Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak

San Francisco, CA, USA

Duration

2 days (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

If you have a couple of days to spare in San Francisco, head to the mountains on an overnight tour to Yosemite National Park by train. You'll travel by Amtrak to Fresno to spend the night before exploring the natural attractions of the park the next day, from El Capitan and Half Dome to Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley Chapel, and Sentinel Bridge.

Overnight tour by Amtrak from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park with provided accommodation
Enjoy a hassle-free trip with entrance fees, guide gratuity, and lunch included
Convenient transportation so you don’t have to worry about getting yourself to the mountains
Be wowed by Half Dome and Yosemite’s beautiful scenery

What To Expect

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Fresno

Arrive in a comfortable ride in Amtrak, upon arrival call for the complementary shuttle to your hotel. You have to time to relax, get some office work done, go for a walk, visit a casino, go out in town for dinner or go the gym or pool. Get ready for early departure.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Glacier Point

When the road is open from Spring to Fall this is among the best views in the world. From here you can see how the Glacier has carved the valley. You can look down at the valley and see curry village, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, Merced River in the valley and other attractions. You can jaw dropping view of Half Dome from here and many of the mountain peaks of Yosemite. Glacier Point also has a Geology Display that shows how the Yosemite Park was millions of years ago to now.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yosemite Valley

Here you will visit most iconic spots of Yosemite including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Sentinel Bridge, Chapel, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Valley View, Fern Springs, Campsite of President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
If you want to visit Yosemite on your way to Los Angeles or any other direction using Amtrak please book the tour and then contact us to let us know where you would like to go. If your destination is in the LA or Sacramento area there is no additional cost. There will be additional cost if you are traveling involved in you choose to travel beyond these locations.
Stroller accessible
Rates are based on Double Occupancy. Solo travelers are subject to a surcharge of approximately $100 USD due upon check-in
Service animals allowed
Glacier Point is usually closed in winter from November to April. Any of the highlights listed on this tour may be closed due to weather or construction. The local operator will display alternative sites in this instance.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Parents with small children must provide car seats and/or booster seats if necessary.
Infant seats available
Infants from 0-1 years must be in the back seat strapped into a rear-facing car seat if less then 20 lbs.
Children between 1-8 years (or who weigh more than 20 lbs.) must be in in the back seat (some exceptions apply) and strapped into either: A rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum height/weight limit for the seat; a front-facing car seat with a five-point harness until they reach the maximum height/weight limit for the seat; a booster seat if under 4 ft 9 in and over the height/weight limit for a car seat; a regular seat belt in the back seat if taller than 4 ft 9 in.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

Lunch
Overnight accommodation
National Park fees
Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled Water
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup in Fresno
Amtrak/hotel/airport or bus station drop-off
$10 Gratuity is included for your Guide ( You can pay additional to the Guide directly

Durations

2 days (approx.)

Tour's Location

San Francisco, CA, USA

from 589 $