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
3,427 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour with...
Lea H,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing tour with Yosemite‘s greatest hits! Peter was an extremely knowledgeable and fun tour guide and made the length of the trip very bearable. Thank you!
Great day out
Cameron H,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00I booked the Yosemite day trip for a day out of San Francisco this was the best option I could ever make this has easily been the best day of my trip the Tour guide Peter was outstanding with both knowledge of the local area and taking us to many great sights all within a day trip as being a solo traveler I was worried I would be alone on this trip but it is very easy to make friends as your going along one word of advice if your ever doing this trip try and sit on the right hand side of the coach mainly because it gives the best views when you are travelling to and around Yosemite overall a great experience
Great experience
Jim B,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had no idea Yosemite was so beautiful. Great experience. Our guide was excellent and made the trip great.
Thanks Derek. It was fun...
LeahReif,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Thanks Derek. It was fun hanging with you and showing the wonder that is Yosemite. It was another check off the bucket list
We had a brilliant day on...
luke s,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a brilliant day on the tour! Photos don’t do Yosemite justice - you definitely need to see the scale of the place for yourself and this tour takes you to 7 or 8 different spots with brilliant views. It was a pretty long drive from San Francisco but the journey went by quickly with stops for food midway and documentaries shown on TV about the Park/Rock Climbers. Our tour guide Kurt was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humour, and made sure everyone was looked after all day! It was also great to be part of a smaller group tour and get to know people throughout the day. Top day all round
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