Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco
Overview
Yosemite National Park is a must-visit California gem, and this day trip from San Francisco makes it easy. Leave the urban hustle-bustle behind and journey through Central Valley, Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada foothills to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yosemite National Park. Take a 1.5-hour narrated van tour of Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls and El Capitan, and then set off on your own for three hours to explore independently. Numbers are limited to 23 on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized wilderness experience.
What's Included
- Yosemite National Park entrance fee
- Narrated in-coach tour of Yosemite (1.5 hrs)
- Transport by biofueled mini-coach
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select SF hotels
- 3 hours of free time in the Valley
- Full-time professional, knowledgeable guide
- Meals (stops will be made to purchase food)
- Non-resident fee for Yosemite National Park for those 16 years and older (includes processing fees)
- Guide gratuity
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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San Francisco Bay (pass by)
Oakdale
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tunnel View
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Yosemite Valley
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Yosemite Falls
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Ansel Adams Gallery
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Francisco (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Minimum number of passengers required to operate this tour.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-3454_B0016
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