Things to do in Yosemite National Park

Planning questions about Yosemite National Park

What are the best things to do in Yosemite National Park?

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour is the highest ranked experience in Yosemite National Park, scoring 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 843 traveler reviews. Yosemite Valley Private Hiking Tour, Yosemite Winter Highlights Small Group Tour, Yosemite Valley & Glacier Point Adaptive Tour, Semi Private Yosemite Tour with Ahwahnee Lunch and Hotel Pickup round out the top five. Outty ranks 81 bookable experiences in Yosemite National Park, United States, and 1 of them score 90 or above.

How much do activities in Yosemite National Park cost?

The median price across everything we rank in Yosemite National Park is $360 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $1 on Discover Yosemite National Park: A Self-Guided Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.

Can I book something in Yosemite National Park for today?

Yes. 81 of the top 81 experiences we rank in Yosemite National Park currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.

Is Yosemite National Park good for families?

Yes. 15 of the experiences we rank in Yosemite National Park are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.

How many days do you need in Yosemite National Park?

Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

When is the best time to visit Yosemite National Park?

May to June for waterfalls, September to October for quiet trails. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

Can I cancel a booking in Yosemite National Park?

68 of the 81 experiences we rank in Yosemite National Park offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.

How does the Outty Ranking work?

Every experience in Yosemite National Park gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Yosemite National Park so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.