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
3,562 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yosemite, a Gem Not to Be Missed!
Laurie B,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a long day but so worth it! Our guide Alberto was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and the scenery was absolutely spectacular!
Long day but worth it.
Clare S,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great but long day. 3 hours drive from SF to get to Yosemite but well worth it. The views were spectacular. Our guide was knowledgeable and obviously loved the area and was able to answer questions about the history.
Great Experience
Esteban C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00The experience overall was great! The tour guide showed us a lot of great sights in Yosemite. He also had a lot of fun facts to share and got us to the sights fairly quick.
Marcus provided us with...
Linda T,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Marcus provided us with great stories and a safe trip over the bridge. I was a little nervous but it was great!!
Awesome adventure
Michelle D,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00While in San Francisco we really wanted to visit Yosemite, so we decided on this tour because it was a small group. Couldn’t have been happier! This tour was fantastic and Brian S was amazing!! We weren’t sure about seeing Yosemite with a guide because we didn’t want to be locked into someone else's schedule, waste time or listen to boring commentary. Boy are we glad that we tried this tour! The pressure of driving was removed. We saw all the iconic landmarks. We had plenty of time to explore. Brian knew all the best photo places, best bathrooms ( this was really needed because of the government shutdown), and the most interesting facts. He even brought binoculars so we could see climbers on El Capitan. That was something that we would have not experienced on our own. We saw baby bear cubs up in the trees, Brain told us how to find the giant Sequoias that were scattered in the park, and on the way home we were actually able to relax and not stress about driving down the mountains. I can’t give this tour enough stars, you don’t need to think twice, just do it! You will love it.
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