Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Lunch
- National Park fees
- Hotel pickup in Fresno
- Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled Water
- Overnight accommodation
- Amtrak/hotel/airport or bus station drop-off
- $10 Gratuity is included for your Guide ( You can pay additional to the Guide directly
- Driver/guide
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
Meeting Location
San Francisco
CA, USA
What To Expect
Relax and arrive at Amtrak location near you after 11 am for your ride to Fresno. Exact times will be on your tickets.
1 Stop
We pick you up at your hotel early for our wonderful Yosemite experience. Upon return we arrive at Amtrak Station.
2 Stops
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-18808P12
Reviews
Average 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- National Park fees.
- Hotel pickup in Fresno.
- Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled Water.
- Overnight accommodation.
- Amtrak/hotel/airport or bus station drop-off.
- $10 Gratuity is included for your Guide ( You can pay additional to the Guide directly.
- Driver/guide.
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Lunch
- National Park fees
- Hotel pickup in Fresno
- Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled Water
- Overnight accommodation
- Amtrak/hotel/airport or bus station drop-off
- $10 Gratuity is included for your Guide ( You can pay additional to the Guide directly
- Driver/guide
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
