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Small-Group Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Overview
Yosemite National Park is a must-visit California gem, and this day trip from San Francisco makes it easy. Leave the urban hustle-bustle behind and journey through Central Valley, Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada foothills to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yosemite National Park. Take a 1.5-hour narrated van tour of Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls and El Capitan, and then set off on your own for three hours to explore independently. Numbers are limited to 23 on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized wilderness experience.
City: San Francisco
Mon 23 Dec
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Starting at $179.00
Mon 23 Dec
Starting at $179.00
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What's Included
Yosemite National Park entrance fee
Narrated in-coach tour of Yosemite (1.5 hrs)
Full-time professional, knowledgeable guide
Transport by biofueled mini-coach
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select SF hotels
3 hours of free time in the Valley
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks recommended
What To Expect
1
San Francisco Bay
As you settle in for the journey, we’ll pass by some exceptional San Francisco sights. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the incomparable San Francisco Skyline as we head east on the Bay Bridge. The journey to Yosemite typically takes about 4 hours.
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Oakdale
You’ll taste a piece of California’s rich agricultural hub as we pass through a slice of the Central Valley famous for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries. Here we will also make a stop at a grocery store for you to pick up lunch and any other supplies you'll need for the day.
3
Tunnel View
We’ll continue into the mountains as we connect with the rich history of California’s gold country, passing through some of the first settlements built during the Gold Rush. Take in the earthy forest smell as we make our way to the heart of the park. Your guide will pepper you with stories and historical facts about the different sights. The climb through Yosemite Valley offers breathtaking views as we wind our way up to 4,500 feet above sea level. Arrive at Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, massive sequoia trees and biological diversity. Admire famous Half Dome, depicted in famous photographs by Ansel Adams, and watch rock climbers scale El Capitan's 3,000-foot (914-meter) sheer granite rock face. Enjoy incredible vistas from the Tunnel View overlook, and end your in-coach tour near the base of Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America. 
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Yosemite Valley
The suspense is over! Once we reach the drop off location, you’ll have around 3 hours of free time to explore. Want to hike or bike around? Your guide will point out the best spots on your map. You’ll have options to meander or bike down paved paths, hike the trails, engage further with the park’s history at the visitor center, or visit the Ansel Adams Gallery. Although you could spend three weeks in Yosemite, the three hours you get on your own is enough time to understand why Yosemite is one of America’s most popular national parks.
5
Yosemite Falls
During your free time in Yosemite Valley, you can talk a walk or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls to take in its beauty.
6
Ansel Adams Gallery
During your free time in Yosemite Valley, you can choose to visit the famous photographer' gallery to view a collection of Ansel Adams' original photographs.
7
San Francisco
Once we’ve had our time to explore, we’ll come together in the late afternoon and set our course back to San Francisco, stopping for a short break before arriving back in the city. You will arrive back at your hotel by around 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. to sleep off the days’ adventures.
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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 (350)
Amy_C
Nov 2022
We've been to yosemite before during the summer so we were really hoping there might be a bit of snow this time. We were not disappointed!! Due to the weather we didn't spend as long as we might have in the park but we still had plenty of time to walk around a little and get some food. Parker, our driver, was absolutely lovely and very chatty. I'd definitely recommend this trip to anyone
Compass43485911471
Nov 2022
The tour was great. Went into the Yosemite Valley and go to see the sites. The driver was great also, told you a little about the area but didn’t talk your ear off. There were only 16 people on the trip so I had a row to myself. My only reason for 4 stars and not 5 was the motor coach. It was very loud and I assume what were snow chains banged and rattled the entire trip. My outlet to charge my phone didn’t work. Other than that I’m glad I got to go on the excursion.
niamhb2018
Nov 2022
Yosemite national park tour was amazing. A breathtaking place to visit. The photos I took I will cherish! Journey to the park is great as I saw Californian countryside and small towns. Parker, our tour guide was very informative and friendly! Tour group was small and intimate which I would highly recommend.

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