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San Francisco: Yosemite and Kings Canyon 2-Day Tour with Hotel

San Francisco, USA
  • 2 days (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Visit both Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Park in just two days, without having to rent a car and brave driving on unfamiliar forest roads, with this tour, which picks passengers up in San Francisco, Oakland, Milbrae, Fremont, and San Jose. Spend your first day checking out the highlights of Yosemite and your second day exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, returning to the Bay Area in the evening.
  • Learn about the region from your professional driver-guide
  • Overnight accommodation and breakfast included for added value
  • No need to bring cash: Driver gratuities are included
  • Round-trip transfers from the Bay Area included for ease

What's Included

  • Professional Driver and Guide
  • Commercial vehicle with Commercial Insurance
  • All Admissions
  • Hotel accommodation and Breakfast
  • Gratuities and All Fees
  • Any expenses and personal expenses that are not listed in Fee Included.
  • Meals, Food and Beverages
  • Non-U.S. Residents Only Additional National Park Entrance Fee USD 100.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Day 1

San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Hotel

2 Stops

San Francisco (Pass By)

1

Yosemite National Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Hotel:Best Western Colonial Inn Or similar

Meals: Not included

Day 2

Kings Canyon National Park - San Francisco

3 Stops

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park (Pass By)

1

Kings Canyon Visitor Center

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

2

General Grant Tree Trail

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Not included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
  • What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
  • Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
  • Pick-Up Location Policy:When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
  • Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
  • Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
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  • Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
  • Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
  • Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
  • Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
  • Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
  • Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
  • Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
  • Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
  • Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
  • Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
  • Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
  • 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.
  • Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.8
based on 8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Time is too short and the...

Yu_X, May 2025
Time is too short and the minibus is too crowd since we need to spend more than 15 hours in the minibus

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the tight schedule and crowded minibus conditions during your trip. We understand that spending over 15 hours in such conditions can be very uncomfortable, and we truly regret that this aspect of your experience did not meet expectations. Please know that we take your comments seriously and will review this with our operations team to improve future arrangements, whether by adjusting itineraries, vehicle capacity, or rest stops for long journeys. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better travel experience in the future.

Well organized 2-day trip to yosemite and Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park

zgrAcar_G, Jun 2024
Great tour, it's exactly what I was looking for. Antony was a great guide, very friendly and knowledgable. The driver was also excellent, I always felt safe. The bus itself was very clean. Antony and the driver are also both very organized, and the trip is planned out very well. The hotel you stay overnight, also perfectly clean and nice. Honestly, this is as good as it can get for such a 2-day trip. What you will get from this tour is a glimpse of yosemite and the kings canyon & sequoia national park. For obvious reasons, most of your trip will be within the bus due to the distance from SF to these parks. This tour is the most efficient way to visit them in two days while getting the most out of it.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the services we've provided!

Long ride but worth it if you would go to Yosemite and Giant Sequoia site

Sawako_A, Apr 2024
The end of March is still not the best season in the mountains. It was cold and we couldn't do some activities because of snow, hail, and cold rain. But the guide was very helpful and tried for us to get the most memorable experiences.

Guide cum driver was quite customer friendly

Rajendra_G, Jun 2023
Good overall experience with both places. Stay arrangement was good (clean n neat). Site seeing was excellency

Opgelicht

Valrie_B, Sep 2024
We hadden een engelstalige tour geboekt en kregen in de plaats een tour met chinese gids die amper engels praatte....we kregen amper uitleg = 1 zin bij het uitstappen van de bus, terwijl de medereizigers een hele uitleg kregen tijdens het rijden. We vinden dit echt niet kunnen. Ook de tour zelf stelde niet veel voor. Op dag 2 gingen de de Kings Canyon bezoeken.....We hebben enkel Grant Grove bezocht en daarmee was de kous af. Echt zijn geld niet waard. We voelen ons echt opgelicht.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hartelijk dank voor uw feedback. Het spijt ons zeer dat u niet tevreden bent met de diensten die u heeft ontvangen. We hebben de gids gevraagd om de kwaliteit van de Engelse uitlegservice te versterken en meer uitlegkennis voor te bereiden.
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