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Yosemite​ National Park

When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park?

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Yosemite National Park is open 24 hours a day year round, although access at the Hetch Hetchy entrance station is only during daylight hours. Entrance reservations may be required at peak times so check the National Park Service website for the latest information and timings.

It should also be noted that some of Yosemite’s roads are closed due to snow from around November through May or June.

Summertime from early June through August is peak season in Yosemite and by far the most popular time to visit. You can expect constant crowds and parking areas to fill up quickly especially in Yosemite Valley. 

Arrive at Yosemite before mid-morning to avoid delays at entrance stations and popular areas like Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point.

Most of Yosemite is blanketed in snow from about November through May and April, May and June are the best times to see the park’s waterfalls. 

Average summer temperatures peak at around 87°F in Yosemite Valley and 68°F in Tuolumne Meadows. If you want to hike or backpack in Tuolumne Meadows, July and August are the best times to visit. 

If you visit Yosemite either side of the peak summer months of June, July and August you’ll avoid the worst of the crowds. Average spring temperatures peak at around 70°F in Yosemite Valley and 50°F in Tuolumne Meadows. Fall is also a great time to visit but expect cool nighttime temperatures and snow as early as October.  

Always check for the latest conditions on the National Parks Service website or at the park visitors centre before starting your visit.
 

​​​Field Notes & Mooseful Information

Yosemite Adventure
CALIFORNIA | USA

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​​DURATION
6 days / 5 nights

HIGHLIGHTS
• Hike the Mariposa Grove among giant Sequoias
• Hike Hetch Hetchy
• Swim in the Tuolumne River
• Hike Yosemite Valley
• Try rock climbing
• Watch sunset from Glacier Point
• Taft Point and Sentinel Dome Hike


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INCLUSIONS
• Professional guides
• Accommodation throughout your trip
• Most meals
• Activities mentioned in the itinerary
• Any necessary equipment - all safe and well-maintained
• All transportation from trip start to end
• All gratuities for hotels, restaurants, and activities
• Park and other entry fees
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate

TRIP START (ARRIVAL)
Fresno, CA​
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TRIP END (RETURN)
Fresno, CA​

​GUIDE PRICE
From £3,749 / USD$4,499 per adult
From £3,399 / USD$4,099 per child 
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​DEPARTURE DATES
Adult only
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Sunday, June 2, 2024

​Family adventure
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Sunday, July 2, 2023
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Sunday, June 16, 2024
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      • Best places to stay near Arches & Canyonlands National Park
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      • Paddle Boarding in the Canadian Rockies
      • When is the best time to visit Arches National Park
      • When is the best time to visit Canyonlands National Park
      • When is the best time to visit Zion National Park
      • When is the best time to visit Bryce Canyon National Park
      • When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park
      • When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon National Park
      • When is the best time to visit Yellowstone National Park
      • Bear Camp