Ultimate Yosemite: Private Tour + Lunch
Overview
This is an exclusive, tailor-made adventure designed for travelers seeking the very best of Yosemite, and fully immersed in the magic of the mountains. This private experience is just for your group, curated from start to finish based on a short pre-trip questionnaire you’ll receive after booking. Led by passionate local guides who know Yosemite intimately, you'll explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and awe-inspiring vistas—stopping for a picnic lunch in a stunning setting. It’s a full-sensory, once-in-a-lifetime kind of day.
What's Included
- Yosemite Reservation Entry Document
- Trekking poles can be requested
- Custom Tour Location (we will contact you after booking to discuss)
- Lunch is provided. Lunch menu will be shared after booking.
- Professional Guide
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not provided.
- Gratuity for the guide (optional). A 10-20% tip is appreciated and customary.
Meeting Location
9010 Curry Village Drive
Yosemite Village, CA 95389, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Yosemite National Park
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- Yosemite Reservation Entry Document.
- Trekking poles can be requested.
- Custom Tour Location (we will contact you after booking to discuss).
- Lunch is provided. Lunch menu will be shared after booking.
- Professional Guide.
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not provided.
- Gratuity for the guide (optional). A 10-20% tip is appreciated and customary.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ultimate Yosemite: Private Tour + Lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ultimate Yosemite: Private Tour + Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Yosemite Reservation Entry Document
- Trekking poles can be requested
- Custom Tour Location (we will contact you after booking to discuss)
- Lunch is provided. Lunch menu will be shared after booking.
- Professional Guide
- Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
- Hotel pickup and drop-off is not provided.
- Gratuity for the guide (optional). A 10-20% tip is appreciated and customary.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
