Private Tour
Yosemite Adventure: Full-Day Private Tour from San Francisco
Overview
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15 hours
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Discover Yosemite's majesty beyond the crowds—an intimate journey through nature's masterpiece.
Please note: All tours feature custom itineraries tailored to your interests and preferences. Contact us before booking so we can craft the perfect tour.
Experience iconic Half Dome and the magnificent El Capitan—both awe-inspiring symbols of geological evolution spanning millions of years. Behold Yosemite Falls, North America's tallest waterfall, as it cascades dramatically from the valley rim.
But this tour goes beyond the famous viewpoints. Venture with me into hidden corners and tranquil spots often overlooked by large tourist groups. This is more than just a sightseeing tour; I offer an intimate journey into nature, allowing you the space and time to truly appreciate Yosemite's splendor.
Discover the park through the eyes of someone who knows its secrets, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
San Francisco
Yosemite Valley: A twelve-mile-wide oasis renowned for its waterfalls, steep granite cliffs, and verdant meadows. Half Dome: This symbolic granite dome stands as a testament to the park's natural beauty. El Capitan: An iconic and awe-inspiring massive granite monolith. Yosemite Falls: Recognized as North America's tallest waterfall, it's particularly breathtaking in the spring. Merced River: Provides a tranquil backdrop to the park's grandeur, its waters reflecting the beauty of the cliffs and trees that line its banks. Tunnel View: One of the most famous views of Yosemite Valley, offering a stunning vista of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. Mariposa Grove: Experience: Home to over 500 mature giant sequoias, some of the largest and oldest trees on Earth.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley: A twelve-mile-wide oasis renowned for its waterfalls, steep granite cliffs, and verdant meadows. Half Dome: This symbolic granite dome stands as a testament to the park's natural beauty. El Capitan: An iconic and awe-inspiring massive granite monolith. Yosemite Falls: Recognized as North America's tallest waterfall, it's particularly breathtaking in the spring. Merced River: Provides a tranquil backdrop to the park's grandeur, its waters reflecting the beauty of the cliffs and trees that line its banks. Tunnel View: One of the most famous views of Yosemite Valley, offering a stunning vista of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. Mariposa Grove: Experience: Home to over 500 mature giant sequoias, some of the largest and oldest trees on Earth.
Options
Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Private Tour
nickfromlon,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Breathtaking views, smooth trip, and great insights. Don't miss it and be sure to ask for Jonathan as your guide. Don't miss this. It is worth the drive.
Excellent Tour!
823olivea,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide! Highly recommend. You have to experience this once in your lifetime. Ask for Jonathan. Knowledgeable and friendly.
Such an amazing trip!
mehmettctk,
Aug 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend this Yosemite tour enough! From the early morning pickup in San Francisco to the final stops before heading back, every moment was thoughtfully planned and executed. Our guide's deep knowledge of Yosemite's made the trip educational, practical as well as visually stunning. A trip I will not forget. Thanks a lot for such a truly spectacular day.
Ask for Jonathan! He is #1
SamfromNYCandLAX,
Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After taking Jonathan's San Francisco private tour we decided he was the guide for us to see Yosemite which has been on our bucket list for years. It is well worth the drive to see this amazing place and don't miss Glacier Point at sunset. The tour was well organize and Jonathan didn't miss a beat. He was very knowledgeable and is love for Yosemite was infectious. As he said, Yosemite never gets old and he should know. He has been coming to the park since he was 10. Are picture says it all. Dont take small group tours. Only a private guide with Jonathan will do.
Book Jonathan as your guide if you can!
bensG671BB,
Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time at Yosemite, the views were breathtaking. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting. Efficient and engaging tour of all iconic landmarks. Every stop was perfect and well-timed.
Incredible tour!
E7635ONnaomis,
Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A perfect day exploring Yosemite's wonders with a knowledgeable guide who knew all the best spots. Incredible views and seamless tour. Jonathan made Yosemite come alive. A must see with a great private guide.
Amazing Yosemite Tour with Jonathan
T7325PHjenw,
Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jonathan exceeded our expectations. His white Tesla Model 3 pulled up to our hotel, and he greeted us with a big smile. The entire tour was enlightening, with unexpected sights, great conversation, and lots of information that brought the park to life. He could answer any question we sent his way. Jonathan is the real deal, a native of California, and you get a true local perspective. His love for Yosemite is infectious, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.
An awesome and inspiring experience
Marla B,
Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00All the waterfalls and El Capitan were awesome. The trees and trails were fun and the flowering shrubs, trees, and plants were lovely.
All the details and a breadth of wonderful storytelling
danielsI8683QD,
Jun 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Starting with the practical: Jonathan made sure the entire experience (from reservation, to personalizing the tour, to arranging pick-up, to the sensitive calibration of the flow of the day to meet the different interests/needs of the group to the return to our hotel exactly--but exactly--when he said he would (some colleagues had work commitments). We didn't need to worry about a thing and were able to relax and enjoy the beauty. Now to the substance: Jonathan's charisma, intelligence and easy-going storytelling engaged every member of our party exactly where they were most interested. Jonathan was equally comfortable speaking about the geology, wildlife, history, conservation issues, social and political shifts, and on and on. We saw all of the major sites we wanted to see and then some. I can't recommend Jonathan or this private tour more highly. I want to use Jonathan again when I come back later in the year with my family.
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