6 to 10 hours
Yosemite Air Tour
A one-hour scenic flight over Yosemite Valley, plus a zipline, museum, and lunch.
From Oakhurst (or Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Coarsegold, Mariposa): $975 first person, $275 each additional. From Fresno (or Madera, Merced): $1075 first person, $275 each additional.
Rather not sit in the car for hours to visit Yosemite? Take a one-hour scenic small-airplane tour of Yosemite Valley, then ride the Yosemite Mariposa Ziplines, explore the Mariposa History Museum, and enjoy lunch. See El Capitan, Half Dome, waterfalls, the Wawona area, and Bass Lake.
What's included
- One-hour scenic airplane tour of Yosemite Valley
- Mariposa Zipline activity
- Mariposa History Museum
- Lunch
- Water
Not included
- Driver gratuity
- Park entry fee for non-U.S. residents — $100 per person, paid in cash to your guide
Pickup locations
- Oakhurst
- Bass Lake
- Fish Camp
- Coarsegold
- Mariposa
- Fresno
- Madera
- Merced
Itinerary
Where we'll be, and when.
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One-hour scenic airplane ride
Fly in "Joy," the Classic Cessna R172K-XP, over historical Mariposa, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Yosemite National Park. See Half Dome, El Capitan, the zombie forest, waterfalls, rivers, and lakes.
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Mariposa Yosemite Ziplines Ride
A thrilling six-stage, guide-led zipline tour. Groups of eight to ten are geared up in helmets and harnesses, then driven up the mountain in Polaris Rangers.
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The Mariposa Museum and History Center
Founded in 1957 and dubbed "The Best Little Museum of Its Size West of the Mississippi" by the Smithsonian. Original documents and artifacts, gold displays, artwork, photos, and Native American baskets, implements, and beadwork.
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Lunch
Lunch is included in the tour.
See Yosemite from the air, then make a day of it
Rather not sit in the car for many hours to visit Yosemite? Then the Yosemite by Air Tour is for you! Get a unique view of this national treasure.
Take a one-hour scenic small-airplane tour of Yosemite Valley, plus the thrilling ride on the Yosemite Mariposa Ziplines, explore the Mariposa History Museum, and enjoy lunch. Views of El Capitan, Half Dome, waterfalls, the Wawona area, and Bass Lake.
Pricing
- From Oakhurst (or Bass Lake, Fish Camp, Coarsegold, Mariposa) — $975 first person and $275 per additional person. Plus the Mariposa Zipline activity, Mariposa History Museum, lunch, water, and gratuities are included. Total time is 6-8 hours.
- From Fresno (or Madera, Merced) — $1075 first person and $275 per additional person. Plus the Mariposa Zipline activity, Mariposa History Museum, lunch, water, and gratuities are included. Total time is 8-10 hours.
One-hour scenic airplane ride to view Yosemite National Park
Take the small-airplane one-hour tour in “Joy,” the Classic Cessna R172K-XP, with a powerful 210HP engine and comfortable interior. You can view historical Mariposa, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and Yosemite National Park in ways only a few have seen. This is your own personal scenic air tour. Amazing waterfalls, river, lakes. You will see signature Yosemite sights, like Half Dome, El Capitan, the zombie forest, and more!
Mariposa Yosemite Ziplines Ride
Go on a thrilling zipline ride with the Sierra Mountain foothills surrounding you! The ziplines at Yosemite Ziplines & Adventure Ranch have been constructed as a six-stage guide-led tour. Groups of eight to ten are geared up in helmets and harnesses, then driven up the mountain in Polaris Rangers as their guides explain safety procedures and describe the experience the zippers are about to enjoy.
The Mariposa Museum and History Center
View Historic Mariposa at its finest! Founded in 1957, the Mariposa Museum & History Center is administered as a non-profit corporation and is truly a labor of love for the dedicated volunteers who, over the years, have helped to create the museum you see today. The museum has been dubbed “The Best Little Museum of Its Size West of the Mississippi” by the Smithsonian Institution — high praise, indeed! The museum’s mission is to authentically portray the people and lifestyle of Mariposa County from the Native American and Spanish periods to the California Gold Rush and through the early 1900s. Original documents and artifacts, gold displays, artwork, photos, and Native American baskets, implements, and beadwork are just a few items to enjoy when you visit.
Need a lift?
In need of transportation between San Francisco, Los Angeles, Fresno, Oakhurst, Fish Camp, Coarsegold, Madera, Mariposa, Yosemite Valley, and Tuolumne Meadows areas? We offer comfortable shuttle service to and from these areas, including deluxe limousine service.
Questions we hear a lot
FAQ.
- How long is the flight?
- The flight is a one-hour scenic small-airplane tour of Yosemite Valley, flown in "Joy," the Classic Cessna R172K-XP with a 210HP engine.
- What else is included?
- The Yosemite Mariposa Ziplines ride, the Mariposa History Museum, lunch, water, and gratuities are all included.
- What will I see from the air?
- Views of El Capitan, Half Dome, waterfalls, the Wawona area, and Bass Lake.
- I'm not a U.S. resident — is there an extra park fee?
- Yes. The national park charges non-U.S. residents a $100-per-person entry fee that is not included in any tour price. Please bring it in cash — your guide collects it at the start of the tour. Guests without the fee cannot enter the park, and the tour might be canceled without refund.