Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Overview
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14 hours
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Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, with a stop for a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk into a grove of giant sequoias*.
Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers.
*weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Car seat required for children 8 years old and under; not provided
The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias. This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is only way to see the sequoias.
There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
National Park fees
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (from select hotels in San Francisco)
Local taxes
All activities
Food and drinks
Gratuities
No Pick-up/Drop-off from residential addresses or hotels outside of San Francisco
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge
Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
See some of the biggest trees on the planet.
Options
5:30 am Departure
5:30 am Departure - Yosemite in a Day Tour from San Francisco
Pickup included
Reviews
3,608 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was AMAZING! Worth every 💰, VIKTOR was the best tour guide ever!!!
R4659WAbrandone,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day tour was AMAZING!, our guide VIKTOR was excellent!! It was fun, informative and exciting! Viktor truly was the best, we came to the tour as strangers from all around the globe and came back as familia as Viktor puts it, and it really shows how much he loves San Fransisco, He truly went above and beyond, and honestly i’d join the tour again just to meet viktor again, that’s how fun he was as a guide and as a person, and turns out that day was the last tour before his vacation too, So Viktor enjoy your vacation sipping your cerveza, and hope we’ll see you again next time in the city of the love. - brandon
A 14 hour day but well...
juliecassley,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 14 hour day but well worth the early start. Peter our driver guide certainly knew his stuff about Yosemite and the best places to take pics!
Unforgettable experience!
Joy v,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unforgettable experience for Yosemite day trip. Thanks to our driver/guide Kurt! He drove us safely around, shared a lot of information about the park, SF and all facts about the trip itself etc. Very knowledged and passionate guide with some fun too. He also made some extra stops for us. Overall, great experience. The bus was comfy w good wifi. The trip gives you enough time to explore the highlights of Yosemite if you just have short time.
A Wonderful Tour with Solidarity
Tommie3000,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a relaxing and adventurous experience. Our tour guide Cadler (Big C) was very knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, punctual and made sure everyone was comfortable on the tour. We all had so much fun with conversation and destination stops for food and snacks. Perfect tour and will be partaking in this tour again in the future.
Highly recommend! Perfect size tour!
emmaaV6727RC,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour, Our tour guide Viktor made the tour so special and so much fun, he had plenty of tips and tricks and plenty of stops for photos, we got to see and do everything we wanted! Would highly recommend this tour it’s worth the long day!
Be prepared for a hiking...
Ronnie D,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared for a hiking experience. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring plenty of water. Always keep hydrated.
Kurt was an amazing...
Tillie S,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kurt was an amazing guide! He gave the group the perfect balance of information and opportunities for exploration. He also takes amazing photos! The tour was on time, clearly explained and well organised. There are also lots of opportunities to buy food on the tour.
Trevor was a very...
Sneha B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Trevor was a very friendly guide. We enjoyed a lot visiting Yosemite. The weather was awesome and views were spectacular.
Amazing day trip
Katya K,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing trip, absolutely gorgeous views and you will be so lucky if you have Kurt as your tour guide. He was amazing, very knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a great time. I would absolutely recommend this trip if you visit San Francisco. It was a long day, but bus was super comfortable and we had multiple rest stops.
Brian W was our guide and...
Janice Z,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brian W was our guide and driver. From start to finish, this experience was the best thanks to Brian’s guidance and knowledge.
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