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Activities at Tenaya

Adventure, Imagined Just for You

At Tenaya at Yosemite, every stay comes with opportunities to explore, unwind, and connect with the landscape in your own way. From guided nature walks, family-friendly activities, and seasonal adventures to curated experiences with local outfitters and partners, Tenaya invites you to fully discover the Sierra — both at the resort and beyond.

Included in Your Stay

Many experiences at Tenaya are included as part of your stay, making it easy to try something new and spend more time together.
Included in Your Stay

Archery Lessons

Available Daily Age 5+
Included in Your Stay

Mountain Biking

Available Daily Age 8+
Included in Your Stay

Yoga Classes

Temporarily Unavailable All Ages
Included in Your Stay

Family Game Room

Available Daily All Ages
Included in Your Stay

Evening Telescopes

Available Daily All Ages
Included in Your Stay

Guided Nature Walk

Available Daily Age 5+
Included in Your Stay

Dive-In Movies

Available Daily All Ages
Included in Your Stay

Climbing Wall

Available Daily Age 4+
Included in Your Stay

Badminton

Available Daily Age 5+
Included in Your Stay

Ice Skating

Seasonally Closed Age 4+
Included in Your Stay

Sledding

Seasonally Closed All Ages
Included in Your Stay

Snowshoeing

Seasonally Closed Age 5+
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On-Site Activities

Throughout the year, Tenaya offers seasonal activities and experiences designed to help you enjoy Yosemite in a new way.
On-Site Activities

Glass Blowing

Available Daily Age 6+
On-Site Activities

Sierra Stargazing

Available Daily All Ages
On-Site Activities

E-Bike Rentals

Available Daily Age 16+
On-Site Activities

Gold Panning

Available Tues-Sat All Ages
On-Site Activities

Guided Flashlight Hike

Available Daily Age 7+
On-Site Activities

Ice Skating

Seasonally Closed Age 4+

Off-Site Activities

Discover even more ways to experience Yosemite and the Sierra National Forest through trusted local outfitters and guided adventures.
Off-Site Activities

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

All Ages
Off-Site Activities

Yosemite Trails Horseback Adventures

Age 7+
Off-Site Activities

Yosemite Adventure Company

Off-Site Activities

Wawona Stables

Age 7+
Off-Site Activities

Yosemite Skiing and Snowboarding

Seasonally Closed All Ages
Off-Site Activities

Tubing

Seasonally Closed Children 42" and taller
Off-Site Activities

Golden Chain Theatre

All Ages
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A Cozy Fall Road Trip from LA to Yosemite

A relaxed, two-day road trip from Los Angeles to Yosemite, blending scenic drives, small-town fall stops, and farm-fresh detours with a cozy arrival at Tenaya.

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Sleep-Late, Skip-the-Lines Yosemite Itinerary

A choose-your-own Yosemite day. Start with a relaxed morning at Tenaya, explore nearby trails and waterfalls, then take in the valley’s iconic views before ending with sunset vistas and guided stargazing.

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All the Icons: Tour the Grove, Valley & High Country

A three-day Yosemite escape that builds momentum. Arrive and settle into Tenaya’s forest setting, spend a full day exploring iconic valley trails and views, then head into the high country for alpine lakes and granite domes.

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