Explore Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park offers a rich, outdoor experience - to gaze at the giant, centuries-old sequoia trees, to see the Bridalveil Fall and the rough granite cliffs of Half Dome and El Capitan from Tunnel View, to the town of Yosemite Village that acts as a starting point for the adventure.The Park is inside California,s Sierra Nevada mountains and lies to the east of San Francisco.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(California) English; Spanish and Spanish Creole are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
(California) UTC-09:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
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Drinks
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Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
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General Transport
a Car is good choice to tour the park, on busier days however, a shuttle bus will serve you better.Bikes can be rented or you can walk through the park.

Things to do in Yosemite National Park

When inside the YNP, head over to the Yosemite Falls for a stunning view from multiple angles and feel the cool watery mists.Gaze at the Half dome from afar or up-close, the utterly sheer El Capitan,s cliff face.Face Tunnel View and you,ll see both and more in front of you.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Waterproof shoes
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Strong hiking boots
  • Raincoat
  • Water bottles
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Layers for cold and warmth
  • Insect repellent
  • Daypack and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(United States of America) Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brunei; Chile; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; San Marino; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan and the United Kingdom.