Get to know Yosemite National Park!  We don’t simply stop for photo-ops.  Explore the hiking trails and meadows beneath the granite masterpieces, El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite Valley.  Camp beneath a blanket of twinkling stars in the Eastern Sierras. Feel weightless as you float among ancient tufas in Mono Lake and venture across the subalpine Tuolumne Meadow.  Experience the sheer magnitude of Giant Sequoia trees and so much more on this awesome adventure. 

Come see why it’s one of our favorite parks!

Day 0

Welcome to the Green Tortoise!

Meet at the bus loading zone at the intersection of Columbus and Montgomery Street in downtown San Francisco with your e-ticket. 

The bus departs at 9:00 PM.  

Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure time.

An overnight ride brings us to Yosemite National Park!

Custom Sleeper Coach Drive Night

Day 1

Wake up in the remarkable wilderness and enjoy your first Tortoise breakfast.  A short ride along a picturesque road reveals views of El Capitan, Half Dome and cascading waterfalls before we stop to explore Yosemite Valley.  The early arrival allows plenty of time to hike the famous Mist Trail, meander along the Merced River, rent a bike or take a gander at the Ansel Adams Gallery and the famous Ahwahnee Hotel.  

In the evening, head for camp in the Eastern Sierras and enjoy a decadent camp dinner.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Optional Swim

Showers Available at Yosemite Lodge

Camp Night

Day 2

Enjoy the scenic ride to Tuolumne Meadows.  Meander through the subalpine meadow or hike to the magnificent views atop Lembert Dome.  Next, we’ll wind our way to Tuolumne Grove, where you can stand in the presence of giants!  An up-close encounter with the Sequoias will leave you humbled.  

The evening is spent enjoying another beautiful camp location and creating a magnificent dinner together.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Optional Swim

Camp Night

Day 3

After breakfast, marvel at the picturesque scenery on the way to Mono Basin.  Walk lightly among the fragile tufa spires and float weightless in Mono Lake.  Afterwards, enjoy the beach and refreshing clear waters of June Lake, surrounded by magnificent peaks.  

Tonight, celebrate the good times in South Lake Tahoe.  We’ll drive overnight back to the City by the Bay.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch

Optional Swim

Showers Available at June Lake

Custom Sleeper Coach Drive Night

Day 4

Awaken to gorgeous views of the San Francisco.  We’ll drop everyone off in the city early enough to get back to work or enjoy another full day of vacation!

• 90% of Meals
• Travel by Custom Coach
• All Camping Fees
• National Park Entrance Fees
• Semi-Guided Exploration of the Park
• Sleeping Pad

• • Sleeping bag  (Rent one from us!)
  • Tent  (You don’t need one.  You can sleep on the bus!)

• • Yosemite Valley Tour
  • Bike Rental
  • Raft Rental
  • Inner Tube Rental

You’ll be traveling in a custom sleeper coach! 

A sleeping bag is required for this adventure.  If you don’t have one, rent one from us upon booking!  Just $15 for the entire trip.

A tent is not required.  You are welcome to sleep on the bus or use one of our pads to sleep beneath the stars.  You may rent a tent from us for $50 (if you really want one).

Our coaches are equipped with a camp kitchen.  No need to bring your own flatware or utensils.  Bring a reusable lunch container to store your packed lunch and a reusable water bottle.

Departure:  9:00 PM – San Francisco, CA, Columbus and Montgomery Street Bus Loading Zone 

Arrival:  7:40 AM – San Francisco, CA, Columbus and Montgomery Street Bus Loading Zone