Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Adventure — 5 Days
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Curry VillageYosemite Valley Bike Rentals
5 min1.2 miles· Walk or take shuttle
🌅 Morning8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
🚴Yosemite Valley LoopEasy
11.5 mi100 ft2-3 hours
Ease into the trip with a valley bike ride
Yosemite ValleyTuolumne Meadows
1 hr 15 min55 miles· Scenic drive via Tioga Road (Hwy 120)
☀️ Afternoon1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📸Tuolumne Meadows SightseeingEasy
2 mi50 ft1-2 hours
Drive to Tuolumne and explore
Tuolumne MeadowsCurry Village
1 hr 15 min55 miles
Curry VillageHappy Isles Trailhead
10 min0.8 miles· Walk or shuttle — no parking at trailhead
🌅 Morning7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🥾Mist Trail to Vernal FallModerate
5.4 mi1,000 ft3-4 hours
Hit the Mist Trail early to beat crowds
Happy IslesMerced River fishing spot
15 min2 miles· Easy walk along the river
☀️ Afternoon2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🎣Merced River Fly FishingModerate
1 mi0 ft3-5 hours
Relax with afternoon fly fishing
Curry VillageHappy Isles Trailhead
10 min0.8 miles· Headlamp for pre-dawn walk
🌅 Morning5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🥾Half Dome Day HikeExpert
14.2 mi4,800 ft10-12 hours
Full day — start before dawn! Permit required.
Curry VillageTuolumne Meadows
1 hr 15 min55 miles· Scenic Tioga Road
🌅 Morning10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📸Tuolumne Meadows SightseeingEasy
2 mi50 ft1-2 hours
Rest day — easy meadow walk & photography
Tuolumne MeadowsTenaya Lake
20 min8 miles· Quick stop for picnic
☀️ Afternoon3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
🚴Yosemite Valley LoopEasy
11.5 mi100 ft2-3 hours
Leisurely sunset bike ride
Tenaya LakeThe Ahwahnee Hotel
50 min40 miles
The Ahwahnee HotelHappy Isles Trailhead
5 min1 mile
🌅 Morning7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
🥾Mist Trail to Vernal FallModerate
5.4 mi1,000 ft3-4 hours
One more waterfall before heading home
Departure — safe travels! 🚗
Trip Summary
Daily Schedule
D1
Depart 7:30 AMReturn 7:00 PM
D2
Depart 6:30 AMReturn 6:00 PM
D3
Depart 4:30 AMReturn 7:00 PM
D4
Depart 8:30 AMReturn 8:00 PM
Lodging
D1
Curry Village — Half Dome Village Tent Cabin
2025-07-14
🌅 Out by 7:30 AM🌙 Back by 7:00 PM
$100-150/night
D2
Curry Village — Half Dome Village Tent Cabin
2025-07-15
🌅 Out by 6:30 AM🌙 Back by 6:00 PM
$100-150/night
D3
Curry Village — Half Dome Village Tent Cabin
2025-07-16
🌅 Out by 4:30 AM🌙 Back by 7:00 PM
$100-150/night
D4
The Ahwahnee Hotel
2025-07-17
🌅 Out by 8:30 AM🌙 Back by 8:00 PM
$400-600/night
Meal Plan
1
Day 1☕ BreakfastRestaurant
🥪 LunchPacked Meal
🍽️ DinnerRestaurant
2
Day 2☕ BreakfastPacked Meal
🥪 LunchRestaurant
🍽️ DinnerCampfire Cook
3
Day 3☕ BreakfastPacked Meal
🥪 LunchPacked Meal
🍎 SnackPacked Meal
🍽️ DinnerRestaurant
4
Day 4☕ BreakfastRestaurant
🥪 LunchPicnic
🍽️ DinnerRestaurant
5
Day 5☕ BreakfastRestaurant
🥪 LunchPacked Meal
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