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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

Sun 13 Oct

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Starting at $209.00

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Sun 13 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)

emilyrF1976UT

Mar 2020

The park is really cool so i'm glad i got to go see it. Our guide opted to not go see the Sequoia trees because if was "snowing". This was highly disappointing because it was literally a light little fall of snow that wasn't sticking and eventually went away. The music in the car wasn't great. The guide insisted on talking the entire way there (i was thinking i'd get a little moment of peace on the 4 hour drive there). The weather wasn't great for seeing everything which is fine (that's all up to mother nature) but I do wish there had been a warning or more detail about the amount of walking and the cold weather because I didn't know what to prepare for. Overall the tour was fine. I recommend going when there is good weather and make sure you don't mind constant talking tied with cheesy anecdotes. Oh...and there's a sign in the van to remind you the "20% is the expected tip amount" and you'll get a huff and a look if you don't give a tip for this already $200 trip. I'll probably just rent a car and drive myself next time but that's more my style anyway.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

When you got on the bus, the driver told everybody that the possibility of going to the sequoias was minimal because of the snow in the park. As the driver said, that was your chance to get off the bus (and have a refund). When you arrived at the sequoias, there was a light dusting of snow, it’s true. However the sequoias grow in a valley, where it was far more dangerous for the hike. As far as the tip sign goes, this is not a common practice in other countries. It is there to let them know what the custom is in the United States. It by no is means required, only suggested. The driver that did your tour gets very high reviews so we’re sorry you did not enjoy this presentation, but other people do.

Wanderingpoz

Mar 2020

A great day, saw everything. El Cap was a favourite. The tour was full and very informative... highly recommend

Venture568381

Mar 2020

Great experience, top guide, everything was perfect. Everything was at the specific time and location, guide very helpful and knowledgeable.weather was amazing thst day everything lined up for a wonderful experience.