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Overview
If you are needing a more flexible itinerary to experience the wild, natural beauty of Yosemite National Park this is the tour for you. This is the only Yosemite Valley tour from San Francisco where you can select your departure day and return day as separate segments. Enjoy plenty of free time to hike, bike and explore at your own pace. Guaranteed departures 365 days a year. Arrange your hotel separately, accommodations are NOT included in the tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.
Pickup Information
Pick-up details and times are as follows: 5:20 AM – Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway (1500 Van Ness Ave). 5:25 AM – Motel 6 (2850 Van Ness Ave). 5:30 AM – Zephyr Hotel (250 Beach St), Avis Car Rental (500 Beach St). 5:40 AM – Hilton Financial District (750 Kearny St), Fairmont San Francisco (950 Mason St). 5:50 AM – Hilton San Francisco Union Square (251 Mason St), JW Marriott (515 Mason St). 6:00 AM – The Mosser Hotel (54 4th St). 6:40 AM – 7-Eleven Convenience Store, Livermore (891 Airway Blvd, Livermore).
Language Offered
German-AUDIO
Portuguese-AUDIO
Korean-AUDIO
Japanese-AUDIO
English-GUIDE
Italian-AUDIO
French-AUDIO
Spanish-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
2. Treasure Island
3. Sierra Nevada
4. Yosemite Valley
5. Tunnel View
6. Bridalveil Fall
7. El Capitan
8. Half Dome
9. Horsetail Fire Fall
10. Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
11. Merced River
12. Yosemite Valley Lodge
13. Valley Visitor Center
Inclusion
Expert guide and commentary
Pickup at major San Francisco hotels
Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents (for San Francisco to Yosemite option only)
Exclusion
Gratuities (optional)
Accommodation
Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Nonresident Fee Notice: Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 park entry fee per person after completing their booking. This fee will be collected by the tour operator via a payment link or on the bus at the start of your tour. Note that “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” holders do not pay the $100 fee, the $250 pass covers up to 4 people at the entrance.
Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads.
Tour makes stops for breakfast, lunch, and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included.
For hotel pickups, please select the Hilton Union Square if your hotel is not listed.
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. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
The Giant Sequoias Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May.
Reviews
4.5
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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