Meadows of fresh powder, snow-sprinkled granite, and frozen cascades characterize Yosemite National Park in the winter. The winter season in Yosemite is an undiscovered wonderland. Yosemite Park is open year round, though more than 80% of visitors arrive during the summer months. If you are interested in seeing Yosemite without the crowds and congestion, then our Yosemite Winter Day Tour is perfect for you. After you see the vibrant colors of the Sierra Nevada in the winter sun you will understand why John Muir named these mountains the "range of light." Come enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park with us this winter.
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Pick-up
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06:15 |
15 hours |
Adult $139 |
Student $129 |
Tours
depart daily from San Francisco |
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Highlights |
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San Francisco Skyline Yosemite Valley Guided Tour Half Dome covered in Snow Frozen Bridalveil Falls Winter Solitude |
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off Yosemite Park Entrance Fee Guided Tour of the Valley Free Time to Hike/Explore Transport in Biodiesel Van |
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*A $10 fuel surcharge will be added to the price of the tour during checkout. Tour does not include
gratuity or meals unless otherwise stated. |
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We reserve the right to modify or cancel tours due to lack of participation, vehicle breakdowns or weather or road conditions. |
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Detailed Itinerary
The day begins with a hotel pick-up between 6:15 and 7 am. Heading east across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge offers great views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Yosemite Valley Blanketed in Snow |
En Route to the park we cross through the Central Valley, the agricultural heartland of California. Famous for its rich volcanic soil, the Central Valley is the largest farming region in the United States. The section we drive through is best known for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries. After a quick rest stop, we enter the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Continuing west brings us to California gold country and the gold rush town of Groveland before we wind our way into Yosemite National Park.
Winter in Yosemite Park brings meters of snow that blanket the granite peaks in sheets of pristine white. Photograph the famous waterfalls and rock formations of Yosemite Valley highlighted with snow. Half Dome becomes particularly magnificent with a halo of fresh powder as does the mighty Merced River as it winds through meadows of silent beauty.
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Play in the Winter Fun |
Because of our small group size, we can incorporate multiple photo stops into our tour so you can better enjoy your time in the park. After a tour of Yosemite Valley, we stop for the afternoon near the base of Yosemite Falls, where there are a variety of options for lunch (not included). After eating, you will have 3-4 hours of free time to explore the valley as you choose.
You can walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, check out the visitor center, visit the Ansel Adams Gallery, stop in at the Ahwahnee Hotel, or hike some of the trails that originate from the valley (weather permitting). Although you could spend three weeks in Yosemite, the three hours you get on your own is enough time to understand why Yosemite is one of America's most popular national parks. Regrouping again in the late afternoon, we head for San Francisco, stopping for a short break before arriving back in the city and dropping you at your lodging between 8:30 and 9:00pm.
