10 days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park & Yosemite National Park Itinerary

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

On the 1st (Mon), trek along Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park, get a dose of the wild on Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Moro Rock Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Big Stump Basin, then admire the sheer force of Roaring River Falls, then admire the sheer force of Grizzly Falls, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Zumwalt Meadow Trail.

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Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. In May, daily temperatures in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Popular historic sites such as Pioneer Yosemite History Center and Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark are in your itinerary. Step out of the city life by going to Glacier Point and Half Dome. Change things up with a short trip to Stanislaus National Forest in Hathaway Pines (about 38 minutes away). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Sentinel Dome, stroll through Gaylor Lake, see human ingenuity at work at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, and get great views at Yosemite, Tunnel View.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Yosemite National Park trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park to Yosemite National Park with the Route module. When traveling from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park in May, plan for little chillier days in Yosemite National Park, with highs around 65°F, while nights are colder with lows around 34°F.