Embark on a thrilling day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park and its awe-inspiring Giant Sequoias. Marvel at towering cliffs, majestic waterfalls, and iconic landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome.
Embark on a thrilling day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park and its awe-inspiring Giant Sequoias. Marvel at towering cliffs, majestic waterfalls, and iconic landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome.
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San Francisco - Embark on an awe-inspiring tour of Yosemite National Park, renowned for its majestic granite peaks, cascading waterfalls, and scenic nature trails. This acclaimed tour offers the most extensive time in Yosemite and features a special hike among ancient Giant Sequoias.
Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Downtown…
- San Francisco - Embark on an awe-inspiring tour of Yosemite National Park, renowned for its majestic granite peaks, cascading waterfalls, and scenic nature trails. This acclaimed tour offers the most extensive time in Yosemite and features a special hike among ancient Giant Sequoias.
Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Downtown San Francisco.
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San Joaquin Valley - Relish the picturesque drive as your guide narrates the story of how a glint of gold in the American River ignited the California Gold Rush.
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Oakdale - Pause for breakfast and enjoy a quick meal at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks.
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Yosemite National Park - Delight in a scenic drive into Yosemite National Park, heading towards a breathtaking viewpoint immortalized by photographer Ansel Adams.
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Tunnel View - Your initial stop in the park is Tunnel View—capture a photo with El Capitan, Half Dome, and other iconic peaks in the backdrop.
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Bridalveil Fall - Visit the base of Bridalveil Fall, where misty cascades and towering cliffs create one of Yosemite’s most stunning scenes.
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Sentinel Bridge - Capture a perfect reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River as you cross Sentinel Bridge.
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Yosemite Valley - Enjoy Your Yosemite Valley Adventure. Upon arrival, you’ll have 2 hours to enjoy lunch and explore. Walk to Yosemite Falls, hike the Meadow Loop, or simply relax and take in the views at your leisure.
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Yosemite Falls - During your free time in the valley, stroll to Yosemite Falls—one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. Enjoy the views, take photos, and absorb the power and beauty of this natural marvel.
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El Capitan - Reboard the bus and head to El Capitan Meadow, where you’ll stop to admire the world’s largest granite monolith and the legendary climbers who scale its towering cliffs.
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Valley View - As we depart Yosemite Valley, we will make our final stop at Valley View, offering a panoramic landscape framing the Merced River, El Capitan, and the imposing spires of Cathedral Rocks.
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Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias - Hike through a tranquil forest to reach a grove of Giant Sequoias—some of the oldest and largest trees on Earth. Standing among these giants is a humbling and unforgettable experience.
*When the Tuolumne Grove trail is snow-covered or unsafe (November-March), we always spend extra time in Yosemite Valley.
- Groveland - Enjoy a scenic drive through the historic town of Groveland, a charming Gold Rush-era village with rustic buildings and rich California heritage.
- Oakdale - On the return journey, we’ll stop for dinner at a plaza offering fast food, a sandwich shop, a taqueria, Hawaiian BBQ, and a supermarket—something for everyone.
- San Francisco - Conclude your adventure with a comfortable ride back and drop-off in San Francisco at your original pickup location.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
- Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
- Yosemite entrance fee and daily permit
- Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
- Live local expert guide (English)
- Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
- Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
- Yosemite entrance fee and daily permit
- Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
- Live local expert guide (English)
- Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
- Guide Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Guide Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Avoid the crowds with early park access and explore more of Yosemite in less time. This year-round tour departing from San Francisco showcases the park’s main attractions—from majestic granite cliffs to thundering waterfalls and serene sequoia groves.
Enjoy 5 full hours within the park, visiting Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall,…
Avoid the crowds with early park access and explore more of Yosemite in less time. This year-round tour departing from San Francisco showcases the park’s main attractions—from majestic granite cliffs to thundering waterfalls and serene sequoia groves.
Enjoy 5 full hours within the park, visiting Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Valley View. Additionally, embark on a special hike through the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, home to the largest living trees on the planet.
The tour provides complimentary offline audio guides in various languages, allowing you to explore with insight—even without cell service.
For those looking to experience more of Yosemite in just one day, this tour is the perfect choice!
- From November to March, when the trail is unsafe due to snow and ice, we replace the Sequoia hike with extra time in Yosemite Valley.
- Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
- The tour stops around 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch, and 6pm for dinner on the way back. Meals are not included.
- California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4’ 9” (1.4 meters) in height
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
