Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak

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Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Yosemite from San Francisco — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Leave the City San Francisco for natural splendor Yosemite on this over-night 2-day, small group trip. Hop on the Amtrak from San Francisco to Fresno where you'll spend the night. The following day, explore Yosemite, arguably America's most beautiful swath of nature. Take an optional stroll on the 4-Mile Hike trail and see breathtaking natural sites such as Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, The Chapel, Sentinel Bridge, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and so much more.

If you are travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles or the other way around and would like to visit Yosemite on your way this is a perfect tour that you can take. On other tour offers the convenience and you get to visit Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. If you like to hike this tour has optional 4 mile strenuous hike.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Crossroads Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

Itinerary

Day 1 · Relax and arrive at Amtrak location near you after 11 am for your ride to Fresno. Exact times will be on your tickets.

Fresno

4 hours

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.

Upon arrival please call the number provided and shuttle van will arrive to take you to your 2.5 - 3 star hotel.

Day 2 · We pick you up at your hotel early for our wonderful Yosemite experience. Upon return we arrive at Amtrak Station.

Glacier Point

45 min Admission included

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.
Yosemite Valley

4 hours Admission included

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.

Default is Turkey. Other options available Vegetarian or Dagwood (combination meats) or Salads but you must let us know

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Day 2 - We pick you up early in the morning at your hotel for our Yosemite Adventure. We return back to Amtrak station after the tour. Option to add another night at hotel and/or option to travel to Los Angeles is available as well.
Day 1 - You will arrive at the Amtrak location near you. Our tour includes and with starts Amtrak ride to Yosemite and back to the starting point on Day 2 Or you also have option to travel to Los Angeles instead of coming back to San Francisco.

End point

Tour can include Round Trip to and from San Francisco or you have option to travel to Los Angeles after the Yosemite Tour. So if you are traveling from San Francisco to Los Angeles , this tour is perfect so you can visit Yosemite in your travel plans.

Using your ticket

Parents with small children must provide car seats and/or booster seats if necessary.
Infants from 0-1 years must be in the back seat strapped into a rear-facing car seat until they reach 20 lbs.
Children between 1-8 years (or 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.
1-559-658-8687 USA 1-877-750-6017 International

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Rates are based on Double Occupancy. Solo travelers are subject to a surcharge of approximately $100 USD due upon check-in
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.
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.
Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.