Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

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Overview

See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and the iconic Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. Spend 5 full hours in the park taking in the best views and landmarks. If you want the most complete Yosemite experience in one day, this is your tour.

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Voucher Type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Duration

0h 0m

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

Korean-AUDIO

Portuguese-AUDIO

Mandarin-AUDIO

Japanese-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Italian-AUDIO

French-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Itinerary

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Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and includes a unique hike among ancient Giant Sequoias. Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up in Downtown San Francisco.
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Enjoy the scenic drive as your guide shares how a flash of gold in the American River sparked the California Gold Rush.
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Duration: 30 mins
Stop for breakfast and grab a quick bite at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks.
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Enjoy a scenic drive into Yosemite National Park as you head toward a breathtaking viewpoint made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
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Duration: 15 mins
Your first stop in the park is Tunnel View—capture a photo with El Capitan, Half Dome, and other iconic peaks in the background.
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Duration: 10 mins
Stop at the base of Bridalveil Fall, where misty cascades and towering cliffs create one of Yosemite’s most breathtaking scenes.
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Capture a perfect reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River as you drive over Sentinel Bridge.
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Duration: 120 mins
Enjoy Your Yosemite Valley Adventure Once we arrive, you'll have 2 hours to grab lunch and explore. Take a walk to Yosemite Falls, hike the Meadow Loop, or just relax and soak in the views at your own pace.
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Duration: 15 mins
During your free time in the valley, take a walk to Yosemite Falls—one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. Enjoy the views, take photos, and soak in the power and beauty of this natural wonder.
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Duration: 15 mins
Hop back on the bus and head to El Capitan Meadow, where you’ll stop to discover the world’s largest granite monolith and the legendary climbers who brave its towering cliffs.
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Duration: 15 mins
As we are leaving Yosemite Valley, we will make our final stop at Valley View which serves up a panoramic landscape framing the Merced River, El Capitan and the imposing spires of Cathedral Rocks.
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Duration: 75 mins
Hike through a peaceful 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.
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Enjoy a scenic drive through the historic town of Groveland, a charming Gold Rush-era village with rustic buildings and rich California heritage.
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Duration: 40 mins
On the way back, we’ll stop for dinner at a plaza with fast food, a sandwich shop, a taqueria, Hawaiian BBQ, and a supermarket—something for everyone.
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Wrap up your adventure with a comfortable ride back and drop-off in San Francisco at your original pickup location.

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels

Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi

Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents

Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry

Live local expert guide (English)

Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages

Exclusion

Guide Gratuities

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

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.

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

Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.

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