Sequoia National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sequoia National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Sequoia National Park Small-Group Tour – Three Rivers

• Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

• Private Guided Hiking Tour - Sequoia National Park

• Giant Sequoia Private Tour

• Semi-Private Tour to Sequoia National Park With Lunch–

An annual pass to Sequoia National Park costs US$70. A 1-week private vehicle pass costs US$35, a motorcycle pass costs US$30, and an individual shuttle pass costs US$20. Non-US residents pay an additional US$100 fee unless entering with an annual or America the Beautiful pass.

Yes, visiting Sequoia National Park is worth it. Considered one of California's most extraordinary areas of natural beauty, the national park is home to towering giant sequoias, such as General Sherman, that are among the largest and oldest on earth. It's also home to mountains, canyons, and other notable landscapes. Explore on your own, or book a tour with a hiking guide and round-trip transit for a hassle-free way to explore.

Per one customer who booked the Sequoia National Park Small-Group Tour – Three Rivers, "I couldn't have chosen a better tour for our Sequoia National Park experience! Paul, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, informative, and had a great sense of humor — so down-to-earth and easy to talk to. I really appreciated that it was a semi-private tour with only six of us; the small group made it so much more personal and enjoyable. Paul made sure we not only saw the beauty of the giant trees but also truly appreciated their history and significance. It was both educational and unforgettable — I learned so much!"

Yes, there are tours of Sequoia National Park—guided tours range from hiking with Master Naturalists to private excursions tailored to each visitor. In the winter, Sequoia National Park becomes a snowy playground where visitors can snowshoe and spot wildlife tracks among soaring tree trunks.

No, you don’t need a reservation for Sequoia National Park. Entrance passes may be purchased in advance or upon arrival at various prices for pedestrians, motorcyclists, and drivers. Annual National Park pass holders, including seniors, military, and fourth graders, don't need to pay an additional entrance fee.

Warm, clear weather means the summer months from June through August are gorgeous in Sequoia National Park—but they're also busy. While the shoulder season months of May and September bring cooler nights and more frequent storms, they’re an excellent option for travelers seeking sunshine, mild days, and uncrowded conditions.

Yes, you can drive through Sequoia National Park from spring until fall, when the roads are generally cleared of snow. The park’s windy mountain roads can be slow, so it takes at least two hours to drive the scenic Generals Highway between its southern and northern entrances.

Don’t miss the General Sherman Tree, which stands 275 feet (83 meters) tall and is considered the world’s most giant tree by volume. Two trails lead to the General Sherman Tree, including the paved half-mile (.8 kilometer) Main Trail and a shorter, wheelchair-accessible trail that starts at a nearby parking lot.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Sequoia National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in California:

• Alcatraz

• Muir Woods

• Golden Gate Bridge

• USS Midway Museum

• San Francisco Bay

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in California.