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Small group tour of Yosemite National Park from Cupertino

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Small group tour of Yosemite National Park from Cupertino — Luxury & private things to do in San Jose

Ten hours by van — guided visits to Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan, plus free time for exploration on foot or bike.

This day trip offers a chance to explore Yosemite National Park with a small group, ensuring a more personalized experience. Departing from Cupertino, the tour takes approximately ten hours and covers major park highlights such as Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan. The journey includes scenic views of the Central Valley farmland, historical Gold Country, and the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Participants will enjoy guided sightseeing as well as free time to wander the park on foot or bicycle. Don’t miss the opportunity for stunning photographs from the Tunnel View overlook, offering expansive views of Yosemite Valley. The small group size is limited to five for an intimate experience.

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Good to know

What's included in this experience?+
• English guidance through in-person, audio, and written formats • Bottled water • Knowledgeable guide • Pickup and drop-off service at hotels located within city boundaries • Air conditioning available in the vehicle
What's NOT included?+
• Meals and beverages • Tips
What should I know before booking?+
• Infant seats designed for safety are offered • Nearby public transport options are accessible • Prams or strollers can be used for infants and small children • Appropriate for individuals of any fitness level
What's the cancellation policy?+
To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure.
How does pickup work?+
A guide will reach out to you one day prior to the tour to confirm the pickup time and location. It is recommended to install WhatsApp for convenient communication with the guide.
What's the itinerary?+
• Begin at downtown Cupertino and head towards San Francisco, which features a skyline dominated by skyscrapers such as the Transamerica Pyramid and Salesforce Tower, along with numerous tech companies and Fortune 500 firms. • The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge serves as a crucial link, handling over one-third of traffic for all state-owned bridges, and enhances the scenery at the San Francisco waterfront. • Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. • Sierra Nevada (Pass By) is a mountain range located in the Western United States, situated between California's Central Valley and the Great Basin. Big Oak Flat Road (Pass By) offers a historic route from Yosemite National Park's western entrance to the Tioga Pass entrance on the east, granting access to Yosemite's stunning high country vistas. • Pass through the Central Valley, which is the heart of California’s highly productive agricultural sector, contributing over half of the fruits and vegetables grown in the United States. A brief stop in Oakdale allows for picking up supplies for the day, including water, snacks, hiking food, or a complete picnic. • Water flows are generally observed from November through July, peaking in May. Look for an ice cone at the base of the upper fall during winter and experience significant runoff from April through June. Yosemite Falls, renowned as one of the tallest in the world, consists of three sections: Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 feet), the middle cascades (675 feet), and Lower Yosemite Fall (320 feet). • Yosemite Falls can be viewed from various locations around Yosemite Valley, particularly around Yosemite Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge. A one-mile loop trail leads to the base of Lower Yosemite Falls. • Not only is it a remarkable valley, but it also stands as a testament to human foresight, the strength of granite, the force of glaciers, the resilience of life, and the calmness of the High Sierra. • Established as a protected area in 1864, Yosemite National Park is famed for its waterfalls, but it also encompasses nearly 1,200 square miles filled with profound valleys, expansive meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and vast wilderness. The tour includes visits to Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley. • Conclude with drop-off at specified locations.

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