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Ultimate Yosemite National Park Adventure

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Day 1: Valley Wonders

Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, USA

8:00AM

Breakfast at Yosemite Valley Lodge

Start your day with a hearty breakfast surrounded by the stunning cliffs of Yosemite Valley.
Yosemite Valley Lodge is a short drive from most accommodations within the valley.
20, 1 hour

10:00AM

Hike to Yosemite Falls

Embark on a scenic hike to witness the majestic Yosemite Falls up close and feel the refreshing mist.
Yosemite Falls trailhead is easily accessible from the lodge area.
Free, 2-3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Ahwahnee Hotel

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Ahwahnee Hotel with views of Half Dome.
Ahwahnee Hotel is a short drive from Yosemite Falls.
30, 1.5 hours

3:00PM

Explore Tunnel View

Capture iconic photos of El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall from the Tunnel View lookout point.
Tunnel View is a short drive from the Ahwahnee Hotel.
Free, 1 hour

5:00PM

Dinner at Degnan's Kitchen

Relax and enjoy a casual dinner at Degnan's Kitchen in Yosemite Village.
Degnan's Kitchen is located in the heart of Yosemite Village.
15, 1 hour
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Day 2: Giant Sequoias and High Country

Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, USA

8:00AM

Breakfast at Big Trees Lodge

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Big Trees Lodge before heading to Mariposa Grove.
Big Trees Lodge is a short drive from Yosemite Valley.
25, 1 hour

10:00AM

Explore Mariposa Grove

Discover the beauty and grandeur of the giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove, including the famous Grizzly Giant.
Mariposa Grove is a scenic drive from Big Trees Lodge.
20, 2-3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza

Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the towering sequoias at Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza.
The Welcome Plaza is conveniently located within Mariposa Grove.
10, 1 hour

2:00PM

Drive to Tuolumne Meadows

Journey towards the high country of Yosemite to experience the vast meadows and stunning landscapes of Tuolumne Meadows.
Tuolumne Meadows is a scenic drive from Mariposa Grove.
15, 2 hours

5:00PM

Explore Tuolumne Meadows

Take a leisurely walk or hike in Tuolumne Meadows, surrounded by granite peaks and pristine wilderness.
Tuolumne Meadows offers various trails for exploration right from the parking area.
Free, 2 hours
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