An icon of America’s majestic natural beauty, California’s Yosemite National Park welcomes millions of visitors each year – drawn to its dramatic waterfalls, giant sequoias, abundant wildlife, and awe-inspiring cliffs, like Half Dome and El Capitan. Whether you’re looking for the adventure vacation of a lifetime, want to immerse yourself in the stillness of nature – or simply hike in one of the most beautiful places on earth, you’ll find your place in Yosemite.
Arrivals on August 17th at San Francisco (SFO) Airport from 9am to 11:30am. Departures on August 20th from San Francisco (SFO) Airport after 7pm
• Arrivals at SFO Airport (9am – 11:30am) – we will pick you up from the airport.
• Drive to Yosemite National Park
• Sunset hike – this short, but strenuous trail offers iconic views of the El Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Valley on the top
Hike – a steep climb is well rewarded with close-up views of Yosemite Fall and distant views of Half Dome and other Sierra mountain peaks. Along the hike, enjoy a bird’s eye view of Yosemite Valley’s meadows and the meandering Merced River.
Hike – climb along nature’s “giant staircase,” where you are rewarded with close-up views of two waterfalls and numerous geologic features. Powerful and turbulent, these two waterfalls will soak and entice you.
•Drive to San Francisco
•Stop by a winery – a short distance from Yosemite National Park lays a small, peaceful valley. There is clean air, forest all around, and fields of plump, juicy wine grapes growing among the hills. Enjoy some wine testing with breathtaking views
•Departures from SFO Airport (after 7pm) – we will drop you off at the airport at around 6pm
3 nights at Yosemite Valley Lodge
Transportation/fuel in California
Multiple hikes/whole prepared itinerary
Entrance/Parking/Reservation fees
Wine tasting
Flights
Food/drinks
Mandatory travel insurance