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Off the Beaten Path: Yosemite National Park

Program No. 25273RJ
From the Hetch Hetchy reservoir to the beautiful Tuolumne Meadows, experience the hidden gems of Yosemite and learn about Yosemite’s rich cultural history.
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Length
6 days
Rating
New
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5,599
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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
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Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
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Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 24, 2026
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Oct 18, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
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What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
5 Dinners
Total: 14 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Piccadilly Inn Airport
Visit Site
1 NIGHT
Location: Fresno
Nestled in Central California's scenic San Joaquin Valley, the Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is a gateway to Sequoia/Kings Canyon and Yosemite National Parks. This full-service hotel is less than 1 mile from the airport and offers a free airport shuttle service. Please contact the hotel directly to schedule shuttle service. There is free parking available at the hotel as well. The Piccadilly Inn Airport hotel is also centrally located near the city's most exciting attractions, sports entertainment, universities, museums and shops.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Rush Creek Lodge
4 NIGHTS
Location: Groveland
Established in 1921 to provide accommodations during the construction of the O'Shaughnessy Dam in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is situated one mile from Yosemite's western border. This beautiful lodge offers guests contemporary accommodations while remaining true to its unique history.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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