Yosemite National Park Two Day Tour

6:00 AM - 7:00 AMPick Up

Yosemite tours offer you free Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf ,Oakland and in Dublin-Pleasanton. Pleasanton is home to a number of corporate headquarters including Oracle Corporation while Dublin is known for its yearly Saint Patrick's Day Parade(on the way to the Yosemite).Our Yosemite Private SUV Tours cover a wider pick-up area.

7:00 AM - 9:00 AMDrive to Yosemite via Central Valley

The Yosemite tour departs from San Francisco on Highway 580 to Central Valley going through Livermore Valley and Altamont Pass windmills farm. Picture on our Yosemite Tour Altamont Pass nestled in the Diablo Mountain Range dominated by the imposing Mount Diablo, the highest peak in San Francisco Bay Area.The Yosemite tour highlights the importance of Altamont Pass wind farm as one of the earliest in the United States and the largest concentration of wind turbines in the world. As the Yosemite tour continues through central valley ,observe the sharp contrast between the geology of the flat Central Valley and that of the rugged hills.The Yosemite tour keeps heading east via Manteca city that lies at a crossroads of major highways and railroads. Manteca is where the famous American author, John Steinbeck worked one season at Spreckels Sugar processing.The Yosemite Tour continues on highway 120 going east.The Yosemite Tour offers great views of Central Valley,the largest agricultural valley in North America(2 hours from Yosemite N.Park)

9:00 AM - 9:30 AMAM Coffee Break in central Valley: "The Fruit Basket of the world."

The Yosemite tour continues through Central Valley, one of the largest and most productive agricultural regions in the world. It is commonly referred to as the "Fruit Basket of the World." The Yosemite tour continues on highway 120 through endless agricultural fields and ranchlands. The Yosemite Tour offers you now a coffee break at a local farmer's market place in Oakdale where fresh food and coffee shops are available. The cowboy town of Oakdale is located about 98 miles from the Yosemite Valley.It's the first town in the Western United States to host a professional outdoor Rodeo. It's the Gate to the Sierra Nevada on the way to the Yosemite Valley.Okadale hosts also a chocolate festival every year,just few miles away from the famous cheese factory.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSecond Half: Drive to Yosemite via the Sierra Nevada

The Yosemite tour continues on highway 120 through the Gold Country where gold nuggets were discovered back in 1848. The Yosemite tour drives you through the historical Chinese Camp,an old mining town.The Yosemite tours may offer you an optional photo stop at Don Pedro Lake located 75 Miles away from the Yosemite N.Park. It is a huge manmade lake nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills offering 160 miles of shoreline. Don Pedro Lake became a popular destination for vacations attracting over 400,000 visitors a year looking for water sports- house boating rental, fishing, swimming, water-skiing, jet skiing and windsurfing. As the Yosemite Tour passes Moccasin Powerhouse strategically located along the Hetch Hetchy pipelines, we start winding our scenic road up through the Sierra Nevada highlands heading east to the Yosemite. Enjoy the scenic views and picture the Historic Town of Groveland established by the famous gold seekers known as the Forty-Niners. Groveland is the gate to the Yosemite National Park and home to the historic Iron Door Saloon, probably the oldest in California ,established back in 1852.(45 mts from the Yosemite National Park )

10:30 AM - 12:00 PMThe Sierra Nevada Natural wonders

The Yosemite tour continues through the Sierra Nevada that stretches over 400 miles from south to north constituting a natural frontier between Nevada and California. The Sierra Nevada is home to the world most amazing natural wonders including the Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Giant Sequoias -the largest trees on Earth. Geologically, the Sierra Nevada is home to the US highest Peak out of Alaska - Mount Whitney (14,505 ft). We arrive to the Yosemite National Park via the western side of the Yosemite park known as Big Oak Flat entrance(32 Miles to the Yosemite Valley). The Yosemite Tour offers you now some breathtaking photos stops starting with the first tunnel photo stop located on Big Oak Flat Road. This Yosemite tour offers you now some spectacular photos stops overlooking the Yosemite Valley including Merced River and Canyon.More photos stops to come down in the Yosemite Valley, Yosemite Tunnel view and by the Yosemite Falls.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PMYosemite Valley

The Yosemite Valley is deeply carved into the gently sloping western flank of the western part of the Sierra Nevada. The Yosemite Valley tour offers you unique views of the park -towering cliffs, spectacular waterfalls, and beautiful Alpine scenery. Marvel at the Yosemite natural wonders including waterfalls, granite polished domes and hanging rocks such El Capitan and Half Dome. We will take you on a smooth hike to marvel at Bridal Veil waterfall facing El Capitan. The Yosemite Valley tour will take you to the famous Tunnel View for a spectacular photo stop overlooking the Yosemite Valley. The tour offers you a photos stop by Sentinel Bridge overlooking the Merced River dominate by the imposing Half Dome- the most colossal and recognizable rock monument in the Sierra Nevada. Half Dome is the symbol of the Yosemite Valley.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PMPM Lunch Break by the Yosemite Falls: The highest Waterfall in North America

The Yosemite tour stops now for lunch break at the Yosemite lodge restaurant and recreational area in the heart of the Yosemite Valley , at an idyllic spot located by Yosemite Falls. You can enjoy shopping at one of the Yosemite Valley gift shops and having an indoor lunch by the Yosemite Falls. You can also enjoy an outdoor picnic in the Yosemite Valley Floor and meadows dominated by Yosemite Falls. While enjoying your picnic, you can observe the Yosemite granitic tonality of the giant rocks that contrast with the Yosemite green flat Valley Floor. You are facing the Yosemite Royal Arches rocks where the Yosemite Falls emerge before dropping 2400 ft down in the Valley.The Yosemite Falls are three waterfalls in one: The Yosemite Upper Falls, the Yosemite Middle Falls, and the Yosemite Lower Falls. The Yosemite falls all in one drop a total of 2425-foot (739-m) down in the Yosemite Valley qualifying the Yosemite Falls to the world 6th highest waterfalls!

3:30 PM - 4:30 PMHike with us to Marvel at the Yosemite Valley wonders

The Yosemite tour will now take you for an exciting hike to explore the Valley in-depth. We often choose to hike to Mirror Lake .It's a breath taking view hiking adventure. However, the tour guide will pick-up the best location according to time and your preferences. You will have a wonderful time regardless the hiking trail you will pick-up. The Yosemite Valley floor is home to the largest concentration of wonders in the world in such limited area.

5:00 PMArrive to your hotel in The Yosemite National Park

After an exciting adventure on your Yosemite first day tour, will now drive to your hotel. Dinner is available at the hotel but not included. You can also enjoy a drink in the hot tub or take a walk along the Merced River. The hotel provides a number of amenities offering comfort and fun. Our prices are based on double occupancy; however, we can accommodate you for booking a room based on single, triple or quadruple occupancy. Contact us and we will take care of the rest.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AMBreakfast at the hotel and checkout

The Yosemite tour starts the day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, we check out to embark on a new and exciting adventure. You don't have to drive long hours to get to Yosemite; you are already in the heart of the Yosemite National Park. This is a full day green tour away from the city. You will combine breathtaking hiking excursions among the majestic Giant Sequoias and explore the highlands and wild meadows of the Yosemite National Park including the famous Glacier Point. You will picture the World's most amazing and impressive gift of Mother Nature wonders, the Giant Sequoias.

10:00 AM - NoonGlacier Point highlands and meadows: The Yosemite's Most Beautiful Vista

Let Golden Horizon Travel take you to the peak of your imagination and inspiration. This spectacular Yosemite tour takes you from the Yosemite Valley to the breathtaking Glacier Point. Glacier Point hiking tour offers you stupendous panoramic views that stretch out in the endless horizon. You can also admire the Yosemite's most famous waterfalls, including, Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. You may see some bears hanging out in the meadows among other wild animals.

12:00 PMLunch break

Lunch may take place anywhere in the Yosemite Park as a picnic. You can also enjoy your lunch at one of local restaurants. The tour guide will arrange that with you the same day according to your preference and time.

1:30 PM - 4:00 PMMariposa Grove: Home of the largest Giant Sequoias in Yosemite

The Yosemite tour takes you now to Mariposa Grove home of the largest Giant Sequoias the Yosemite National Park including the massive and imposing Grizzly Giant. The Yosemite tour begins the hiking adventure at the Wawana Gift shop and store parking area. You will see the most massive and Giant Sequoias in the whole Yosemite park. Picture some of the famous Sequoias such: Columbia Tree, the tallest tree in the Yosemite. The Fallen Monarch, the California Tunnel Tree. After a break by the gift shop, we head back to San Francisco via Central Valley where a break will be scheduled halfway between Yosemite and San Francisco. The Yosemite tour is flexible, the order and the visited sites of interest may change according to customers preferences, time and weather considerations.

7:45 PM - 8:30 PMBack in San Francisco: "The City"

Arrival to San Francisco where we will drop you off at your hotel located in downtown or Fisherman's Wharf. "All's Well That Ends Well!" It is time to say goodbye to your new friends you made on the Yosemite tow day Tour. Thank you for choosing Golden Horizon Travel. We appreciate and value your business. Please recommend us to your friends and get up to 12% off on your next trip with us.

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