Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Yosemite National Park January 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Yosemite National Park Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-National-Park.dx183032)[Hotels in Yosemite National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-National-Park-Hotels.d183032.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Yosemite National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Yosemite-National-Park.d183032.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Yosemite National Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Yosemite-National-Park.d183032.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yosemite National Park Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-National-Park.d183032.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Yosemite National Park, CA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Yosemite National Park Types of activities Where to stay [Yosemite National Park travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-National-Park.dx183032) ![Yosemite Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183032/a49d0722-5153-4f91-83a1-f2ac0637615f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yosemite Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183032/a49d0722-5153-4f91-83a1-f2ac0637615f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yosemite valley nation park during sunset view from tunnel view on twilight time. 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Whether you’re travelling to Yosemite National Park with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Yosemite National Park, and make it a breeze to explore Yosemite National Park and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Yosemite National Park to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Yosemite National Park, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Yosemite National Park | Number of things to do | 37 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Yosemite National Park: GPS Audio Driving Tour - Explore at Your Own Pace](/things-to-do/yosemite-national-park-gps-audio-driving-tour-explore-at-your-own-pace.a45787979.activity-details): £37 | | Top 5 things to do | [Yosemite National Park: GPS Audio Driving Tour - Explore at Your Own Pace](/things-to-do/yosemite-national-park-gps-audio-driving-tour-explore-at-your-own-pace.a45787979.activity-details)[Yosemite National Park - Full Day Tour from San Francisco](/things-to-do/yosemite-national-park-full-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a304202.activity-details)[Yosemite Valley Photo Safari Audio Tour](/things-to-do/yosemite-valley-photo-safari-audio-tour.a4888881.activity-details)[Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yosemite](/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-driving-tour-in-yosemite.a5246840.activity-details)[Yosemite National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/yosemite-national-park-audio-driving-tour.a48913062.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [El Capitan, Yosemite: A Rock Climber's Odyssey - Private Tour](/things-to-do/el-capitan-unplugged-private-tour.a47419121.activity-details)[El Capitan, Yosemite: A Rock Climber's Odyssey](/things-to-do/el-capitan-yosemite-a-rock-climbers-odyssey.a48786197.activity-details) | | With kids | [Yosemite National Park - Full Day Tour from San Francisco](/things-to-do/yosemite-national-park-full-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a304202.activity-details)[Private Yosemite Tour Indulging in Nature, Flavours, and History](/things-to-do/private-yosemite-tour-indulging-in-nature-flavours-and-history.a48559404.activity-details)[Annual Pass National Parks with Audioguide](/things-to-do/annual-pass-national-parks-with-audioguide.a2858860.activity-details)[San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour](/things-to-do/san-jose-one-day-yosemite-and-giant-sequoias-tour.a485051.activity-details)[Yosemite Valley Tour with Transport from Oakhurst](/things-to-do/yosemite-valley-tour-with-transport-from-oakhurst.a1282511.activity-details) | ## What to do in Yosemite National Park --- ### Popular places to visit ![Yosemite Valley which includes mountains and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063469/ace03d4b-cc47-47a8-8292-dfcfbc8c932b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yosemite Valley 5/5(63 reviews) From Yosemite Falls to Half Dome and El Capitan, you can see some of the most stunning scenery in the world from Yosemite National Park’s central valley. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-Valley-Yosemite-National-Park.d6063469.Attraction) ![Yosemite Falls which includes mountains and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089229/cad38602-3761-48e6-8b96-6c625fadcef1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yosemite Falls 5/5(42 reviews) You may hear these thundering falls, which are among the top 10 tallest in the world, before you see them in California’s Yosemite National Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-Falls-Yosemite-National-Park.d6089229.Attraction) ![Yosemite Visitor Center showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6294974/67b6d800-8e17-4ba7-ab85-f47a220c6676.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yosemite Visitor Center 4/5(24 reviews) Discover the geological history of the Yosemite Valley, pick up trail maps and shop for souvenirs at this portal to Yosemite National Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-Visitor-Center-Yosemite-National-Park.d6294974.Attraction) ![0_f1f44192-3b57-4ffd-b5fb-bdcfb2b08faa_raw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533113813/03d3417c-a239-416e-a57e-528e780a1c67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Dome 5/5(19 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Half Dome during your travels in Yosemite National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Half-Dome-Yosemite-National-Park.d553248621533113813.Attraction) ![Yosemite](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295212/63a9e88d-8c88-4f6b-910b-b270492465e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance 5/5(8 reviews) Explore the lovely green spaces of Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance and also enjoy the hiking trails in Yosemite National Park. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-Arch-Rock-Gate-Entrance-Yosemite-National-Park.d6295212.Attraction) ![El Capitan which includes forest scenes and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089221/b9a5b512-a4a7-4980-901c-ff6c115b5315.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Capitan 5/5(49 reviews) Experience the enormity of Yosemite Valley’s glacially carved granite peaks when you gaze upon this distinctive formation and rock-climbing landmark. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Capitan-Yosemite-National-Park.d6089221.Attraction) ![Glacier Point which includes a cascade, tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063471/a0a38dda-a0e6-4073-876f-f44a7290fc03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Glacier Point 5/5(30 reviews) Witness a superb panorama of the Yosemite Valley from this viewing point and spot soaring canyons, plunging falls and granite cliffs along the rugged valley skyline. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glacier-Point-Yosemite-National-Park.d6063471.Attraction) ![Glacier Point Drive in the middle winter can be fun. Like 12 feet of snow banks. #Snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063477/fe563364-9430-4f72-8c0a-88ba5eba7d15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Badger Pass Ski Area 4.5/5(6 reviews) Hit the slopes at Badger Pass Ski Area during your trip to Yosemite National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Badger-Pass-Ski-Area-Yosemite-National-Park.d6063477.Attraction) ![Tuolumne Meadows showing tranquil scenes and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063473/f881253e-4463-42ad-a4ba-d981a0aedd0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tuolumne Meadows 4.5/5(11 reviews) Explore the meadows of Yosemite National Park’s high country and see its velvety green plains studded with stunning granite domes, Sierra willows and wildflowers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tuolumne-Meadows-Yosemite-National-Park.d6063473.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Yosemite National Park ![🚙🚗🚙🚗🚙🚗🚙🚗🚙🚗🚙 driving through #Yosemite #nationalpark #toottootbeepbeep #ruffiansroadtrip ☀🌲🍃🌲🍃🌲🍃🌲🍃🌲🍃](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000007792/9839e194-cb81-428b-add6-a580112ee317.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yosemite West You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Yosemite West. You might want to make time for a stop at Yosemite National Park or Sierra National Forest. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-West.dx3000007792) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Yosemite National Park ![Unbelievable campsite at Ediza Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. I felt like we were straight out of a backapacking magazine! #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9199/eea999e0-7d2c-4edb-8eb4-f54e15bf9571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oakhurst ![Mariposa featuring mountains and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9232/5c19a412-8da6-4c0a-9406-a7a73021378d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mariposa ![The Sierra Nevada Sawtooth Ridge, cattle on range land from Highway 395, Hoover Wilderness, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Eastern edge of Yosemite National Park, near Bridgeport, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10801/3da225a2-9f8a-4d84-bd1e-f72ed131ba8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lee Vining ![Sunrise over June Lake #BVSBLUE](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10828/506aa4b0-14ad-4048-aa10-91759978da2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### June Lake ![Okay shot but crazy thing...taken on June 11, 2017. Needs coats and hats at 8am. Shorts by noon!!!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55703/0238ed5f-fab2-4a7b-a09b-046349de4172.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Fish Camp ![Yosemite National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180672/a347421d-9fe7-427b-ba14-fb431cdc6aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coulterville ![Yosemite National Park, El Portal, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182972/39bdb15b-71e5-4168-b13c-a492df869377.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### El Portal ![Hetch Hetchy Reservoir which includes forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331921/39ccc4e0-18f1-48dc-a1ca-3cacc493fa65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Groveland ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Yosemite National Park worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Yosemite National Park? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Yosemite National Park? ### Is three days enough to stay in Yosemite National Park? ### What are some activities to do in Yosemite National Park with kids? > - [Yosemite National Park - Full Day Tour from San Francisco](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yosemite-national-park-full-day-tour-from-san-francisco.a304202.activity-details) > - [Private Yosemite Tour Indulging in Nature, Flavours, and History](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-yosemite-tour-indulging-in-nature-flavours-and-history.a48559404.activity-details) > - [Annual Pass National Parks with Audioguide](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/annual-pass-national-parks-with-audioguide.a2858860.activity-details) > - [San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-jose-one-day-yosemite-and-giant-sequoias-tour.a485051.activity-details) > - [Yosemite Valley Tour with Transport from Oakhurst](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yosemite-valley-tour-with-transport-from-oakhurst.a1282511.activity-details) ### What to do in Yosemite National Park for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Yosemite National Park? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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