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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 05 Oct

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Starting at $209.00

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Sat 05 Oct

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

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

Jayne_S

Mar 2022

When I booked to come to San Fransisco, I was very excited at the prospect of doing a day trip to Yosemite national park and seeing the giant sequoia trees. Sadly this trip didn’t meet my expectations. On pick up, the tour guide, Phil, had a rather abrasive manner to the members of the group and was very concerned with timings even though as far as it seemed we were running to schedule. The first thing he declared when we got into the van was that there was no chance we were going to see the giant sequoias that day because the weather would be too bad. This was very disappointing to everyone who had booked this tour especially for that reason. He seemed to brush off this news without any apologies. The transport to Yosemite was comfortable but unfortunately fuelled with anxiety by the manner of driving. We travelled at high speed the entire way and most of the journey with one hand on the wheel, even as we travelled on roads with hairpin turns on the edges of the valleys. We did the usual photo spots that you would hope for Yosemite but there was very little time for exploring. The morning felt very rushed and I understand this was because the rain was supposed to get worse but this made the experience feel very disorganised. The timings and plans for lunch and the afternoon seemed to change at every given minute. Most of the tour group were oblivious to what the plans were throughout the day. Overall, I feel Phil tried to make the experience enjoyable but it felt very disorganised and not what I expected. I was glad just to get back to the hotel safely that evening.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

We are very sad that you were disappointed with your day in the park. Let's address your issues: 1) PICK UP TIMES: We pride ourselves in picking people up at their hotels a a very specific time. If the first people arrive late, it it is unfair to the later passengers (who come on time) to wait at their hotels so early in the morning. It only makes sense that the driver was hurrying passengers who wanted to be at the bus in "just 5 minutes" on behalf of the later (on time) passengers 2) "DISORGANISED": The weather report on the day of your tour stated that there was going to be rain all afternoon. Therefore we did all of our outdoor activities early the day to take advantage of the sun before the storm moved in. The rain did not begin until later in the day, therefore we continually added special activities until the rain began. We could have stuck to the regular itinerary and spent all afternoon in the soaking wet, but wanted to offer the best experience possible with the ever-changing weather report. 3) DRIVING: We will address this issue with the guide. 4) GIANT SEQUOIAS: As stated plainly on our website, the park closes the Giant Sequoia trail in bad weather, so that is an issue over which we have no control. We want to ensure that our guest have a quality experience, therefore we are sad that you did not enjoy your day in the park.

Judy_H

Mar 2022

Brian our driver/ guide and all around person was excellent! He was well organized, knowledgeable and very personable. The time spent in transit was filled with slides and videos around Yosemite and rock climbing. We went to sites in the park that he average visitors would miss. He helped not only with knowing great spots for excellent photos but also settings etc. He had telescopes to help us see the climbers on El Capitan clearly and had the knowledge regarding climbing. We had adequate restroom and food stops. The pace of the day was just right, enough time at each stop but not too long where you felt you were waiting. I strongly recommend this trip and would come back and do it again!

Jessica_L

Mar 2022

Brian our tour guide was brilliant. Great day out and beautiful scenery. Long day, but well worth the trip.