4-Day Death Valley and Yosemite Camping Tour from Las Vegas [Max 13 Small Group]

What you'll experience

Highlights

4 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Death Valley National Park

   Heading to California this morning you will embark on a guided tour of Death Valley National Park. Enjoy photo stops and shorts walks at Zabriskie Point, Artist's Palette, Badwater Basin Salt flats, Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Devil's Golf Course and the Mesquite Sand Dunes.
   After a picnic lunch, drive through spectacular scenery to the old Gold Rush Historic town of Bishop for your night stop.

   

   Zabriskie Point

   

   Death Valley National Park

   

   Artist's Palette

   

   Badwater Basin

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
2. 2

   Day 2 — Tioga Pass to Yosemite National Park

   Crossing the Tioga pass* this morning provides an extremely scenic route passing by highlights such as Olmsted Point, Lake Tenaya, Tuolumne Meadows and Mono lake en route to Yosemite Valley. Visit the Valley Visitor Center and exhibits, take a mini tour, and get ready for a full day of exploration tomorrow.
   * Weather permitting- In the event that the Tioga Pass is closed due to weather, this tour will reroute through Lake Isabella instead of Bishop.

   

   Yosemite National Park

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
3. 3

   Day 3 — Yosemite National Park- full day

   Spend a full day exploring the walks offered in the park. There are countless walks ranging from easy to strenuous or opt for a guided tour with your expert guide to the premier panoramas within the park such as Bridalveil Falls, Lower Yosemite Falls, views of Half Dome and El Capitan. You can also opt for some free time relaxing or cycling along the Merced River.

   

   Half Dome

   

   El Capitan

   

   Yosemite National Park

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Camping
4. 4

   Day 4 — Yosemite to San Francisco

   Today we head to City by the Bay- San Francisco! Your 4-day adventure concludes with a fully guided city tour of this vibrant city. Stops include Fisherman's Warf, Pier 39, Haight Ashbury and the Golden Gate Bridge. 
   Tour ends approx 5:00pm.

   

   Golden Gate Bridge

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Meeting & drop-off

Cancellation policy

Important info

Special notes

• Final tour details will be subject to the confirmation letter.
• Children under 7 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
• There are many opportunities for walks and hikes on this tour. Not all walks are guided. Your tour guide will advise and make recommendations for walks to suit your ability and interest.
• There is no Wi-Fi on the bus and some locations do not have service.
• We highly recommend travel/medical insurance, please have your insurance details and your passport/photo ID ready for inspection at departure. You may also choose to travel without insurance, although we highly recommend that you have medical coverage in place.
• The luggage allowance for this tour is up to 20kgs per person either a hard case or a backpack plus a small day bag for your camera, sunscreen etc.  You will not be permitted to join this tour with more than your permitted luggage weight.
• It is customary to tip your guide. $100 pp is the recommended amount for this tour.
• We recommend bringing the following items:
  * Warm, layered clothing (You may experience both warm and cool temperatures. It is recommended that you pack warm socks, a sweater or hooded jacket)
  * Rainproof jacket (just in case)
  * Sun hat
  * Day ba to bring on your walks
  * Refillable water containers (water will be accessible)
  * Toiletries for camping (including sunscreen and hand soap)
  * Camp towels and flip-flops (for showering)
  * Small camp pillow
  * Flashlight/ Headlamp
  Comfortable walking shoes
  * Hiking poles if you'd like to use them
  * A few snacks for hiking that you know you'll enjoy (there will be stops for snacks on tour as well)

Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* Price based on shared tent basis.
* Maximum camping capacity is two people including adult and child in each tent.
* The same rates apply to children and adults.
* Children under 7 years of age cannot partake in this tour. Children aged 7-17 are must be accompanied by an adult.
* Prices are based on shared room/tent basis. Single occupancy is not offered for camping option (Single travelers will be paired with another traveler of the same gender).
* Starting January 1, 2026, visitors who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents will have two options for entry into affected parks:
1. The New Non-Resident "America the Beautiful" Pass:
Cost: $250 USD.
Coverage: This pass covers entrance fees for the pass holder and up to 3 additional adults (ages 16+) traveling together, whether in a private vehicle or as part of a commercial tour.
Passengers can pre-purchase passes at (https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#changes-in-2026). Passengers without pre-purchased passes may be required to purchase passes upon entry to any parks national parks where non-resident fees are required.
2. Individual Non-Resident Entry Fee:
Cost: $100 USD per adult (ages 16+).
Application: This is a per-person fee that applies to each affected park visited. For passengers on a Commercial Ground Tour without a pass, this $100 fee is required in addition to standard commercial entrance fees.

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