Best of Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Overview
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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
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 Korean Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Korean Pickup included
Tour Japanese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Japanese Pickup included
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 Spanish audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Spanish
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Trip
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip from San Francisco Pickup included
Tour Italian audio
Tour Italian Audio: Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Italian Pickup included
Reviews
3,511 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yosemite and Sequoias
P3787FAdennisf,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day and everything was just wonderful. Enjoyed our tour guide Andy H... he made sure we got to see the best of everything! 5 stars for Andy!
Excellent… so much accomplished. Andy was great!!
wandahR3175TB,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour to Yosemite and the Sequoia trees was a truly great experience. We had the opportunity to visit different spots to explore and take pictures. Andy was really outstanding — very knowledgeable and always engaging with us to describe the plan, answer questions, and make sure we all had a great experience. We were able to accomplish so many things, even though this trip requires a decent amount of commuting time. We made stops for breakfast, restrooms, lunch, and dinner, and he always explained things in detail so we could maximize our time during each stop. He genuinely cared about us having a wonderful experience. The one thing that could be improved is the bus air conditioning, which was not working well for those seated near the front.
Excellent tour
Wanda H,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Andy was an outstanding tour guide. We were able to see many different areas, take amazing pictures and stop for restrooms and eating.
A must do
anthonyhT1194JN,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience is one that everyone should take. The scenery is great. Be prepared for some walking. It’s a long day but well worth it. Our driver/guide was Toby and he was great. Very knowledgeable with timely stories.
Great for a 1-Day solo trip
amena j,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Glenda was so kind and she’s great at story telling. She remained positive throughout the whole trip, to and fro, and you can feel the passion and love she has for the city of San Francisco (and everything between Yosemite). I would love to come back again for a 2 day trip. The weather was great and the experience was everything j hoped for. I got to enjoy the views there while having the space and comfort to keep my energy for the hiking
Yosemite Day Tour
395chantellew,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much to Andy Howse for an unforgettable experience at Yosemite today! You created such a great atmosphere for the day with your wit, knowledge and kindness shown to each member of the group today! Thank you for tirelessly driving us to each beautiful location, being patient with everyone and giving us the best opportunity to capture memories that will last a lifetime
Safe drive though Yosemite
John O,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding driver made the trip very personal. Johnathan proud of San Fran great job. Highly recommend adding the Sequoa patch to trip
Relaxing outstanding day tour of Yosemite, with a local
John O,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viator tour with Extranomical Tours — and Johnathan as xri er host. No worries about driving at end of hiking. Great trip. He loves his city Dan Fran and it shows. Made my trip from average to great. Initial confusion with time and place not hos fault. Bear w changes
Unforgettable experience
MarieEstef,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am only a few days in SF and decided to take the opportunity to meet Yosemite, going in one day is very tired but I would do it again! Andy was my guide and did an excellent job in making us feel accompanied, always available to answer ask and help us with a photo, thank you Andy for helping us live an amazing experience!
My Hot Take
Yessenia S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From our guide Alberto, to the sights we saw, and the overall experience. My mother and I booked this with high hopes and were satisfied with the entire day we spent. We saw highlights, was able to hike, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
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