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All Aboard for Adventure

See Yosemite through the eyes of an expert on our guided bus tours! Relax and enjoy the scenery while learning about the park's natural history, indigenous cultures, early settlers, and diverse wildlife. With engaging guides and unforgettable sights, it's the perfect way to experience all the wonders Yosemite has to offer. 

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Available year-round, the Yosemite Valley Floor Tour is approximately 2 hours long and can be enjoyed during the warm months in an open-air tram, and during the colder months from the comfort of a heated motor coach with panoramic windows. Led by park rangers and Yosemite Hospitality naturalists, you'll get to see all of the highlights at Yosemite, as you learn about the history, flora, and fauna throughout the Park.
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Tour Information

  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Departure Times
    Departure times vary throughout seasons. With up to 7 departure time options in the summer. Please check the 'Book Now' button to find the best time for your intended date.
  • Availability
    Year-round, conditions permitting
  • Departure Location
    Tours depart daily from Yosemite Valley Lodge.
  • Ticket Retrieval
    Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Front Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
  • Highlights
    Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall and more.
  • Additional Information

    The Valley Floor Tour is led by park rangers from approximately mid-April through mid-October when operating on open-air trams. During other times and wet or cold weather while it's tram season, tours are on buses and led by highly-knowledgeable drivers. The tentative date for open trams is May 12th, 2025. Park entrance fees are still required.

    Please note: No refunds will be applied if the Valley floor tour decides to operate on an enclosed bus due to weather purposes.

Book tickets online or call 888.413.8869.

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Tour Pricing
Daily Adult (13+): $41.20
Child (2-12): $28.20

Note: Children 1 year and under of age ride the tour at no charge when seated on the tour bus/tram in an adult lap. Children 2-12 sitting in their own seat will require a ticket.

This tour will not be operating for the 2025 season

The full-day Yosemite Grand Tour combines Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias for a memorable day in Yosemite National Park. Bring your camera for numerous photo opportunities!

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Tour Information

  • Duration
    Approximately 8 hours
  • Departure Time & Location
    Posteponed until 2026
  • Lunch
    Lunch includes a sandwich, salad, water and lemonade. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Inform the driver when you board of any food allergies or requirements.

Book tickets online or call 888.413.8869.

In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk.

Tour Pricing
Adults (13+) $110.00
Children (Ages 2-12) $71.00
Children (1 & Under) Free

Virtually every visitor who comes to Yosemite National Park spends at least some time at Glacier Point, drawn to the breathtaking views. On this four-hour tour, you'll go from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point—a 3,200-foot elevation gain.  Be sure to bring your camera to capture awe-inspiring photos of Yosemite's famous waterfalls and the distant High Sierra mountains.

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Tour Information

  • Duration
    4 hours
  • Departure Times
    8:30 am, 1:30 pm
    Last day of tours is on October 12th.
  • Departure Location
    Glacier Point Tours meet at the lobby entrance of Yosemite Valley Lodge. If you are taking the park shuttle, get off at stop #7. If driving, please allow extra time for parking.
  • Ticket Retrieval
    Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Front Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
  • Highlights
    El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls in Yosemite Valley, Tunnel View, and Glacier Point.
  • Additional Information
    Visitors can buy a one-way ticket and hike back to Yosemite Valley. You can pick up a trail map at the Curry Village Mountain Shop or the Glacier Point Store.

Book tickets online or call 888.413.8869.

In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk.

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Tour Pricing
  Round-Trip Rate One-Way Rate
Adults (13+) $57.00 $28.50
Child ages 2 - 12 $36.50 $18.25
Child 1 & Under Free Free
This shuttle is currently running for the 2025 summer season
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Tour Information

  • Duration
    2 1/2 - 3 hours one way
  • Pick-Up Location
    Yosemite Valley Lodge
    (The bus also makes stops at Curry Village)
  • Operating Schedule
    Hiker's Bus Service Schedule
    Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows
    Location Pickup Time
    Curry Village 08:00
    Yosemite Village 08:05
    Yosemite Lodge 08:20
    Crane Flat 09:05
    White Wolf 09:35
    May Lake Junction 09:55
    Olmstead Point 10:00
    Tenaya Lake 10:10
    Tuolumne Meadows Store 10:25
    Tuolumne Meadows Lodge 10:35
    Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley
    Location Pickup Time
    Tuolumne Meadows Lodge 2:05
    Tuolumne Meadows Store 2:15
    Tenaya Lake 2:30
    Olmstead Point  
    May Lake Junction 2:35
    White Wolf 3:00
    Crane Flat 3:25
    Curry Village 4:05
    Yosemite Village 4:10
    Yosemite Lodge 4:15
  • Ticket Retrieval
    Tickets will need to be retrieved at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Front Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
  • Highlights
    Hop on the Hiker's Bus and leave the driving to us! The Hiker's Bus runs between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows, with stops at all the major trailheads in between. Whether you're going up for a day hike or embarking on a backpacking trip, the Hiker's Bus can get you to or from your next big adventure.
  • Additional Information
    The Hiker's Bus stops at many locations in Yosemite Valley and at all major trailheads along Tioga Pass, and can be flagged for pickup at any trailhead as long as the bus has enough room to pull over. Please indicate your desired pick-up location when making your reservation. If you do not see your desired drop-off location in the list of available tickets, please select the nearest available trailhead and inform the bus driver of your preferred drop-off location upon boarding.

Hikers Bus tickets can be purchased in person at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Activities Desk.

24 hour cancellation notice required to receive full refund. Cancelling within 24 hours of tour departure will forfeit full value.
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Bus & Tram Information

  • Ticket Pick Up Instructions
    Retrieve your tickets at the Yosemite Valley Lodge Front Desk at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time. Traffic and parking can be challenging in Yosemite Valley during the summer season, so we recommend allowing extra travel time as the tours leave promptly at the scheduled time.
  • Departure Location & Time
    All bus and tram tours depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge, under the covered driveway. It is recommended that you and your entire party are ready to board the tour no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
  • Late Guest Arrivals
    Summer months are the busiest time in Yosemite National Park and entrance gates can have long wait times, especially on the weekends. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your booked time. Late arrivals will be counted as a no-show and will not be refunded. Buses cannot be delayed for late arrivals.
  • Parking
    During busy summer months, parking can be difficult to find. Please allow plenty of extra time to find parking.
  • Covered Coach Option
    The Valley Floor Tour is led by park rangers or naturalists from mid-April to mid-October on open-air trams. During colder or wet weather, or outside tram season, the tour is conducted on buses and guided by highly knowledgeable drivers.
  • Cancellation Policy
    A tour reservation does not include a park entrance reservation, you will need to ensure you also obtain a Peak Hours Plus entrance reservation for the date of your bus tour. Further information can be found at https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/reservations.htm.

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