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Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Overview

Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, with a stop for a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk into a grove of giant sequoias*.

Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers.

*weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues

City: San Francisco

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $209.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $209.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

National Park fees

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (from select hotels in San Francisco)

Local taxes

All activities

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Car seat required for children 8 years old and under; not provided
The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias. This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is only way to see the sequoias.
There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.
Currently following local healthy and safety guidelines.

What To Expect

San Francisco Bay Bridge

Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite

Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

See some of the biggest trees on the planet.

Tunnel View

Drive to one of the most beautiful views of the Yosemite valley from above

Bridalveil Falls

Walk to the falls for photos

Yosemite Valley

Spend free time experiencing the valley

Half Dome

Stop for photos

Yosemite Falls

Walk to the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world

El Capitan

Stop to look for climbers on the granite wall

Show 5 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

MalcolmBurt

Nov 2022

We chose this company as the reviews were great, so glad we did the experience was amazing. Our wonderful guide Phil picked us up bang on time right outside our hotel. The long drive flew by as Phil shared his in-depth knowledge with us and any down time was filled listening to a carefully chosen play list. Yosemite is breathtaking, Phil took us to some amazing spots and the photographs we took will bring us joy for a lifetime. Although there had been heavy snowfall we managed to trek to the Giant Sequoia’s which was an unexpected bonus. Having such a knowledgeable guide paid off when we went to view El Capitan, Phil set up a couple of telescopes and pointed out the brave souls that were scaling the rock face. It would have been impossible to spot these guys without Phil’s eagle eye. It is a long day but so worthwhile. This company only takes small groups and I would definitely say that is very important if you want the personal touch. I can’t recommend this company highly enough. Malcolm and Suzanne

241kirstenh

Nov 2022

The good: Stephen our tour guide was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable on subjects all about Yosemite! He told us where the best places were to go when given free time. The could be better: The van doesn’t have much leg room, my friend is over 6 foot & luckily we were one of the first pick ups as we managed to get the back so he could stretch his legs down the middle. There was a mix up with the people on the tour which meant we had to wait for a while at a supermarket (it was handled very well and not Stephen’s fault). A heads up a few days before about the weather would be good, fortunately because we were near a Walmart we managed to buy some more layers! I would highly recommend, just be prepared for all sorts of weathers and take snacks for the long journey.

Edward L

Nov 2022

This was the longest and final tour day of our San Francisco stay. We were ready and layered up for what the day had to bring. Here's the breakdown... The Bad & Ugly: I'm not sure why folks think just because there's a Mercedes emblem on something means it great. There should have been some type of seating arrangement for the travelers on this tour.. Me my wife and another gentleman spent a total of 6 plus hours (to & from) with hip, back, knee and leg pain. We were the tallest out of everyone in the group and we couldn't wait to get to our destination to have some relief. I need you guys to invest in a vehicle with better support. At least the van was clean this time.. smh... The Good: A shout out to our tour guide Steven and fellow veteran for showing us an absolute fabulous time. His knowledge for "EVERYTHING" Yosemite is on point. He showed us a documentary on the brave folks that climbed Half-dome & El Capitan and what to expect when we get there. He got us there safe and sound on-time and we left on-time. He gave us pointers on where to take the great pictures and sites to see. This tour is a must if you visit the area. I just hope they do better with the transportation situation and realize that we all aren't petite.