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Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

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14 to 15 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Beat the crowds with early park entry and experience more of Yosemite in less time. This year-round tour from San Francisco covers the park’s top highlights—from towering granite cliffs to roaring waterfalls and peaceful sequoia groves.

Spend 5 full hours inside the park, visiting Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Valley View. You’ll also enjoy a unique hike through the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias—home to the largest living trees on Earth.

This tour includes free offline audio guides in multiple languages so you can explore with context — even without cell service.

If you want to see more of Yosemite in a single day, this is the way to do it!

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
  • Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
  • Yosemite entrance fee and daily permit
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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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).

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O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

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What To Expect

San Francisco (Pass By)

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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San Joaquin Valley (Pass By)

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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Oakdale

Stop for breakfast and grab a quick bite at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite National Park (Pass By)

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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Tunnel View

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridalveil Fall

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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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sentinel bridge (Pass By)

Capture a perfect reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River as you drive over Sentinel Bridge.
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Yosemite Valley

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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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite Falls

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Capitan

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Valley View

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

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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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Groveland (Pass By)

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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Oakdale

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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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Francisco (Pass By)

Wrap up your adventure with a comfortable ride back and drop-off in San Francisco at your original pickup location.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
  • The tour stops around 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch, and 6pm for dinner on the way back. Meals are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.45 out of 5 stars based on 3,062 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
  • Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
  • Yosemite entrance fee and daily permit
  • Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
  • Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
  • Live local expert guide (English)
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).

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