Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Overview
Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, with a stop for a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk into a grove of giant sequoias*.
Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers.
*weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues
Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers.
*weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- All activities
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (from select hotels in San Francisco)
- Local taxes
- Entry/Admission - Yosemite Falls
- Entry/Admission - El Capitan
- Entry/Admission - Bridalveil Falls
- Entry/Admission - Tunnel View
- Entry/Admission - Half Dome
- Entry/Admission - Yosemite Valley
- Entry/Admission - Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: San Francisco Bay Bridge, Highway 80 West, San Francisco, CA 94105
Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite
Stop At: Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA
See some of the biggest trees on the planet.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tunnel View, Wawona Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Drive to one of the most beautiful views of the Yosemite valley from above
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA
Walk to the falls for photos
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
Spend free time experiencing the valley
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA
Stop for photos
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Walk to the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA
Stop to look for climbers on the granite wall
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: San Francisco Bay Bridge, Highway 80 West, San Francisco, CA 94105
Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite
Stop At: Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA
See some of the biggest trees on the planet.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tunnel View, Wawona Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Drive to one of the most beautiful views of the Yosemite valley from above
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA
Walk to the falls for photos
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
Spend free time experiencing the valley
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA
Stop for photos
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Walk to the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA
Stop to look for climbers on the granite wall
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Car seat required for children 8 years old and under; not provided
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias. This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is only way to see the sequoias.
- There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.
- Currently following local healthy and safety guidelines.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ellen_G
October 2023
Viktor was amazing! Highly recommended this tour. We got to see so much in 1 day and Viktor was very knowledgable throughout, providing us the best commentary. it was an unforgettable day ☺️
Viktor was amazing! Highly recommended this tour. We got to see so much in 1 day and Viktor was very knowledgable throughout, providing us the best commentary. it was an unforgettable day ☺️Luciana_A
October 2023
Everything worked really well. Punctuality and info accuracy are my highlights. Victor was perfect: nice, funny, knowlegeable and responsible. I do recommend doing this tour.
Everything worked really well. Punctuality and info accuracy are my highlights. Victor was perfect: nice, funny, knowlegeable and responsible. I do recommend doing this tour.Damon S
October 2023
Fantastic tour, our guide Phil was hilarious and provided lots of insight as well as laughs and a killer track list for the long drive! Very glad we chose the small minibus option as we got to maximise our time in Yosemite instead of spending it loading and unloading on a larger tour bus. Highly...
Fantastic tour, our guide Phil was hilarious and provided lots of insight as well as laughs and a killer track list for the long drive! Very glad we chose the small minibus option as we got to maximise our time in Yosemite instead of spending it loading and unloading on a larger tour bus. Highly recommend!Journey320528
October 2023
Sarah the tour guide was incredible!!!!! So informative and always asking the group what they did or didn’t want to do. She treated us with respect and worked hard to ensure we had an amazing day! Working in the airlines in Australia I couldn’t get over her professionalism in how she conducted t...
Sarah the tour guide was incredible!!!!! So informative and always asking the group what they did or didn’t want to do. She treated us with respect and worked hard to ensure we had an amazing day! Working in the airlines in Australia I couldn’t get over her professionalism in how she conducted the tour! Thank you so much Sarah. Highly recommend Sarah and the tour to Yosemite!!!malcolmh493
October 2023
Our tour was perfectly planned from start to finish. Our guide, Brian, was very friendly and most attentive to all our needs. The long journey there and back passed very quickly as relevant documentaries and movies were shown. Brian' enthusiasm and enjoyment of his work was infectious. The tour g...
Our tour was perfectly planned from start to finish. Our guide, Brian, was very friendly and most attentive to all our needs. The long journey there and back passed very quickly as relevant documentaries and movies were shown. Brian' enthusiasm and enjoyment of his work was infectious. The tour group was small and friendly. As for the scenery- it was spectacular, as expected. We had plenty of time to explore on our own. Telescopes and binoculars were supplied to view the climbers on El Capitan. Water was provided. Rest breaks were well timed. All in all, a really excellent day out, well worth the effort.Wanderer44939496971
October 2023
We went on the trip with Brian, who is an extraordinary guide and a very pleasant person to be with. We started the drive very early because there was supposed to be a strike which would shut the entry to national parks down. Although that didn’t happen, we gained an extra hour of light and we ha...
We went on the trip with Brian, who is an extraordinary guide and a very pleasant person to be with. We started the drive very early because there was supposed to be a strike which would shut the entry to national parks down. Although that didn’t happen, we gained an extra hour of light and we had a smooth entry to the site. Yosemite is beautiful, very much worth the visit and the drive from SF. Brian drove, showed us videos and photos he took himself, supplied us with binoculars and telescopes to watch people climb El Capitan. Brian made the whole trip so much better and made an amazing effort to maximise every moment. We’ve been in Yosemite for about half a day net, and drove about 4 hours each way to get there and return. At the end of the trip we went to see the giant sequoias, which are beautiful, but note that it’s not the forest of sequoias you might think it is (not the one with the General Sherman), this one is a few hours away. All in all, very high return of investment on this trip, and you MUST ask for Brian to guide your tour!