Top Things Must See and Do in Yosemite National Park | TRAVEL GUIDE | HOW TO EXPLORE YOSEMITE

[@TheWorldCruisers]

2023 UPDATE FOR YOSEMITE VISITORS: "Reservations will not be required to visit Yosemite National Park during the summer of 2023. Reservations were required in the summers of 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic and in the summer of 2022 when numerous key visitor attractions were closed for critical infrastructure repairs." The bottom line, you guys can now get your tickets at the main entrance. Please keep checking for updates before going to avoid delay and inconvenience on your part.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

According to the web site right now reservations are back to stay.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

@@SticksAandstonesBozo Yes, again, unfortunately. We have been trying to go again so we can do an updated view.

[@cindy_says]

This is such a great video!! Many videos just tell you what places to visit, but this one takes you through a step by step process of how the geography works. So helpful and informative. Thank you!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

awww Cindy, that is so kind of you. Thank you so much and we are so glad you find this video helpful.

[@MyEmptyChannel]

This is probably the best video for first time visitors. A simple and direct How-To of Yosemite. Thank you!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much for the kind words. We truly appreciate your comment.

[@ben2000music]

This is by far the best video for a one day Yosemite trip. Well explained and informative. Thx!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much, Ben. We appreciate your comment.

[@napelithegreat]

Ditto!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

@@napelithegreat Thank you.

[@edzimmerman5591]

We watched your video before leaving for Yosemite. We just got back and I realize this was really a fantastic video and allow us to see all the sites. We followed your directions. The car took the bus and walked and also rented bikes the loudest to see all of Yosemite Valley within three days. Have you watched multiple videos before we left? I have to be honest and say this probably was the best. Thanks so much.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

awwww. Thank you so much for the kind words, Ed. Glad we were able to help you.

[@latricer.wiliams80]

Wow! This is great! I literally just planned my whole itinerary by just watching this video! Well done!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

So happy to hear that. When are you planning to visit?

[@crislynsorongon2525]

Finally I’ve found a more detailed video for a day tour. Thanks much 😘

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Awww. Thank you so much for the kind comment. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@j.niccicoffie3272]

Excellent video. Thanks for mentioning it's doable in 12 hours- helpful.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Hello there. This is actually doable, but you won't have much time in each area. If you like to enjoy the slow travel, 2-days would be perfect for this.

[@Chillaxing113]

Excellent video! It's a good source for planning my first visit to Yosemite the second week of May 2024. Stunning landscapes! Thank you!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you, Debra, for the kind comments. Please let us know should you have any questions.

[@rubinadbritto9809]

Such a perfect video! I was looking for something that will have places to visit along with other important topics like parking, small trails, etc. This was brief still with all important details! Thank you!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Aww. Thank you, Rubina. Let us know should you have any questions.

[@SJtoobsox]

This is so well done. I just snuck in a visit last week..the amount of water, the falls..all of it amazing!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

That’s amazing. We’ve been thinking of going there in the next couple of weekends. We want to see the falls at full strength as well. Thank you for watching our video.

[@BES_Echo]

_This is on point and satisfying to watch._ - *Buyogan Extended Stories*

[@robertelliott1659]

I love Yosemite National Park. It is on my final bucket list of places to re-visit.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

awww. Hopefully you get to revisit it.

[@RenzoStefanoPontexRuiz]

Wow, I don't believe what I'm seeing, This is so beautiful and I'm really impressed. I mean, This is a paradise on earth, This place is amazing, I love this country and The national parks here are beautiful. I enjoyed this video and I'd like to go there someday. Greetings from Lima, Peru. 🇵🇪🦙🇺🇸🗽🏞️🙂👍

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Let us know when you visit. Thank you for stopping by and commenting here. Have a good weekend.

[@leonamcallister9097]

Thank you for this informative video.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching our video.

[@julie_jolie]

The best video about Yosemite! Thank you so much!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much, Julie.

[@GruntProof]

Great stuff! This is right down the road from me and it's always a stop for my guests. Veterans get a free pass to all parks in the country.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

That's amazing. Are you guys getting lots of snow still? I mean at the moment.

[@adiladutra6012]

That’s a great video! I have been watching some videos about Yosemite and yours was perfect for my travel next week. I only have a day

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much, Adila. Have fun and be safe.

[@marciakindred7602]

Wow...the guide video I have been looking for. You are amazing tysm

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much. Your comment means a lot to us.

[@regulozapata981]

Congratulations! Good tip on camping at the alternate campsite below Glacier Point to reach Little Yosemite campsite then continue to half dome climb. 🎉❤

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you.

[@CLAUDIAHERNANDEZ-f4y]

Loved your video! Will use it as our itinerary when we visit end of August 2023!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Yay! We are excited for you. Thanks you for watching our video. Let us know if you have any questions about Yosemite. Have fun!

[@chodoboy]

Such a good practical guide. I've seen a lot of these videos and yours is excellent.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much, Dean. We truly appreciate your comment.

[@91pk]

Def one of the best videos out there on yosemite

[@TheWorldCruisers]

awwww... Thank you so much, M. Have an amazing day.

[@heinz2105]

Thank you very much for this excellent video. It was a great help for me when planning our vacation Best regards from Salzburg, Austria

[@TheWorldCruisers]

We are so glad you like this video and it is helping you a bit. Please let us know if you have any questions. Enjoy your vacation and be safe always.

[@ksenia6760]

This is the most informative video I’ve seen on Yosemite! Thank you!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much, Ksenia. Please let me know if you have any questions.

[@courtneybarrett5509]

This was by far the best instructional video I've seen yet. Thanks so much ..I feel ready now

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Awww. Thank you, Courtney, that is so sweet of you. By the way, Yosemite no longer requires reservations.

[@melissaflores3776]

Wow your info is so helpful,I’ve watched a several videos, yours, I saved! 😊

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much, Melissa. We truly appreciate your comment.

[@saaagi1]

the best video tank you so much

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you! We truly appreciate your comment.

[@corneliahuber646]

Thank you for this helpful video, we are from Germany and going to visit Yosemite in mid May. Hopefully weather conditions are better than now and we can visit some of this amazing place you showed in this video

[@TheWorldCruisers]

It should be better. Our weather has been good the last couple of days. Please let us know if you have any questions.

[@SandraMartinez-hv1by]

Thank you for sharing so much detailed info!!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you for watching our video.

[@dv3691]

Such a great video! thank you for amazing work, beautiful 😍

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much, Daria. We truly appreciate your kind comment.

[@imdeniece]

Awesome video I'm planning my first visit thank you for the info

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you. We hope you will have an amazing time in Yosemite.

[@Kratosordinson]

Loved the video , thanks for explaining it well ❤

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you also for stopping by😊

[@dominiquemiranda9393]

Great video very informative!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much.

[@Rachelatday2dayjoys]

Thank you for your great video! We're headed there this summer! I am excited to take our family! I loved all your directions and tips!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Aww. Thank you, Rachel, for the kind words. Please let us know if you have any questions.

[@sergiobolanos2051]

best video ever,THANKS

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you, Sergio. Your comment means a lot to us.

[@lopezexplora]

Thank you for all the information 🙏

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you for watching. I hope we were able to help you.

[@Nisabehere]

Apprecialted to explin step by step how to get around - really good video!

[@anamarieesteleydes8708]

Nice video beautiful view of Yosemite national park... Nice tall trees and falls... Thanks for sharing... 8-15 19 20

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you.

[@kolayotadventures6789]

Great video with very valuable information…. Thank you

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you guys. Keep in touch.

[@dadvssoncocopuffs9187]

Just went this past weekend, got to experience fire falls... Place is amazing

[@TheWorldCruisers]

You are so lucky. We have been to Yosemite tons of times but we have not seen the Fire Falls yet.

[@dadvssoncocopuffs9187]

@TheWorldCruisers I honestly didn't even know about it until I got there and the tour guide told us about it... I was working in San Francisco and had the day off so I took a tour to Yosemite.. it was completely luck.. but it was amazing.. First time ever visiting Yosemite and now I'm planning on going to Zion if I'm ever in Utah for work.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

@@dadvssoncocopuffs9187 That's amazing. Where else did you go in Yosemite? As for Zion, that would be an awesome trip. Bryce Canyon is about an hour from Zion too, swing by if you can, it's also a beautiful National Park.

[@dadvssoncocopuffs9187]

@@TheWorldCruisers i didn't really get to enjoy the park as much as I wanted to due to time, I walked thru cathedral lake, lower Yosemite falls, pointless out tunnel view, Yosemite village and we drove to alot of places but could not exit the vehicle..it was a day tour out of San Francisco and the fire fall happens about 5:37ishpm so we had to get to a good spot.and leave b4 the traffic got crazy. The tour was 6-9/10 and the drive back was 4 hrs.

[@cojaxart8986]

Thank you, this was very helpful. We are planning a trip there in a couple of weeks and this video gives us some good insight. As of 10pm last night, the park was closed due to possible flooding from the snow melt. It is supposed to reopen on Wednesday, April 3, 2023. Our trip is scheduled for the following week so hopefully it stays open for us!! Thanks again!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

We hope the weather is better then. We are excited for you. The "falls" is at its best around this time.

[@jcwandering-sharingourstory]

Great information, thanks for sharing.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you. We followed you too.

[@jcwandering-sharingourstory]

@The World Cruisers Thanks, I like your content. I just hit the Subscribe button.

[@04monikamikal]

This was the most informative and helpful guide I have watched on Yosemite. Thank you for putting this together. I cannot wait to visit this beautiful national park 😊

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much. We truly appreciate your kind comment.

[@Ahmed-Amer75]

Thanks a lot for your great efforts in your nice video, it realy show us how we would enjoy visiting such beauty place in details, Thanks🌹

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you so much.

[@sothidamak3336]

Thanks for this amazing video!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you for the kind comment, Sothida. Have an amazing week.

[@jc.5537]

I know a Filipino when I hear one lol. Great video!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

hahahahahahahahahahaha.. Hello kabayan. Taga-saan ka dito?

[@jc.5537]

I’m from Toronto. Yosemite is on my bucket list so your video was very informative.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

@@jc.5537 Niceeee. 1 hour lang kami from Yosemite. Let us know if you have any questions. :)

[@whatdawhatdawhat]

Very helpful video 😊thanks

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you, Aris. We truly appreciate your comment.

[@mariafealfaro1268]

Ka perfect ba ani pagka narrate uy ❤😍

[@TheWorldCruisers]

hahaha naning kaayo ang taga Mandawa

[@mariafealfaro1268]

@@TheWorldCruisers di man mailhan nga taga mandawa diay ang ga narrate ani ate 😁

[@mhateagas1766]

Wow very beautiful place.. madam gusto ko tumalon sa talon ay..

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Bossing ikaw ba yan haha

[@nan5715]

Great guide!

[@eprohoda]

Thee~ yo,like~professional !

[@jennifermcgraw9473]

Thank you!

[@tonyad291]

Great video! Thanks so much!

[@baaboo2211]

Great video! Thanks so much! Quick question. Can you do all this in one day ?

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Yes you can! We did this twice, but we always start very early. We usually get there at 5am.

[@MARCELOOLIVEIRA-lg2gv]

good job ...love it !!

[@duraipalanisamy2070]

Very nicely done video to give a good understanding of the park for those who are visiting for the first time. Thanks you. 🙂

[@kessiareis7007]

Thank you 😊

[@TheWorldCruisers]

No, thank you. Please let us know if you have any questions.

[@jesika1984]

Poor guy @ 4:43 lol. Glacier point will be opening back up July of 2023!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Haha. Are you talking about the kid who fell off his bike? lol Re: Glacier Point, we sure want to visit it again, hopefully as soon as it opens.

[@jesika1984]

@@TheWorldCruisers yes lol!

[@iPanda310]

you got all this done in 1 day?! cant wait to try myself

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Hi Carlos, yes, and this is a 12 hour window. Take note that the hike to the Vernal Falls on this video is only up to the bridge. If you wish to complete the whole trail, it would take you about half a day or whole day depending on how fast you hike.

[@rubena6105]

Great video

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you, Ruben.

[@ludaw2975]

great informative video. but should had mentioned that Glacier Point is accessible by car only May-Nov

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you, Luda. Yup, I should have mentioned that. I totally forgot because it was close that time due to road rehabilitation.

[@Ivan-j4d7v]

Great Video!!❤️ May I know what month was this taken? TY

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Hi Bing, the video is a combination of all our visits. But our most recent visit was 2 weeks ago. On the left side of the video, you'll see the year the videos were taken. Those that aren't labeled with year was taken 2 weeks ago.

[@burnsg1232]

@The World Cruisers Thank you for sharing this informative video about Yosemite! I found it really helpful in planning our upcoming trip to Yosemite this spring break. I'm looking forward to exploring all of the amazing natural landmarks and enjoying the activities that Yosemite has to offer. Any recommendation when we go there this spring break? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and insights!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Are you going for hiking? First, I would recommend checking the roads updates before before as it can be close. Also, if you can, go there as early as 4am to watch the sunrise at the Tunnel View, then go from there. Are you going on a day trip or couple of days?

[@emichin7010]

Super !

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you.

[@priyal1815]

THANK YOU SO MUCHHHH

[@antiNuetron]

Nice review, but I don't know why I'm watching this cause I just got back from going there.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Haha. How was your trip? Did you go for the fall colors? Thank you for watching btw. Have a wonderful day.

[@nicolassapokas2139]

Thanks for the video, i'm going to visit yosemite next month and i think this was really helpfull. I have a question, what kind of food i can take to the park? Beacuse i read that you have to be carefull with the food because of the bears. Thanks!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Hi Nicolas, thank you for watching our video. You can bring pretty much any food you want, it all comes down to your packaging. If you don't have a bear-resistant container, we would suggest avoiding bringing fruity scented food as somehow they are really attracted to those kind of scents. If you can, try to buy Mylar zip lock bags to store your food. Are you camping or just visiting for a day?

[@nicolassapokas2139]

@@TheWorldCruisers Thanks for the answer, i'm going to visit 2 days but i'm going to stay in a hotel outside yosemite. I'm wondering what is the best to do for eating without losing too much time.

[@aleckoidgreat]

Nice edit. 👍

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Haha thanks Lexy

[@ednaofficialvlog2690]

Nice place

[@star999ize]

What if you take the shuttle bus and get off at the Lower Yosemite Falls. How do you join back the bus to your designated parking area? What about bears lurking the valley?

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Hello. The lower Yosemite Falls trail is a loop. It will take you back to the same bus stop. Honestly, we have been to Yosemite more than 10 times and we have only seen one bear, a baby one, from a distance. I have heard some people seeing Bears around the Swinging Bridge, but they don't really do anything. Just be cautious and never approach the bears or any animals just to be safe.

[@lusinezakarian4177]

I love your video was very helpful but I have a question. We are planning to go there in beginning of May. I am trying to purchase the tickets but it’s not in sight yet. Do you know when they will be available for May month? Thank you

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Are you talking about the reservation tickets? If yes, here's the answer from their NPS website. "Reservations will not be required to visit Yosemite National Park during the summer of 2023. Reservations were required in the summers of 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic and in summer 2022 when numerous key visitor attractions were closed for critical infrastructure repairs." I hope this answers your question.

[@desireephotos7933]

hi!!! was it all in one day/

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Yes it’s possible to do this in one day as long as you start real early in the day.

[@travelgreatvacations]

Yosemite is one of my all time favorite National parks! Did you know, according to legends of the local Ahwahneechee people, at Yosemite Falls…the base of the pool is haunted by several witches?!!! 🧙‍♀🧙🧙‍♀

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Is it why there are always missing people in the area? I mean, do you think witches still haunt the place until now?

[@mushroomsprouts1967]

6:02 does anyone know the name of this trail?

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Hello. This is the Yosemite Valley Loop Trail.

[@mushroomsprouts1967]

@@TheWorldCruisers haha thank you, our trip was on the 9th so we unfortunately were not able to do it but thank you! We went on the mist trail instead and were not prepared for all the hills & stairs so afterwards we hung out and the swinging bridge for a bit instead. I think next time we are just gonna settle for easier hikes so thank you for this video! 🫶

[@roderickrayrutledge2740]

Slow down.

[@donmullinax8195]

IS parking that bad all the time? We're looking to visit at the end of september on like a T,W,Th. Wondering if there is any chance it slows down at all. Thanks

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Weekends are the worst days to visit. But those days you mentioned shouldn't be as bad.

[@SDsailor7]

@@TheWorldCruisers How many days is adequate to explore the park? is 3 to 4 days enough? Thank you and great video!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

@@SDsailor7 3 to 4 days would amazing to spend in the park. Do you have trails or particular spots that you want to visit?

[@SDsailor7]

@@TheWorldCruisers I do not know, probably bridal falls and some of the other points of interest this would be my first time so I am going with my eyes closed if you know what I mean. Does it really get that bad that you can't find parking from place to place? And by taking the shuttle it seems to me that I would be wasting timi waiting for it. Thank you

[@TheWorldCruisers]

@@SDsailor7 In the valley, you didn't have to ride the shuttle, you can park and walk around the valley, faster and easy. For Glacier Point, Bridal Veil Falls, and Mist Trails,, you can drive and park nearby. If you can, avoid weekends so you can freely drive easily around the park.

[@leslievanhouten]

That bike crash 😅

[@TheWorldCruisers]

It was bad one too :D

[@piotrchwalek6925]

Is it worth go to Yosemite for 10 days from Europe? Thanks

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Do you plan to spend the whole 10 days in Yosemite? Do you plan on hiking? 10 days is an amazing time to spend in Yosemite. But if you don't plan to hike a lot, that 10 days would be enough to hop from Yosemite, to Sequoia and Kings National Park. They are just right next to each other.

[@piotrchwalek6925]

@@TheWorldCruisers We would hike as well as it would be bad not to:) Thanks

[@TheWorldCruisers]

If you plan on hiking, then yes, 10 days are worth spending in Yosemite.

[@piotrchwalek6925]

@@TheWorldCruisers Thank you:)

[@TnGChannel39]

Nalula aq grabe. Takot aq sa hikes ahaha.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Hahahaha...dati takot din ako, nasanay na ako sa tataas ng bundok dito

[@nicholaswilliams4336]

What language is this ? I’ll translate... fo tok nic noc In pego

[@melissaflores3776]

Did you do this in one day?

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Hi, Melissa. Yes, we have done this in one day. You can squeeze all of these in a 12 hour window if you won't hike all the way to the top of the Nevada Falls.

[@bchin324]

What's a good time to be there (at the entrance) to see all in this video?

[@TheWorldCruisers]

We will be honest with you, we usually get there by the gate before 5am as the drive to the Tunnel View takes about an hour. That gives us enough time to see the sunrise and proceed to the other locations.

[@bchin324]

@@TheWorldCruisers Arrived at 8:45am. I was able to complete everything in the same order of video. Instead of getting off at shuttle stop 15, get off at stop 16, which is right in front of the mist trail.

[@davidstaudohar6733]

In 1988 I rode my motorcycle Into the Park 🦅🇺🇸🦅 Different law's In And on different time Line 🙏♦️♦️♦️‼️

[@TheWorldCruisers]

That sounds cool. We saw bikers last weekend also. I personally think it is easier to drive around Yosemite with motorcycle as it is faster to find a parking. How was the park in 1988? Lots of visitors too? (Maria)

[@napman99]

I first set my feet at YSMT in 1973 when I was single. Of course time changed everything for better or worse depends on how U look at it. I'm 75 years old now but still in awe of YSMT and still going there almost every year with my wife, our kids and our kid's kids. We hopelessly in love with this place!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

@@napman99 That's amazing Napasak. Yosemite is the first National park I have visited and still remains on the top of my favorites. (Maria)

[@ngohung49]

Please do it again in 2024 with new update ❤🎉

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Will try to do it again. Thank you for watching.

[@Wuttinan-tu4ye]

🍔🍔🍊🍹😊

[@TheWorldCruisers]

Thank you for watching.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

What a shame this place has become just a mobbed tourist attraction. Wish I had been able to get there in the 80’s but that was a dream I couldn’t financially afford to do back then.

[@TheWorldCruisers]

When you go during winter time, there's less people. But true, Yosemite is getting crowded and that's why we always go there very early to avoid the crowd.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

@@TheWorldCruisers what is the best fall or spring times to go ? If you know. Thanks for the reply

[@TheWorldCruisers]

@@SticksAandstonesBozo We always go there before sunrise, regardless of the season. We sometimes get there at 5am. We usually wait for the sunrise at the Tunnel, then explore the park after. That's the best way to avoid the crowd. Big crowds start arriving around 9am towards 2pm, that's what we observed. Are you riding your bike when you go there?

[@nicholewilson6998]

The most helpful video I’ve watched on Yosemite so far. Thank you!

[@TheWorldCruisers]

We are happy to hear that it was helpful. Let us know if you ever have any questions.

[@debrametcalf2820]

I agree!