Yosemite in a Day

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Yosemite in a Day 〰️

A scenic view of a lush green valley surrounded by tall granite cliffs and mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky.

This is a do-it-yourself trip! Please read all information on this page carefully to help you plan your day. Drivers will be available to answer any questions that come up, but Howling Coyote provides transport and amenities only. We are not tour guides :)

Come prepared with plans for your day as you will not have a cell signal in the park

If you are looking for a guided tour, we recommend checking out Extranomical Tours

Itinerary

Arrive at Yosemite, give or take an hour depending on wait times.

Our default drop point is Half Dome Village (formerly Curry Village) where you can access walks through the valley and a few small hikes. Here you’ll also find bike rentals, a shuttle stop and food options. 

If there is a trailhead or climbing spot where you would like to be dropped please let us know the location. No guarantees here, but we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.


Be ready at your pick up spot!

6am

8am

10am

Stop at a grocery store for snack and bathroom break.

Your driver will let you know the pick up time on the day of your trip. This is subject to change, depending on our timing.

Be ready at your pick up spot! We’ll make a quick pit stop on the way out where you can use the bathroom and grab food and snacks for the ride home.

4-5pm

9-10pm

Arrive back in San Francisco.

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Half Dome Village location :

 

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Activity Suggestions!

Click here for an updated list of Yosemite Day hikes

Click here for bike rentals

Take a dip here in the Merced River


Check out some of our personal favorite hikes below!
gtClick the images for links to AllTrails routes.

A tranquil mountain landscape with a river running through a rocky bed, surrounded by lush green trees and set against towering mountains under a clear blue sky.

Mirror Lake Loop
5 miles
301 ft. elevation gain

A tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.

Lower Yosemite Falls
1.2 miles
59 ft. elevation gain
**paved and stroller friendly!

A scenic view of a lush valley with green grass, wildflowers, tall pine trees, and rocky mountain cliffs under a clear blue sky.

Cooks Meadow & Sentinel Meadow
2 miles
82 ft. elevation gain
In the heart of Yosemite!

A scenic view of a river with fallen logs, lush green trees, and towering granite cliffs with a waterfall in a mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
A scenic view of Half Dome, a granite rock formation, surrounded by green trees and a river in Yosemite National Park with partly cloudy sky.
A waterfall flowing down a large rocky cliff surrounded by green trees, with a stream of water at the base and a partly cloudy blue sky above.
A large, gray granite rock formation with a sheer vertical face, surrounded by green trees and a clear blue sky.