Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip from San Jose
Your full-day trip to Yosemite—one of the country’s oldest and most-visited national parks—begins with early morning pickup in Downton San Jose. After a transfer to Livermore, you’ll hop aboard a shuttle directly to the national park, all without having to worry about finding your own way there.En route, soak up the California scenery and pass through the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll see historic mining towns, and your guide will share in-depth stories about the California gold rush (this tour is available in multiple languages).Upon arriving at Yosemite, you’ll discover the park’s top highlights all in one day, including El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls. Stop for a photo break at Valley View, and learn insider information about the park from your guide that you wouldn’t otherwise encounter. As a bonus, enjoy two hours to explore the park independently, soaking up the scenery at your own pace.After the culmination of your day out—a seasonal visit to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, home to some of the oldest and largest trees on Earth—return to San Jose in the evening, where this experience ends.
Overview
Your full-day trip to Yosemite—one of the country’s oldest and most-visited national parks—begins with early morning pickup in Downton San Jose. After a transfer to Livermore, you’ll hop aboard a shuttle directly to the national park, all without having to worry about finding your own way there.
En route, soak up the California scenery and pass through the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains. You’ll see historic mining towns, and your guide will share in-depth stories about the California gold rush (this tour is available in multiple languages).
Upon arriving at Yosemite, you’ll discover the park’s top highlights all in one day, including El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls. Stop for a photo break at Valley View, and learn insider information about the park from your guide that you wouldn’t otherwise encounter. As a bonus, enjoy two hours to explore the park independently, soaking up the scenery at your own pace.
After the culmination of your day out—a seasonal visit to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, home to some of the oldest and largest trees on Earth—return to San Jose in the evening, where this experience ends.
Itinerary
San Jose
Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and includes a unique hike among ancient Giant Sequoias.
Your tour begins with a convenient pick up in San Jose.
San Joaquin Valley
Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your guide explains how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush.
Quick stop for breakfast along the way.
Big Oak Flat Road
Into the rocky Sierra Nevada mountains. See 150 year old mining towns and learn the colorful history of the region and what geological forces made Yosemite’s dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America’s first protected wilderness.
Yosemite National Park
Be Blown Away by Awe-Inspiring Valley Views
After entering Yosemite National Park, we’ll make our way to a scene made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
Tunnel View
Take a moment at Tunnel View. Capture yourself with El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, and Cathedral Peak as your background.
15 minutesBridalveil Fall
Once you’ve had your fill of photographs from this perch overlooking the valley, the tour will arrange a memorable stop where you can get eye to eye with wispy Bridalveil Fall.
10 minutesYosemite Valley
Have Your Own Yosemite Valley Adventure
After arriving to our stop in Yosemite Valley, you will have 2 hours for lunch and exploring on your own.
2 hoursYosemite Falls
The free time options include hiking to Yosemite Falls
Sentinel bridge
Meandering through Sentinel Meadow
Ansel Adams Gallery
Checking out the Ansel Adams Gallery and more.
El Capitan
Take a Moment with More Iconic Monuments
Your Yosemite experience stops next at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world’s largest granite monolith and its climbing culture.
15 minutesValley View
As we are leaving Yosemite Valley, we will make our final stop at Valley View which serves up a panoramic landscape framing the Merced River, El Capitan and the imposing spires of Cathedral Rocks.
15 minutesMerced River
Watch the water flow through from the mountains
Cathedral Rocks and Spires
Can be seen at our Valley View stop
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Feel the Quiet Grandeur of Giant Sequoias
The highlight of our tour is still ahead of you as we head to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. In this beautiful grove, you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the largest and oldest trees on earth.
*When the Tuolumne Grove trail is snow-covered or unsafe (November-March), we always spend extra time in Yosemite Valley.
1 hourBig Oak Flat
By the end of the day, you’ll have experienced some of the most incredible landscapes in the world and captured memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Yosemite National Park with us.
Location
Address
170 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Expert guide and commentary
- Entrance fee into Yosemite National Park
- Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Child safety seat for children under 8 years old or 4' 9" (1.4 meters) required
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- As tour sizes vary, transportation is in either a 15-passenger minivan or a 41-passenger 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 available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Specify language at time of booking under special requirements
- You will either be picked up directly by the tour bus or be provided transportation to the tour bus in the East Bay.
- The Giant Sequoia 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 the guide's discretion.
Guide Languages
English
Portuguese
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Mandarin
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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