Traveling to Yosemite: Self-drive roadtrip vs group tour
Travel.SE, this is my first time being here, I am gonna go to Yosemite late this May with my mom.
Based on the current knowledge of traveling to Yosemite based on Google, either I would rent a car and drive there and be completely on own own, or I could just buy a group bus tour package starting from SF or sth.
I have two concerns:
Me and my mom are both photography enthusiasts, my mom got two huge cameras(D3s and D2x), five lenses including a huge 200-400mm, and an unfoldable tripod, all of which would fill in two bags, I have just one Canon bag but still quite huge. Hence we would have 2-3 luggages per person. Now if traveling with groups, how many pieces of luggage normally we are allowed to take? and do we have time to take photos?
If not traveling with groups, all the lodgings are already booked out, what are the good options to live couple of miles away from Yosemite and drive there? Is parking in Yosemite convenient?
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Are Yosemite tours worth it?
It's definitely worth considering when planning a trip to see the national parks in North America, mainly to experience the towering rocks at Tunnel View and the giant sequoias of Mariposa Grove. We recommend visiting Yosemite in May when the weather is beginning to warm up.Can you just drive around Yosemite?
You can drive your car into and around Yosemite, although some roads are closed from around November through May/June and tire chains may be required on open roads from around October through April (depending on conditions). You can use public transportation to get to and around Yosemite all year.What is the most scenic route to Yosemite?
What's the Most Scenic Route to Yosemite National Park? Highway 140\u2014as opposed to the most direct route, 120\u2014is by far the most scenic drive into the park and the best way to go if you're visiting for the first time. It's open most of the time and passes through the towns of Mariposa and Fish Camp.How many days should you plan to spend in Yosemite?
How many days to spend in Yosemite National Park? One day is enough to see all of the Yosemite Valley, but 2-3 days is ideal if you wish to take some of the longer hikes or explore Glacier Point and the Tioga Pass.Solo vs Group Travel | Is It Worth Paying for an Organized Tour Service?
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