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Yosemite National Park - Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite National Park - Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Overview

Experience the majesty of Yosemite National Park and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Yosemite Valley. Travel in comfort on our luxury coach bus as we depart from San Francisco on this full day trip. Upon arrival, enjoy a one-hour scenic drive through the park, complete with photo opportunities at some of Yosemite Valley's most famous viewpoints; Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan & Half-Dome. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy three hours of free time in Yosemite Valley, which offers various lunch opportunities, hiking trails, bike rentals, and museums.

City: San Francisco

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $215.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $215.00

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What's Included

Yosemite National Park entrance fees

Guided bus tour of Yosemite Valley and free time in Yosemite Valley

Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach

Driver-guide and commentary in English

Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The Yosemite tour takes all day. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and bring a pillow to sleep on the drive back.

What To Expect

Financial District

Start your tour from San Francisco downtown, surrounded by skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge

Known as the Bay Bridge (or "the other bridge"), it is a complex of bridges spanning the San Francisco Bay. This double-decker bridged services an estimated 260,000 vehicles per day, connects San Francisco and Oakland cities as a part of the Interstate 80.

Oakdale

You'll pass through the Central Valley to have a taste of California's most productive agricultural region, providing more than half of the vegetables and fruits grown in the US. We will make a quick stop at Oakdale to purchase your supplies for the day: water, snacks, food for hiking, or your whole picnic.

Yosemite National Park

Upon entering the National Park, the guide will commence with the 1-hour long bus tour of Yosemite National Park exploring one of the most visually stunning places on earth. Your tour will include stops at Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, el Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley.

Tunnel View

A visit to Yosemite would never be complete without a picture from the Tunnel View. It is a scenic viewpoint along State Route 41 in Yosemite National Park. Eastward views of Yosemite Valley include surrounding features, such as the southwest face of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls.

Bridalveil Fall

Your next stop will discover one of the most prominent waterfalls in Yosemite Valley: Bridalveil Fall. The waterfall is 617-feet tall and flows all year round. You will have 15' to walk close to the falls and take pictures that you'll never forget.

Yosemite Valley

Once we reach the drop-off location at the heart of the Yosemite Valley, you'll have around 3 hours of free time to explore the park on your own. Don't know what exactly to do? Ask our guide for the best spots around. You'll have options to hike the paved trails, rent a bike to cover more ground, visit the visitor's center for international exhibits or head to the Ansel Adams Gallery to see works of the legendary artist. Although you may spend days in the park, the three hours you get on your own gives you enough time to understand why Yosemite is a World Heritage Site.

Ansel Adams Gallery

During your free time in Yosemite Valley, you can opt to head to Ansel Adams Gallery to see works of the legendary artist.

Lower Yosemite Fall Trail

Delight in stunning views of Yosemite Falls in its entirety, with the opportunity to walk to the base of the lower fall; it roars in spring but falls silent by late summer. The trail to Lower Yosemite Fall is open year-round. When the water is at its peak in spring and early summer, you can expect to get a little wet.

Valley Visitor Center

Located in the Yosemite Valley, the Valley Visitor Center is the place you must visit if you are looking for books, postcards, or maps about Yosemite. It is open all year round, and the staff is always happy to assist with any of your questions.

Sentinel bridge

Located on the eastern side of Yosemite Valley, on Sentinel Drive, near Cook's Meadow, can be accessed at shuttle stop 11. This location is famous for providing a breathtaking view of Half Dome and its mirrored reflection in the Merced River, especially during the alpenglow.

El Capitan

After lunch and your free time, we'll pay a visit to the grasslands in front of El Capitan giving you the chance to look for climbers on the granite wall and get your last photo memory of this unforgettable day in Yosemite.

Yosemite Falls

During our Yosemite Valley stop, make sure you save some time to hike or bike around Yosemite Falls base. The effort is well worth the amazing views you will be rewarded at the base; you will be standing in front of the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world!

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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 (865)

Mood88

Dec 2024

We enjoyed a wonderful tour of Yosemite National Park with our guide - Don! The journey was comfortable, and Don was very knowledgeable. The itinerary and the rest of the participants were well organised and we had good amount of time to take in the wonderful sceneries, we would however preferred more time at bridal veil falls so we had sufficient time to get to the base of the falls. All in all, it was a pretty enjoyable trip and would recommend this tour. It makes it easier not having to worry about parking, as even in this off-season, the park/parking was busy!

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Hi Mood88! Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and Don’s guidance. We appreciate your suggestion about spending more time at Bridal Veil Falls and will keep it in mind for future trips. We’re happy to hear the tour made your Yosemite experience easier and more enjoyable. Hope to welcome you again soon!

619jeffry

Nov 2024

Yosemite National Park is an impressive public area that is accessible from San Francisco. The greatest sight in Yosemite is El Capitan, a wall of rock that is a mile tall. The sight of adventurers climbing El Capitan is spectacular. Apart from the mountains, the Sequoia trees are among the world's tallest. By the way, there are lots of bears, be careful if you have to deal with them, especially if you are camping.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Hi Jeffry! Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed the incredible sights of Yosemite, from El Capitan to the Sequoias. And yes, it's always good to be bear-aware! Hope you had an amazing time exploring the park!

Karen_J

Nov 2024

This was the most unprofessional, unkind, tour company I have ever had an experience for travel. I have traveled all over the world , tons of tours never have I had a problem. I experienced the company giving me an incorrect address for pick up location, demands to were to book an uber. We booked an Uber literally four blocks over to the updated location. We were told to stay put where we were as I verified with the tour agent by phone.As we were pulling up to the tour bus in the Uber and I was texting we arrived the tour bus left on purpose. So if you enjoy spending five hundred dollars to see a bunch of drug addicts, drug needles, protestors, homeless in a dark street at 5:30 am this is the your for you. I paid five hundred dollars not to see Yosemite but to be told off by the tour guide, and left in danger, and a ruined trip. I would give a triple review of miserable.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Hi Karen! I’m truly sorry to hear about your negative experience. This is certainly not the service we strive to provide, and I sincerely apologize for the confusion and frustration you faced. We take your feedback seriously and will investigate the situation to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.