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  • Winter Tunnel View

    Take in the solitude and serenity of this snowy landscape from Tunnel View

  • Experience the magic of Yosemite in winter

    Experience the magic of Yosemite in winter

  • Family Ice Skating at Curry Village

    Ice Skating in the heart of Yosemite Valley is a memory that will last a lifetime!

  • Stay comfortably in the newly-remodeled eco-friendly rooms at Yosemite Lodge!

    Stay comfortably in newly-remodeled eco-friendly rooms at Yosemite Lodge!

Yosemite 2-Day Winter Tour Hotel or Tent Cabin

SAVE 10% WITH PROMO CODE WINTERYOS17

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Our Yosemite hotel pickups have changed. Please read our FAQ for details.

On your two days in the park, you’ll experience:

  • 2 wintery days in Yosemite
  • El Capitan & Half Dome in the winter
  • Yosemite Valley blanketed in snow
  • Tunnel View of a winter wonderland

…AND Stay Overnight in a Comfortable Hotel or Heated Tent Cabin!

 

Web prices start at $399 double occ*

*Tent cabin. Single, triple, and quad occupancy pricing available. Rates for tours beyond this season may have adjusted pricing; see booking page for exact rates. 

 

Yosemite Valley Lodge

Yosemite Winter Hotel Tour - Yosemite Lodge at the Falls Room

prices start at $533 double occ*

*Single, triple, and quad occupancy rates available.

Yosemite Half Dome Village Heated Tent Cabin

Yosemite Winter Tour - Half Dome Village Heated Tent Cabin

prices start at $399 double occ*

*Single, triple, and quad occupancy rates available.

PLEASE READ: Our terms/conditions and cancellation policy

** Yosemite WinterTour Scheduling Tip: Accommodations in Yosemite park are in very high demand (especially around the holidays), and space on this tour fills up fast! We recommend that you make your reservation far in advance of your intended travel date in order to secure the style of accommodations you want. If your intended accommodation is NOT available, we will try our best to help find something for you. If you’re looking for more options for winter, take a look at our Winter Lake Tahoe 3-day Adventure! In summer, check out our 4-Day Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, and Tahoe Sierras Tour and our Yosemite Hotel Tour**

Join our 2 Day Yosemite Winter Tour. Immerse yourself in the beauty and solitude of Yosemite National Park in the winter season and run away with us for two days of crisp, fresh mountain air. Here you’ll witness a Yosemite that few tourists get to see: towering granite monoliths blanketed in snow and magnificent waterfalls frozen in time.

At night, kick back with a warm drink, arrange a twilight or night hike, or hear stories told fireside at the historic Majestic Hotel and sleep comfortably in the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls or in a heated tent cabin right in Half Dome Village. During your free time, you’ll have the flexibility to craft your own experience: hike some of the valley trails, join a ranger program, go snowshoeing, ice skate, or take a guided tour of the valley floor. Only the explorer who visits Yosemite National Park in the winter months will truly understand the exquisite silence and majestic views that endeared travelers like John Muir, Ansel Adams, and Theodore Roosevelt to this astounding landscape.

**Note: Some activities are not accessible in extreme weather or due to road closures. Every attempt will be made to find comparable activities if these options are not available during your trip.**This tour runs daily, November-March. See our Yosemite Experience 2 Day Hotel Tour for summer-season overnights in Yosemite.

“Stay and Play” Yosemite Winter Tour (2 Days)

Tours: Daily, November-March
See Yosemite Experience 2 Day Hotel Tour for April – October
Departs: 6 – 7 am pickup from select SF hotels
Duration: 2 days in Yosemite National Park 1 night in a comfortable hotel or tent cabin
Transport: Eco-friendly, comfortable transport in a biofuel mini-coach (33 passengers max, usually 13-20)
Activities: Eco/Sustainable, Experiential, Photography, Wildlife & Nature
Includes: Complimentary pickup/dropoff from select San Francisco hotels
Professional, knowledgeable guide
Transportation to/from Yosemite in biofuel mini-coach
Yosemite Park entrance fee
Accommodation in hotel or heated tent cabin
Narrated guided tour on day 1
Free time to do as you please
Not included: Meals; stops will be made to purchase food at appropriate times during the day.
Ice skating, skiing, etc (unless additional ticket is purchased)
Guide gratuity (optional)

PLEASE READ: Our terms/conditions and cancellation policy

Sample Itinerary – Day 1

6:00am – 7:00am: Make your way to your assigned pickup location to meet your guide. Our Yosemite hotel pickups are changing starting April 17th, 2017. Please read our FAQ for details.
7:00am – 11:30am: Cross the Bay Bridge and see Alcatraz and Angel Island. Travel through Oakland and the East Bay, then on to the Central Valley. There will be a quick stop at a local fruit stand to pick up some fresh produce and an opportunity to buy lunch in advance (not included). Travel through the Gold Country and Sierra Foothills.
11:00am – 12:30pm: Enjoy a narrated, guided tour through Yosemite’s glaciated valley with its famous waterfalls and rock formations from the comfort of the mini-coach (with a few photo-stops) as you descend into Yosemite Valley, and learn some history about this amazing park. From these higher elevations, you can see El Capitan, Half Dome, and many of the frozen waterfalls all at once!
12:30pm-(end of day): Stop for the afternoon at your accommodations at Yosemite Valley Lodge or Half Dome Village; both are conveniently located IN Yosemite Valley. Check in, or just store your luggage at the front desk. Maps and guides in hand, you’ll get a chance to explore Yosemite’s natural wonders on your own for the remainder of the day. Before exiting the vehicle, your guide will provide a choice of activities that may include:

  • getting some lunch or dinner at any of the wonderful restaurants in the area (dining guides available upon request)
  • spending time at the main visitor’s center or the Ansel Adams Gallery
  • hiking some of the trails from the valley (snowshoes are available for rent at Curry Village if you’re feeling adventurous)
  • listening to fireside storytelling at the Majestic Yosemite (previously Ahwahnee) Hotel
  • taking a twilight or night hike with an experienced Yosemite guide

Sample Itinerary – Day 2

7:00am (or whenever you choose to start your day): Enjoy breakfast on your own, and then head back out for another day of exploring. Check your bag at the desk, and pick it up when you’re ready to head home!
8:00am – 3:30pm: Hang out in Yosemite and do as you please*; just be ready to meet your group back at Stop 7 at 3:30pm for the journey back home.
3:30pm – 9:00pm: Head back West through the mountains, orchards, and fields towards the city. Enjoy the skyline of San Francisco at night as we cross the Bay Bridge and return you to your lodging.

**Sample Itineraries: Please note that due to rapidly-changing conditions (weather, crowds, traffic) in Yosemite Park and the small size of our vehicles/groups, we’re able to allow our guides the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee that we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), we do not guarantee them in this specific order. **

Yosemite Winter Tour - Family Bunk Room

prices start at $509 double occ*

*Single, triple, and quad occupancy rates available

Yosemite Valley Lodge

Spend the night in the heart of Yosemite Valley at Yosemite Valley Lodge. The hotel is located at the base of Yosemite Falls – the waterfall that inspired its name! The lodge rooms are somewhat larger than “standard rooms”, and open to a patio or a balcony. They have a private bathroom, dressing area, activity table, telephone and television with select programming (no refrigerators). Bedding configurations include one king bed or two double beds. Please note: Yosemite Lodge at the Falls does not have air conditioning in any guest accommodations.

** Scheduling Tip: Accommodations in Yosemite park are in very high demand (especially during the holidays), and space on this tour fills up fast! We recommend that you make your reservation far in advance of your intended travel date in order to secure the style of accommodations you want. If your intended accommodation is NOT available, we will to the best we can to help find something for you. **

All Season:

  • Small, soft-sided overnight bag only (approx airline carry-on size)
  • Camera & Charger
  • Snowproof sneakers or hiking boots (preferably Goretex or waterproof)
  • Comfortable hiking clothes (warm layers: long underwear or wool/fleece suggested)
  • Change of clothes for relaxing at the hotel
  • Raincoat/Jacket (waterproof jacket and pants are recommended for winter conditions)
  • Ski/snow clothing if participating in the Badger Pass snow activities
  • Sun protection & bug spray
  • Water bottle

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