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1-Day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Francisco/San Jose

 

Our Price: from

$203
￥1430
€173
C$280
Available: Daily Depart from: San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA
Overview
Experience an inspiring one-day tour to Yosemite National Park’s towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls, and scenic nature trails—the true jewel of the national park system. Named the best Yosemite tour from San Francisco by the Travel and Hospitality Awards, this tour includes five hours in the park, expert guided commentary, and a unique hike to the Giant Sequoias. Year after year, this experience earns more 5-star guest reviews than any other Yosemite tour out of SF.

Day 1: San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - San Francisco (334 miles)

(Conditions Permitting)*

  • 05:20 AM to 10:30 AM
    Convenient hotel pickup
    Learn about Yosemite and California as you cross the Central Valley
    Breakfast stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park
    Enter Yosemite National Park
  • 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
    Admire Yosemite Valley and Half Dome from Tunnel View
    Relax and enjoy the view as you descend into Yosemite Valley
    Feel the mist on your face at Bridalveil Fall
  • 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
    Free time to explore Yosemite Valley
    Enjoy our guided audio tour of Yosemite Valley
    Photograph the Merced River from the Swinging Bridge
    Hike to the platform at the base of Yosemite Falls
  • 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
    Reboard the bus and head to El Capitan to spot some climbers
    Take a group photo at Valley View vista point
    Hike the Tuolumne Grove trail to Giant Sequoia redwoods (conditions permitting)
  • 4:30 to 9:00 PM
    Reflect on your day as you leave the Sierra Nevada Mountains
    Stop for a dinner break
    Watch as the sun sets into California’s golden hills
    Conclude the tour at your pickup location

* 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.

Yosemite National Park in central California is best known for the amazing granite cliffs of the Yosemite Valley as well as the towering Yosemite Falls and Sequoias. Millions of people every year journey to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Located in the Yosemite Valley California's Yosemite National Park, Bridal Veil Falls are one of the park's most famous sites. Millions of people every year come to see the 617-foot-high waterfall, which flows year-round.

  • The largest granite monolith in the world, El Capitan is located across from Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park. It juts up about 3,000 feet from the ground, and is a favorite of experienced rock climbers.

  • The Half Dome is one of the most recognizable formations in California's Yosemite National Park. It is known the world over as a challenging and rewarding hiking and mountain climbing location, attracting thousands of adventurers every year.

  • One of Yosemite National Park's most popular outlooks, the Tunnel View near the Wawona Tunnel is often the first look at some of the famous formations visitors get. The site was renovated and re-dedicated in October of 2008.

  • The Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California are the highest known waterfall in all of North America. The Falls are on one of the park's most famous attractions, especially in the spring when they have the most water.

Meal: Excluded

Customize your multi-day Yosemite National Park tour from San Francisco with a stay at the charming Cedar Lodge. Enjoy free time to explore the park and it's wilderness, stunning granite cliffs, Giant Sequoias, and breathtaking waterfalls. This 5-star tour introduces you to both summer and winter activities in Yosemite, along with the history, geology, and wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the gem of U.S. National Parks. 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.

 

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