Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose
Overview
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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
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 payment link or on the bus at the start of your tour. Note that “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” holders 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.
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
Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
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.
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.
What‘s Included
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
Gratuities
Meals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Tour Korean Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Korean
Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Trip
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip
Tour Italian Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Italian
Tour in Japanese
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Japanese
Tour Portuguese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Portuguese
Tour Chinese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Chinese
Tour in French
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in French
Tour in German
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in German
Tour in Spanish
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Spanish
Reviews
83 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good trip to Yosemite
Tracy P,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good list of stunning sites to see plus one nice hike in the Sequoia grove. Toby was a great guide plus driver, very down to earth and friendly. It’s a long day from 5am to 10 pm but there are many great photos and memories to remember.
Yosemite one day group tour
Akshay B,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire tour was amazing with lots of sightseeing and great experiences. Our bus driver/ tour guide Sharon Disney was also great and very helpful.
1 day Yosemite trip
Sunshine01877369258,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. Toby was a great guide. He gave a lot of insights about the places we visited and continuously engaged people with his enthusiasm.
Bucket list!
C3864TUpatrickf,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glenda our bus driver / guide was full of great stories and advice. She was also willing to listen to the bus about which order to see the sites on the itinerary.
For a 1 day experience, this tour provides it all.
joneskwnn,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To make the most of the day, we chose to do the tour with Extranomical Tours and so glad we did. They were wonderful in picking us up/dropping off, and doing all the driving while our guide took us to points of interest while also speaking about the areas. Our guide provided suggestions, information, and humor making our day very enjoyable.
Great trip
181amitkumarj,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great trip and totally worth the price.
Thoroughly enjoyed our Yosemite tour!!
sharmmx,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my wife took this tour with our amazing guide Glenda Romero yesterday and the tour far exceeded our expectations. She kept everyone engaged with her stories and history of the area. She brought snacks and drinks that everyone appreciated. Her polite and firm sterness kept us on schedule. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and lucky to had a great company on the bus along with our great guide. Thanks!
Yosemite- beautiful
Shirley M,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fun trip and the weather was gorgeous. Unfortunately we were unable to see the sequoias as there was too much snow on the trails. Rob the tour guide was full of fun facts and kept us entertained for both legs of the trip. The one and only improvement would to be to include one more restroom stop.
Too long!
TOBY K,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00WAY 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
5.00Visited 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!
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