Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

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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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge

Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite

Admission Not Applicable
2

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

3,562 reviews

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  • Yosemite, a Gem Not to Be Missed!

    Laurie B,

    Oct 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It 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

    5.00

    It 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

    5.00

    The 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

    5.00

    Marcus 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

    5.00

    While 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.

From $229.00

4.89
3,562 reviews