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
Tour German audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in German
Tour Portuguese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Portuguese
Pickup included
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Trip
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip from San Francisco
Pickup included
Tour Spanish audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Spanish
Tour Italian audio
Tour Italian Audio: Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Italian
Pickup included
Tour French audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in French
Pickup included
Tour Japanese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Japanese
Pickup included
Tour Korean Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Korean
Pickup included
Reviews
3,475 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
It’s a looooong day but...
Jennifer F,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a looooong day but 100% worth it! Starts early and ends late but I wouldn’t let that deter you! Go for it!
Good
38marjoried,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The drive was longer than expected, but another family member made the reservations. Our driver/tour guide, Andy Howse, was over the top. Very knowledgeable and helpful, considerate of all the patrons on the trip
Great with Gino
Mendips 40,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A long trip, but really enjoyable - Gino made it a lot of fun, with some great stories mixed with a bit of humour. He had some great advice for making the best out of the day as well. The sequoias were well worth the walk, and the views were fantastic.
Sharon is Amazing
419dionr,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on a Yosemite tour. Sharon, our tour and bus driver was really amazing.
Beautiful jammed packed day
Connector18973477367,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sites were beautiful and our tour guide Rob was a little quirky but was kind- hearted and customer service oriented. He know the sites and was very knowledgeable. The bus was a little uncomfortable, especially, because I'm tall and it was a tight squeeze fitting all the passengers and our personal items. But overall a great time. Be prepared for a long day.
Excellent tour but Viatore was a FAIL
Shelly W,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour itself was wonderful but viator assigned us to two different companies and we were double charged. It’s a pain to try and fix.
Andymazing
921ritchea,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Tour guide and funny too.
EXTRANOMICAL TOURS WITH ANDY HOWSE
214richa,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oh god where do I even begin…MR. ANDY HOWSE YOU ARE THE MAN! This was arguably one of the best tours I’ve EVER been on. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EXTRANOMICAL TOURS and shout out to you Mr. Howse, your jokes, singing and history knowledge kept me awake and entertained for the entirety of the trip. YEEEEHAAA!
Andy is the best!
F700CRlisas,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andy was a phenomenal guide, bus driver, educator. He made sure everyone was well fed, comfortable, and happy. He went out of his way to take creative photos of anyone that was up for it. I learned much more than I ever expected on this one-day tour.
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