Yosemite National Park Two-Day Guided Bus Tour from San Francisco with Overnight Stay
by Incredible Adventures
Overview
This two-day bus tour from San Francisco lets travelers explore Yosemite National Park with guided commentary throughout. The trip focuses on Yosemite’s most notable natural features, including Yosemite Falls, North America’s tallest waterfall, El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls, and Inspiration Point. Visitors also travel to Glacier Point and have the chance to hike among Giant Sequoias, depending on weather conditions. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in San Francisco and uses an eco-friendly biofuel mini-coach for transportation to and from Yosemite. Overnight lodging is provided either inside the park at Yosemite Valley Lodge or Curry Village tent cabins or outside the park at Yosemite View Lodge in the Merced River canyon. Meals are not included, but stops are arranged for purchasing food during the day. The total duration of the tour is about 48 hours with guided tours on both days.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Bay Bridge and Central Valley Drive
Depart San Francisco crossing the Bay Bridge with views of Alcatraz and Angel Island. Continue through Oakland and the East Bay into the Central Valley, stopping for groceries at own expense. Travel onward through Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
5 min
Central Valley Lunch and Supplies Stop
Pass through California's Central Valley, known for almonds, figs, and corn. Make a brief stop to purchase lunch for later and local produce for hiking snacks. Also available are last-minute supplies needed for the upcoming days.
30 min
Yosemite Park Entrance Arrival
Arrive at Yosemite National Park entrance after about 3 to 4 hours of travel. Take in the mountain scenery while the guide provides information on the park's history and geology.
10 min
Tuolumne Grove Sequoia Walk
Walk down a scenic path to Tuolumne Grove, home to dozens of Giant Sequoia trees. The moderate downhill route requires water for the return climb to the mini-coach. Time is allotted to have lunch among the trees.
120 min
Yosemite Valley Mini-Coach Tour
Depart Tuolumne Grove by mini-coach for a narrated tour of Yosemite’s glaciated valley. Several stops include Tunnel View for photos of waterfalls and rock formations, accompanied by historical commentary from the guide.
15 min
Free Time at Yosemite Falls Base
Stop near Yosemite Falls base where guests staying at Yosemite Lodge can check in and leave luggage. Options include visiting the Ansel Adams Gallery, the historic Ahwahnee Lodge, or hiking and biking along the river.
120 min
Yosemite Village and Falls Walk
Guests may spend free time in Yosemite Village and choose to walk near the base of Yosemite Falls to appreciate its qualities.
5 min
Ansel Adams Gallery Visit
While in Yosemite Village, visitors can choose to see the gallery featuring a collection of original photographs by Ansel Adams.
5 min
Yosemite Valley Free Exploration
Spend the morning and afternoon in Yosemite Valley with options for hiking, ranger programs, or interpretive walks. The guide provides trail recommendations and tips for activities.
180 min
Glacier Point View
Join the guide for a trip to Glacier Point to experience Yosemite Valley from above, recognized as one of the park’s notable viewpoints.
60 min
Depart Yosemite with Dinner Break
Following a complete morning and afternoon in the park, the group will leave Yosemite and pause for a brief dinner in the Central Valley prior to driving to San Francisco.
30 min
San Francisco Hotel Drop-Off
Arrive back in San Francisco around 8 to 9 pm and be dropped off at the original hotel pick-up location.
5 min
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Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 14 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 1 and 14 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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