Luxury holidays in Yosemite National Park

Renowned for its glacier-carved valleys, granite cliffs and cascading waterfalls, Yosemite National Park, home to the iconic El Capitan, looks like a scene out of a dream. Most visitors come for the trails, but fishing, horseback tours and rock climbing are its other favoured pastimes – and driving the Tioga Pass is a memorable four-wheels high. Just after the faces of Half Dome and El Capitan glow at sunset, the park turns into a superb stargazing spot, too.
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When to go

To see the waterfalls, rivers and streams in full flow, visit during late May and June during the snowmelt. To avoid the crowds, opt for September and if you hope to see Autumn sweep across the park, you’ll want to visit in October.

Getting there

  • Planes

    For international arrivals, fly into San Francisco, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Yosemite Valley. Fresno International Airport is the closest for domestic touch-downs, two and a half hours from the heart of the park.

  • Automobiles

    Cars are welcome at Yosemite, however, parking is limited. Once you’re in the park, you won’t need a car, as an extensive YARTS shuttle service operates within the park boundaries.