Stop At: Tunnel View, Wawona Road, California 95389
Breathtaking view of the Valley as we come out of the Tunnel
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bridalveil Falls, California
Bridalveil Falls with a 1000 feet walk from the parking lot to the viewing spot.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sentinel bridge, Sentinel dr, California
Breathtaking view of Half Dome and the reflection in the Merced River
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, California 95389
Time for a Lunch Break usually here, walk to the water falls and stop to buy souvenirs if you desire
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: El Capitan Meadow, El Capitan Meadow, California
Look for the Rock climbers and view several routes to see the beautiful Granite Rock El Capitan
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glacier Point, Yosemite Lodge Resort origin, California
One of the best views of Yosemite National Park among the top few in the world. This is available usually from late spring time to fall when the road to go there is open.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point Road, California
Sentinel Dome is a huge attraction for hikers who are capable of climbing up the dome. This has a breathtaking 360* view of the Yosemite Valley.
Stop At: Washburn Point, Glacier Point Road, California
An overlook along the Glacier Point Road with views of Half Dome, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and the Sierra crest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark, 8308 Wawona Rd, Wawona, California 95389
Became a Historic Landmark in 1987. One of California's original mountain resort hotels, the Victorian-era Wawona Hotel was originally established in 1856. Situated 27 miles (16.5 km) from Yosemite Valley on Highway 41, this National Historic Landmark is near the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias and the Pioneer History Center.
Accommodations consist of 50 standard hotel rooms with private bath and 54 standard hotel rooms with shared bathrooms. The hotel dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the evening, wind down your fun-filled day by gathering around the piano for musical performances in the lounge. Seasonal amenities include a nine-hole golf course, a swimming pool, and riding stables.
Pass By: Pioneer Yosemite History Center, Route 41, Wawona, California 95389
The Pioneer Yosemite History Center is an assembled collection of historic buildings from Yosemite National Park that is located in Wawona, California. Visitors can walk around the buildings year round, and the interiors are open in the summer on a limited basis. There are also special programs and carriage rides in the summer.
Stop At: Ahwahnee Historic Building, 1 Ahwahnee Dr, California 95389
he Ahwahnee Hotel is a grand hotel in Yosemite National Park, California, on the floor of Yosemite Valley, constructed from steel, stone, concrete, wood and glass, which opened in 1927. It is a premier example of National Park Service rustic architecture and was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Four Mile Trail, California
Trail Overview - This hike is optional for the guests looking for hiking during our tour. Glacier point is open during Summer. If you decide to hike on this tour you will have to take picnic lunch with your to enjoy on the trail or when you reach the bottom. With the hike Ahwahnee lunch will not be possible as there will not be enough time.
Distance: 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Glacier Point to the Valley floor
Elevation: 3,200 ft (975 m) elevation gain
Difficulty: Strenuous
Time: 3-4 hours one-way, 6-8 hours round trip
Begin at: Four Mile Trailhead along Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley
The trail maintains a continuous steep grade, following the path of an old toll trail that was completed in 1872. The trail has changed a bit over the years; it is now closer to five miles than four (and of course there is no more toll). Spectacular views of Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and, eventually, Half Dome await those willing to tackle this strenuous trail. Don't skip the side trip to enjoy the view of Yosemite Valley from Union Point, located at about one-third way down.
Duration: 2 hours
