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From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup

4.2
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Customize your multi-day tour to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco by booking your own hotel accommodation. Enjoy free time to enjoy the park’s wilderness, towering granite cliffs, Giant Sequoias and awe-inspiring waterfalls.

Join our 5-star Yosemite Giant Sequoia Tour to discover the stunning seasonal activities and the history, geology, and wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the crown jewel of U.S. National Parks.

Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a scenic drive east through California's lush San Joaquin Valley and into the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains. As we enter Yosemite Valley, we'll pause at Tunnel View for breathtaking photos of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall.

After arriving at Valley Lodge (Stop #7), you'll have free time to explore Yosemite Valley’s many attractions at your own pace. Later, hop on the Valley free shuttle or YARTS bus to reach your hotel, which you’ll book separately.

Spend one or more days enjoying the park before your return day. In spring and summer, activities like hiking, biking, rock climbing, rafting, fishing, or stargazing await. In winter, park rangers can help you plan winter hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, or ice skating, depending on conditions (activities not included).

On your return day to San Francisco, meet our tour vehicle at Stop #7 (Valley Lodge) at the time listed in our confirmation email.

After boarding the vehicle for the journey back to San Francisco, one final highlight awaits: a hike to the stunning Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. Here, you’ll get up close to some of the oldest and largest trees on earth, a humbling experience that shows why they’re the planet’s largest living creatures.

Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.

Note: If you are not staying at a hotel within Yosemite Valley, bring only what you can easily carry, as bin space is very limited on the tour vehicle and YARTS shuttles.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

  • Duration 2 days

    Check availability to see starting times

  • Live tour guide

    English

  • Audio guide included

    Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish

  • Pickup included

    Pickup available from most hotels in Downtown SF and Fisherman's Wharf.

Highlights

  • Explore Yosemite National Park at your own pace
  • Photograph Half-Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls
  • Hike to the giant sequoias (weather permitting)
  • Learn about the area from your guide
  • Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages

Description

Customize your multi-day tour to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco by booking your own hotel accommodation. Enjoy free time to enjoy the park’s wilderness, towering granite cliffs, Giant Sequoias and awe-inspiring waterfalls. Join our 5-star Yosemite Giant Sequoia Tour to discover the stunning seasonal activities and the history, geology, and wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the crown jewel of U.S. National Parks. Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a scenic drive east through California's lush San Joaquin Valley and into the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains. As we enter Yosemite Valley, we'll pause at Tunnel View for breathtaking photos of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. After arriving at Valley Lodge (Stop #7), you'll have free time to explore Yosemite Valley’s many attractions at your own pace. Later, hop on the Valley free shuttle or YARTS bus to reach your hotel, which you’ll book separately. Spend one or more days enjoying the park before your return day. In spring and summer, activities like hiking, biking, rock climbing, rafting, fishing, or stargazing await. In winter, park rangers can help you plan winter hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, or ice skating, depending on conditions (activities not included). On your return day to San Francisco, meet our tour vehicle at Stop #7 (Valley Lodge) at the time listed in our confirmation email. After boarding the vehicle for the journey back to San Francisco, one final highlight awaits: a hike to the stunning Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. Here, you’ll get up close to some of the oldest and largest trees on earth, a humbling experience that shows why they’re the planet’s largest living creatures. Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley. Note: If you are not staying at a hotel within Yosemite Valley, bring only what you can easily carry, as bin space is very limited on the tour vehicle and YARTS shuttles.

Inclusions

  • Pickup and drop off at major San Francisco hotels
  • Park reservation and entry fee
  • Guided tour from San Francisco to Yosemite on the outbound day
  • Guided tour from Yosemite to San Francisco on the return day
  • Live tour guide on your way to the park and while going back
  • Optional audio tour guide in 8 foreign languages
  • Transportation in mid-size, WiFi-equipped buses

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4.2 / 5

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Qihui
It was a good choice for those who do not have a vehicle but still want to visit Yosemite, 2-day trip also allows enough time to explore the park on your own. We were picked up by a sister company as ...
Philip
In formative guides: Andy Day 1 Gino: Day2 Obvious: God created natural environment Both days were glorious sunny days; good time of year to visit Would recommend to others Cheers Phil from Western Au...
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