Lake Tahoe To Yosemite Tour

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Save a Thursday for this spectacular sightseeing adventure in Yosemite Valley, for up close views of world famous waterfalls, granite peaks, and glorious vistas. This trip from Lake Tahoe is sure to be an amazing time. It includes tons of amazing views and even a delicious lunch. Your guide is consider one of the local travel experts too! So whether you are looking for awesome meals or hotel options in the area, be sure to book this South Lake Tahoe to Yosemite venture.

Lake Tahoe to Yosemite & Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Round Trip

This fourteen-hour sightseeing experience is one astounding scene after another accompanied by narration by your skilled driver You'll depart from Lake Tahoe riding in a comfortable, modern shuttle bus over Tioga Pass, one of the few places where you can get across the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The view from the summit, at an elevation of 9,941 feet is absolutely breathtaking. So how far is Yosemite from Lake Tahoe? It is about four hours. 

From there you enter the national park where you'll visit Tuolumne Meadows, a high alpine meadow which is a great vantage point for granite cliffs and clear meandering streams. You'll spend the day at amazing photo spots; incredible granite monoliths that rise thousands of feet above the valley floor, like the famous Half Dome, and El Capitan, both world-renowned rock-climbing destinations; Tenaya Lake, an alpine lake set idyllically amid light-colored granite boulders and bordered by forests of pines and fir, and whose outlet stream cascades down the rough and rugged Tenaya Canyon, so extreme is the terrain of this canyon, it is known as the Bermuda Triangle of the park.

The eight-mile long valley surrounded by granite summits, red metamorphic rock peaks, spectacular views, and forested mountains. Some of California's highest waterfalls, Yosemite Falls, Horsetail Fall and Bridalveil Falls all pour into the valley. Enjoy a narrated nature walk to either of these two waterfalls. 

Your experience comes with a catered picnic lunch which you'll enjoy near the Cascade Falls. Your guide is fun and can provide tons of information on the area, from its history during the gold rush to hike and hotel suggestions.

The event runs on Thursdays and includes all the best and most famous sights in this National Park, some of the most incredible places in all of nature. This adventure from Lake Tahoe provides unparalleled wilderness views and a fun guided journey that is sure to make your trip special. Embark upon this exciting adventure to enjoy natural wonders and discover some of the most gorgeous scenery. And do not forget to book hotel accommodation options or embark upon one of the other awesome adventures in the area like a Zephyr Cove cruise, fishing in South Lake Tahoe or the bay, or even a gondola ride to a famous ski resort. There is so much to do in the area, so be sure to explore today!  

STOP 1

 Stop at  Bridgeport, CA Lake Tahoe

The community of Bridgeport, California, surrounded by National Forest land and the Sawtooth Mountains, is known for its rich history, recreation, scenic beauty, picturesque neighborhoods and the state's second oldest courthouse still in use.

STOP 2

 Stop at  Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park, CA

Perched at an elevation of 9,941 feet above sea level, Tioga Pass on California State Route 120 is the gateway to this famous National Park and provides a remarkable viewpoint of the peaks and valleys, wilderness area, and forested hillsides. This is one of the few places you can get across the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

STOP 3

 Stop at  Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park, CA

Tuolumne Meadows is a gentle sub-alpine meadow along the meandering Tuolumne River. Several creeks feed the river and in spring the snow melt floods vast sections of the meadow. The meadow is bountiful with wildflowers in the late spring and summer. From the meadows, you'll see several massive granite domes.

STOP 4

 Stop at  Lembert Dome in Yosemite National Park, CA

Lembert Dome is the predominate Monolithic Granite dome in Tuolumne Meadows. Rising 800 feet above the meadow floor where the Tuolumne river gently winds through the pastoral scene, the dome is one of the area's favored rock-climbing and hiking destinations.

STOP 5

 Stop at  Olmstead Point in Yosemite National Park, CA

Olmstead Point is a magnificent viewing point off of Tioga Road. Looking Southwest into Tenaya Canyon the view is dominated by the less recognizable North side of the Half Dome, and Cloud's Rest, a prominent granite peak rising 5000 feet above the creek.

STOP 6

 Stop at  Tenaya Lake in Yosemite National Park, CA

Tenaya Lake is a sight to see! Created by a branch of the Tuolumne Glacier, the body of water is fed primarily by Tenaya Creek, which is also the outflow and cascades down the valley ten miles to the river. Amidst a backdrop of light colored granite rocks, the lake is a popular destination for kayaking, canoeing, sailing and fishing.

STOP 7

 Stop at  Bridalveil Fall in Pollock Pines, CA

The Bridalveil Fall is a spectacular 150-foot waterfall pouring over one massive granite peak. The fall is a cascading majesty, especially in the spring run-off. The surrounding hillside of fragrant pines and firs is marked with granite outcropping speckled with moss and lichen.

STOP 8

 Stop at  Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, CA

The crown jewel of the park, the Falls, is among the world's most famous waterfalls. Made up of three sections which combined drop 2,545 feet, making it the highest fall in North America and seventh highest in the world. Pictures can't portray the awesomeness of this majestic wonder.

STOP 9

 Stop at  Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, CA

The valley is the centerpiece of this national park. While in the valley, you'll see some of the world's most famous granite monoliths like El Capitan and Half Dome and waterfalls including Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall and Cascade Falls. The valley floor is a thriving highland meadow surrounded by the amazing mountain peaks of the High Sierra Nevada Range.

STOP 10

 Stop at  Lee Vining Lake Tahoe

At the Eastern entrance, the ghost town of Lee Vining overlooks Mono Lake. Be sure to stop at the Old Schoolhouse Museum for an exhibit of artifacts and photographs chronicling the history of Mono Basin, and outdoor exhibits of antique farming and mining equipment. Next door you'll find one of the country's quirkiest exhibits, The Upside-Down House. Built in the 1950s as a tourist attraction, the small cabin is complete with beds, table and chairs, pots and pans, and it's completely upside down.