Guided Bus Tours

See it All, Guided by Experts

Guests visiting Yosemite on Weekends in February 2023 will also need to obtain day-use reservations for February 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. This activity will require a day-use reservation in addition to tickets.

Yosemite Guided Bus Tours are the best way to experience all the wonders that the park has to offer. Our expert tour guides will share their knowledge about this remarkable place, with tours that focus on natural history, indigenous peoples, the first non-indigenous settlers and wildlife.

PICK UP INSTRUCTIONS: 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. All bus and tram tours depart from Yosemite Valley Lodge, under the covered driveway across the street from shuttle stop #8. 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.

For bus & tram options, tour availability and reservation information, please view below.

Yosemite Grand Tour

Closed for the 2022 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!

Tour Information

Duration	Approximately 8 hours
Departure Time & Location	8:45 am - meet in front of the lobby of Yosemite Valley Lodge
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.
Reservations	Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser to 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

Glacier Point Tour

Closed for the 2022 season.

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.

Tour Information:

Duration	4 hours
Departure Times	8:30 am and 1:30 pm Last day of tours is on October 20
Availability	Every day from late May to late October when Glacier Point Road is open - conditions permitting.
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 #8. 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.
Reservations	We offer a few easy ways to book: Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser or call 888.413.8869 In the park, reservations may be placed at any Tour & Activity Desk

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

Yosemite Valley Floor Tour

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.

Tour Information:

Duration	2 hours
Departure Times	Fall/Winter/Spring: 10:00 am, 2:00 pm
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. Visitors who book a Valley Floor Tour Reservation will need to obtain a peak-use reservation in addition to their tour ticket to enter the park prior to 4 pm. Park entrance fees are still required. Visit https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/faq.htm for more information.
Reservations	We offer a few easy ways to book: Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser or Call 888.413.8869

Tour Pricing:

Daily	Adult (13+): $40.00 Child (2-12): $28.00
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.

Group Pricing
For group rates, please call us at 888.339.3481.

Yosemite Valley to Tuolumne Meadows Hikers Bus

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.

Reservations

We offer a few easy ways to book:

Click the "Check Rates" button in the upper-right hand corner of your browser
or Call 888.413.8869

Cancellation Policy

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