Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco in San Francisco booking from $199.00

Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Overview

This experience to the towering granite cliffs and gushing waterfalls of Yosemite National Park and its Giant Sequoias takes off 365 days a year. This is the only 1-day Yosemite Valley tour from San Francisco where you will experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living things on the Earth. Your heart will race as you enter Yosemite Valley for 5 glorious hours to enjoy Lower Yosemite, Nevada and Bridalveil falls, then take some moments at El Capitan, Half Dome and other iconic monuments.

City: San Francisco

Fri 27 Dec

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What's Included

Guide Gratuities (for Private option ONLY)

Expert guide and commentary

Hotel pickup and drop-off (most hotels in downtown San Francisco/Fisherman's Wharf area, but do not pick up outside SF city limits)

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Access to the Sequoia Grove can be difficult during winter months, generally October through April, and other activities may be substituted at the discretion of the guide
During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads
California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
As tour sizes vary, transportation is in a 13-passenger van or up to a 41-passenger tour bus
Tour makes stops at approximately 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included
Audio links are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Specify language at time of booking under special requirements.
For hotel pickups, please select the Hilton Union Square if your hotel is not listed
The Giant Sequoias Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May. Ice and snow might make the trail unsafe to hike. The decision of whether it is safe to go on the hike will be made on a day by day basis. Therefore, a visit cannot be guaranteed. However, while the trail might be closed, guests get to spend more time in Yosemite Valley. There you can see all the other great sights Yosemite has to offer, including El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more.
Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and your guide's discretion.
For Private Tour option, size of vehicle will be dependent on size of your party

What To Expect

San Francisco Bay Bridge

The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, known locally as the Bay Bridge, is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay in California. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road between San Francisco and Oakland, it carries about 260,000 vehicles a day on its two decks.

Sierra Nevada

The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin.

Big Oak Flat Road

Traveling the historic Big Oak Flat Road from the western entrance of Yosemite National Park across to the Tioga Pass entrance on the east, provides drivers easy access to the stunning beauty of Yosemite’s high country landscapes.

Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley is a glacial valley in Yosemite National Park in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of Central California. The valley is about 7.5 miles long and approximately 3000–3500 feet deep, surrounded by high granite summits such as Half Dome and El Capitan, and densely forested with pines.

Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

Tuolumne Grove is a sequoia grove located near Crane Flat in Yosemite National Park. It is about 16 miles west of Yosemite Village on Tioga Pass Road. The grove contains many conifers, including a few Sequoiadendron giganteum as well as Abies concolor and Pinus lambertiana. Weather permitting

Tunnel View

Tunnel View is a scenic viewpoint on State Route 41 in Yosemite National Park. Visitors have seen and documented the iconic and expansive views of Yosemite Valley from the overlook since its opening in 1933.

Ansel Adams Gallery

Gallery showcasing & selling photography by celebrated landscape artist Ansel Adams, among others.

Bridalveil Falls

Bridalveil Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley in California, Yosemite National Park.

El Capitan

El Capitan, also known as El Cap, is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, located on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. The granite monolith is about 3,000 feet from base to summit along its tallest face, and is a popular objective for rock climbers.

Half Dome

Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape.

Lower Yosemite Fall Trail

A quarter-mile (one way) hike to a spectacular mist-blown view from the base of 320-foot Lower Yosemite Falls. Lower Yosemite Falls Hike is a must visit for its accessibility and proximity to this massive waterfall and has spectacular views of both falls.

Merced River

The Merced River in the central part of the U.S. state of California, is 145 miles (233 km) long. Tenaya, Yosemite, Bridalveil and Pigeon Creeks join the Merced River in Yosemite Valley.

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall

Valley Visitor Center

The Valley Visitor Center is located in Yosemite Valley and is the largest and most comprehensive in terms of displays, books, postcards and maps. The Valley Visitor Center is open year round and offers natural history displays, audiovisual programs and is staffed with individuals who are happy to answer all your questions.

Treasure Island

Treasure Island is an artificial island in the San Francisco Bay and a neighborhood in the city and county of San Francisco. Built 1936–37 for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, the island's World’s Fair site is a California Historical Landmark.

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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)

Judith_L

Oct 2022

Not really worth the expense. We at booking it said we would have a van which led me to believe it would be a smaller group. Instead, we had a rickety bus with a half broken door that shook and was windy while driving, only the high beam headlights seemed to work, although even those weren’t bright enough to affect oncoming traffic. There was a bathroom onboard that we were told was for “emergency” purposes. What exactly did that mean. The tour guide wasn’t very informative or interactive and didn’t seem to consider the driver a colleague. Didn’t introduce him at first, persistently referred to him as “he” or “him,” instead of using his name, and even made reference to “oh, they’re giving you tips too.” The description prior to booking did NOT apply explain the hike to the sequoias very well. Although our tour guide warned us on the bus that it was difficult, this should have been mentioned prior to booking, in the description, as several of us on board were NOT hikers and this was very difficult. It’s interesting how, at the top of this particular hike, there’s a sign that states, “allow 2-3 hours for the 2 mile loop.” We were allotted 1 1/4 hours. Again, many of us not strong hikers especially with a time constraint. The Yosemite valley is beautiful and I enjoyed that scenery but overall not worth the money.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

I'm glad we had a chance to talk about your tour, clarifying that nowhere in our tour descriptions does it say the group would be traveling by van to Yosemite. And also that we ask that guests not use the restroom on the coach while it is moving for their own safety (that's what emergency means). And, finally, that the sign at the trailhead for the sequoia hike refers to someone taking the extra mile loop at the end of the trail, one we instruct our guests NOT to take. The total hike is 1.25 miles and is completed every day by guests in average to good shape. We are sorry you were disappointed on the day of the tour and and now happy with our accommodation.

A9754BSadrianl

Oct 2022

Never do this tour with this company. Coach broke down at 10.30 am without even reaching the first point of interest. After spending 2hr on coach and literally moving half a mile everyone on the coach had to leave it and walk to a nearby hotel until4pm. Xtranomicals spare coach also broke down so couldn’t help us. Management would not help the driver in any way and left the whole coach stranded all day. Many people on the coach were angry, upset and in tears. In the end the coach driver had to turn round and limp back to San Francisco which took 6 hrs arriving back at10pm. All the people on the coach never got to Yosemite and Xtranomical management didn’t give a damn. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY, ONE OF THE WORST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

As we responded to this incident in another review, our bus experienced a failure of its turbo charger. Our operations staff attempted a repair but ultimately decided the best and safest course of action was to return to SF. Since our guests did not get what they paid for, we refunded everyone and offered that they take a replacement trip at any time in the future. Again, we regret the inconvenience to our guests.

OnAir569627

Oct 2022

Great tour guide (Roman)! He knows everything and is quite helpful and funny. This tour is highly recommended! I really enjoyed it.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Roman gives a wonderful tour to Yosemite National Park and we are so glad you enjoyed yourself. Travel safely home and come again soon.

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