Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging
Recommended by 92% of travelers
San Francisco, USA
- 2 days (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience more of Yosemite National Park without the hassle of planning transportation, lodging, or park logistics. This fully guided overnight tour from San Francisco combines iconic sights, free time to explore, and expert insights into one seamless experience. Travel in eco-friendly transportation while making the most of your time in one of California’s most celebrated national parks.
- Overnight Yosemite tour makes it easy to explore beyond a day trip
- Hotel stay included so you can spend more time in the park
- Biofueled mini-coach transportation lets you relax and enjoy the scenery
- San Francisco hotel pickup and drop-off make travel hassle-free
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Enjoy more guided activities, including hikes, on day 1 and free time on day 2.
What's Included
- SF hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Narrated guided tour
- Transportation to/from Yosemite in eco-friendly biofuel mini-coach
- Choice of accommodation inside the park at Yosemite Valley Lodge or Curry Village.
- Accommodation outside the park at Yosemite View Lodge.
- Gratuities
- Meals; stops will be made to purchase food at appropriate times during the day.
- Entrance fee - Non-resident fee for Yosemite National Park for those 16 years and older
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Passengers will be picked up from central San Francisco hotels between approximately 6:15am and 7am, depending on the hotel location. If you are staying outside the city center, or in a private residence or vacation rental, we will find the next closest pickup point for you. Tours return to San Francisco hotels at approximately 8pm - 9pm
Start time.6:00 am
Itinerary
Maximize your time in California’s favorite national park, and go deeper than a day trip allows on this 2-day wilderness adventure from San Francisco. Travel in a bio-diesel mini-coach and let your guide do all the driving so you can focus on the world-class scenery and famously photogenic views of park attractions like Yosemite Falls and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome.
Split your time between enjoying the famous features of Yosemite Valley and a mix of guided activities and leisure time to explore the park on your own. Enjoy a narrated drive through the valley when you first arrive, hike, swim, or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls, or stroll among ancient Sequoia groves.
Choose from three different accommodation options to suit your style and budget. Spend the night in the heart of Yosemite Valley at Yosemite Valley Lodge or the Curry Village Tent Cabins. Or stay just outside the park at Yosemite View Lodge located along the Merced River. Enjoy an onsite pub and access to an outdoor pool and hot tub.
Split your time between enjoying the famous features of Yosemite Valley and a mix of guided activities and leisure time to explore the park on your own. Enjoy a narrated drive through the valley when you first arrive, hike, swim, or bike around the base of Yosemite Falls, or stroll among ancient Sequoia groves.
Choose from three different accommodation options to suit your style and budget. Spend the night in the heart of Yosemite Valley at Yosemite Valley Lodge or the Curry Village Tent Cabins. Or stay just outside the park at Yosemite View Lodge located along the Merced River. Enjoy an onsite pub and access to an outdoor pool and hot tub.
Day 1
San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
8 Stops
1
San Francisco
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Central Valley
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Yosemite National Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Tunnel View
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Yosemite Village
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
7
Yosemite Falls
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Ansel Adams Gallery
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Overnight in a comfortable hotel of your choosing, based on availability.
Meals: Not included
Day 2
Full morning and afternoon in Yosemite National Park, then back to San Francisco
4 Stops
1
Yosemite National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Glacier Point
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Turlock
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
San Francisco
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Guided tours are provided on both days of the tour
- Important: Any dietary requirements should be entered in the Special Requirements field when booking this tour
- One small overnight bag allowed per person (~13.5″x12″x11″)
- Please note: visitation to different attractions, such as Glacier Point & Sequoia trees is weather permitting
- 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 ($100 USD per person)..
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 443 reviews
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Luis_D, Aug 2026
This was, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and memorable tours I have ever taken. Yosemite National Park is absolutely breathtaking, and experiencing its spectacular landscapes, towering cliffs, waterfalls, and incredible natural beauty made this a day I will never forget.
A huge part of what made the experience so special was our guide, Sara. She was simply outstanding — incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, energetic, and always available to help. Throughout the entire day, Sara went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable, engaged, and enjoying the experience. Her enthusiasm and dedication truly made a difference and turned an already amazing tour into something genuinely memorable.
I also have to mention the excellent music selection during the long hours on the road. It might sound like a small detail, but it made such a difference! The music created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, helping the whole group unwind and making the journey itself part of the experience.
The combination of Yosemite’s extraordinary scenery, a well-organised tour, the great atmosphere within the group, and especially Sara’s exceptional guidance made this an unforgettable day.
RanSalach_S, Jul 2026
Amazing trip.
Ask the guide to plan ahead the trails you take, because some of them may get difficult.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had an amazing trip. We also appreciate your helpful suggestion about discussing trail options with the guide in advance. Our guides are always happy to recommend hikes based on each guest's experience and comfort level, helping everyone make the most of their visit. We hope to see you again soon!
Adam_B, Jun 2026
Beautiful views, best way to see park and avoid driving yourself.
Be prepared for long days in Van and the lodging at the hotels is 2 star level.
Our tour guide was great and definitely helped make the trip easier.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your honest feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and that your guide helped make the trip easier and more enjoyable. We also appreciate your comments about the travel time and lodging, and we’ll be sure to share them with our team as we continue to improve the experience. Thanks again for traveling with us!
Donna_L, Jun 2026
Mitch is an outstanding tour guide and driver! He provided us an enjoyable experience in Yosemite and is a fantastic cheerleader for reluctant hikers(I actually made it to see Grizzly Giant Sequoia). He provided regular breaks and opportunities to stretch our legs as well as interesting information about the park. It was a great tour. Now, the room at the Lodge was disappointing—the place badly needs a remodel and update! That’s no fault of the tour company—I requested staying there onsite. Others had a choice of staying offsite. The dining room at the lodge was nice and our filet of beef was delicious. Breakfast in the breakfast/lunch facility was like MCDonalds but not as tasty. There’s a Starbucks there as well with basic choices only. So the natural areas of the park are the highlight and plan to be underwhelmed with accommodations except the dining room!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear Mitch helped make your Yosemite experience so enjoyable—and congratulations on making it to the Grizzly Giant! We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him.
We also appreciate your honest feedback about the lodge accommodations. While they're operated independently, we understand how they can influence the overall experience. We're glad you enjoyed the park's incredible scenery and had a memorable time exploring Yosemite. Thanks again for traveling with us!
Rebecca_W, May 2026
Well organized tour. Breathtaking views
Beautiful hikes. Best tour guide ever.Lans is exceptional. She is amazing
I am older but she took care of everyone like they were family
I recommend this tour.
Miles_T, May 2026
Our guide, Jayms, was great. He was knowledgeable and communicated well. However, we experienced a 4-hr power outage at Yosemite View Lodge during our 1-night stay there (5/11/26). We were not offered any type of compensation for that?
Terry_W, May 2026
First trip to Yosemite. Jayms (guide and driver) was very knowledgeable about park and history. The weather was not perfect but he changed plans several times to give us full access and a great trip.
Elin_N, Mar 2026
Wonderful way to experience Yosemite without the stress of driving/travel planning. Our guide Jay was fabulous.
Yosemite accommodations are mediocre but that is Aramark’s fault. Location is amazing though.
JuanIgnacio_D, Nov 2025
The two-day tour to Yosemite with Lawton was an amazing experience. Don’t miss it!! If you are in California, this is a stop you don’t want to miss. You event want to come back for more.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your kind review. Yosemite is an amazing experience and we are happy to pass on your praise to Lawton. Hope to see you again!
Nelsie_N, Oct 2025
Loved this! Would absolutely come back and hike more ! Worth just having accommodations and someone to help navigate everything
Marilyn_W, Sep 2025
Be prepared for a 2-3 mile hike at the early end of the trip. Have good shoes and water. The valley is just wonderful. We stayed in the Valley View Lodge which is abut 45 minutes outside of the park. The Valley Lodge is more convenient to the Yosemite Village where the museum, Ansel Adams gallery, shops, theatre, and food are located. I suggest the film about Yosemite at the theater too. The views up at the granite formations from the valley floor are incredible. It's a very peaceful and yet thrilling experience!
Dana_B, Aug 2025
Bring layers, sunscreen, water and a desire to explore and your guide will handle the rest. Mitch was awesome!
PRIYANKA_L, Jul 2025
We took this 2 day tour and it was awesome experience. We saw many famous spots and then next day we good time to spent on our own.
Lawrence, Jul 2025
Wonderful place to visit and the itineraries were well designed. We had chance to take good pictures at several famous scenic spots such as Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome.
Georgia_A, Jul 2025
The experience was nothing short of amazing much better staying the night than opting for a day trip. We stayed in Yosemite valley lodge and loved it. Another on our tour group stayed in the cabins type accomodation and didn’t like it. The small group was great and our guide was informative and helpful and it was really up to us what we did which we liked. We hiked to the top of Yosemite falls on day 2 - we are quite fit but it is a lot of work and about a 7hr return trip.
Alysa_M, Jul 2025
Had a fantastic time. Our tour guide Aidan was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed his job and took us on some amazing hikes. I loved that part of it was tour guide led as he showed us the best stops. Then the next day he told us fantastic places to check out which were beyond beautiful. Highly recommended tour.
Ritesh_N, Jun 2025
Jordan was an amazing tour guide. On our ride to Yosemite, he talked us through the history of the park, the different types of trees or bears we'd encounter, and was meticulous in recommending different things we could do on Day 2. We could see that he was very well prepared, and his commentary throughout the ride definitely helped us enjoy the park more. The only piece that we felt could've been better was if he walked with us to glacier point and showed us for example the "Half Dome" as we learned what that was only the next day (we were able to identify other things though, like the Bridalveil falls). But other than that, we were able to perfectly find our way to different trails and spots he recommended for Day 2 (& enjoyed it a lot!), understand how Yosemite came to be, learned a lot about Sequoias, bears, acorns, the fires, how the granite formed, as well as see climbers on El Capitan! Would definitely rate Jordan a 5-star!
Charito_n, Jun 2025
Went on a two-day semi-guided tour to Yosemite in June 2025. Jay was our guide. He was very accommodating, friendly and very knowledgeable about the park. He takes good care of the guests and has great recommendations and advice on which trails to take.
My only comment on where the tour could make a little improvement would be on the transport. The vehicle can sit 14 passengers and there were 13 of us. The space between the rows of seats is small and barely has any legroom. It's very cramped especially for tall guests which half of our group were. It's difficult and uncomfortable for older guests as well. The lodging was fine overall. Other than the transport vehicle, the whole experience was wonderful.
Yosemite is very beautiful and the weather was just nice when we were there. I'm glad we chose the 2-day tour over the day tour because there is so much to see and do. First stop was at the Mariposa Grove where we had our lunch and went for a hike and see the beautiful Sequoia trees. Then next went to Glacier Point and Tunnel View before we were dropped off at our lodging for the night. Lodging is either at Yosemite Valley Lodge or at Yosemite View Lodge. We stayed at Yosemite View Lodge. We were given park maps and newspaper which had all the information about the park and trails. We can choose which trails to go for on the second day. Jay gave a brief description of what to expect for the popular trails.
As this is a semi guided tour, we hiked on our own to the trails of our choice for the second day. Jay dropped us off Curry Village then we went on to hike the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls, and then to Mirror Lake and still had time to go to the lower Yosemite falls. All are amazing but if you want more adventure and challenge with a chance to see a rainbow at the bottom of the falls, I would highly recommend the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls. You'll definitely get drenched but it's all part of the fun! Waterproof hiking shoes and waterproof shell are recommended.
We truly had one of the best park experience st Yosemite and we would definitely love to go back and maybe spend a few more days.
RAVINDRA_D, Jun 2025
Had a great fun with the tour operators
He was really friendly & Helpful Denver was very polite & good at each & every person
Joanna_T, Jun 2025
Our tour guide Lawson was very knowledgeable & experienced & guided & taught us about all of California besides Yosemite. Yosemite is a must see thought the eyes of a great guide…it was amazing!
Vicki_B, May 2025
James was a great guide. He was sensitive to the needs and abilities of everyone in our group. He had knowledge of the park and shared.
Peggy_C, May 2025
Absolutely recommend this trip! It was a wonderful part of our SF trip. Totally worth it. Our guide, Jay, was great. He gave us tons of information, was a great driver, and gave us the option to go on hikes with him or on our own. Two days was plenty of time to experience Yosemite. Not every hike, but we did 3 separate ones on our own, on top of the lookout places Jay took us.
Patrick_F, May 2025
Our tour guide Brian was fantastic, making sure we had the best experience possible. The two day tour was perfect for seeing all the best sights and having time to explore on our own.
Caroline_J, May 2025
This was a great trip. We packed in plenty of fabulous sights and walks - mainly on flat ground in the 2 days. We even saw a bear! Highly recommended.
Joyce_A, May 2025
Stunning sceneries. Trip itineraries were well arranged in a nice pace with flexibility. My first trip on viator and it didn’t disappoint.
Sashah_M, Apr 2025
Our driver was exceptional and made the 2 day trip to Yosemite a most enjoyable experience. Will book with viator again
David_L, Apr 2025
Amazing views and scenery, walks are on tarmac paths so walking boots not needed, 2 days minimum needed
Michael_S, Dec 2024
I met an exceptional group of people on this tour that I instantly bonded with. I would like to thank them all from the bottom of my heart. Our driver for the two days was both very courteous, knowledgeable and helpful in every single way. One hell of a guy.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled you had such a cohesive group and an amazing tour guide. We would love to welcome you back on another trip in the future!
Nick_W, Dec 2024
WARNING - please read before booking.
This tour is not good value for money.
I’ll preface by saying, the park itself, the drivers and guides were all incredible, 10 out of 10. However, the room rates at the lodge I stayed at are circa $260 per night, entrance to the park in a car is circa $35. How Incredible Adventures justifies the addition circa $500 to essentially pick you up en masse in a coach from San Francisco and take you back, I don’t know. After some great stories on the way there and photo stops in the park, you will be left alone for the next 24 hours before being bussed home.
My situation was a little different in that Incredible Adventures cancelled my tour due to low bookings and put me with another provider for the first day. No issues there. However the communication was appalling. The other company (who were great) had no idea about my situation or how I was being picked up or when. I got no responses to emails or text messages to Incredible Adventures. I had bad signal but managed to get through on the phone. I was given details but told they may change and I would be contacted to confirm the next day. Heard nothing. Luckily a bus showed up.
I was really expecting to be looked after very well given the very high price. I certainly didn’t feel well looked after.
That said, communication issues aside, I struggle to understand the pricing model here.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the park, the drivers, and the guides, we’re genuinely sorry that the overall experience did not meet your expectations.
We strive to provide a seamless and memorable journey. We regret that our communication fell short, especially during the unexpected changes to your itinerary. Your experience highlights areas where we could improve, and we’re actively reviewing our communication processes to ensure better coordination and responsiveness in the future.
Regarding pricing, our tours include not just transportation and lodging but also carefully planned routes, expert guides, and unique stops to enhance the experience. That said, we understand that value perception is important, and we’ll review our offerings to ensure guest expectations are as clear as possible prior to the start of a tour.
Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. Your feedback is invaluable, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide a more polished and enjoyable experience in the future. Please feel free to contact us directly at info@incadventures.com if you would like to discuss further.
ChanWay_N, Dec 2024
Went on a 2 day trip to Yosemite with Jaymes as our guide in May 2023. It was a great experience. It was the first time I had gone to a national park in the US. Jaymes shared extensively about the history and geography of Yosemite. I marveled at the immense beauty of the granite surrounding us. The walk through the Giant Sequoias was also breathtaking. Jaymes also suggested different trekking routes for persons with different physical abilities which was very kind and thoughtful. I enjoyed the trip very much and would highly recommend this!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your first visit to a U.S. national park was such a memorable one. Jaymes is indeed an incredible guide, and we’re glad his knowledge and thoughtfulness enhanced your trip.
Yosemite’s beauty is truly awe-inspiring, from the towering granite formations to the majestic Giant Sequoias, and it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed every aspect of it. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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