Yosemite National Park Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco
by Extranomical Tours
Choose from 8 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$448Overview
This guided day trip lasts about 14 to 15 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels. The tour features comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi and entry to Yosemite National Park for U.S. residents, with early park access allowing five full hours inside the park. A live local English-speaking guide leads the group, and geo-based audio guides in eight languages are provided for free. The tour starts with pickup in downtown San Francisco, followed by a scenic drive through California’s Gold Rush area. There is a 30-minute stop for breakfast at a supermarket or Starbucks. Afterward, the group enters Yosemite National Park and heads to Tunnel View, a viewpoint made famous by photographer Ansel Adams, offering wide views of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome. Next, there is a 15-minute walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, a 617-foot waterfall known for its misty spray. The tour then crosses Sentinel Bridge, where travelers can see Half Dome reflected in the Merced River. In Yosemite Valley, guests have two to two and a half hours of free time to explore on their own, with options to walk to Lower Yosemite Falls, hike the Meadow Loop, or relax in the valley. After free time, the group visits El Capitan Meadow for 15 minutes to view the world’s largest granite monolith and learn about its climbers. Then, the tour stops for 15 minutes at Valley View for panoramic views of the Merced River, El Capitan, and Cathedral Rocks. The tour continues with a 1 hour and 15 minute hike among the Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. If snow or unsafe conditions block this trail between November and March, extra time is spent in Yosemite Valley instead. On the return journey, the group drives through Groveland, a historic Gold Rush town, followed by a 40-minute dinner stop at a plaza offering various fast food choices and a supermarket. The tour ends with return transportation and drop-off at the original San Francisco hotel pickup location. Food, drinks, and guide gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Francisco hotel pickup
The tour begins with pickup from most major hotels in downtown San Francisco, providing convenient access for travelers.
California Gold Rush area
The group travels through the American River area while the guide explains how the 1848 gold discovery triggered the California Gold Rush.
Breakfast stop
There is a 30-minute break to get breakfast at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks before continuing to Yosemite.
30 min
Drive into Yosemite National Park
The tour proceeds into Yosemite National Park, heading toward Tunnel View, a scenic overlook made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
Tunnel View
This iconic viewpoint offers panoramic views of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Yosemite Falls base walk
Guests take a short 15-minute walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, a 617-foot waterfall known for the mist it creates.
15 min
Sentinel Bridge
While crossing this bridge, travelers can see a reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River below.
Yosemite Valley free time
The tour offers 2 to 2.5 hours of free time for lunch and exploration. Visitors may walk to Lower Yosemite Falls, hike the Meadow Loop, or rest in the valley.
120 min
Yosemite Falls walk during free time
During the free time, guests can visit Yosemite Falls to view and photograph one of North America’s tallest waterfalls.
15 min
El Capitan Meadow
The group stops for 15 minutes to view El Capitan, the world’s largest granite monolith, and learn about the climbers who scale its cliffs.
15 min
Valley View
This 15-minute stop offers panoramic views including the Merced River, El Capitan, and Cathedral Rocks as the tour leaves Yosemite Valley.
15 min
Tuolumne Grove Giant Sequoias hike
There is a 1 hour and 15 minute hike among the ancient Giant Sequoias in Tuolumne Grove. If snow or ice blocks the trail from November to March, extra time is spent in Yosemite Valley instead.
75 min
Drive through Groveland
The tour passes through Groveland, a small historic Gold Rush town with rustic buildings reflecting California’s heritage.
Dinner stop
On the return trip, there is a 40-minute dinner break at a plaza with various options including fast food, sandwiches, taqueria, Hawaiian BBQ, and a supermarket.
40 min
San Francisco hotel drop-off
The tour concludes with return transportation and drop-off at the original San Francisco hotel pickup location.
Meeting point
Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.
End point
Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yosemite National Park Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco
by Extranomical Tours
Choose from 8 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$448Overview
This guided day trip lasts about 14 to 15 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels. The tour features comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi and entry to Yosemite National Park for U.S. residents, with early park access allowing five full hours inside the park. A live local English-speaking guide leads the group, and geo-based audio guides in eight languages are provided for free. The tour starts with pickup in downtown San Francisco, followed by a scenic drive through California’s Gold Rush area. There is a 30-minute stop for breakfast at a supermarket or Starbucks. Afterward, the group enters Yosemite National Park and heads to Tunnel View, a viewpoint made famous by photographer Ansel Adams, offering wide views of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome. Next, there is a 15-minute walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, a 617-foot waterfall known for its misty spray. The tour then crosses Sentinel Bridge, where travelers can see Half Dome reflected in the Merced River. In Yosemite Valley, guests have two to two and a half hours of free time to explore on their own, with options to walk to Lower Yosemite Falls, hike the Meadow Loop, or relax in the valley. After free time, the group visits El Capitan Meadow for 15 minutes to view the world’s largest granite monolith and learn about its climbers. Then, the tour stops for 15 minutes at Valley View for panoramic views of the Merced River, El Capitan, and Cathedral Rocks. The tour continues with a 1 hour and 15 minute hike among the Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. If snow or unsafe conditions block this trail between November and March, extra time is spent in Yosemite Valley instead. On the return journey, the group drives through Groveland, a historic Gold Rush town, followed by a 40-minute dinner stop at a plaza offering various fast food choices and a supermarket. The tour ends with return transportation and drop-off at the original San Francisco hotel pickup location. Food, drinks, and guide gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Francisco hotel pickup
The tour begins with pickup from most major hotels in downtown San Francisco, providing convenient access for travelers.
California Gold Rush area
The group travels through the American River area while the guide explains how the 1848 gold discovery triggered the California Gold Rush.
Breakfast stop
There is a 30-minute break to get breakfast at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks before continuing to Yosemite.
30 min
Drive into Yosemite National Park
The tour proceeds into Yosemite National Park, heading toward Tunnel View, a scenic overlook made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
Tunnel View
This iconic viewpoint offers panoramic views of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Yosemite Falls base walk
Guests take a short 15-minute walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, a 617-foot waterfall known for the mist it creates.
15 min
Sentinel Bridge
While crossing this bridge, travelers can see a reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River below.
Yosemite Valley free time
The tour offers 2 to 2.5 hours of free time for lunch and exploration. Visitors may walk to Lower Yosemite Falls, hike the Meadow Loop, or rest in the valley.
120 min
Yosemite Falls walk during free time
During the free time, guests can visit Yosemite Falls to view and photograph one of North America’s tallest waterfalls.
15 min
El Capitan Meadow
The group stops for 15 minutes to view El Capitan, the world’s largest granite monolith, and learn about the climbers who scale its cliffs.
15 min
Valley View
This 15-minute stop offers panoramic views including the Merced River, El Capitan, and Cathedral Rocks as the tour leaves Yosemite Valley.
15 min
Tuolumne Grove Giant Sequoias hike
There is a 1 hour and 15 minute hike among the ancient Giant Sequoias in Tuolumne Grove. If snow or ice blocks the trail from November to March, extra time is spent in Yosemite Valley instead.
75 min
Drive through Groveland
The tour passes through Groveland, a small historic Gold Rush town with rustic buildings reflecting California’s heritage.
Dinner stop
On the return trip, there is a 40-minute dinner break at a plaza with various options including fast food, sandwiches, taqueria, Hawaiian BBQ, and a supermarket.
40 min
San Francisco hotel drop-off
The tour concludes with return transportation and drop-off at the original San Francisco hotel pickup location.
Meeting point
Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.
End point
Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.