Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak
Overview
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48 hours
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Leave the City San Francisco for natural splendor Yosemite on this over-night 2-day, small group trip. Hop on the Amtrak from San Francisco to Fresno where you'll spend the night. The following day, explore Yosemite, arguably America's most beautiful swath of nature. Take an optional stroll on the 4-Mile Hike trail and see breathtaking natural sites such as Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, The Chapel, Sentinel Bridge, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and so much more.
If you are travelling from San Francisco to Los Angeles or the other way around and would like to visit Yosemite on your way this is a perfect tour that you can take. On other tour offers the convenience and you get to visit Glacier Point, Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. If you like to hike this tour has optional 4 mile strenuous hike.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you want to visit Yosemite on your way to Los Angeles or any other direction using Amtrak please book the tour and then contact us to let us know where you would like to go. If your destination is in the LA or Sacramento area there is no additional cost. There will be additional cost if you are traveling involved in you choose to travel beyond these locations.
Rates are based on Double Occupancy. Solo travelers are subject to a surcharge of approximately $100 USD due upon check-in
Glacier Point is usually closed in winter from November to April. Any of the highlights listed on this tour may be closed due to weather or construction. The local operator will display alternative sites in this instance.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Parents with small children must provide car seats and/or booster seats if necessary.
Infants from 0-1 years must be in the back seat strapped into a rear-facing car seat if less then 20 lbs.
Children between 1-8 years (or who weigh more than 20 lbs.) must be in in the back seat (some exceptions apply) and strapped into either: A rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum height/weight limit for the seat; a front-facing car seat with a five-point harness until they reach the maximum height/weight limit for the seat; a booster seat if under 4 ft 9 in and over the height/weight limit for a car seat; a regular seat belt in the back seat if taller than 4 ft 9 in.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
National Park fees
Hotel pickup in Fresno
Driver/guide
Lunch
Sports Refillable Water Bottle or Bottled Water
$10 Gratuity is included for your Guide ( You can pay additional to the Guide directly
Overnight accommodation
Amtrak/hotel/airport or bus station drop-off
What To Expect
Relax and arrive at Amtrak location near you after 11 am for your ride to Fresno. Exact times will be on your tickets.
Accommodations
Upon arrival please call the number provided and shuttle van will arrive to take you to your 2.5 - 3 star hotel.
Fresno
Arrive in a comfortable ride in Amtrak, upon arrival call for the complementary shuttle to your hotel. You have to time to relax, get some office work done, go for a walk, visit a casino, go out in town for dinner or go the gym or pool. Get ready for early departure.
We pick you up at your hotel early for our wonderful Yosemite experience. Upon return we arrive at Amtrak Station.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Default is Turkey. Other options available Vegetarian or Dagwood (combination meats) or Salads but you must let us know
Glacier Point
When the road is open from Spring to Fall this is among the best views in the world. From here you can see how the Glacier has carved the valley. You can look down at the valley and see curry village, Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, Nevada Falls, Merced River in the valley and other attractions. You can jaw dropping view of Half Dome from here and many of the mountain peaks of Yosemite. Glacier Point also has a Geology Display that shows how the Yosemite Park was millions of years ago to now.
Yosemite Valley
Here you will visit most iconic spots of Yosemite including Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Sentinel Bridge, Chapel, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Valley View, Fern Springs, Campsite of President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir.
Options
Yosemite and Glacier Point
Leave the City of San Francisco to visit Yosemite on this over-night trip. Hop on the Amtrak from Los Angeles to Fresno where you'll spend the night. The following day, explore Yosemite
Single Person Tour
Yosemite & Glacier Point SF
One night hotel on day 1
Travel to Los Angeles
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Get out of the rut and go into the woods
losc470,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You want to get out of the routine that best time to go see this natural paradise. Breathe and look around you will purify your lungs
Mrs. Chong Cook with brother
Chong C,
Apr 30, 2021
- Review from Viator
1.00Over charged.. I am demanding refund of $425. Advertising $352 for overnight from San Francisco to Yosemite and Charged me $771+ . I paid $352. directly to Crossroad for an additional day. Please Refund $425 over charged amount.
Amazing natural wonders a jaw dropping experience
alan b,
Aug 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a great way to see Yosemite. Train transfer from San Fransisco was straigtforward but note that you must get the Amtrak shuttle bus (included in your ticket) to the train station in Oakland before connecting with the train to Fresno. The hotel provides a shuttle service in Fresno and the accomodation was fine but be aware that the day of the Yosemite tour starts early. Tour was excellent with the guide well informed but the distances covered take a long time due to the size of Yosemite. Interesting packed lunch with good sized sandwich but there is an option to get lunch at the hotel restaurant in Yousemite. Lots to see & pack into a day but worth it. Note that you need to leave the park in good time to make the train connection for the return journey.
Excellent tour
James Q,
May 31, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful trip to Yosemite. Everything was well organised with plenty of time given at each spot to take photos or to just simply stand and admire the stunning scenery. Plenty of useful information was given and our driver was very friendly and helpful. He did everything possible to ensure that we got the most out of our trip. Thank you.
Yosemite Tour from San Francisco by Buss and Train
karen r,
May 27, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide from Crossroads was everything anyone could have asked for. The weather kept us from seeing many of the parts of the park we had hoped to see, but he was so comfortable in the Valley that he showed us portions that would not have been on the regular tour. Totally amazing day and well worth the price! If you book thru Viator, be careful. There was a train schedule change that caused us to miss it. Amtrak told us Viator had beed notified two weeks before. We were not!!! Luckily there was a later Train that got us to our hotel in Fresno by 12:00 midnight. We were picked up the next morning at 6:30. Not a good start. Viator's Web Site does not give all of the information that is needed nor does it keep you informed of changes. I do not know if this is the responsibility of Crossroads or Viator, but beware!
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