Top Things Must See and Do in Yosemite National Park | TRAVEL GUIDE | HOW TO EXPLORE YOSEMITE

In this video, we are going to share with you a Yosemite National Park Travel plan that would be perfect for a 1-day visit. These recommendations are based on our frequent visits to these parks. We live just 2 hours from Yosemite, and we have hiked tons of trails here, but for today's video, we are only sharing the easy, short, and accessible things you can do in Yosemite if you only have a day or two to spend in the park.

Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Reminders Before You Visit Yosemite
01:43 Yosemite South Entrance Gate
01:54 Wawona Tunnel and Tunnel View
03:13 Bridalveil Fall
03:47 Yosemite Valley Scenic Drive
03:57 Finding a parking spot in Yosemite
04:50 Lower Yosemite Falls
06:01 Exploring Yosemite Valley
07:28 Happy Isles, Mist Trail, Vernal and Nevada Falls
08:22 Exploring Yosemite Village
09:23 El Capitan Meadow
09:54 Exploring Valley View
10:24 Exploring Glacier Point
11:44 Ending

But before we start, here are some reminders before you go.
1.) The entrance fee is $35.00 per vehicle, $30.00 for motorcycles, and $20.00 if by foot or on a bike.

2.) Due to covid, a reservation is required to enter Yosemite between May 20 to September 30 of 2022. They will make you turn around if you don't have a reservation.

Don't worry, you can still visit the park without a reservation, BUT you must arrive at an entrance station (except Hetch Hetchy) before 6 am or after 4 pm. This could change after covid, so make sure to check updates before going.

3.) We highly recommend using the free shuttle to get around Yosemite Valley. Parking fills throughout Yosemite by mid-morning. So, come early, find a parking space, and plan to leave your vehicle there for the remainder of the day as you will likely have a hard time finding another parking spot.

4.) Make sure to wear shoes with good support and can withstand lots of walking around Yosemite Valley. There are over 750 miles of trails to explore, so your shoes need to be up to the challenge.

5.) Phone signals are in and out, so make sure to download all the details that you need to get around, including maps and itineraries.

6.) Bring snacks and lots of water. Keep yourself hydrated at all times.

7.) And most of all, enjoy your visit. Start early, and make sure to check for road updates before going as road closures can happen.

This travel plan starts from the South Entrance along Highway 41. This will be your closest entrance if you are coming from Los Angeles or the San Diego area.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment down below. Thank you again for watching our video. God bless.

Best regards,
Daniel and Maria

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2023 UPDATE FOR YOSEMITE VISITORS: "Reservations will not be required to visit Yosemite National Park during the summer of 2023. Reservations were required in the summers of 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic and in the summer of 2022 when numerous key visitor attractions were closed for critical infrastructure repairs." The bottom line, you guys can now get your tickets at the main entrance. Please keep checking for updates before going to avoid delay and inconvenience on your part.

[cindy_says]

This is such a great video!! Many videos just tell you what places to visit, but this one takes you through a step by step process of how the geography works. So helpful and informative. Thank you!

[MyEmptyChannel]

This is probably the best video for first time visitors. A simple and direct How-To of Yosemite. Thank you!

[benmusic]

This is by far the best video for a one day Yosemite trip. Well explained and informative. Thx!

[robertelliott]

I love Yosemite National Park. It is on my final bucket list of places to re-visit.

[duraipalanisamy]

Very nicely done video to give a good understanding of the park for those who are visiting for the first time. Thanks you. 🙂

[crislynsorongon]

Finally I’ve found a more detailed video for a day tour. Thanks much 😘

[julie_jolie]

The best video about Yosemite! Thank you so much!

[courtneybarrett]

This was by far the best instructional video I've seen yet. Thanks so much ..I feel ready now

[SandraMartinez-hvby]

Thank you for sharing so much detailed info!!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[dv]

Such a great video! thank you for amazing work, beautiful 😍

[rubinadbritto]

Such a perfect video! I was looking for something that will have places to visit along with other important topics like parking, small trails, etc. This was brief still with all important details! Thank you!

[SJtoobsox]

This is so well done. I just snuck in a visit last week..the amount of water, the falls..all of it amazing!

[ksenia]

This is the most informative video I’ve seen on Yosemite! Thank you!

[marciakindred]

Wow...the guide video I have been looking for. You are amazing tysm

[chodoboy]

Such a good practical guide. I've seen a lot of these videos and yours is excellent.

[adiladutra]

That’s a great video! I have been watching some videos about Yosemite and yours was perfect for my travel next week. I only have a day

[Kratosordinson]

Loved the video, thanks for explaining it well ❤

[kolayotadventures]

Great video with very valuable information…. Thank you

[pk]

Def one of the best videos out there on yosemite