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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

Wed 09 Oct

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Starting at $209.00

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Wed 09 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

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)

Stephen_V

Aug 2021

We left SF at 5 a.m. with the Bay area still shrouded in fog. The climb out through Oakland was a chance to doze a little. Halfway stop in Oakdale at Raley's was great place to stretch our legs. New Priest Grade Rd was exhilarating - we had a number of acrophobes in the van (myself included) who were sweating by the time we finished that 8 mile stretch. Seeing the effects of the 2013-2014 Rim fire was a shock to everyone. Entrance to the park was a breeze. No line, no wait. In fact, the entire trip, there were no crowds at all anywhere, even though it was Sunday. Perhaps it was due to all the haze from the wildfire smoke. Don, our driver and tour guide, works this trip frequently. He knows the staff at all the stops. Throughout the trip he provided commentary and education. His knowledge and demeanor added a huge value to this tour. One caution - the giant sequoia grove is an intense hike, one mile down a steep paved slope. The mile back up was grueling. Be sure to take plenty of water. Would we do it again? Yes, indeed, but skip the sequoia hike.

Amanda_H

Aug 2021

Our guide, Alberto, was amazing, informative and shared so many tips!! The Yosemite Valley and stops awe-inspiring! What stops us from giving a five star review was the transportation. If you take this trip (small group Yosemite) hope you’re not among the last two groups picked up and stuck in last two rows of the sprinter van. There is absolutely no air movement. Despite Alberto’s best efforts, no cool air or circulation made it to these rows,, so for 7 hours of your day, in a vehicle, you are hot, sweaty (just from sitting still) and verging on miserable. The saving Grace of it all was the pictures we walked away with and newfound knowledge of area shared by Alberto. However, we cannot say we’d recommend the tour if the vehicle isn’t updated with a rear fan in the future - especially for the cost of experience and being a relatively new vehicle. Ourselves and the other family would have to advise caution. We would tell people for the same price, take the full sized coach bus.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Sadly, we are aware of the issue with the back row of that bus and are doing our best to switch it out from our fleet. The morning of your tour, we had an emergency with the scheduled bus and had to take it instead — or cancel the tour. We are very sorry and appreciate the feedback so this never happens again.

Txtnk

Aug 2021

Alberto was a great tour operator for us providing plenty of history and helpful hints for the free time in the park. This allows you to see as much of Yosemite as you could in a one day trip. The park warrants more time of course, but if you do not have it, this is the next best option. It is well worth the expense and time.