Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

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Overview

Available languages

English

15 hours

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Yosemite National Park is a must-visit California gem, and this day trip from San Francisco makes it easy. Leave the urban hustle-bustle behind and journey through Central Valley, Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada foothills to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yosemite National Park. Take a 1.5-hour narrated van tour of Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls and El Capitan, and then set off on your own for three hours to explore independently. Numbers are limited to 23 on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized wilderness experience.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Yosemite National Park entrance fee

Narrated in-coach tour of Yosemite (1.5 hrs)

Full-time professional, knowledgeable guide

Transport by biofueled mini-coach

Hotel pickup and drop-off from select SF hotels

3 hours of free time in the Valley

Meals (stops will be made to purchase food)

Bike rental (available for purchase)

Guide gratuity

Options

Small-Group Yosemite Tour from San Francisco

Pickup included

Reviews

4.34

627 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

418

Torture
Oscar Z,
May 9, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Do you want a 17hrs(yea, 2hrs more than usual) trip with 14hrs on a crappy, hot and crowded van? Do you want a trip where, the place where the van parked was so terrible, that you can’t get anywhere meaningful within 3 hours of free time? Then sign up for this trip! I don’t blame the tour guide. He is fine, though for some reason, he seems to only be able to communicate with the co-pilot. But to be honest, whoever came up with this “one day Yosemite tour” idea should lose his job.
Misleading and Very Disappointing – Not a Tour, Just Uncomfortable Transport
Sally P,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Misleading and Very Disappointing – Not a Tour, Just Uncomfortable Transport We were extremely disappointed with this so-called “tour” to Yosemite from San Francisco with the company called ‘Incredible Adventures’ in April 2025. To call it a tour is completely misleading – in reality, it was nothing more than transport to and from the park in an extremely uncomfortable bus. The journey was around 9 hours round-trip, and the bus was cramped with seats that offered no support – both of us are still suffering from bad backs. To make matters worse, the air conditioning wasn’t working, making the long drive unbearably hot and stuffy. It was honestly a miserable experience. Once at Yosemite, we only had two rushed stops with barely any commentary or information from the guide. After that, we were left to explore on our own for about 3 hours. While Yosemite itself is stunning, this trip did not do it justice in any way. Incredible Adventures misrepresents this trip as a tour – there was no meaningful guiding, insight, or structure to the day. If you’re considering visiting Yosemite, we would strongly recommend hiring a car instead. It would be significantly cheaper, far more comfortable, and would give you the freedom to explore the park properly without being herded around on someone else’s tight and poorly managed schedule. A very disappointing experience overall – not something we would recommend.
Amazing Yosemite!
Zoe N,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed the day and Yosemite is amazing! The weather was perfect and there was even some snow on the ground in places. Although it is a very long day, there were lots of stops to break it up and you also stop at a lovely supermarket/deli to pick up lunch/snacks. The guide was very helpful and informative. Thank you!
Great waterfall. Terrible bus ride
Sivlai C,
Apr 16, 2025
- Viator
3.00
The waterfalls were awesome. The ride there and back was horrible. We could feel every single bump and pebbles on the road. I don't think the suspension on the bus was working.
A lovely place to visit & see natural beauty
Peter C,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A wonderful look at Yosemite National Park & natural beauty. Jayms was a great guide & good driver. The lovely fresh air inside the park with pine fragrances was wonderful. Take a neck rest for part of the ride