WALKING & HIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
DAY 1 Hike amid an awe-inspiring grove of giant sequoias, Yosemite’s imposing ancient trees—many estimated to be upwards of 2,000 years old, give or take a few centuries • Meet the renowned Grizzly Giant, one of the oldest trees in the world at an estimated 2,700 years. » Tenaya Lodge - Deluxe DAYS 2–3 Hike to Glacier Point for some of the best views the park has to offer • The unforgettable vistas keep coming as you follow panoramic trails to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point—whether it’s the backcountry peaks or a 360-degree view of Yosemite Valley, this hike has it all • Settle into the iconic Ahwahnee Hotel, an impressive feat of architecture • Walk through Yosemite Valley for close encounters with famous waterfalls and towering granite walls • Spend the afternoon as you wish, perhaps hopping on a bike for a cruise through Yosemite Valley or visiting the Ansel Adams Gallery. » The Ahwahnee - Deluxe shown bottom left DAYS 4–6 Explore Tuolumne Meadows with endless hiking trails, glorious high-country scenery and a profusion of summer wildflowers • Gaze up at Lembert Dome, a huge mound of polished granite • Delight in the range of amenities at Yosemite’s newest lodge situated on a wooded 20-acre expanse • Get to know one of California’s hidden treasures on a visit to beautiful Hetch Hetchy • Behold Kolana, a striking granite dome, and the triple cascade of Wapama Falls • Hike alongside the South Fork of the Tuolumne River to delicate two-tiered Carlon Falls. » Rush Creek Lodge - Deluxe Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, towering sequoias—legendary landmarks in an epic park whose grandeur is almost overwhelming. Welcome to 747,956 acres of “wow!” National Park’s Dramatic Half Dome & Waterfalls YOSEMITE g
CALIFORNIA
Hetch Hetchy
Tuolumne Meadows Lembert Dome
Tuolumne River
Carlon Falls
Groveland
Yosemite Village
Yosemite Valley Glacier Point
From/To San Francisco
Merced River
Mariposa Grove
San Francisco
Fish Camp
6 Days Activity Levels 1-4 Deluxe Hotels $4,599 to $5,349 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Kids & Teens • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Women’s Adventures • Your Private Group o \ Search YOSW on backroads.com
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