2 days · 1 night
Fresno / Oakhurst to Glacier Point & Yosemite Valley with Hotel
Sleep close to the gateway, then tour Glacier Point and Yosemite Valley rested the next morning.
$279/adult, double occupancy; $249/senior over 60, double occupancy (winter discount available on the Oakhurst package); $129/child under 12. Add $125/night for an additional hotel night.
A two-day small-group package: a hotel night in Fresno or Oakhurst, then a full Yosemite tour day. We pick you up at your hotel for Glacier Point, Tunnel View, and Yosemite Valley, with a picnic lunch and the option of the strenuous Four Mile Trail hike. $279/adult double occupancy.
What's included
- One hotel night in Fresno or Oakhurst
- Full Yosemite tour day (Glacier Point and Yosemite Valley)
- Picnic lunch
- Local guide
Not included
- Exclusive Yosemite T-shirt ($14.99)
- Optional guided Four Mile Trail standby beyond 4 hours ($95/hour)
- Park entry fee for non-U.S. residents — $100 per person, paid in cash to your guide
Pickup locations
- Your Fresno hotel
- Your Oakhurst hotel
Itinerary
Where we'll be, and when.
- 01
Day 1
Hotel stay (Fresno or Oakhurst)
Arrive at your hotel in either Fresno or Oakhurst. The next morning we pick you up at this hotel for your Yosemite tour.
- 02
Day 2
Glacier Point
Depart Fresno 5:15–5:45 AM in summer (7:00–8:00 AM in winter); Oakhurst departs 6:45 AM in summer (8:00–9:00 AM in winter). Climb past McGurk Meadow, Ostrander Lake, Bridalveil Creek, Dewey Point, Badger Pass, Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, and Washburn Point to a 30–45 minute stop at the overlook — Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Vernal and Nevada Falls, and the High Country. Accessible by smaller vehicles roughly late May through October or November.
- 03
Optional Four Mile Trail hike
Strenuous descent (about 5 miles, ~3,200 ft) from Glacier Point to Yosemite Valley Lodge, where we meet you. Self-guided; you release Crossroads Tours from liability. 4-hour maximum; $95/hour beyond that.
- 04
Tunnel View
10–15 minutes for the view as you come out of the Tunnel — Clouds Rest, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls.
- 05
Yosemite Valley
El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Chapel, Sentinel Bridge (Half Dome reflection in the Merced), Yosemite Lodge, and Valley View.
A hotel night, then a full Yosemite day
We specialize in private and small-group tours — we prefer to keep our groups to around 8–12 guests. Compare that with companies that drive large buses. In smaller vehicles we can stop and visit more places and see the park up close, meeting visitors from around the world in a comfortable setting while we savor the majestic views over a picnic lunch.
This two-day package pairs a hotel night in Fresno or Oakhurst with a full Yosemite tour day. On Day 1 you arrive at your hotel; the next morning we pick you up there for the tour.
- Fresno to Yosemite Tour with Hotel — $279/adult, double occupancy; $249/senior over 60, double occupancy; $129/child under 12.
- Oakhurst to Yosemite Tour with Hotel — $279/adult, double occupancy; $249/senior over 60, double occupancy (winter discount available); $129/child under 12.
- $125/night for an additional hotel night.
Our itinerary — Glacier Point and Yosemite Valley
On Day 2 we depart Fresno between 5:15 and 5:45 AM in summer and between 7:00 and 8:00 AM in winter, climbing the foothills past Coarsegold into Oakhurst (Oakhurst departure is 6:45 AM in summer, 8:00–9:00 AM in winter). From Oakhurst we either go via Bass Lake / Fish Camp and the South Gate — the Mountain View Drive — or around through Mariposa / Midpines on the River View Drive, California’s Scenic Highway along the Merced River into Yosemite Valley through the Arch Rock Entrance.
At Chinquapin we choose Yosemite Valley first or Glacier Point first depending on traffic and the season. From Chinquapin we climb to Glacier Point — passing McGurk Meadow, Ostrander Lake, Bridalveil Creek, Dewey Point, the Badger Pass ski area, Sentinel Dome, Taft Point, and Washburn Point — and stop 30–45 minutes at the overlook.
Glacier Point commands a view of Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, and the High Country. It’s accessible by smaller vehicles from roughly late May through October or November; big buses aren’t allowed, so we’re among the very few companies that can take you there.
When we reach Yosemite Valley we stop at Tunnel View for 10–15 minutes for the jaw-dropping view coming out of the Tunnel — Clouds Rest, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls. We continue to El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls, then on past Cathedral Rocks, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Chapel to Sentinel Bridge for the iconic Half Dome reflection in the Merced River, and to Yosemite Lodge for the base of Yosemite Falls, the souvenir shop, restrooms, and a coffee. We stop again in front of El Capitan — over 3,000 feet of granite, where we watch for climbers — and at Valley View before heading back.
Consider purchasing our exclusive Yosemite T-shirt — only $14.99, available when you book your tour online.
Optional Four Mile Trail hike
If you want hiking time, you can descend the Four Mile Trail at Glacier Point — about 5 miles to Yosemite Valley Lodge, with an elevation difference of about 3,200 feet (Glacier Point 7,200 ft, the Valley 4,000 ft). At the bottom you cross Swinging Bridge over the Merced, with a view of Yosemite Falls, and follow the trail to the Lodge where we meet you; a shuttle bus stop is also available. In 2016 President Obama and his family hiked this trail, and only Crossroads Tours offers this option.
This hike is strenuous — going downhill is very steep in places, and you must be prepared with appropriate clothing, shoes, a walking stick, water, and whatever else you need. It takes about 2–3 hours downhill. We allow up to 4 hours maximum to reach Yosemite Valley Lodge; beyond 4 hours we may not be able to stand by, and if we do wait the cost is $95/hour calculated after the fourth hour. Crossroads Tours is not offering a personal guided hike, and by hiking you release Crossroads Tours from liability.
Our guides
Our guides are all local, and going to Yosemite is their passion. Each one brings their own personal experiences, stories, and secret spots to share with you.
Disclaimer: due to scheduling, the hiking portion may instead go uphill, and the tour’s duration can vary with weather, traffic, and how much fun we’re having.
Questions we hear a lot
FAQ.
- How large is the group?
- We specialize in private and small-group tours and prefer to keep groups to around 8–12 guests, so we can stop more often and see the park up close. Big buses can't reach Glacier Point — smaller vehicles can.
- Where do I stay the first night?
- At a hotel in either Fresno or Oakhurst. We pick you up there the next morning for the tour day.
- What's the optional Four Mile Trail hike?
- At Glacier Point, hikers can descend the Four Mile Trail (about 5 miles, ~3,200 ft) to Yosemite Valley Lodge while the rest of the group rides down. It is strenuous and self-guided — we allow up to 4 hours to reach the Lodge.
- 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.