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 (7)
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Activity code: C-3454_B0016
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What'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
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
