3 Day Oakhurst Deluxe Vacation Home + Yosemite Tour for 10

A vacation home for ten, plus a guided Yosemite day

This three-day, two-night package includes a deluxe vacation home rental in Oakhurst with accommodations for up to 10 people. It’s designed for businesses who want to take a vacation and bring some of their staff members along, for a large family, or for several couples getting together to see the breathtaking views of Yosemite National Park.

The package includes transportation from the Fresno or Merced area to the vacation home. We pick up your group to tour Yosemite National Park on Day 2, with an optional Ahwahnee lunch that day and an optional Nelder Grove tour on Day 3.

Call us for current pricing. Please contact us if there are fewer than 8 or more than 10 people in your group so we can give you a more accurate quote. Consider booking early to get availability for holiday times — we depend on our partners to provide services and may need to consider alternatives for busy seasons.

Our itinerary — Glacier Point and Yosemite Valley

Our Oakhurst departure is 6:45 AM in summer and between 8:00 and 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. The total time of the tour is approximately 8 hours from Oakhurst, and you’ll see more of Yosemite in one day than most other tours. Park fees and gratuities are not included.

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.