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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
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
National Park fees
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (from select hotels in San Francisco)
Local taxes
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Food and drinks
Gratuities
No Pick-up/Drop-off from residential addresses or hotels outside of San Francisco
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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.
5:30 am Departure - Yosemite in a Day Tour from San Francisco
Pickup included
3,630 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful l,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent experience and trip with the tour guide Dereck. He knows Yosemite deeply and is willing to help taking pictures. Give a thumb up for Dereck.
Shilpi,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
We thoroughly enjoyed our time on this wonderful tour with tour guide Derek. Yosemite is mesmerizing and Derek gave useful tips to enjoy the park fullest. It’s a long and tiring day but fulfilling and good value for money.
Mirena S,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
Amazing experience! Trevor was our tour guide and he was absolutely phenomenal. From the very beginning, he went above and beyond, communicating with us ahead of time to make sure we felt prepared and comfortable. During the trip, he was polite, friendly, and incredibly attentive to everyone’s needs. His knowledge of the area was impressive, and he shared fascinating insights that made the tour not only enjoyable but also educational. What stood out most was Trevor’s ability to balance professionalism with genuine warmth. He created an atmosphere where we felt both well taken care of and free to enjoy ourselves. He anticipated questions before we asked them, offered helpful tips, and made sure every detail was handled smoothly. It’s rare to find someone who combines expertise with such kindness and enthusiasm, but Trevor did exactly that. We left the tour feeling enriched, relaxed, and grateful for the experience. If you’re considering this trip, I can’t recommend Trevor highly enough, he truly elevated the entire journey and made it unforgettable.

Grace W,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was a jam packed day but well worth the long hours. Our guide Steven was super knowledgeable and great with snapping pictures! Definitely would do it again.
Mary C,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Trevor was truly an amazing guide! He made our trip really special and he was such a sweet guy! What an awesome way to see Yosemite and spend the day at this beautiful national park! Highly recommend :)
Natalia V,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
This experience was more than I ever thought it would be. Absolutely amazing. Every single spot was beautiful and worth the ride. Steven was our tour guide and he made the visit even better! Would 1000% recommend.
Jody L,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
It’s a full day of activities - make sure to dress for the weather and bring snacks. Derek was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and showed us all the good places to go. During the long drive, documentaries on Yosemite rock climbing and nature were shown. If you’ve only got a limited time in the US, this is well worth the trip to see the stunning Yosemite valley and go for a walk amongst the giant Sequoias.
Diego A,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
This tour is great. Impressive landscapes and El Capitan is a great experience. Kurt, our tour guide, made this tour even better. He was always very polite and prompt to help everyone. He explained very well and even learning everyone’s name. We were disappointed when some people did not tip him after a whole day of hard working work.

Anastasia C,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Just perfect! Many great views, top photo spots, interesting stories about places, forest walking. And cool movies while drive. Thank a lot to guide Kurt for makes this trip special!
Christina P,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
We had a wonderful experience on this activity! Our guide, Steven, was incredibly friendly and made the whole tour enjoyable and relaxed. He showed us many interesting places and shared insights that really added to the experience. Overall, it was a very nice and memorable outing — highly recommended!
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