Trip
Overview
Lodging
Detailed Itinerary
Reserve early for the best available price. More Info
All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.
San Francisco, California
Geological Wonders, Horseback Ride, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Spa, Swim
Call: 800-462-2848
or 510-527-1555
Fax: 510-527-1444
E-mail us
801 Cedar St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Business Hours:
7 days a week
from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Time
Or contact your travel agent
Nestled in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is Yosemite National Park, world famous for thundering waterfalls, sprawling meadows and dramatic granite peaks. Captured on film by famed photographer Ansel Adams and cherished by legendary conservationist John Muir, the Yosemite Valley has inspired visitors throughout the decades. And with Backroads, you’ll experience its majesty firsthand. Stroll among the largest stand of giant sequoias in the valley, then forge into the depths of the park - a landscape of picturesque valleys, sweeping plateaus and sheer cliff faces carved by wind, rain and glacial ice. Evenings are spent in a mountain resort and a historic lodge, the perfect complement to this classic journey.
View other trips in USA
Meet in San Francisco 
Shuttle to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, called the "Range of Light" by John Muir After stopping for a picnic lunch, warm up your hiking legs on the Lewis Creek Trail Settle into our hotel, cradled by the pines of the Sierra National Forest Explore the awe-inspiring Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias on foot Marvel at the park’s largest stand of "big trees," some dating as far back as 2,700 years.
Travel to Glacier Point, with commanding views of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome and the Sierra Nevada View the thundering Nevada and Vernal Falls on a hike down to the historic Ahawahnee Hotel A day of options includes an interpretive hike with a local guide, horseback riding, rock climbing or visiting Lower Yosemite Falls Shuttle to the high country of Tuolumne Meadows, laced with hiking trails and surrounded by glorious scenery Cap off the week with a final morning hike from Camp Four to El Capitan Meadow to view expert rock climbers.
Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.
Lodging What's
this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.
Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic
regional flair.
Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the
areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and
proximity to our activities.
Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every
camp chore and perform culinary magic.
This is my third Backroads trip. I am pleased to note that every other member of our party had previous Backroads experiences! Such return support speaks for itself.- Roscoe, IL
For 30 years, Backroads has been perfecting the art of active travel. We are the California tour experts. For walking tours and hiking tours in USA, trust our in-depth connections. To see all our USA walking tours and hiking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA biking tours click here. For our selection of award-winning USA multisport tours click here.
Fish Camp (2 nights): This mountain resort and spa, near the southern entrance to the park, features soaring ceilings, natural wood and stone accents, swimming pools and a fitness center.
Yosemite Village (3 nights): The luxurious Ahwahnee is one of America’s most distinctive national landmarks. Among its stunning features are a swimming pool set among pines, elaborate stained-glass windows, and original Miwok Indian arts and crafts.
2 Route Options Available
2 Route Options Available
3 Route Options Available
Several Route Options Available
2 Route Options Available
1 Route Option Available
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking |
||
| 1 | 2-3 hours |
10-20 miles |
2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours |
21-30 miles |
5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours |
31-40 miles |
7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours |
41-55 miles |
9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours |
56-75+ miles |
11-13+ miles |
