Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Recommended by 98% of travelers
San Francisco, USA
- 14 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit Yosemite National Park without the hassle of planning a long day of driving or coordinating park logistics from San Francisco. Traveling in a small group, you'll journey through California’s Central Valley before exploring Yosemite Valley’s most famous sights, including Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. A stop among giant sequoias adds another iconic California landscape to the experience.
- Walk among ancient sequoia trees and enjoy free time to hike in Yosemite National Park
- Skip the transport planning with hotel pickup and drop-off by minibus included
- Enjoy a more personal experience in a small group limited to 15 travelers
- Explore beyond the city with a seamless day trip to one of California’s most iconic natural landscapes
What's Included
- National Park fees for US Residents
- All activities
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (from select hotels in San Francisco)
- Local taxes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- No Pick-up/Drop-off from residential addresses or hotels outside of San Francisco
- Government Fees$100.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Hotel pickup time in the following zones: Fisherman's Wharf/Lombard Street Corridor: 5:15 am - 5:30 am Union Square/SOMA: 5:15 am - 5:30 am
Operating hours.5:30 am
Itinerary
After pickup from selected hotels in San Francisco, board a comfortable minibus for the drive to Yosemite National Park.
Entering the national park, stop for a hike among Yosemite’s giant sequoias—ancient redwood trees whose trunks span up to 40 feet (12 meters) in diameter. Your drive continues into the Yosemite Valley, stopping at Tunnel View for the quintessential photo op of that includes Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, and Half Dome.
After a close-up look at the falls, head to El Capitan, the world’s largest exposed granite monolith. Search for rock climbers ascending its sheer face, which rises thousands of feet above the valley floor. Then it’s on to see Half Dome and Yosemite Falls, whose lower and upper cascades form North America’s tallest waterfall.
During free time to explore on your own and purchase lunch (own expense), you can hike among numerous paths, snap more photos at the base of Yosemite Falls or visit Yosemite Village. Then meet back up with your guide for the return drive to San Francisco, with another quick stop for food in the Central Valley before your full-day tour ends with hotel drop-off.
Entering the national park, stop for a hike among Yosemite’s giant sequoias—ancient redwood trees whose trunks span up to 40 feet (12 meters) in diameter. Your drive continues into the Yosemite Valley, stopping at Tunnel View for the quintessential photo op of that includes Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, and Half Dome.
After a close-up look at the falls, head to El Capitan, the world’s largest exposed granite monolith. Search for rock climbers ascending its sheer face, which rises thousands of feet above the valley floor. Then it’s on to see Half Dome and Yosemite Falls, whose lower and upper cascades form North America’s tallest waterfall.
During free time to explore on your own and purchase lunch (own expense), you can hike among numerous paths, snap more photos at the base of Yosemite Falls or visit Yosemite Village. Then meet back up with your guide for the return drive to San Francisco, with another quick stop for food in the Central Valley before your full-day tour ends with hotel drop-off.
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge (Pass By)
San Joaquin Valley (Pass By)
1
Tunnel View
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Merced River (Pass By)
2
Yosemite Valley
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Half Dome
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Yosemite Falls
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
5
El Capitan
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Bridalveil Fall
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Car seat required for children 8 years old and under; not provided
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
- The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias. This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is only way to see the sequoias.
- There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
KARIN_G
Can't recommend this enough! This is the best way to see a lot of Yosemite and the Sequoias when you only have one day! Both were stunningly gorgeous! Our guide, Trevor, was amazing. He clearly loves Yosemite and the Sequoias and was very good at sharing his vast knowledge and some really cool videos of the history of climbing El Capitan with us. He was so friendly and helpful and interesting!
Reviews
4.9
based on 3,972 reviews
Abbie_A, Jun 2026
Great if you have one day to see Yosemite as a solo traveller.
It is a long day and long drive but got see some good spots and even a bear. :)
Been told July and August you can expect queues for a good couple of hours at the entrance and if this was the case it would have had a big impact on the day. Luckily took all of 2 minutes, I went on 7th June.
Viktor was knowledgeable and fun and catered to everyone.
Beware that non American residents will need to pay an extra $100 unless you have an annual pass. The annual pass can be used for a family of 4, I believe, so would work out cheaper if you are travelling as a family.
Overall a great day. Thank you.
Stephanie_G, Jun 2026
Derrick was AMAZING! and super knowledgeable! We had a wonderful day at Yosemite making memories with the family!
Lisa_C, Jun 2026
Kurt was very knowledgeable and it was a great way to see Yosemite. But it was a very long day 5:30am to 9pm. I think our stops were too long and could have been shorter so we can get back earlier.
Leslie_B, Jun 2026
Spending the day in Yosemite was amazing. Viktor was an excellent guide! Highly recommend this tour for those that only have a short time to enjoy the beauty of Yosemite.
Maria_W, Jun 2026
If you are planning a trip to Yosemite National Park and want an absolutely flawless experience, do yourself a huge favor and ask for Victor.
We took a trip with him yesterday, and I cannot thank him enough for making it so incredibly special. My son joined me on this trip to celebrate his graduation, and he haven’t stopped talking about how amazing the experience was—largely because of Victor. He is simply the best.
From the very beginning, Victor was incredibly punctual, professional, and respectful. Safety can sometimes be a concern on long mountain drives, but Victor made us feel completely safe and comfortable the entire time.
Beyond being a fantastic driver, he is a wonderful tour guide. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about the area, and what truly sets him apart is his genuine passion for Yosemite. You can really tell how deeply he cares for the environment, which added so much meaning to everything we saw. He is such a nice, thoughtful person who went above and beyond to ensure our day was perfect.
Yosemite is a breathtakingly beautiful park on its own, but having Victor as our guide made the entire experience infinitely better. I recommend this trip 1000%, and if you have the opportunity, absolutely request Victor. We wish him nothing but the absolute best!
Robert_K, Jun 2026
The entire day was spectacular. We had an early start, but 100% worth your time and $. Derrick, our guide was amazing, accommodating, funny and attentive.
Chantal_S, Jun 2026
You get to see the major highlights of Yosemite. It was really beautiful! Warning if you go on the weekend in the summer it might get busy with tons of visitors.
Andrew_B, Jun 2026
It’s a long day but a great way to see a lot of Yosemite without the stress of driving and finding a parking spot. Derek was a phenomenal host. His expertise and interesting stories were a perfect complement to the beauty of the park. Highy recommend him.
Michael_G, Jun 2026
This is an absolutely life changing experience, Viktor will not be your tour guide but your friend. He will show you the best spots and get your best angles. If i could book this trip at least once a week i probably would. The sights you will see on this trip will take your breath away. Half moon, el cap, the waterfalls, the sequoias, and so much more. You stop early to get some snacks at a grocery store and fill up your water and such then you make your way to one of the best experiences in your life. Like i said earlier book this trip. You will not be upset you did so, and while your at it see if you can request a tour guide, Viktor is the best person for this trip (no offense to the other guides lol).
Tamara_W, Jun 2026
it was a very long day but truly well worth it. Trevor was great to her guide talked to her quite a while and then would give us breaks while we are waiting. We watched a couple videos about the park and climbers. Very knowledgeable and professional.
Amy_M, Jun 2026
Sharon was an excellent tour guide. She knew all the great spots and was so time efficient! She also was very knowledgeable and taught us so much! This trip is so worth it!!!
Maricela_H, Jun 2026
We had an awesome time with Kurt! He made sure we got the best views and he took good care of us. Highly recommend this tour!😊
jseltzer, Jun 2026
We saw a lot of the special sites in Yosemite but it was a long day. Our guide was very helpful, informative, and he helped us throughout the day.
Michael_C, Jun 2026
Very small and cramped vehicle. Not a comfortable ride for the distance. The person across the aisle had motion sickness and vomited next to me. Not pleasant.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
From the inception of our company we’ve always emphasized that we have small groups. Pictures of the inside and outside of our 14-passenger Mercedes vans are on our website. And it’s very unfortunate that a passenger was ill, but that happens on large buses as well.
Ruth_B, Jun 2026
This tour was fantastic! Sharon is so knowledgeable and so fun. The park is beautiful and you will not regret taking this tour!!
Daniel_F, Jun 2026
The tour was excellent. Peter, our driver/guide, was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Nichole_R, Jun 2026
This was an amazing and memorable experience!! Viktor was our guide - we couldn’t have asked for better!
It will take all of your energy and most of the day, but the views and experience can’t be beat. Book this tour!
Denis_M, Jun 2026
It’s a long trip but well worth it if you love National Parks don’t miss this one! Our Guide was Great And Answered all our Questions.
Carli_J, Jun 2026
Victor was amazing . He was so caring so much fun and I felt safe traveling with him. I feel like he was the highlight of my trip . He was the nicest person it added to the experience.
Dave_R, Jun 2026
Alberto what a legend a complete masterclass in how to be a tour operator amazing knowledge.
As for Yosemite 1 day is simply not enough an absolutely amazing experience.
Letia_A, Jun 2026
Sharon was my guide. She was funny and knowledgeable which is a great pair! I’d definitely come back and do this tour again, as long as it’s with Sharon!
Jerico_C, Jun 2026
The tour was fantastic! Sharon was very admirable in her dedication as a tour guide. Yosemite is incredibly breathtaking.
Erisha_B, Jun 2026
Calder is an amazing tour guide. I had the most amazing experience at Yosemite. He is so informative and such a great vibe. The best tour I’ve been on. Highly recommend and will definitely be back with more people again!!
Rikki_W, Jun 2026
Punctual, funny, and full of insider knowledge — Steven delivered on all fronts. The tour ran exactly on schedule, the humor kept things lively, and we were taken to stunning viewpoints I never would have found on my own. Highly recommend!
Isaac_R, Jun 2026
Awesome day and long but over way too quickly! Viktor was an amazing guide. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
Angela_R, Jun 2026
The tour hit all the highlights of the park. Our tour guide, Viktor, was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Anne_M, Jun 2026
This would have to be one of the best tours I have ever done , so well organised , with our guide and driver ( Steven Schwenke) being incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in navigating the mountain roads. Nothing was left to chance, he knew all the best spots, even where to purchase lunch. Was just a wonderful day all round
Christina_N, Jun 2026
Long drive. Well worth it!!! Trevor is kind, entertaining guy. He made the trip fun. Yosemite is unforgettable!!
Maria_K, Jun 2026
It’s a great way to experience Yosemite. Our guide, Viktor, was amazing. He was very knowledgeable, passionate about the park, and a fun, energetic guide. It’s a long day but so worth it.
Rho_r, Jun 2026
Victor is an awesome guide. Knowledgeable, kind, and fun.
He was prompt.
We saw beautiful sights.
It was a comfortable ride.
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