Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose

Overview

Available languages

German

Portuguese

Korean

Chinese

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

This is the only Yosemite group tour that departs from San Jose, making it a convenient option for Bay Area travelers. You'll explore iconic sights like El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall, plus enjoy a peaceful walk among giant sequoias in Tuolumne Grove. With expert commentary and free time in Yosemite Valley, it’s a stress-free, all-in-one adventure.

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

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.

Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.

The tour stops around 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch, and 6pm for dinner on the way back. Meals are not included.

Free audio guides are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. Please specify your preferred language under "Special Requirements" when booking.

You will be picked up in San Jose by a shuttle and taken to a meeting point in the East Bay (livermore), where you’ll join your tour group.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fee into Yosemite National Park

Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi

Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry

Live local expert guide (English)

Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages

Gratuities

Meals

What To Expect

San Jose

Join us on an unforgettable tour of Yosemite National Park, home to towering granite cliffs, scenic waterfalls, and some of the world’s most beautiful nature trails. This award-winning tour gives you the most time in the park and includes a special walk among ancient Giant Sequoias. Your adventure starts with a convenient pickup in San Jose. Your tour begins with a convenient pick up in San Jose.

Admission Not Applicable

San Joaquin Valley

Drive by scenic landscapes as your guide tells the story of how a glint of gold in the American River ignited the California Gold Rush.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour in Spanish

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Spanish

Tour in German

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

Tour Italian Audio

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Italian

Tour Portuguese Audio

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Portuguese

Tour in Japanese

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Japanese

Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Trip

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip

Tour in French

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in French

Tour Chinese Audio

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Chinese

Reviews

4.11

75 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Too long!
TOBY K,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
WAY too long. Too many picture stops and food and bathroom stops made the trip drag out. Microphone didn’t work, we were hot then cold on bus. Shuttle was late to pickup and wait to drop off. Park itself was great but just rent a car instead of taking this, turned out to be 15 hours long. Ugh.
Great Tour
Rasa R,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Visited Yosemite national park today. Andy is a great guide, he drove us for 15 hours, he sang for us and provided a lot of interesting historical information. What a multitasker! I’d definitely recommend this tour. Yosemite valley and Giant sequoias were all extraordinary. Thank you! Yee-Haw!
Great Experience
526rasad,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Visited Yosemite national park today. Andy is a great guide, he drove us for 15 hours, he sang for us and provided a lot of interesting historical information. What a multitasker! I’d definitely recommend this tour. Yosemite valley and Giant sequoias were all extraordinary. Thank you! Yee-Haw!
It was my first travel...
Olga D,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was my first travel experience. And I was really happy and so excited. We had really nice guide Gino. He was telling us interesting history and stories about our trip. He was nice, polite and positive. He paid attention for everyone. People in the group were nice and friendly. I really recommend to take this trip .
Great trip
ewawC3551IX,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Totally recommend the experience. Long day but worth every penny. Our driver and guide Keith LaDue was very helpful and was telling us interesting fun facts and stories.
Highly reco!
SairaBunny E,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a long ride going to Yosemite but it was all worth it. Andy taking extra efforts just to ensure everyone in the group is ok and loved the photography 101. I have been traveling solo and joining group tours but so far, this is far greater.
Amazing creation
janegL4041MW,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We had a great but long day exploring Yosemite National Park. There was so much to see like rock slides, majestic mountains, beautiful redwoods and sequoias and walks to rivers and so much more.
Very nice Yosemite tour
galinah258,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great trip. The bus was new and comfortable, 36 people, just right for the many stops we made. The guide was excellent, experienced and friendly.
Beautiful Yosemite
Gemini M,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I joined the Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias One-Day Tour from San Jose, and it was truly a wonderful experience. Yosemite is breathtaking, especially in spring and early summer (April to July), when the waterfalls are at their best. By August most of them are dry, so timing makes a big difference. The Giant Sequoias are a true wonder of nature—majestic, massive, and standing tall for thousands of years. A special mention goes to our guide and driver, Sharon Disney. She was absolutely fantastic—joyful, helpful, and always caring. When I was feeling cold, she even lent me her overall, which was such a thoughtful gesture. She made the entire trip light, fun, and memorable. I would gladly take any tour with her again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It was a good trip, met...
Prathamesh G,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a good trip, met new people and was able to see the most of the places of Yosemite. They provided basic facilities, sometimes they promise about providing breakfast and lunch, but they won't do.