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Yosemite Grand Escape 3 Day Camping Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Explore Yosemite on a three-day camping trip that takes you off the beaten path to trails and sights unseen by most who venture into America's favorite national park! On our Yosemite Escape Camping Tour, you will enjoy 3 days and 2 nights of camping, hiking, and swimming in Yosemite National Park. Never camped before? No problem - we provide the gear and our guides ensure a fun-filled, friendly atmosphere. Explore Yosemite on a three-day camping trip that takes you off the beaten path to trails and sights unseen by most who venture into America's favorite national park! Our experienced guides will provide history and insight into Yosemite as you explore some of America's tallest waterfalls, biggest trees, and cliffs rising 4,000 feet from the valley floor (keep an eye out for rock climbers)! You'll enjoy three days and two nights of camping, hiking, and swimming in a fun-filled, friendly atmosphere. Visit not only Yosemite Valley but also the magnificent Giant Sequoia trees and the breathtaking High Country. Never camped before? No problem! The necessary camping gear is provided for you, and the tour is fully guided. On your three days in the park, you’ll see: High Country Yosemite Valley Yosemite Falls El Capitan Giant Sequoia Trees Tunnel View Bridalveil Fall Half Dome
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- 3 day guided camping trip
- Delicious home cooked meals at the campsite
- See El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, Tunnel View
- See Giant Sequoias, High Country, and Yosemite Village
- All camping gear is provided and sleeping bags are available for rent
- Travel comfortably and responsibly in a petroleum free biodiesel mini coach
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
San Francisco
Three days of hiking and camping is the focus of our Yosemite Escape Camping Tour. In the morning of the first day, our guide will meet you downtown at the corner of Mason and O'Farrell Streets in front of the Hilton Hotel at 8:15 am. Once out of San Francisco, we cross the Central Valley and through gold country on our way into the mountains.
Continued
Mariposa
Sightseeing at Yosemite National Park. Before reaching Yosemite Valley, we hike down for a picnic amongst the giant sequoias - the largest living things on Earth.(Meals the first day are not included in the tour price. You will have an opportunity to get food en route to the park. Depending upon group interest/logistics you may visit any of the three Sequoia groves). The hike through the giant sequoias is pleasantly shaded and brings you right up close to these massive wooden monuments, some of which are over one thousand years old and measure up to 30 ft. wide & 300 ft. tall. Continuing into the park on a 1 1/2-hour narrated tour, we descend into Yosemite Valley, the most famous and photographed part of Yosemite (thanks to the work of Ansel Adams). While in the Yosemite Valley, your guide will give you an orientation to the park as well as an explanation of the itinerary and options for the next two days
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San Francisco
After some free time in Yosemite Valley, you will head for the campsite to set up camp, ending the day with drinks around the campfire as you decide what to do with your next two days in the park.
Day 2
Mariposa
Hiking at Yosemite National Park. Rising early, we prepare breakfast and lunch, clean up camp, and head off in the van for a fun day full of hiking, sightseeing, and exploring. Usually the second day is reserved for exploring Yosemite’s High Country. Picturesque lakes, vistas from mountain summits, and winding paths through serene meadows are some of the highlights of the high country landscape. Your guide will choose a hike in high country that is suitable for the activity level of the group. Then head back to camp for a cookout.
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San Francisco
Dinner tonight is a camp cookout where you help cook. Then you’ll have time to unwind by the campfire, swim or soak in the hot tub, or play a game of pool at the nearby pub. Swap stories around the campfire with your new friends. “Hit the sack” when you’re ready, but in the morning, we “break” camp and head to the famous Yosemite Valley.
Day 3
Mariposa
Eco Tour at Yosemite National Park. Rising early, we prepare breakfast and lunch, and “break” camp. As soon as we are all packed up, we head to Yosemite Valley. Day three is a free day, where you choose what you’d like to see and do in Yosemite Valley. You can hike to a waterfall, rent a bicycle to cruise around the valley floor, check out the visitor’s center, museum, and Ansel Adams Gallery, or relax in the shade by the emerald green Merced River. Regroup for one final group activity, a visit to the El Capitan Meadow to view rock climbers conquering the largest granite monolith in North America.
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San Francisco
After a full day in the park, we head back to the San Francisco Hilton, arriving around 8:30 pm – 9 pm.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Complimentary pickup/drop off from the San Francisco Hilton hotel (Mason St. entrance) Narrated guided tour by a full-time professional, knowledgeable guide Yosemite Park entrance fee See El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, Giant Sequoias, High Country, and Yosemite Valley All camping equipment is provided Transportation to/from Yosemite in biofuel mini-coach
Not Included
Meals Day 1, dinner Day 3 (stops will be made to purchase food). Sleeping bags (available for rent) Guide gratuity (optional) $100 per-person fee for non-U.S. residents to enter National Park
What to Bring
All Season: Camera & charger Sneakers or hiking boots (mountain hiking can be hard on unsupported ankles) Comfortable hiking clothes (shorts & T-shirt) Change of clothes for 2 days Swimwear, sandals Toiletries, towel Bug repellent spray Sun protection, hat Water bottle Flashlight or headlamp (optional) Warm layers (evenings can be cooler) Raincoat/jacket Early Spring/Late Fall: (additionally): Hiking boots or durable sneakers (preferably Gortex or waterproof) Warm layers (long underwear & wool fleece suggested) Waterproof jacket/pants for winter conditions Gloves, wool socks and a hat (75% of your body heat is lost through your hands, head, and feet)
Restrictions
Please advise us of any food allergies or special dietary needs you may have while booking the tour. All of the food shopping is done prior to the tour departure. Starting January 1, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) is implementing a $100 per-person fee for non-U.S. residents entering 11 major national parks, in addition to standard entrance fees, as part of a new "resident-focused" fee structure designed to prioritize U.S. taxpayers and fund park maintenance. This fee will only impact our international customers. The only exception is for those non-U.S. residents that have purchased the America the Beautiful (ATB) International Pass for $250, which grants annual access to all federal lands.
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from San Francisco Hilton Hotel (Mason Street entrance).
Languages Offered
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Optional Add-ons
Sleeping Bag Rental - 37.50 Per Person
Before Booking
Please advise the country of residence for all guests. (Fees apply to non-US residents).
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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