Itinerary
Day 1: San Francisco to Yosemite
Pass By: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA
Leave San Francisco behind and cross the Bay Bridge, offering amazing views of Alcatraz Island and Angel Island. Cruise through Oakland, the East Bay and on to Central Valley to stop for groceries (own expense). Travel through Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
Pass By: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, California
After approximately 3-4 hours you'll arrive to the entrance of Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the scenic mountain views as your guide explains the history and geology of this special place.
Stop At: Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA
Head down a beautiful scenic path to the enchanted Tuolumne Grove consisting of dozens of Giant Sequoia trees. But don’t be fooled by this moderate downhill stroll. Make sure you bring some water to sip as you enjoy your time among the giants as you have a bit of climb ahead of you to get back to the mini-coach. You'll also have time to enjoy your lunch here among the towering trees.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
Next, we’ll leave the gentle giants of the Sequoia Grove in the mini-coach to get a narrated tour through Yosemite’s glaciated valley. We’ll make a few stops along the way, to snap some pictures of some of the famous waterfalls and rock formations while your guide gives you some of the history that makes this park so special.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yosemite Village, Off Northside Dr., Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Now it’s time to spend a couple of hours exploring on your own! We’ll make a stop near the base of Yosemite Falls. You’ll have a number of options of where to go, including a leisurely walk through the Ansel Adams Gallery, the historic Ahwahnee lodge, or get your pulse up with a hike or bike ride along the river.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
You can explore Yosemite Falls on your own during your free time in Yosemite Village.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ansel Adams Gallery, 9031 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
During your free time in Yosemite Village, you can choose to visit the famous photographer' gallery to view a collection of Ansel Adams' original photographs.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: El Portal, El Portal, California
Once at camp, your guide will hand out camping gear and show you the local amenities. You'll enjoy a freshly prepared dinner at camp, as well as s’mores as your group shares drinks and stories around the campfire, but don’t forget to get some sleep tonight for a full-day of exploring the park tomorrow.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: A campsite with modern facilities and we provide all the equipment necessary to ensure you are well taken care.
Day 2: Yosemite High Country
Stop At: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, California
Are you ready for clear, sparkling lakes? Crisp, mountain air? Prepare to spend a full day exploring Yosemite’s picturesque lakes, hiking to mountain summits that overlook lush greenery, and passing through serene meadows. Your guide will make sure the group takes full advantage of the park, while making sure everyone is comfortable, by customizing the hikes around the groups’ needs.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: A campsite with modern facilities and we provide all the equipment necessary to ensure you are well taken care.
Day 3: Yosemite to San Francisco
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
On the last morning, we’ll make a quick breakfast, prepare another brown bag lunch, make sure all the camping gear is put away before heading into Yosemite Valley.
Did you pass up a hike on the way to a vista? Have you been pining after a particular swimming spot? Are you ready to stretch your legs and have a new self-guided adventure? Day three is the perfect time to choose your own adventure in Yosemite Valley. You can hike to a waterfall, rent a bicycle to cruise around the valley floor, check out the visitor’s center, museum, and Ansel Adams Gallery, or relax in the shade by the emerald green Merced River.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: El Capitan Meadow, Yosemite National Park, CA
Regroup for one final group activity, a visit to the El Capitan Meadow to watch the daredevil rock climbers conquering the largest granite monolith in North America.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
After a full day of exploring, we’ll make our way back to the San Francisco Hilton, arriving in the city around 8:30pm – 9pm.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
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333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
08:15 AM
3 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Children 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult
Tours are arranged on a demand basis and require a minimum of 5 passengers to guarantee departure
Not wheelchair accessible
Important: Please note if you need a sleeping bag and any dietary requirements in the 'Special Requirements' field when booking
Stroller accessible
Camping is easy, but cooperation is important. Don't worry if you've never camped before; many people haven't. You will be supplied with all the camping equipment necessary for a trip of this nature, using quality tents, camping and cooking equipment. Everybody is expected to participate in setting up and breaking down the camp, and the professional guides are available to attend to your needs to ensure a positive camping experience. We camp at the best campsites, with hot showers and modern facilities. Swimming is available nearby. During booking, please note if you will need a sleeping bag
Near public transportation
We use 4-person tents but only have two people in each. In the case of odd numbers in your party, there is a chance you will be paired with another person of the same gender from a different party.
You will be provided with the food, but not the chefs. You guys are the cooks, waiters, dishwashers and, of course, the guests. On leaving the city, we stop at a supermarket and buy everything we need. The fare is a mixture of chicken, beef and vegetarian, all-you-can-eat and very tasty. Most people eat better with us than they have done previously on their travels. Please inform us of any dietary requirements/concerns at the time of booking.
Tour operator uses comfortable 15-passenger vans with dual air-conditioning and stereo sound. Our vans are fueled by biodiesel, a vegetable oil-based diesel fuel, to promote green business. All of the vans have large roof racks for your luggage and the camping equipment.
Infant seats available
On your journeys, you will need sneakers or hiking boots, shorts, T-shirts, swimwear, sun protection, a water bottle, flashlight and something warmer in case there is a change in weather.
June through September in Yosemite is hot and sunny with occasional afternoon showers. May and October days are warm with cooler nights. As with all mountain environments, weather can vary quickly, so a layer of warm clothing is a good idea.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : jonny_T
Yosemite is a must visit place. It is one of the most incredible places in the whole world. This trip by Incredible Adventures is genuinely Incredible. It is really well thought out, the campsite is ideal and the excursions are amazing - it leaves you hungary to see more.
The problem we had was with our 'Tour Guide' or Driver as we all called him. Before booking this trip I did a lot of research and looked at a lot of reviews. A lot of people praised the company for having great Tour guides with loads of knowledge, great people skills and a love for their job. Unfortunately this was not true for our Tour Guide Johnny.
I have never been on a tour where the Guide had such poor people skills, was uninterested in his job and also had worrying heath/safety and hygiene skills.
This was all made apparent from our first meeting him at out pick up point, and lasted the entire experience. His knowledge of the area was sub par when he did actually tell us any information. And was just un-interested about everything and anything. I think he has to realise that for a vast majority of people they have never been to Yosemite, so its a new experience. Alot of people travel far (we came from the Uk) and have never see anything like this before and may never again because of the costs to get there. He was late back to pick up points because he was doing his own thing (which it totally out of order because he is suppose to be working). I could go on with other incidents but I will max out the word count.
Fortunately for us we met some amazing people in the group and between the group made an incredible experience (with no help from him). It did not ruin the experience for us (was close to) but it did leave a sour taste In our mouths.
Since the trip I have contacted Incredible Adventures and they have been really supportive about the experience. I had given them a full list of information about the experience and I believe they have delt with it appropriately.
I would reccomed going on this trip just not with this 'Guide'
5* trip, 1* Guide.
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Posted On : 2023-10-02
Posted By : HsinYi_W
Even though our first camping night was rainy, and the rain continued into the second day, and by the third morning, we ran out of water at the campsite, everyone in the group remained optimistic and lifted spirits. This camping trip is good for those experiencing Yosemite for the first time.
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Posted On : 2023-08-24
Posted By : Miranda_V
The whole trip was amazing. Definitely worth a multi day experience to see different parts of Yosemite. Well planned, informative and enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2023-08-10
Posted By : Aura_T
Yosemite was definitely a highlight from our trip to California. Derrick….I mean, Aidan was an amazing guide! So knowledgable and fun, he really made this experience unforgettable
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Posted On : 2023-07-24
Posted By : 0prateek
I'm writing this review a month after my trip, and I can't believe how much I miss it. This is a great trip and I would highly recommend over any single day trip. There's just so much to see in Yosemite!
Great job by the organizers in packaging the tour, although I'd suggest they inform future travellers of the DIY aspect of camping and maybe place an upper age limit. I had the misfortune of having a few aged travellers in my group who seemed to confuse 'guide' with 'servant'. I'd also recommend avoiding long weekend travel due to the single lane traffic going into the park.
Huge shout out to our guide, Ollie who aside from being knowledgeable and patient, is also a great musician!
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Posted On : 2023-07-16
Posted By : Sharda_R
Stuck in the van for a very long time to get into the park. The traffic was so bad we could not stop for lunch at all. Park is nice. Being it was Father’s Day and a long weekend, the park was full of people. We couldn’t get to our campsite until 9:30 at night. Getting in and out of the park took a tremendous time. Guide was young, energetic and friendly. I wish he was a little more proactive in picking up the supplies. Since 4 of us were vegetarians and 2 of us are seniors we could have used extra milk and fruits. I being 78, by the time I get there, milk and fruits were finished. Overall, this was my first camping experience and it was good. Please insist the tour guide to be be strict when people don’t keep up the time. We had to wait 75 mins for one passenger in the evening after dinner. Camp site and the bathrooms were really nice and clean.
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Posted On : 2023-06-29
Posted By : Beno2789
I would highly recommend the 3 day camping trip as a great way to see a lot of Yosemite in a shorter time period. It is great value for the experience and the itinerary allows for a lot of exploring both in the group and on your own if you wish.
Our guide was more so an organizer rather than a wealth of information about Yosemite but that was fine.
The tents and equipment are perfect and the various meals they provide are good.
A great experience overall.
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Posted On : 2023-06-25
Posted By : Oranooj_L
It was an amazing 3-day camping with very friendly tour captian, Bryan.
All of our stops were incredible.
Highly recommend even for solo traveler or camping beginner!
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Posted On : 2023-06-16
Posted By : rajanmm
Had Gone on 3 days to yose mitte was grest
Anne our trek leader was really nice
But 2 times lunch stated was sandwich made by self from breakfast stuff
Tips guide posted in bus stated 15 to 20 percent when dish washing for one dinner and 2 breakfast was done by participants
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Posted On : 2023-06-09
Posted By : NANAKOJI
it is no need to say "wonderful YOSEMITE", but i really enjoyed the experience as international CAMPING.
ヨセミテが素晴らしいのは言うまでもないですが、世界やアメリカの各地からの参加者との交流がそれ以上の楽しさでした。英語に自信なくても、知ってる限りの英単語と、常識（集合時間と場所の確認が必須）をフル活用してチャレンジしてみて下さい。
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Posted On : 2023-06-07
