Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias 2-Day Semi-Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Yosemite Valley's iconic landmarks
- Hike among ancient Giant Sequoias in Tuolumne Grove
- Enjoy panoramic views from Tunnel View
- Witness the majestic Bridalveil Fall
- Capture stunning vistas of El Capitan and Half Dome
Full description
Included / Excluded
- San Francisco pick-up from most hotels
- Transportation to Yosemite National Park
- Drop-off at Yosemite Lodge
- Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
- Accommodations are not included in this package
- Meals
- Transportation from Yosemite Valley Lodge to your separately-booked accommodation
- Gratuities
- Oversized luggage will be subject to an additional $50 fee from the local operator.
Important information
Know before you book
- Meals are not included; plan to purchase food during scheduled stops.
- Accommodations are not included; arrange your own lodging in or near Yosemite.
- Audio guides are available in multiple languages; specify your preferred language at booking.
Know before you go
- Pack light, as storage is limited in Yosemite. Bring only what you can easily carry.
- Be aware that winter months may substitute hikes with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
- If you have children under 8, inform the operator in advance so they can provide appropriate car safety seats.
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 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.
- Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
- The Giant Sequoias Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May. Ice and snow might make the trail unsafe to hike. The decision of whether it is safe to go on the hike will be made on a day by day basis. Therefore, a visit cannot be guaranteed. However, while the trail might be closed, guests get to spend more time in Yosemite Valley. There you can see all the other great sights Yosemite has to offer, including El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more.
- Since there is limited to no storage within Yosemite, please make sure to only bring what you can easily carry with you. Oversized luggage will be subject to an additional $50 fee from the local operator.
- Tour makes stops for breakfast, lunch, and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included.
- For hotel pickups, please select the Hilton Union Square if your hotel is not listed.
- Audio guides are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. Specify language at time of booking under special requirements.
- 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. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator in advance may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
- During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads.
Traveler reviews
2 day Trip to Yosemite
Great way to experience 2 days in Yosemite. Booked our own hotel. However the trip was quite expensive and as non US residents had to pay additional park fees of $100 each on top. Day 1 Pick up 5.30 am Were some delays leaving San Francisco with people missing at a stop then extra people trying to board bus not booked! Guide/Driver on way there had to try and make up time but stops felt rushed and we also arrived later than planned. Also guide talked a lot often repeating information rather than just providing interesting facts. Day 2 On return trip our Guide/ Driver Toby was excellent he was friendly informative and considerate to the passengers their questions and needs. He also had a lot of local knowledge and provided a lot of interesting information . The stops on the way back were more leisurely and enjoyable. Arriving back in SF just after 9pm after a stop for food .
Harrowing Experience with Extranomical Tours
Harrrowing Experience Would not even recommend to my enemy! I booked a 2 person overnight Yosemite tour May 4-5. To begin with they missed picking us up at the pick up point in SFO and left the city without us. The scheduled departure was 5.50am and we we were there at 5.45 am. And since they shared no contact information of any driver or guide to seek any help, their on call customer support team ( seemed like they were based in Asia) had no clue on the location of the bus or the driver. It took me 7 calls to push them to figure it out or refund. And finally at 7 am the bus arrived. Guess what instead the driver said “ we checked you in before we left” ! They failed in basic check and customer experience and showed no remorse. But it isnt over yet, the guide Sharon had no clue on the details of the bus that will get us back and told us to call the customer support next day. And similar experience repeated next day! To top it all the driver next day was rude and almost racist! He commanded me and my son to sit in seat ( next to door) and said it is what was allocated. There was no such term and only after I out my foot down and refuse to budge in we were given decent seats. The management of the tour operators did not have the courtesy to call and apologise and have demonstrated abysmal incompetence in running this tour. And mind you it is damn expensive bus ride to take you from SFO to Yosemite and back and nothing else. I would give them 0 stars if possible
Awesome guide
Guide Andy made all the difference on this trip. He's a walking history book n the best storyteller. He's passionate about Yosemite n it shows -- what a gem! He also have clear instructions n made all of the us feel engaged n safe. Thanks, Andy!
Thank you !
I had 2 drivers in 2 days, gino and Rob. Both made a big effort to be entertaining, telling us trivia of all the places we past by and visit. Especially thanks to Rob, i had a emergency and he found a solution quickly. Saved my life. Cheers mate !
Amazing visit to Yosemite.
Great trip to Yosemite National Park. Andy was a terrific guide and made the tour fun. Yosemite National Park is a spectacular place to visit with so many amazing views.