverse conditions along the tour route, we reserve the right to bypass such areas. We may decline the sale of the tour or to retain any person as a member of the tour at any time.