Note: Pick-up times will vary, depending on SFO arrivals. If we have early or no SFO arrivals, our departure times will be adjusted to as early as 8:00 a.m. (Millbrae) and 8:30 a.m. (Castro Valley). *Confirmed times and driver information will be emailed during the week preceding the camp.
*Please note these times are estimates. Please arrive early and be prepared to wait as needed. The shuttle will not wait for late arrivals, and no refunds will be given for missing a shuttle.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I register for the Adventure Shuttle?
You can select the ‘Adventure Shuttle Add-On’ when registering, or email us to add it to your existing booking. You will also need to complete the Yosemite Adventure Shuttle Registration Form (link).
Will there be somebody to meet my child when they arrive at the San Francisco International Airport? Will there be somebody to help my child check in on Friday as well?
The Lasting Adventures staff member/driver will meet your child/participant in the bus area outside the Arrivals Terminal at SFO. Your child/participant should carry a cell phone to check in with you and the driver when they get outside (please note that cell phones will be packed away during the hiking portion of their trip and will not be accessible). On Friday, airport drop-offs, the shuttle will drop off at the respective airline terminals and check-in areas.
Who does my child call/contact when they arrive at the airport?
Our shuttle driver will wait in the cell-phone parking lot and will reach out to your child shortly before or immediately after your child’s anticipated arrival time at SFO. As needed, the number for Lasting Adventures is 1-800-513-8651. (This message line pings multiple members of our team, including our on-call office staff, who will respond promptly.)
What if the scheduled flight arrives after 9:30 am?
Please contact us to see if we can make arrangements. Generally, a flight arriving a few minutes after 9:30 am won’t cause much inconvenience, but because we have some trips hiking into the wilderness on the first day of the adventure, even minor delays may cause significant problems in getting the trips on the trail.
Where can my child who is flying to you pick up lunch?
There will be a snack/lunch and restroom stop halfway through the drive in Oakdale, California, on the way to Yosemite.
If the Youth Program start time is earlier, won’t this shuttle be late?
Technically, yes, but it’s ok! When necessary to accommodate SFO arrivals, plan on the Adventure Shuttle arriving after all other participants. When the Adventure Shuttle arrives, we only need to get those participants who are arriving on the Adventure Shuttle set up with their groups before setting out on the adventure. Once your child arrives at Yosemite, we will notify you via email as well.
When will I hear more updates?
We will send out the final Adventure Shuttle specifics during the week before the camp. We will also send an email with updated timing after campers depart on the shuttle from Yosemite National Park on Fridays.
What if I need to cancel the Adventure Shuttle?
Please get in touch with us as soon as possible by email. Outside of 60 days in advance, there is no cost. Between 60 and 30 days in advance, we will retain 50% of the cost; within 30 days, no refund will be provided.
What other options exist if we are not coming from the SF Bay Area?
See our Yosemite Transportation Options.
