San Francisco to Yosemite
Yosemite and Giant Sequoias 1-Day Tour from San Francisco
Operated by Extranomical Tours
An inspiring 1-day tour to Yosemite National Park and its Giant Sequoias from San Francisco.
Time & Duration
Departs daily between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM
Return daily around 9:30 PM
15 hours
Price
Adult $219
Child $187
Tour Includes
- Hike to Giant Sequoias (conditions permitting)
- Stunning views of Half-Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls
- Free time to explore the valley floor
- Local expert guide (English)
- Foreign language audios in 8 languages
- Guaranteed daily departures
- Pickup at most San Francisco hotels
- Park entry fee included at checkout
Visit Yosemite from San Francisco
An inspiring 1-day tour to Yosemite National Park and its Giant Sequoias from San Francisco. The most trusted Yosemite tour for over 15 years. This tour offers the most time in the park and the opportunity to experience a grove of giant redwood trees in California. Guaranteed departures every day of the year.
See the itinerary and additional details below.
Convenient hotel pickup
Breakfast stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park
Your guide prepares you for a day in Yosemite Park
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM – Admire Views of Yosemite Valley
Enter Yosemite National Park
Stop to photograph Tunnel View
Marvel at the beauty of Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome
Enjoy free time to explore Yosemite Valley
Explore the trail to the Lower Yosemite Falls
Have lunch (meal not included)2:00 PM to 2:45 PM – Stops at El Capitan and Valley View
Stop at El Capitan Meadow to spot some climbers
Capture the Merced River among granite peaks at Valley View
Make the scenic drive to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Hike in the Grove of Giant Sequoias (conditions permitting)
Descend the Sierras as you return to San Francisco
Break for dinner
Enjoy the ride as we return to your pickup location
Towering granite cliffs and Giant Sequoias headline this one-day Yosemite National Park tour from San Francisco but our expert guides will make sure you don’t miss the history, geology and wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the jewel of the U.S. National Parks.
Travel and Hospitality Awards named this the best Yosemite tour from San Francisco for its jaw-dropping natural beauty. The tour has earned more 5-star guest reviews because we include the Giant Sequoias among the attractions in Yosemite Valley.
Your Yosemite Giant Sequoias Tour begins with a pickup in San Francisco, then heads east crossing through California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley and into the rocky Sierra Nevada mountains. See 150-year-old mining towns and learn the colorful history of the region.
Soon after entering Yosemite, you will experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. You won’t doubt for a second that these are the largest living creatures on the planet. No picture does them justice, but that should not keep you from trying!
In winter, when conditions on the Tuolumne Grove trail are snow-covered or unsafe, we substitute this experience with other attractions.
Your heart (and cameras) will be racing as you enter Yosemite Valley and enjoy a stop at Inspiration Point (also known as Tunnel View). Take a moment and then some selfies with El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridalveil Fall as your backdrop.
During your free time in the valley, grab a bite to eat at the Valley Lodge food court, check out the souvenirs at the gift shop, take a quick hike around Sentinel Meadow, or see the towering Yosemite Falls.
Special requests? Help with photos? Just ask. Last year, Extranomical earned more 5-star reviews at Yosemite National Park than anyone. Guests can enjoy our signature Yosemite One Day Tour 365 days a year.
We’re so confident that our Yosemite Valley Tour will amaze all year round
*During Winter Months*
Winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads are recommended for your Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias trip.
Note: The Giant Sequoias hike on the Yosemite Giant Sequoia Tour is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions and may not be available from October to May.
Can I make changes to my reservation?
There are many websites across the internet where you can book a tour with us. They all have different terms. When possible, we request that you book directly here on our website. This enables us to not only provide you the best pricing available, but it also enables us to provide a much more customized level of service. Just give us 12 hours notice, and it’s our pleasure to accommodate any possible changes to your tour.**Please note Alcatraz tours must be changed 7-days in advance.
What is your cancellation policy?
Payments: Please note our site is secure and offers SSL security on all credit card purchases.
Cancellations: We offer a 100% refund if you cancel at least 12 hours (or more) in advance of your scheduled tour**. All tours cancelled within 12 hours of scheduled departure are non-refundable. We also offer rescheduling options for a future tour date without penalty.
**Please note for any tour including Alcatraz we require 7-days notice.
Duration: 15 hours
Departure Time: 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM
Departure/Return Location: Most San Francisco Hotels
Price Per Person:
- Adult (12 yrs+) $199
- Child (0-11yrs old) $179
Inclusions
- Hike to Giant Sequoias (conditions permitting)
- Stunning views of Half-Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls
- Free time to explore the valley floor
- Local expert guide (English)
- Foreign language audios in 8 languages
- Guaranteed daily departures
- Pickup at most San Francisco hotels
- Park entry fee included at checkout
Exclusions
- Meals or beverages
- Guide gratuity
*During Winter Months*
Winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads are recommended for your Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias trip.
Note: The Giant Sequoias hike on the Yosemite Giant Sequoia Tour is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions and may not be available from October to May.
