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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

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $209.00

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Thu 26 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)

terri S

Aug 2022

Yosemite was a bucket list, so booking this day trip while in SF was a definite for me. I came here with my husband and 3 boys. Ages 10, 15, 17. The park itself is worth it but the traveling part is why I only gave it 4 stars. The tour guide Brian was full of energy and very knowledgeable. He did his best to keep us entertained during the 8 hour road trip to and from Yosemite. The type of vehicle we were on was a sprinter bus/van that held 14 people. It was an older van and clean. My family and I sat in the second to last row. Going there I was excited so I was trying to ignore the fact that it was an extremely bumpy ride and the van constantly swayed back n forth. I’m guessing being in the back impacted this. There is a about 20 minutes of extreme winding high cliff roads that left me feeling a bit nauseous and tense and once in the park there continues to be much of the same but not as harsh. The driver did warn us and even suggested taking Dramamine. Geez he wasn’t kidding. Once we began the 3 major stops I completely forgot about these discomforts. However it was a rather hot day and the air conditioning was not efficient at all. So no relief was felt between stops. Again the beauty of the park made me just deal with this. The last stop is the sequoias which should definitely not be passed up. It’s a 1 mile hike down and of course the same back up. It’s totally worth it but coming up is definitely a work out! It would have been nice to finish the last part and cool off in the bus but it was so hot in there. We then started our journey back to SF(approx 4 hours). The winding road was not as bad because at least on the way back we were not in the edge! Anyhow the jerking back and forth was horrible on the way home. Perhaps the alignment of the vehicle was off because I felt it even going straight. It was so bad I couldn’t even rest and sleep. And it was hot. Overall it was an amazing experience and Brian did a great job and got us back safe and sound with once in a lifetime memories. I just felt compelled to let others know about the travel part. Not everyone fares well in those conditions. Take away: Definitely go BUT Be prepared to possibly have an uncomfortable 8 hours of travel Bring lumbar support if you have a bad back Bring a Neck pillow Maybe sit up front Bring a towel to wipe the sweat if it’s hot Be prepared for a 14-16 hour day, 6am to 9pm Wear hiking shoes Again it was worth it.

Lynn_R

Aug 2022

A great way to see Yosemite in a day! Would recommend this small group tour. Our tour guide Brian was the best

stringfellowh2022

Aug 2022

I was thinking I made a poor decision taking my 5 year old on a 4 hour drive each way. The trip was broken up very well with a visit to a supermarket on the way there and back, providing ample refreshment, food and bathroom opportunities. There was a very good documentary on the way up and a family-friendly movie on the way back to keep your mind off of the drive. Our guide, Brian, did a wonderful job injecting trivia, making sure we hit the high points and helping with family photos. I think he's done hundreds (literally) of these tours - he had all the answers. If I had to do it again, the only tips I'd have are 1) Weather - for some reason, I thought it'd be colder than it was. It was in the low 80s and a little cooler by the sequoias 2) Bring some other form of entertainment, if you have kids. My kid seemed to be occupied but we had a device with her preferred entertainment as well. 3) There are a couple of opportunities to play in the water if your kids want so bring water shoes and a towel if they're so inclined. Thanks for a great trip, Brian!