Best of Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Overview
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15 hours
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See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and the iconic Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. Spend 5 full hours in the park taking in the best views and landmarks. If you want the most complete Yosemite experience in one day, this is your tour.
Additional Info
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
Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 park entry fee per person after completing their booking. This fee will be collected by the tour operator via a separate payment link. Note that holders of the “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” do not pay the $100 fee; the $250 pass covers up to 4 people at the entrance.
From November to March, when the trail is unsafe due to snow and ice, we replace the Sequoia hike with extra time in Yosemite Valley.
The tour stops around 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch, and 6pm for dinner on the way back. Meals are not included.
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
Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Francisco
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.
San Joaquin Valley
Enjoy the scenic drive as your guide shares how a flash of gold in the American River sparked the California Gold Rush.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents
Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
Live local expert guide (English)
Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Guide Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco United States
The Mosser
54 4th St, San Francisco United States
Hotel Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street, San Francisco United States
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
250 Beach Street San Francisco United States
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny Street, San Francisco United States
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
515 Mason Street, San Francisco United States
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco United States
The Jay, Autograph Collection
433 Clay Street San Francisco United States
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Fisherman’s Wharf
2850 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco United States
Options
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Trip
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip from San Francisco Pickup included
Tour Italian audio
Tour Italian Audio: Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Italian Pickup included
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Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Japanese Pickup included
Tour Korean Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Korean Pickup included
Tour French audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in French Pickup included
Tour Spanish audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Spanish
Tour German audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in German
Tour Portuguese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Portuguese Pickup included
Reviews
3,500 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxing outstanding day tour of Yosemite, with a local
John O,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viator tour with Extranomical Tours — and Johnathan as xri er host. No worries about driving at end of hiking. Great trip. He loves his city Dan Fran and it shows. Made my trip from average to great. Initial confusion with time and place not hos fault. Bear w changes
My Hot Take
Yessenia S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From our guide Alberto, to the sights we saw, and the overall experience. My mother and I booked this with high hopes and were satisfied with the entire day we spent. We saw highlights, was able to hike, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
We highly recommend this tour!
Ellie F,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing, we really loved it and spent a great time! Our guide Alberto is a great driver and very knowledgeable guide!
Yosemite Adventure
MT S,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The valley was beautiful. Getting there was one of the most terrifying experiences I had to endure. I’m terrified of heights, so the trip up and back was hard to handle.
A well organized tour...
Yogesh K,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A well organized tour with very comfortable ride. The best was the driver and guide who made it quite entertaining. A little over-priced compared to the Grand Canyon tours we did from Las Vegas.
Yosemite day tour
bichlieud2019,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went there with Ms. Sharon Disney who was so cute, she took good care all of us, she is kind, witty, she is conscientious with her jobs… she is the best guider whom i ever met… thank you Ms. Sharon so much again
Fantastic. Alberto was a great guide.
Jaskieran S,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great. Alberto was a great guide.
Yosemite National Park
O1418XXtraceyf,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On our second day in San Francisco, we took an unforgettable trip to Yosemite National Park with Extramonical Tours. The 4:30am start was worth it for the new views of the City and suburbs as we drove over the Bayside Bridge. Once inside the park, the stunning scenery and natural beauty amazed us, with snow at 6000 feet giving way to breathtaking waterfalls and mountains as we made our way down to the valley floor. I hope my photos do the beautiful scenery justice. Today will celebrated and commemorated Anzac day and the passing of my Dad just 7 years ago. Enjoy!
For a good Yosemite Time, just let Glenda lead the way
Hector G,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00When choosing which tour to book, convenience can be a big factor. You look for a way to get to the location while sometimes being entertained by the tour guide. Glenda at Viator was vastly different than other tours I’ve experienced. I felt truly cared by her during the day. She was attentive to everyone’s needs while keeping a considerate schedule of activities. Glenda’s years of experience also showed when considering recent environmental changes. Case of point, we visited the park a day after a surprising April snow covered some spots of the park. She was very wise about her approach and provided everyone in the group with valuable advise, keeping our safety in mind above everything else. Adding to all this, her storytelling skills were remarkable as well. Glenda made it seem effortless navigating the roads on our way to the park, while peppering the twists and turns with stories that gave dimension and pathos to our visit. I gained new insights and appreciation about the Yosemite park while also marveling and the natural beauty that surrounded us. I could keep writing about this excellent experience, but in case you need it summed it up, the title says it all: For a good Yosemite Time, just let Glenda lead the way
Phenomenal awesome magical
KIMBERLY L,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an awesome magical place to visit. Our tour guide Gino was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely do this tour again.
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