(800) 814-2665 Questions? Call Us Now!

Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

3,113 Reviews 4.46 out of 5 stars Based on 3,113 reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and TripAdvisor |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards. San Francisco, USA
Book online or call us
Chat now

from $219 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
https://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-720x480/07/3c/d2/d0.jpg
Valley View Overlook
Lake Merced & El Capitan
Giant Sequoias Grove
Giant Sequoias

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 12 (2) days in advance.
14 to 15 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English
and 8 more
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean

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
  • Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide Gratuities
See 3 moreSee 3 more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

Oakdale

Stop for breakfast and grab a quick bite at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more

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.
Read more
Show 13 more stops

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.
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

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 (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-2402YNP

Traveler Photos

See more
See more

Reviews

4.46
3,113 reviews

Average 4.46 out of 5 stars based on 3,113 traveler reviews collected by Cool San Francisco and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
2,154
4 stars
533
3 stars
208
2 stars
133
1 star
85

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 12 (2) days in advance.
San Francisco Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar
View more
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

4.5 (662)
15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation
from
$209
Private Tour City of San Francisco

Private Tour City of San Francisco

New To The Site!
5 hours Hotel pickup offered Instant Confirmation
from
$1,093.18
Official Alcatraz Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Ride

Official Alcatraz Tour and Golden Gate Bridge Bike Ride

5.0 (3)
5 to 9 hours
from
$128
San Francisco Gregangelo Museum - Immersive Kids' Tour

San Francisco Gregangelo Museum - Immersive Kids' Tour

5.0 (5)
1 hour 30 minutes Instant Confirmation
from
$100

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)

4.6 (1,784)
2 hours Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation
from
$58
Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

Big Bus SF: Hop-on Hop-off Tour with 17 Stops and Sunset Option

4.3 (3,883)
2 hours Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation
from
$56.10
San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

San Francisco: Golden Gate Bay Cruise (60 Minutes)

4.8 (1,486)
1 hour Free Cancellation Instant Confirmation
from
$39
San Francisco CityPASS — Save 45%

San Francisco CityPASS — Save 45%

4.6 (320)
9 days Instant Confirmation
from
$89

Things To Do in San Francisco

Frequently Asked Questions (6)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool San Francisco customers.

Filter by:

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 (PST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels.
  • Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi.
  • Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents.
  • Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry.
  • Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages.
  • Live local expert guide (English).
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Guide Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco will be included in your confirmation email from Cool San Francisco. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
  • Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
  • Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents
  • 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

Activity name

  • 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
  • Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 park entry fee per person after completing their booking. This fee will be collected by the tour operator via a payment link or on the bus at the start of your tour. Note that “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” holders do not pay the $100 fee, the $250 pass covers up to 4 people at the entrance.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Lowest Price Guarantee

Activity name

We guarantee the lowest price on all the tours available to book on our site. We'll refund the difference if you find the exact tour cheaper online until 48 hours before your tour starts.

We Make It Easy!

Gather your information

Locate your Cool San Francisco Booking Number and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email [email protected] with the documents, your name, and your home address.

We'll review

We'll review your materials and get in touch as soon as possible.

Receive your refund

If everything checks out, we'll refund you the price difference.

Refund Terms & Conditions

The following conditions apply to all lowest price guarantee refund requests:

  • The lowest price guarantee is available to any customer who makes a qualifying purchase through our website. The qualifying purchase must be a minimum of US$20 (or equivalent).
  • The lowest price guarantee covers retail and prepaid rates available to the general public. This does not include discounts or promotions you may receive (or be eligible for) from third-party sites or organizations such as AAA or AARP or special offers made as part of a membership program, corporate discount, daily deal, group, or rewards program.
  • Cool San Francisco promotions cannot be combined with the lowest price guarantee.
  • If you find a lower retail or prepaid rate for the same tour, offered on the same date, time and priced in the same currency as your original purchase, on any other website between the time you book on Cool San Francisco and 48 hours before your trip starts, we will refund the difference.
  • The lowest price guarantee does not apply where a lower overall price is found by breaking down the purchased tour into one or more parts sold separately.
  • Cool San Francisco reserves the right to verify the lower price details. Examples of acceptable forms of verification include a web screenshot or a web address.
  • All refund decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Cool San Francisco.
Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

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 (PST).

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool San Francisco wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool San Francisco over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Cool Support

Ask us anything!

Activity name

Cool Robot

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.