Private Yosemite tour with Glacier Point: Customize your day

Glacier Point's panoramic view of Half Dome and the valley floor, reached without the tour bus crowds

A private Yosemite National Park tour in an SUV or van for up to four guests, with hotel pickup and lunch included. You set the pace and choose which attractions matter most: Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan and Glacier Point all fit into one eight-hour day. The vehicle holds your group at one fixed price, and lunch is your choice of sandwich. Glacier Point typically closes November through April. Weather or construction may close other stops, and international visitors may pay an additional park entrance fee at the destination.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tunnel View15m · entry included
2. Bridalveil Fall15m · entry included
3. Yosemite Falls1h · entry included
4. Glacier Point45m · entry included

Explore Yosemite National Park highlights

• View Valley from Tunnel View
• Walk to Bridalveil Falls viewpoint
• See Half Dome and Merced River
• Lunch break near Yosemite Falls
• Watch rock climbers at El Capitan
• Visit Glacier Point for panoramic views

The experience

Tunnel View opens the day with the valley laid out below you as you emerge from the tunnel. From there, the itinerary branches by what you want to see: a 1,000-foot walk down to Bridalveil Fall, the granite face of El Capitan where rock climbers scale the stone, or straight to Yosemite Falls for lunch. You choose the stops and how long to linger at each one.

Glacier Point sits at the top of the route when the road is open, usually late spring through fall, and the view spans Half Dome, the valley floor and the Merced River reflection in a single frame. It ranks among the most photographed vistas in Yosemite. The eight-hour loop gives you time to walk the falls, eat, and reach the high overlooks without the pace of a scheduled group tour.

Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day, and lunch arrives as your choice of turkey, vegetarian or combination sandwich, plus bottled water or a sports bottle to refill in the park. Small children travel in car seats or booster seats as required by California law. Parents provide the seats if needed. If Glacier Point is closed or weather forces a change, your guide will show you alternative sites instead.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• lunch as your choice of turkey, vegetarian or combination sandwich.
• bottled water and a refillable sports bottle for the park.

Options for this experience

2 options

SUV/ Sedan/ VanUp to 4 per booking · 05:30, 06:30 and 07:00Includes pickup: SUV, sedan or van

Deluxe van or premium SUVUp to 6 per booking · 05:30, 06:30 and 07:00Pickup is included with the premium SUV or deluxe van

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:30, 06:30 and 07:00

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Crossroads Tours

Is this one for you?The fixed group size of up to four means your party stays together in one vehicle at a single price, and you set which stops matter most and how long to spend at each one: ideal if you want to skip the crowded tour bus but still have a guide who knows the park and handles the driving.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the walk like to Bridalveil Fall?

Bridalveil Fall sits 1,000 feet from the parking lot on a marked trail to the viewing spot. It's a moderate walk, and the waterfall is visible from the path even if you don't reach the very end.

Can I see El Capitan and Glacier Point on the same tour?

Yes. El Capitan is a stop in the valley where you can watch climbers on the granite face, and Glacier Point is the final major stop when the road is open. Both fit into the eight-hour day, though you choose how much time to spend at each one.

What happens if Glacier Point is closed when I visit?

Glacier Point closes from November through April due to snow and road conditions. If it's closed or weather blocks access, your guide will take you to alternative sites that showcase the park's best views instead.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes. Lunch is included and you choose between a turkey sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, or combination sandwich (several meats). Bottled water and a refillable sports bottle are also provided.

How many people fit in the vehicle?

The SUV or van holds up to four guests at one set price, so your group travels together without adding per-person costs. You can choose between a standard SUV/sedan/van or upgrade to a premium SUV or deluxe van at checkout.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price, so you don't need to arrange your own transport to the park entrance.