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Yosemite National Park Audio Driving Tour
By Shaka Guide Tour Apps
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- 14h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
Embark on an incredible journey through the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park with Shaka Guide's audio-driving tour. As you drive through the park's majestic landscapes, the knowledgeable narrator will be your expert companion, sharing captivating stories and valuable information.
With Shaka Guide's Yosemite National Park tour, you have the freedom to explore Yosemite at your own pace. Pause for a hike to Yosemite Falls or stroll along the serene meadows. Capture stunning photos and create unforgettable memories amidst the park's breathtaking beauty.
Experience the splendour of Yosemite National Park with Shaka Guide, an immersive journey that combines the convenience of a guided tour with the freedom of self-exploration. Let the audio narration be your knowledgeable companion as you navigate through this iconic natural wonderland, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Activity location
- Lower Yosemite Falls
- 95389, Yosemite Valley, California, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- South Entrance
- 93623, Mariposa, California, United States
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Yosemite National Park Audio Driving Tour in English
- 14h
- Opening hours: Wed 0:00-23:30
- English
Language options: English
Price details
S$18.71 x 1 TravellerS$18.71
Total
* Select 8 traveller tickets to get our lowest price of S$2.34 per traveller
What's included, what's not
- Tours NEVER expire
- Offline Audio Guided Tour: Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline - no wifi or data needed)
- Take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Freedom to explore at your own pace - pick the stops you want, skip the ones you don’t
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Private transport
- Meals and refreshment
- Parking Fees
- Entrance Fees
Know before you book
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Tunnel View
- 10m
Exit the mile-long Wawona Tunnel and park at this stunning scenic viewpoint of the entire Yosemite Valley. El Capitan and Bridalveil Autumn frame the view to the left and right respectively, with Half Dome hanging out in the background. This is a popular stop, so don’t be surprised if you need to wait for a parking spot, but people don’t tend to linger long.
Bridalveil Falls
- 30m
A paved, 0.5-mile trail is all it takes to reach the base of Bridalveil Autumn. This 620-ft waterfall is one of the few in Yosemite not reliant on snowmelt, so it flows reliably year-round.
The trail is known to get wet, especially during the spring, so prepare to enter the splash zone and watch your step. If the car park by the trailhead is full, there’s additional parking along Southside Drive and additional trailheads that connect back to the main trail to the waterfall.
Cathedral Beach Picnic Area
- 10m
A paved, 0.5-mile trail is all it takes to reach the base of Bridalveil Autumn. This 620-ft waterfall is one of the few in Yosemite not reliant on snowmelt, so it flows reliably year-round.
The trail is known to get wet, especially during the spring, so prepare to enter the splash zone and watch your step. If the car park by the trailhead is full, there’s additional parking along Southside Drive and additional trailheads that connect back to the main trail to the waterfall.
Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA
- 10m
Though the bridge doesn’t swing, the footbridge over the Merced River at this picnic area features a fabulous view of Yosemite Autumn. Like Cathedral Beach, this is another good spot to enjoy the Merced River’s waters for a swim. Plenty of picnic tables also make this a scenic spot for a packed lunch.
Curry Village (Pass by)
It’s a handy place to park the car. Here, you can hop on the free shuttle either to Yosemite Village or over to trailheads for the Mist and Mirror Lake trails.
While you’re here, you can grab a bite to eat at the Curry Village Dining Pavilion. You can even rent a bike at the kiosk by the car park and get around on two wheels for the next few hours.
Yosemite Village
- 1h
If you wanted a long break from hiking or driving, you could spend hours in Yosemite Village. The Valley Visitor Centre, Yosemite Museum, and Ansel Adams Gallery provide a mix of educational and cultural amenities on this largely outdoorsy tour. You can also do some grocery or souvenir shopping at the Village Store or grab a bite to eat at Degnan’s Deli.
Ahwahnee Historic Building
- 20m
This is one of the grandest lodges in all the national parks, and you can enjoy some of its amenities without being a guest. Browse the gift shop, select a treat at the sweets shop, grab a drink at the bar, or just wander the public spaces like the airy Great Lounge.
Of course, the main attraction is the pricey but elegant Dining Room. Join for the breakfast buffet or get a bite to eat for lunch. Dinner requires reservations and a dress code that doesn’t include sweaty hiking clothes.
Lower Yosemite Falls
- 30m
It’s only an easy, paved, half mile hike to the base of Lower Yosemite Autumn, the tallest waterfall in North America. Walk the left side of the loop to get a full view of the falls as you approach. Reliant on rainfall and snowmelt, the waterfall largely dries up by mid-to-late summer.
Yosemite Falls Parking
- 15m
You’ll likely park somewhere else and walk to Lower Yosemite Autumn from there, but like Curry Village, this is a handy spot. The trailhead for Lower Yosemite Autumn is about 10 minutes away, and on the way you’ll pass Yosemite Valley Lodge where you can grab a bite to eat in the Base Camp Eatery or a coffee at Starbucks.
There’s also a bike rental kiosk by the pool. This car park is also next to the trailhead for the Upper Yosemite Autumn Trail. This strenuous 7.2-mile hike takes you to the top of Yosemite Autumn, and on the way, Columbia Rock for a magnificent view of the valley.
El Capitan Meadow
- 20m
One of the most awe-inspiring spots in Yosemite is El Capitan Meadow, sandwiched between two granite monoliths: El Capitan and Cathedral Rock.
Squint to find rock climbers ascending the 3,000-ft granite wall of El Capitan. Sunrise and sunset are especially good times to sit in the middle of the valley and allow yourself to become dumbstruck by nature’s craftsmanship.
Yosemite Valley View
- 10m
This small pull-off on the side of Northside Drive offers a similar view of Yosemite Valley as the Tunnel View scenic overlook, but from a lower vantage point along the banks of the Merced River. Again, El Capitan and Bridalveil Autumn frame the gorgeous panorama.
Southside Drive
- 10m
Heading into Yosemite Valley from the north takes you to this pull-off as Southside Drive crosses the valley to reach Wawona Road. The pull-off is a good teaser look at El Capitan, as well as an important historical spot. It was here that President Theodore Roosevelt and conservationist John Muir camped and discussed the future of Yosemite.
Wawona Tunnel
- 5m
Can’t get enough granite? Stop at this pull-off for a look at the mouth of Yosemite Valley, with tall, granite cliffs leading towards famous landmarks like El Capitan.
Yosemite Valley Vista Point
- 5m
Stop at this small-pull off for a preview of Yosemite Valley, with Half Dome poking its head out far off.
Mariposa Grove
- 1h
Take a free shuttle from the Mariposa Grove Welcome Centre to Yosemite’s largest and most impressive grove of sequoia trees. Hiking trails range from easy, short and paved to long and strenuous, so you decide how long you’d like to be here. We recommend at least going as far as the Grizzly Giant, one of the largest sequoia trees in the world.
Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark
- 30m
Wawona is a Victorian-era resort that predates the park itself and wasn’t added until the early 20th century. Here you’ll find the Yosemite History Centre, with relocated pioneer buildings from around the park interpreting Yosemite’s history. You’ll also find the Wawona Hotel, still looking as Victorian as ever. The hotel’s dining room is a solid choice for lunch or dinner.
Taft Point Trailhead
- 1h
There are two trails to two terrific vantage points over Yosemite Valley from this trailhead. You can take them both out and back, or do them both in a loop. Taft Point is an easy to moderate, 2.2-mile hike to a stunning look at Yosemite Valley, including El Capitan and Yosemite Autumn.
Washburn Point
- 10m
The view at this scenic overlook is a teaser for what’s coming ahead at Glacier Point. Half Dome is the main focal point, with Nevada and Vernal Falls below. Beyond, the Sierra Nevada Mountains stretch for miles.
Glacier Point
- 30m
A brief walk from the car park takes you to one of the most astounding views in the United States, or even perhaps the world. Standing at Glacier Point puts you over 3,000 feet above the floor of Yosemite Valley. Wonder at Yosemite Autumn, Half Dome, and its fellow granite mountains of the Sierra Nevada from this amazing scenic overlook.
Tuolumne Grove
- 1h
It’s a 2.5-mile hike return to a small grove of 25 sequoia trees. Smaller and quieter than the more impressive Mariposa Grove in the south end of the park, this grove sits at the bottom of a hill and is accessed by hiking down a disused road.
Olmsted Point
- 10m
Another sweeping look at the Sierra Nevada, the view from Olmsted Point is an unusual angle of Yosemite Valley, with the other side of Half Dome clearly visible. There’s plenty of open granite to walk around and explore different angles. To the left is a good view of Tenaya Lake.
Tenaya Lake Picnic Area
- 20m
We think this is the best view around crystal-clear Tenaya Lake. Stand on the granite lakeshore and enjoy the alpine view. If you decide to hike the easy Tenaya Lake Trail, which can be done as a loop or as an out and back, expect to spend another hour or two.
Pothole Dome
- 1h
An hour at most is all it takes to get a stunning look of Tuolumne Meadows and the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains. This granite dome on the edge of the open meadow isn’t terribly tall or steep, so it only takes a few minutes to reach the top for the panoramic view.
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center
- 15m
Grab what information you need and learn about Tuolumne Meadows, one of the largest subalpine meadows in the Sierra Nevada, at Yosemite’s second largest visitor centre. There’s a trailhead to tiny Soft drink Springs by the building. If you take this easy, flat, 1.6-mile return hike through the meadow, expect to spend another hour here.
Lembert Dome Trail
- 1h
There are two hikes to choose from at this trailhead. One 1.8-mile hike ascends Lembert Dome, another fabulous look at Tuolumne Meadows and the surrounding granite domes of the Sierra Nevada. The other is a lengthy hike through Lyell Canyon, but we recommend just going about 30 minutes in for a scenic “twin bridges” area around Tuolumne River.
Carlon Falls Trail
- 1h
This 3-mile out-and-back trip is a mostly easy hike, minus an uphill climb to get to the falls themselves at the very end. The falls are small by Yosemite standards but you may enjoy playing in the pool at the base of the waterfall. Bonus: this trail in the woods is very shaded!
O'Shaughnessy Dam
- 1h
Stand atop the over 400-ft tall O’Shaughnessy Dam and behold the Hetch Hetchy valley, a second Yosemite Valley to some, but with a deep reservoir of clean water. The highlight here is hiking the 5-mile trail to Wapama Falls, and getting to stand at the base of this impressive waterfall that’s over 1,000-ft tall. The spray from the falls is sublime relief from the California sun.
Stanislaus National Forest Sign
- 5m
Quick photo-opp time! There’s a large Yosemite National Park sign just before you reach the Big Oak Flat Entrance Gate. Hop out of the car and grab a pic for grandma.
Big Oak Flat Information Center
- 10m
Located within the park just after the Big Oak Flat Entrance Gate, this small visitor centre features some bathrooms (probably much-needed at this juncture of a long drive) as well as a small bookshop. Park rangers are on hand to answer questions.
Location
Activity location
- Lower Yosemite Falls
- 95389, Yosemite Valley, California, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- South Entrance
- 93623, Mariposa, California, United States
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