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Our Company

“I've always said that if you really want to build your ‘dream home,’ build what you think is your dream home and live in it for a couple of years. Then you can really build your dream home, after finding all the flaws in the original plan. I feel as though my first company was practice for building my “dream company.”  And I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be working with the same professional staff that I worked with for so many years before.” Dee Ann Smith, Founder/President of Discover Yosemite

What sets Discover Yosemite apart?

Professionalism: Our associates have decades of experience between them. You’ll find our office staff is organized, efficient and courteous. We have experience coordinating tours and transportation for groups ranging from destination weddings to Fortune 500 companies. Our guides possess both knowledge and personal experience of Yosemite. Our president is actively involved in company operations, especially in the area of group services.

We go the extra mile: Our summer tours are over eight hours long and our winter tours are over six hours. All our tours include lunch or dinner, giving you the maximum amount of time to explore Yosemite. We offer online booking on our secure website for your convenience. The entire Discover Yosemite staff is dedicated to making your visit to Yosemite fun, exciting, entertaining and worry-free for you and your family.

Concern for your Safety and Comfort: Unlike many tour buses ours have seatbelts, reclining seats and armrests. And they’re always clean and inspected regularly.  For added safety, all our drivers are CPR certified.

Environmentally Conscious: We’re doing what we can with everything from state-of-the-art buses to trying to keep the waste from the lunches to a minimum.

We’re kid friendly: Some tour companies discourage children on the tours. We never do. We’ll do our best to make sure your entire family enjoys the day. Our guides give not only the straight facts but also the fun facts about Yosemite. We provide coloring pages and a scavenger hunt to help keep kids involved.

We are committed to excellence and to giving you the best value for your money.

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir

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