Yosemite National Park

Yosemite Adventure — 5 Days

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Curry VillageYosemite Valley Bike Rentals
5 min1.2 miles· Walk or take shuttle
Maps
🌅 Morning8:00 AM10:30 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)
Maps
☀️ Afternoon1:00 PM3:00 PM
📸Tuolumne Meadows SightseeingEasy
2 mi50 ft1-2 hours

Drive to Tuolumne and explore

Tuolumne MeadowsCurry Village
1 hr 15 min55 miles
Maps
Curry VillageHappy Isles Trailhead
10 min0.8 miles· Walk or shuttle — no parking at trailhead
Maps
🌅 Morning7:00 AM11:00 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
Maps
☀️ Afternoon2:00 PM5:30 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
Maps
🌅 Morning5:00 AM5:00 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
Maps
🌅 Morning10:00 AM12:00 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
Maps
☀️ Afternoon3:00 PM5:30 PM
🚴Yosemite Valley LoopEasy
11.5 mi100 ft2-3 hours

Leisurely sunset bike ride

Tenaya LakeThe Ahwahnee Hotel
50 min40 miles
Maps
The Ahwahnee HotelHappy Isles Trailhead
5 min1 mile
Maps
🌅 Morning7:30 AM10:30 AM
🥾Mist Trail to Vernal FallModerate
5.4 mi1,000 ft3-4 hours

One more waterfall before heading home

Departure — safe travels! 🚗

Trip Summary

Total Activities8
Total Distance53.0 miles
Duration5 days

Travel Segments11
Meals Planned15
Packed / Self-Prep8
Dining Out7

🎟️ Entry / Tickets$15 – $35
Est. Cost (2 people)$841 – $1,249
Meals: ~$408 (7× dining @ $20/person + 8× packed @ $8/person)
Lodging: ~$480 (4 nights × $120/night)
Permits Needed1

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

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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