San Francisco Yosemite National Park Day Tour
Experience Stunning Yosemite National Park on a Full Day Tour From San Francisco with Expert Guide
CA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Yosemite National Park from San Francisco
- • Experience a 14-Hour Yosemite Valley Adventure
- • Witness the Largest Living Trees on Earth at Tuolumne Grove
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Embark on a mesmerizing journey from San Francisco to the iconic Yosemite National Park and the majestic Giant Sequoias. This unforgettable day tour offers a perfect opportunity to immerse in the breathtaking beauty of nature, where towering granite cliffs, gushing waterfalls, and ancient giants await. Experience one of the most picturesque locations in California with an immersive adventure that caters to nature lovers, photographers, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
This tour begins with a convenient pick-up from downtown San Francisco, making it easy to start the day with excitement. After a scenic drive through the captivating Sierra Nevada foothills, the adventure continues in Yosemite Valley, where five glorious hours are dedicated to exploring Lower Yosemite Falls, Nevada Falls, Bridalveil Falls, and iconic landmarks such as El Capitan and Half Dome. Conclude the day with a unique hike among the awe-inspiring Giant Sequoias in the Tuolumne Grove, allowing for an intimate encounter with the largest living trees on Earth. With a professional guide providing insightful commentary and free geo-based audio guides in several languages, this experience guarantees a memorable and informative adventure.
Perfect for those seeking unique gift ideas, this day tour is an ideal way to treat loved ones to an unforgettable experience in nature. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or simply to show appreciation, sharing the wonders of Yosemite National Park can create lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come. Don’t miss the opportunity to give the gift of adventure and a day filled with awe and inspiration!
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Experience Overview:
San Francisco: Yosemite National Park And Giant Sequoia Day TourThis experience to the towering granite cliffs and gushing waterfalls of Yosemite National Park and its Giant Sequoias takes off 365 days a year. This is the only 1-day Yosemite Valley tour from San Francisco where you will experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living things on the Earth. Enjoy free, unique foreign language audio guides with geo-based content that functions without the internet post-download. Your heart will race as you enter Yosemite Valley for 5 glorious hours to enjoy Lower Yosemite, Nevada and Bridalveil falls, then take some moments at El Capitan, Half Dome and other iconic monuments.
Meeting Point
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Meet at the Mason street entrance (Eastern entrance).
Please check your email confirmation from Extranomical Tours or contact the provider to confirm your pick-up details and time
What's included:
- Expert guide and commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (most hotels in downtown San Francisco/Fisherman's Wharf area, but do not pick up outside SF city limits)
- Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Not included:
- Guide Gratuities
- Child safety seat for children under 8 years old or 4' 9" (1.4 meters) required
- Food and drinks, unless specified
What to expect:
Duration: 14 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
Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your guide explains how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush.
Quick stop for breakfast along the way.
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Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada
into the rocky
Sierra Nevada mountains. See 150 year old mining towns and learn the colorful history of the region and what geological forces made Yosemite’s dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America’s first protected wilderness.
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Yosemite National Park
California
Be Blown Away by Awe-Inspiring Valley Views
After entering Yosemite National Park, we’ll make our way to a scene 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
Once you’ve had your fill of photographs from this perch overlooking the valley, the tour will arrange a memorable stop where you can get eye to eye with wispy Bridalveil Fall.
10 minutes
Yosemite Valley
9035 Village Dr, , 95389-9912, California
Have Your Own Yosemite Valley Adventure
After arriving to our stop in Yosemite Valley, you will have 2 hours for lunch and exploring on your own.
2 hours
Yosemite Falls
, , 95389, California
The free time options include hiking to Yosemite Falls
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Sentinel bridge
Sentinel dr, California
Meandering through Sentinel Meadow
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Ansel Adams Gallery
9031 Village Dr, 95389-9912, California
Checking out the Ansel Adams Gallery and more.
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El Capitan
, , 95389, California
Take a Moment with More Iconic Monuments
Your Yosemite experience stops next at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world’s largest granite monolith and its climbing culture.
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
Merced River
Yosemite Valley, 95389, California
Watch the water flow through from the mountains
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Cathedral Rocks and Spires
95389, California
Can be seen from our Valley View stop
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Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Yosemite National Park, California
Feel the Quiet Grandeur of Giant Sequoias
The highlight of our tour is still ahead of you as we head to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. In this beautiful grove, you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the largest and oldest trees on earth.
*When the Tuolumne Grove trail is snow-covered or unsafe (November-March), we always spend extra time in Yosemite Valley.
1 hour
Big Oak Flat
Big Oak Flat, California
By the end of the day, you’ll have experienced some of the most incredible landscapes in the world and captured memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Yosemite National Park with us.
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Access to the Sequoia Grove can be difficult during winter months, generally October through May, and other activities may be substituted at the discretion of the guide
During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads
The Giant Sequoias Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May. Ice and snow might make the trail unsafe to hike. The decision of whether it is safe to go on the hike will be made on a day by day basis. Therefore, a visit cannot be guaranteed. However, while the trail might be closed, guests get to spend more time in Yosemite Valley. There you can see all the other great sights Yosemite has to offer, including El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more.
As tour sizes vary, transportation is in a 13-passenger van or up to a 41-passenger tour bus
Tour makes stops at approximately 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included
Audio links are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Specify language at time of booking under special requirements.
For hotel pickups, please select the Hilton Union Square if your hotel is not listed
California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and your guide's discretion.
Enjoy free, unique foreign language audio guides with geo-based content that functions without the internet post-download.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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San Francisco Yosemite Valley Day Tour
CA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Yosemite National Park from San Francisco
- • Experience a 14-Hour Yosemite Valley Adventure
- • Witness the Largest Living Trees on Earth at Tuolumne Grove
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