San Francisco Yosemite National Park Day Tour

Beat the crowds with early park entry and experience more of Yosemite in less time. This year-round tour from San Francisco covers the park’s top highlights—from towering granite cliffs to roaring waterfalls and peaceful sequoia groves.
Spend 5 full hours inside the park, visiting Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Valley View. You’ll also enjoy a unique hike through the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias—home to the largest living trees on Earth.

This tour includes free offline audio guides in multiple languages so you can explore with context — even without cell service.

If you want to see more of Yosemite in a single day, this is the way to do it!

Meeting Point

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.

What's included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
• Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
• Yosemite entrance fee and daily permit
• Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
• Live local expert guide (English)
• Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages

Not included:

• Guide Gratuities
• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: between 14 hours and 15 hours

San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and includes a unique hike among ancient Giant Sequoias.
Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up in Downtown San Francisco.

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San Joaquin Valley

, , California

Drive by scenic landscapes as your guide tells the story of how a glint of gold in the American River ignited the California Gold Rush.

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Turlock

Turlock, California

Stop for breakfast and grab a quick bite at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks.

30 minutes

Yosemite National Park

California

Enter Yosemite National Park through the Arch Rock entrance and head toward a stunning viewpoint made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.

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Tunnel View

Wawona Road, , 95389, California

Take a moment at Tunnel View. Capture yourself with El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, and Cathedral Peak as your background.

15 minutes

Bridalveil Fall

Bridalveil Fall, California 95389, USA

Stop at the base of Bridalveil Fall, where misty cascades and towering cliffs create one of Yosemite’s most breathtaking scenes.

10 minutes

Sentinel bridge

Sentinel dr, California

Capture a perfect reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River as you drive over Sentinel Bridge.

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Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley, California

Enjoy Your Own Yosemite Valley Adventure.
Once we arrive in Yosemite Valley, you’ll have 2 hours to grab lunch and explore at your own pace.

2 hours

Yosemite Falls

, , 95389, California

During your free time in the valley, take a walk to Yosemite Falls—one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. Enjoy the views, take photos, and soak in the power and beauty of this natural wonder.

15 minutes

El Capitan

, , 95389, California

Hop back on the bus and head to El Capitan Meadow, where you’ll stop to discover the world’s largest granite monolith and the legendary climbers who brave its towering cliffs.

15 minutes

Valley View

Northside Drive, Just East of El Portal Road Junction, 95389, California

As we are leaving Yosemite Valley, we will make our final stop at Valley View which serves up a panoramic landscape framing the Merced River, El Capitan and the imposing spires of Cathedral Rocks.

15 minutes

Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

Yosemite National Park, California

Hike through a peaceful forest to reach a grove of Giant Sequoias—some of the oldest and largest trees on Earth. Standing among these giants is a humbling and unforgettable experience.
*When the Tuolumne Grove trail is snow-covered or unsafe (November-March), we always spend extra time in Yosemite Valley.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Groveland

Groveland, California

Enjoy a scenic drive through the historic town of Groveland, a charming Gold Rush-era village with rustic buildings and rich California heritage.

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Oakdale

Oakdale, California

On the way back, we’ll stop for dinner at a plaza with fast food, a sandwich shop, a taqueria, Hawaiian BBQ, and a supermarket—something for everyone.

40 minutes

San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Wrap up your adventure with a comfortable ride back and drop-off in San Francisco at your original pickup location.

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