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Things to Do in Yosemite National Park

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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequioas Day Trip from San Francisco
337
Bus Tours
from $189.00 per adult
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
330
Bus Tours
from $189.00 per adult (price varies by group size)
Full-Day Small Group Yosemite & Glacier Point Tour Including Hotel Pickup
42
Bus Tours
from $143.12 per adult
Yosemite National Park - Full Day Tour from San Francisco
141
Bus Tours
from $169.00 per adult
Small-Group Day Trip to Yosemite from Lake Tahoe
13
Bus Tours
from $220.00 per adult
Small-Group Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco
84
Bus Tours
from $169.00 per adult
2-Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco
52
Bus Tours
from $449.00 per adult
Guided Yosemite Hiking Excursion
13
from $175.00 per adult (price varies by group size)
Private Guided Hiking Tour in Yosemite
32
Day Trips
from $250.00 per adult (price varies by group size)
Best of Yosemite Tour: Giant Sequoias & Glacier Point
5
Bus Tours
from $149.00 per adult

Top Attractions in Yosemite National Park

1. Glacier Point

Geologic Formations

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It is a living panoramic painting of a massive ecosystem of granite, water, and flora.

2. Yosemite Valley

Valleys

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Yosemite Valley: A 6 square mile stretch that is the heart and soul of the this beautiful park which measures almost…

3. Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias

Parks • Hiking Trails

Presently, the biggest tree in the world (with one trunk) is now Sequoia General Sherman, located between Kings Canyon…

4. Half Dome

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

Looking up from the Yosemite valley, rising 8800 feet above sea level, lies the gigantic and majestic granite, the Half…

5. Tunnel View

Lookouts

Tunnel view, named because you arrive from a dark tunnel to see this splendid panorama, provides iconic views of the…

6. Tioga Pass

Scenic Drives

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In 10 short miles you transcend from a semi-arid high country desert to the alpine glory of the High Sierra mountains.

7. El Capitan

Geologic Formations

El Capitan is a monumental, towering granite rock face that climbs seemingly straight up from the floor of Yosemite…

8. Mist Trail

Hiking Trails

Yosemite is filled with icons revered around the world: Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and so much more.

9. Yosemite Falls

Waterfalls

This is the fifth tallest waterfall in the world; Yosemite Falls is the centrepiece of Yosemite National Park, with…

10. Vernal Fall

Waterfalls

The trail is unique because of the 600 granite steps which lead to the top of the falls.

11. Bridalveil Falls

National Parks • Waterfalls

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The walk is covered in a canopy of trees and wildlife.

12. Sentinel Dome

Geologic Formations

El Capitan and Half Dome rise majestically above the valley below.

13. Tenaya Lake

Bodies of Water

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The mountains and shoreline trees are reflected in its clear waters.

14. Tuolumne Meadows

Hiking Trails

The surrounding domes, ridges, peaks, clouds and storms are constantly changing perspectives and beauties.

15. Nevada Falls Loop

Hiking Trails

miles and 900 feet elevation gain to Nevada Falls, over a trail carved into the granite walls.

16. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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With only 75 total groves of these giants left in the world - and all of them in various California locations.

17. Taft Point

Geologic Formations

You are thousands of feet above the valley floor, a sheer drop beneath your feet and unparalleled views.

18. Panorama Trail

Hiking Trails

It is approximately 8.5 miles with a total drop of approximately 4000 feet and climb of 1200-1500 feet.

19. Pioneer Yosemite History Center

Historic Sites • National Parks

A collection of a dozen (or so) structures give some perspective into Yosemite's pioneer past.

20. Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark

Historic Walking Areas

The lodge itself is a national historical landmark, being one of California's original mountain resort hotels that was…

21. Four Mile Trail

Hiking Trails

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Now, most of its 4.8-mile length consists of stretches of sand interspersed with annoying, cracked, broken chunks of…

22. Mirror Lake/Meadow Trail

Bodies of Water

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Images of the surrounding granite walls and peaks are reflected in the still water at Mirror lake.

23. Olmsted Point

Points of Interest & Landmarks

A plaque explains the glaciation process and how the jointed granite forms large cracks.

24. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

Dams • Waterfalls

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The reservoir that provides water to SF and the South bay area (2.5 million folks) was created almost a 100 years ago.

25. Valley View

Lookouts

There are numerous waterfalls and views or slab granite walls.

26. Lower Yosemite Fall Trail

Hiking Trails

The Lower Yosemite Fall Trail s a 1 mile loop trail that takes visitors directly below the lower 320 foot (98 metre…

27. Valley Visitor Center

Visitor Centers

Yosemite is one of our oldest national parks, established in 1890.

28. Wawona Covered Bridge

Bridges

The Wawona Covered bridge has been repaired and numerous damaged parts replaced over the decades.

29. Swinging Bridge in Wawona

Hiking Trails

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The South Fork of the Merced River was raging below this bridge.

30. Ahwahnee Historic Building

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

The massive common areas of the hotel reflect the Native American influences of the region.

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