Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco
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.
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
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
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).
O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
San Francisco (Pass By)
San Joaquin Valley (Pass By)
Oakdale
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Yosemite National Park (Pass By)
Tunnel View
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bridalveil Fall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sentinel bridge (Pass By)
Yosemite Valley
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Yosemite Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
El Capitan
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Valley View
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Groveland (Pass By)
Oakdale
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Francisco (Pass By)
Additional Info
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2402YNP
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