Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Overview

Available languages

English

14 hours

Mobile ticket

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

What To Expect

San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge

Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite

•Admission Not Applicable

Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

See some of the biggest trees on the planet.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

5:30 am Departure

5:30 am Departure - Yosemite in a Day Tour from San Francisco
Pickup included

Reviews

4.89

3,180 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2957

145

A must if you are in SF
Xavier G,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It is a fantastic experience. Awesome day trip seeing a lot of amazing places. A special mention for Kurt, our guide was simpler by far, the best one we have had. Very kind, thoughtful about each and every detail, addressing everybody by their name and above of all quite knowledgeable.
Book it
Rebecca W,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
If you are thinking about booking, stop thinking and book, this is hands down one of the best tours I have done. A long day but amazing and really good value for money
Not very nice
Carol S,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
2.00
Very tired, too early pick up and too late to drop off, the tour guide did well most of the day, but he dropped me off at a difficult spot for Uber, not a hotel as he said, and I felt scared and cold with wind in the evening while waiting for the Uber alone outside on the dark street my God…
Worth the drive from SF
Marc M,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Long day, but totally worth it. Yosemite is majestic, a must visit. Our guide, Kurt, was knowledgeable, friendly, a great host and driver.
A tour not to miss!
David L,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a truly wonderful experience! I had visited Yosemite on my own many times over 20 years ago. Calder took me to places I had never seen on my own. It was so great to have someone do the driving and coordinating. The combination of planned and free time activity opportunities was wonderful.