Small-Group Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco | 15 hours

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Small-Group Yosemite Tour from San Francisco
2 Adults x $209.00
$418.00
Approx Total
$418.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Yosemite National Park entrance fee
  • Narrated in-coach tour of Yosemite (1.5 hrs)
  • Full-time professional, knowledgeable guide
  • Transport by biofueled mini-coach
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from select SF hotels
  • 3 hours of free time in the Valley
  • Meals (stops will be made to purchase food)
  • Bike rental (available for purchase)
  • Guide gratuity

Overview

Yosemite National Park is a must-visit California gem, and this day trip from San Francisco makes it easy. Leave the urban hustle-bustle behind and journey through Central Valley, Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada foothills to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yosemite National Park. Take a 1.5-hour narrated van tour of Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls and El Capitan, and then set off on your own for three hours to explore independently. Numbers are limited to 23 on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized wilderness experience.

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Pickup details

Pick-up details and times are as follow: 6:35am from Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf (2500 Mason St) on NORTH POINT street side. 6:50am Hilton San Francisco Union Square (333 O'Farrell St) Meet on Mason Street Side 7:10am InterContinental San Francisco, 888 Howard Street, San Francisco 7:45am from Dublin BART Station - Hacienda Exit - ... 5835 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • San Francisco Bay (Pass By)

    As you settle in for the journey, we’ll pass by some exceptional San Francisco sights. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the incomparable San Francisco Skyline as we head east on the Bay Bridge. The journey to Yosemite typically takes about 4 hours.

  • Oakdale

    You’ll taste a piece of California’s rich agricultural hub as we pass through a slice of the Central Valley famous for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries. Here we will also make a stop at a grocery store for you to pick up lunch and any other supplies you'll need for the day.

    30 minutes

  • Tunnel View

    We’ll continue into the mountains as we connect with the rich history of California’s gold country, passing through some of the first settlements built during the Gold Rush. Take in the earthy forest smell as we make our way to the heart of the park. Your guide will pepper you with stories and historical facts about the different sights. The climb through Yosemite Valley offers breathtaking views as we wind our way up to 4,500 feet above sea level. Arrive at Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, massive sequoia trees and biological diversity. Admire famous Half Dome, depicted in famous photographs by Ansel Adams, and watch rock climbers scale El Capitan's 3,000-foot (914-meter) sheer granite rock face. Enjoy incredible vistas from the Tunnel View overlook, and end your in-coach tour near the base of Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America. 

    20 minutes

  • Yosemite Valley

    The suspense is over! Once we reach the drop off location, you’ll have around 3 hours of free time to explore. Want to hike or bike around? Your guide will point out the best spots on your map. You’ll have options to meander or bike down paved paths, hike the trails, engage further with the park’s history at the visitor center, or visit the Ansel Adams Gallery. Although you could spend three weeks in Yosemite, the three hours you get on your own is enough time to understand why Yosemite is one of America’s most popular national parks.

    3 hours

  • Yosemite Falls

    During your free time in Yosemite Valley, you can talk a walk or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls to take in its beauty.

    1 hour

  • Ansel Adams Gallery

    During your free time in Yosemite Valley, you can choose to visit the famous photographer' gallery to view a collection of Ansel Adams' original photographs.

    5 minutes

  • San Francisco (Pass By)

    Once we’ve had our time to explore, we’ll come together in the late afternoon and set our course back to San Francisco, stopping for a short break before arriving back in the city. You will arrive back at your hotel by around 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. to sleep off the days’ adventures.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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598 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    395
  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
    53
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    31

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 395 reviews with 5 stars

Beautiful

Published on Jan, 2025

Gorgeous excursion, Bryan (the guide) was very nice and had lot of stories to tell during all the trip. Very interesting and beautiful !

It's a review, spoilers: happy customers

Published on Jan, 2025

Came with me mum. And she was smiling all along the ride. Quite the highlight of our visit to the US. Lawton, our driver and guide for the day, was a funny chap and was well informed about just about anything. You could ask him and he'd usually have an anwser. Everything was well arranged, the whole ride went smooth. Well chuffed about the experience.

Amazing guide Noah

Published on Jan, 2025

Noah was incredibly knowledgable and affable. He explained everything from the natural history and background of the native peoples to relevant points about the landscape, climate, geography, and more. He was able to answer all our questions well and clearly enjoys his job. I would absolutely recommend Noah and any of his tours to anybody visiting the area.

Don’t miss this tour!

Published on Jan, 2025

David was our outstanding guide. His knowledge, professionalism, and patience, in addition to the beautiful park, made the day an extraordinary experience!

Great way to get an impression of Yosemite

Published on Jan, 2025

Great way to experience Yosemite in a day and see all the major attractions like ‚el capitan, the half dome, horsetail falls etc‘ Good guide, thank you Lawton, who provided us with lots of information about history and nature. Very recommendable!

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