Guided Tours and Adventures In and Around Yosemite

Yosemite and the nearby areas offer a wealth of attractions and a rich history that can be easy to overlook, especially for first-time visitors. Taking a guided tour is arguably the best way to experience Yosemite fully.

By booking tours through our recommended outfitters, you'll have a memorable trip and guaranteed entry into Yosemite National Park during periods when reservations are required.

Discover Yosemite Tours - daily public and private tours

Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure - guided and self-guided bike tours plus guided hiking tours

Yosemite Adventure Company - guided and self-guided UTV adventures

Another great option is to combine a bucket list item alongside seeing the grandeur of John Muir’s public lands. See the iconic granite walls of Yosemite Valley via an airplane tour. Get up close and personal with these mighty cliffs by going rock-climbing. Grab a paddle and test your mettle on the mighty Merced River via whitewater rafting. Explore trails Yosemite's Mariposa Grove by horseback. The options for adventures are endless.

AirBORRN Aviation (Yosemite Airways Scenic Tours)

Crossroads Tours (Outside of Yosemite - Wine Tours, Airport Pick Up and more)

Lasting Adventures (Summer Camps and Backpacking Adventures)

Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides (Outdoor Adventures)

Yosemite Conservancy (Workshops and Adventures)

Yosemite Rivers Fly Shop | Sierra Fly Fisher Guide Service (Gear and Guide Services) 

Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures (Horseback tours)

Last but not least, you can gain access by taking public transit. Yosemite Area Rapid Transit System (YARTS) provides hassle-free service to all four of Yosemite's gateways. Schedules and routes for each vary.  

YARTS (Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System) provides a convenient option for regional public transportation. For the Highway 41 route, YARTS is available seasonally from May 10 through September 10, ensuring accessible travel to and from Yosemite. For more information or to make a reservation, contact them at (877) 989-2787 or visit www.YARTS.com.

Riding the bus is a three-way win: low rates, your entry fee is included in the fare, and you can sit back and just enjoy the ride!

If your origin point is further away, hopping on a train might just be the ticket. The Amtrak San Joaquins train provides service to Yosemite via partner connections with YARTS. There are two connection points: Merced to the West of the park and Fresno to the South.

We hope this information is helpful, but if you have any questions, please call the Visitor Center at 559-683-4636 or email us at info@yosemitethisyear.com.