Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Description
Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, with a stop for a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk into a grove of giant sequoias*. Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers. *weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues
Tour Options
Itinerary
Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite
California's agricultural heartland, visible during the long drive to the Sierra foothills.
Drive to one of the most beautiful views of the Yosemite valley from above
The tour follows this scenic river canyon as it enters the national park.
Spend free time experiencing the valley
Stop for photos
Walk to the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world
Stop to look for climbers on the granite wall
See some of the biggest trees on the planet.
Walk to the falls for photos
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pickup time in the following zones: Fisherman's Wharf/Lombard Street Corridor: 5:15 am - 5:30 am Union Square/SOMA: 5:15 am - 5:30 am
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Car seat required for children 8 years old and under; not provided
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
- The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias. This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is only way to see the sequoias.
- There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.
Reviews(3,969)
The day was amazing and flew by. Viktor was an amazing tour guide. He was funny and warm and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend!!
Spending the day in Yosemite was amazing. Viktor was an excellent guide! Highly recommend this tour for those that only have a short time to enjoy the beauty of Yosemite.
super engaging, and loved that it was a small size than a traditional bigger bus tour! driver/tour guide was very friendly, and learned a lot about yosemite. gorgeous views, overall so worth it!!
If you are planning a trip to Yosemite National Park and want an absolutely flawless experience, do yourself a huge favor and ask for Victor. We took a trip with him yesterday, and I cannot thank him enough for making it so incredibly special. My son joined me on this trip to celebrate his graduation, and he haven’t stopped talking about how amazing the experience was—largely because of Victor. He is simply the best. From the very beginning, Victor was incredibly punctual, professional, and respectful. Safety can sometimes be a concern on long mountain drives, but Victor made us feel completely safe and comfortable the entire time. Beyond being a fantastic driver, he is a wonderful tour guide. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the area, and what truly sets him apart is his genuine passion for Yosemite. You can really tell how deeply he cares for the environment, which added so much meaning to everything we saw. He is such a nice, thoughtful person who went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect. Yosemite is a breathtakingly beautiful park on its own, but having Victor as our guide made the entire experience infinitely better. I recommend this trip 1000%, and if you have the opportunity, absolutely request Victor. We wish him nothing but the absolute best!
Sharon was such a charming and organized guide! She was very witty and kept us all entertained not only with historical information but funny stories and just banter with the group I was hesitant to book a day tour to Yosemite from San Francisco because with the driving distance I thought we might not be able to see much. I was completely wrong! Some spots we did have to scurry past after a quick photo but we got an hour and a half in the valley to explore and then more than an hour with the giant sequoias, plus a stop at a charming local fruit stand on the way home. We were able to get some amazing views of Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridal Veil falls, and Upper and Lower Yosemite falls. The van was a nice Mercedes Sprinter van that fit about 15 which was the perfect group size to have some fun but not have too big of a crowd. Overall, the tour had a great atmosphere and I had the time of my life with the lovely people on the tour from all around England and Ireland and Romania. The only downside was the cost and for foreign visitors there was a $100 admission fee to the park but that has nothing to do with this tour operator.
Brian was an informative and patient guide. His knowledge of where to go for the best experience and photos were obvious.
The entire day was spectacular. We had an early start, but 100% worth your time and $. Derrick, our guide was amazing, accommodating, funny and attentive.
You get to see the major highlights of Yosemite. It was really beautiful! Warning if you go on the weekend in the summer it might get busy with tons of visitors.
Derek was the most amazing tour guide. He made sure we were all comfortable during the trip. Was amazed by his mastery on Yosemite and mainly all references made to all different sites when driving by and getting to the actual site. He took the best pictures for us going well above and beyond. Best tour guide we've seen in the US for sure!
It’s a long day but a great way to see a lot of Yosemite without the stress of driving and finding a parking spot. Derek was a phenomenal host. His expertise and interesting stories were a perfect complement to the beauty of the park. Highy recommend him.
