Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco
Overview
Available languages
15 hours
Mobile ticket
See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and the iconic Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. Spend 5 full hours in the park taking in the best views and landmarks. If you want the most complete Yosemite experience in one day, this is your tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 park entry fee per person after completing their booking. This fee will be collected by the tour operator via a separate payment link. Note that holders of the “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” do not pay the $100 fee; the $250 pass covers up to 4 people at the entrance.
From November to March, when the trail is unsafe due to snow and ice, we replace the Sequoia hike with extra time in Yosemite Valley.
The tour stops around 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch, and 6pm for dinner on the way back. Meals are not included.
California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height
Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Francisco
Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and includes a unique hike among ancient Giant Sequoias. Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up in Downtown San Francisco.
San Joaquin Valley
Enjoy the scenic drive as your guide shares how a flash of gold in the American River sparked the California Gold Rush.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents
Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
Live local expert guide (English)
Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Guide Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco United States
The Mosser
54 4th St, San Francisco United States
Hotel Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street, San Francisco United States
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
250 Beach Street San Francisco United States
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny Street, San Francisco United States
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
515 Mason Street, San Francisco United States
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco United States
The Jay, Autograph Collection
433 Clay Street San Francisco United States
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Fisherman’s Wharf
2850 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco United States
Options
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Trip
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip from San Francisco
Pickup included
Tour Japanese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Japanese
Pickup included
Tour German audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in German
Tour Korean Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Korean
Pickup included
Tour Spanish audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Spanish
Tour Portuguese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Portuguese
Pickup included
Tour French audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in French
Pickup included
Tour Italian audio
Tour Italian Audio: Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Italian
Pickup included
Reviews
3,485 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yosemite tour
nikkod38,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting, the guide is very entertaining and very kind.
Perfect day plan
ainhoaj335,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Glenda, our tour guide, was so kind and professional that the entire experience was a delight. We got to see all the highlights of Yosemite, with clear instructions and recommendations. During the whole trip, Glenda will look after you like a hen looks after her chickens, with the same love and dedication. She also shared some stories and curiosities about Yosemite, the history of Bay Area and the Gold Rush in California. Don't miss your chance, it's 100% worth it!
Excellent
Curiosity04686150708,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour with Extranomical Tours Solo during my Visit in SF. From Communication beforehand to the vibes my guide Andy and trainee Tony delivered I could not have been more satisfied. We had plenty of time considering it was squeezed into one day, the bus was full, still a manageable and good group size. Thank you, especially to Andy. Hes great!
Yosemite, amazing creation of God.
Jane M,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An incredible experience! This is one of the highlight of san francisco visit.it really gave us a memorable and enjoyable time! Thanks for extranomical tour specially our host Ms Glenda!
Yosemite day trip from San Francisco
Ian G,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a great trip but very, very long. Be warned it took us six hours from our 05.30 pick up to get to the park. The bus we had was old and quite uncomfortable with the driver stopping a couple of times to check it was OK. He did apologise for it at the end of the day though. Once in the park - amazing. We had perfect weather and now have memories that will last forever. Seeing the giant sequoia has been in the to do list for a long time. Another tip - take food with you, enough for the day. The stop on the way was at a Safeway and on the way back fast food options. That also needs to be a bit clearer in the details of the trip. Finally, be careful of getting wrongly charged $104 for a non-resident day pass for under 15s. The tour operator sent an invoice for two adults as there age grouping is different. After all that, we really did enjoy the day and a special mention to our driver, Rob. A real character.
Our tour guide went above...
Keith L,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide went above and beyond for every need the group needed. We saw everything we could ever want to see.
Thumbs up!
547feix,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Excellent guide - Sharon!
Fantastic Tour By Andy!
Robert R,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable, interactive, and made the transport as painless as possible. I highly recommend the Extanomical Yosemite Tour by Andy!!!
Great tour
Discover26905047691,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Long day, but still worth the trip. Our guide,Glenda, did an excellent job of bringing both cheer and history to our tour. We stopped along the way to a bite to eat at a grocery store and shopping area for dinner. Bring water and snacks.
Awesome time!
Waughhk88,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time! Glenda our guide was friendly and informative. We packed a lot in on the day trip and really enjoyed it! A great mixture of exploring on our own and being with the tour group.
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