Yosemite National Park Small-Group Day Trip with Giant Sequoias from San Francisco
by Best Bay Area Tours Llc
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The main highlight of this 14-hour small-group day trip from San Francisco is a walk through the Tuolumne Grove to see giant sequoias, among the largest trees on Earth. This hike covers about 1 mile (1.6 km) and is weather dependent, with a warning that it is not suitable for those with certain health issues. The tour travels by coach with a maximum of 15 passengers, allowing for quicker stops and more places visited. On the way to Yosemite, the group crosses the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and passes through the San Joaquin Valley, known for its agricultural landscape. Stops inside Yosemite include a 30-minute visit to Tunnel View for a high viewpoint over Yosemite Valley, following the Merced River canyon into the park. Visitors get two hours of free time in Yosemite Valley to explore on their own. The tour then pauses for photo stops at Half Dome and El Capitan, with a 60-minute walk to Yosemite Falls, the world's fourth tallest waterfall. Afterward, there is a 90-minute visit to the Tuolumne Grove to see the giant sequoias, followed by a 30-minute walk to Bridalveil Fall for photos. The tour includes national park fees for US residents, local taxes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off from select San Francisco hotels, and all activities. Food, drinks, gratuities, and government fees are not included. Pickup is not available from residential addresses or hotels outside San Francisco.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
The tour crosses this bridge early in the trip while driving toward Yosemite.
San Joaquin Valley
The route passes through California's main agricultural region, visible during the long drive to the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Tunnel View
A 30-minute stop at this viewpoint offers one of the clearest views overlooking Yosemite Valley from above.
30 min
Merced River
The tour follows this river canyon as it enters Yosemite National Park, providing scenic views along the way.
Yosemite Valley
There is a two-hour free period here for guests to explore the valley's landmarks and surroundings independently.
120 min
Half Dome
A 20-minute stop for photographs of this distinctive granite dome.
20 min
Yosemite Falls
Visitors walk for about an hour to reach Yosemite Falls, which ranks as the fourth tallest waterfall worldwide.
60 min
El Capitan
A 30-minute stop to observe this massive granite cliff and look for climbers scaling the wall.
30 min
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
This 90-minute visit includes a 1-mile (1.6 km) walk to view some of the largest trees on the planet, weather permitting.
90 min
Bridalveil Fall
The tour concludes with a 30-minute walk to this waterfall, allowing for photo opportunities before returning to San Francisco.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yosemite National Park Small-Group Day Trip with Giant Sequoias from San Francisco
by Best Bay Area Tours Llc
Choose from 1 available option
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.$478Overview
The main highlight of this 14-hour small-group day trip from San Francisco is a walk through the Tuolumne Grove to see giant sequoias, among the largest trees on Earth. This hike covers about 1 mile (1.6 km) and is weather dependent, with a warning that it is not suitable for those with certain health issues. The tour travels by coach with a maximum of 15 passengers, allowing for quicker stops and more places visited. On the way to Yosemite, the group crosses the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and passes through the San Joaquin Valley, known for its agricultural landscape. Stops inside Yosemite include a 30-minute visit to Tunnel View for a high viewpoint over Yosemite Valley, following the Merced River canyon into the park. Visitors get two hours of free time in Yosemite Valley to explore on their own. The tour then pauses for photo stops at Half Dome and El Capitan, with a 60-minute walk to Yosemite Falls, the world's fourth tallest waterfall. Afterward, there is a 90-minute visit to the Tuolumne Grove to see the giant sequoias, followed by a 30-minute walk to Bridalveil Fall for photos. The tour includes national park fees for US residents, local taxes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off from select San Francisco hotels, and all activities. Food, drinks, gratuities, and government fees are not included. Pickup is not available from residential addresses or hotels outside San Francisco.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
The tour crosses this bridge early in the trip while driving toward Yosemite.
San Joaquin Valley
The route passes through California's main agricultural region, visible during the long drive to the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Tunnel View
A 30-minute stop at this viewpoint offers one of the clearest views overlooking Yosemite Valley from above.
30 min
Merced River
The tour follows this river canyon as it enters Yosemite National Park, providing scenic views along the way.
Yosemite Valley
There is a two-hour free period here for guests to explore the valley's landmarks and surroundings independently.
120 min
Half Dome
A 20-minute stop for photographs of this distinctive granite dome.
20 min
Yosemite Falls
Visitors walk for about an hour to reach Yosemite Falls, which ranks as the fourth tallest waterfall worldwide.
60 min
El Capitan
A 30-minute stop to observe this massive granite cliff and look for climbers scaling the wall.
30 min
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
This 90-minute visit includes a 1-mile (1.6 km) walk to view some of the largest trees on the planet, weather permitting.
90 min
Bridalveil Fall
The tour concludes with a 30-minute walk to this waterfall, allowing for photo opportunities before returning to San Francisco.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.