15 days in Fresno & Yosemite National Park Itinerary

The only metropolitan hub nestled between three national parks, Fresno makes a surprisingly lively getaway.

Visiting Giant Forest and General Grant Tree Trail will get you outdoors. Explore Fresno's surroundings by going to Sequoia National Park (in Visalia), Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park (Sequoia Sightseeing Tours, General Sherman Tree, &more) and Three Rivers (The Senate & The Presidente tree). Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Eberle Winery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Blossom Trail, head outdoors with Chukchansi Park, and admire the natural beauty at Shinzen Japanese Garden.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Fresno holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Fresno. In April, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Yosemite, Tunnel View and El Capitan. The adventure continues: trek along Yosemite Valley Loop Trail, tour the pleasant surroundings at Nevada Falls Loop, take some stellar pictures from Valley View, and take in the dramatic scenery at Yosemite Falls.

To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Yosemite National Park trip itinerary site.

Traveling by bus from Fresno to Yosemite National Park takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Fresno in April, expect nights in Yosemite National Park to be cooler, around 28°F, while days are slightly colder, around 59°F.