Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Yosemite Valley's iconic landmarks
- Marvel at the towering Mariposa Grove Sequoias
- Capture stunning views of El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada foothills
- Experience the natural beauty of Yosemite in a single day
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 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
- Live local expert guide (English)
- Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
- Guide Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour duration is approximately 12 hours, including travel time.
- Meals are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing food during stops.
- This tour involves moderate walking; ensure you're comfortable with light physical activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for light hiking.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
- Pack a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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 separate payment link. Note that holders of the “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” 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.
Traveler reviews
Best day trip to Yosemite ever!!!
We had Sharon as our tour guide and wow. We had the bestest day ever! The most perfect day ever. Sharon made sure that we had absolutely everything that we needed. From wipes to bottled water and even our personal photographer!! Sharon went out of her way to make sure that we had the most amazing day for a once in a lifetime experience. I’m so glad that we had Sharon as our guide! Yes it’s a long day, but we were well looked after and entertained! Sharon has an amazing playlist for the journey in and out of Yosemite which just set the mood from the excitement of arriving, relaxing spectacular view and San Francisco themed songs for our journey back. We took the trip in a different bus than usual due to some problems that they had with their original vehicle in the past. Roberto, the driver, was excellent, polite, professional and a smooth driver on some crazy roads! This trip is most definitely worth it. If you get the chance you must take this trip! You will not regret it. Make sure you pack a charging wire (usb) or a power bank as your battery will be drained from taking so many photos! Thank you so much Sharon! We have made memories to last a lifetime!
Great and comfortable one day Yosemite Tour
Great experience! Coney was energetic and enthusiastic the whole way, sharing interesting facts and knowledge. The vehicle is spactious and comfortable.
Great tour. Ms. Disney rocked. Air conditioner broke 😥
Very nice! Air conditioner broke and the van was old. Hopefully the company is working on that. They were supposed to refund me a bit but didn’t. Our Ms. Disney was a lively/ lovely tour guide.
Boring
Very boring and not worth the money , long travel with less scenery. Wake up at 5am , nothing fantastic , showed the park , falls were dry
Great structure, a little...
Great structure, a little too quick and I'd be happy to get up earlier to see even more but it was really a well done excursion and I appreciated how many sights we were able to see.