Yosemite National Park: Best 1-Day Itinerary

Our Perfect 1-Day Yosemite Itinerary

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Your postcard-perfect Yosemite intro.

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One of the tallest waterfalls in North America!

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Scenic picnic with El Capitan as your backdrop.

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End the day on a high note — literally.

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Our Perfect 1-Day Yosemite Itinerary

Your postcard-perfect Yosemite intro.

Tunnel View Photo Stop

One of the tallest waterfalls in North America!

Walk to Yosemite Falls

Scenic picnic with El Capitan as your backdrop.

Lunch in the Valley

End the day on a high note — literally.

Drive to Glacier Point

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