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One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias
Price: From $500.00
5.0 rating • 28 reviews
Duration: 10 hours (approx.)
Meeting point: Meet your private naturalist guide at a pickup location along Highway 120 between Groveland and Yosemite Valley, or at select Groveland-area hotels.
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Overview
One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias is a guided hiking outing in Yosemite, California centered on Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Tunnel View, and surrounding destination landmarks. The route emphasizes Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Fall, and Glacier Point. The experience emphasizes Use of day packs and water filter is included. Scheduled stops include Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Fall, and Glacier Point. The route combines landscape features and scenic viewpoints and a small-group route format. The outing typically lasts 10 hours (approx.). Travel is organized as on-foot trail travel with route pacing matched to the destination. Park landscapes, scenic stops, and mountain or valley viewpoints structure the hiking outside Yosemite.
Highlights
- Use of day packs and water filter is included
- Ideal for travelers who want to see a lot of Yosemite in one day
- Travel with a guide so you don’t get lost on Yosemite’s trails
- Pickup from locations along Highway 120 between Groveland and Yosemite Valley
What’s included
- Private naturalist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- National park entrance fee
- Snacks
- Water and water filter
- Lunch
Itinerary
Stop
1 hourTuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Walk among giant sequoias in Tuolumne Grove when included in your route.
Stop
20 minutesTunnel View
Panoramic overlook of Yosemite Valley.
Stop
2 hoursYosemite Valley
Valley landmarks including El Capitan Meadow and Yosemite Falls.
Stop
30 minutesBridalveil Fall
Visit Bridalveil Fall during the 30 minutes stop.
Stop
45 minutesGlacier Point
Rim overlook with sweeping views when seasonal road access permits.
Pass by
Vernal Fall
Pass Vernal Fall as part of the route.
FAQs
How long is the One Day In Yosemite Private Tour:Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point & Giant Sequoias?
The planned duration is 10 hours.
Where does the tour depart from in Yosemite?
Meet your private naturalist guide at a pickup location along Highway 120 between Groveland and Yosemite Valley, or at select Groveland-area hotels.
Additional info
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
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