3 Days in Yosemite National Park: The Perfect Itinerary
A balanced 3-day itinerary exploring the iconic sights of Yosemite Valley and Glacier Point, with a mix of easy walks and scenic drives.
Day 1 — Arrival and Yosemite Valley Exploration
- 14:00 — Check-in at hotel (Yosemite Valley Lodge)
- 15:00 — Lower Yosemite Fall Trail (Yosemite Valley)
- 16:30 — Ansel Adams Gallery (Yosemite Valley)
- 18:00 — Dinner (Degnan's Kitchen)
- 19:30 — Rest at hotel (Yosemite Valley Lodge)
Day 2 — Glacier Point and Valley Views
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Parkside Cafe at Yosemite Valley Lodge)
- 09:00 — Drive to Glacier Point (Glacier Point Road)
- 10:30 — Glacier Point (Glacier Point)
- 12:00 — Lunch (Glacier Point Snack Stand)
- 13:00 — Drive back to Bridalveil Fall (Glacier Point Road)
- 14:30 — Bridalveil Fall (Yosemite Valley)
- 16:00 — Tunnel View (Yosemite Valley)
- 18:00 — Dinner (The Mountain Room Restaurant)
- 19:30 — Rest at hotel (Yosemite Valley Lodge)
Day 3 — Mirror Lake and Departure
- 08:00 — Breakfast and Check-out (Parkside Cafe at Yosemite Valley Lodge)
- 09:00 — Mirror Lake Trail (Yosemite Valley)
- 11:00 — Yosemite Valley Visitor Center (Yosemite Valley)
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This itinerary covers Yosemite National Park in 3 days — see the full day-by-day plan above.
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