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California

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273RJ

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El Capitan and autumn trees are reflected in a calm river in Yosemite National Park, California.

A deer stands on a sandy riverbank in a lush, green forest in front of a towering granite mountain in Yosemite National Park, California.

The Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park, California, is surrounded by towering granite cliffs under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A large group of people smiles for a photo in front of the iconic granite cliffs of Yosemite National Park in California.

A golden meadow in Yosemite National Park, California, is framed by pine trees and large granite mountains under a bright sun.

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2027

From Sunday

Jun 13, 2027

To Friday

Jun 18, 2027

From

6,349

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1 Traveler

Shared Room

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Jun

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Jun

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 6,349

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Jun 13, 2027

To Friday

Jun 18, 2027

From

7,599

Each

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1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Jun

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Jun

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 7,599

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Jun 13, 2027

To Friday

Jun 18, 2027

From

6,349

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Jun

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Jun

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 12,698

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Jul 25, 2027

To Friday

Jul 30, 2027

From

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Shared Room

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Jul

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Jul

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 6,349

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Jul 25, 2027

To Friday

Jul 30, 2027

From

7,599

Each

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1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Jul

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Jul

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 7,599

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Jul 25, 2027

To Friday

Jul 30, 2027

From

6,349

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Jul

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Jul

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 12,698

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 12, 2027

To Friday

Sep 17, 2027

From

5,999

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Sep

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Sep

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,999

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 12, 2027

To Friday

Sep 17, 2027

From

7,049

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Sep

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Sep

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 7,049

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 12, 2027

To Friday

Sep 17, 2027

From

5,999

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Sep

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Sep

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 11,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 26, 2027

To Friday

Oct 1, 2027

From

5,999

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Sep

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,999

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 26, 2027

To Friday

Oct 1, 2027

From

7,049

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Sep

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 7,049

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Sep 26, 2027

To Friday

Oct 1, 2027

From

5,999

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Sep

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 11,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 3, 2027

To Friday

Oct 8, 2027

From

5,999

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Oct

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,999

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 3, 2027

To Friday

Oct 8, 2027

From

7,049

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Oct

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 7,049

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 3, 2027

To Friday

Oct 8, 2027

From

5,999

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Oct

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 11,998

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

5,749

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Shared Room

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Oct

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 5,749

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

6,639

Each

Select Date

1 Traveler

Private Room (Just for You)

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Oct

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 6,639

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

From Sunday

Oct 17, 2027

To Friday

Oct 22, 2027

From

5,749

Each

Select Date

2 Travelers

Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273

Oct

BEGINS

Fresno, CA

Oct

CONCLUDES

Fresno, CA

Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

14 meals ( 5B, 4L, 5D )

1 expert-led lecture

8 expert-led field trips

An experienced Group Leader

Taxes and customary gratuity

Road Scholar Assurance Plan

Pay in Full 11,498

Pay Deposit 100

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

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Plane

Arrival day is on Sunday, October 17, 2027.

Meet the group at Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel in Fresno, CA

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 3:30 p.m. Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation and Introductions; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 22, 2027 in Fresno, CA at Rush Creek Lodge

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. transfer to Fresno; 12:00 Noon approximate arrival to airport.

Ground Transportation Options

Program Arrival Airport

Fresno Airport

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1.1 miles .

Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel

Hotel Shuttle

Phone: 5592515200

Cost: Complimentary. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are required.

Please contact the hotel directly to schedule complimentary shuttle service.

Program Arrival Airport

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 5 minutes .

The estimated distance to the check-in location is 1 mile .

Fresno Cab

Taxi

Phone: 5592751234

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates.. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Taxis are available on first-come, first-serve basis at curbside upon arrival. Please Note: Road Scholar does not partner with or endorse any transportation service. This is for informational purposes only.

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Arrival day is on 10/17/2027.

Meet the group at Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel in Fresno, CA.

Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 3:30 p.m. Program Registration; 4:30 p.m. Orientation and Introductions; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 22, 2027 in Fresno, CA at Rush Creek Lodge.

End of Trip: 8:30 a.m. transfer to Fresno; 12:00 Noon approximate arrival to airport..

Parking

Guests will be allowed to park their car at the hotel. The hotel will charge $10 per day after we check out on Day 2.

Directions

From SOUTH of Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel

Take I-5 North to CA-99 North. Take exit 131 onto CA-41 North. Exit 128A for CA-180 East. Take exit 62 for Peach Ave, turn Left onto Peach Ave. Drive 1 mile, hotel is on the Left.

From NORTH of Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel

Take CA-99 South. Take exit 133B for CA-180 E/Sequoia Kings Canyon Freeway. Take exit 62 for Peach Ave, turn left onto Peach Ave. Drive 1 mile, hotel is on the Left.

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