Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco
Overview
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15 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
San Francisco Bay
As you settle in for the journey, we’ll pass by some exceptional San Francisco sights. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the incomparable San Francisco Skyline as we head east on the Bay Bridge. The journey to Yosemite typically takes about 4 hours.
Oakdale
You’ll taste a piece of California’s rich agricultural hub as we pass through a slice of the Central Valley famous for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries. Here we will also make a stop at a grocery store for you to pick up lunch and any other supplies you'll need for the day.
Options
Small-Group Yosemite Tour from San Francisco
Pickup included
Reviews
685 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Yosemite Trip
zenaida s,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00The whole experience in total was amazing. From the pick up point, the travel especially Jordan who guided us through out the day. His expertise on the history of California and Yosemite was so interesting. It was a safe and wholesome activities.
Decent trip to Yosemite valley.
VIVEK K,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00The trip was satisfactory. The pickup was on time and the guide was knowledgeable and interacting with the travellers as well. Could have been better if we had stopped at more locations for sight seeing, we just ended up taking a short break for breakfast and washrooms and then directly headed to the final point at the valley.
Driver Sam was very good
jyotindra p,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00Picking up and dropping off taking extra time as guest don’t show up on time. We wasted almost 3 hours. We reached hotel at 11:30 pm and started at 6:30 am.
Amazing tour! Wonderful guide!
Darlene D,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sharon was an incredible driver and tour guide. Our trip from San Francisco was a long day, but she made the ride very enjoyable as she shared lots of information along the way. Sharon was very considerate about our age and abilities. We wish we could have taken the open-air tram she recommended because of my husband’s walking limitations, but the schedule had been cut back the day we were there so it did not coincide with our time in the park. Sharon still made sure we got to see El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls, and other extraordinary sites. She even took some great pictures for and of us. Sharon truly made our trip to Yosemite memorable!
awesome, we're able to...
Adalberto M,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00awesome, we're able to visit all the scenic spots in a very Limited time. The guide Sharon is good. Fantastic
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