Best 1-Day Yosemite National Park Private Tour from San Francisco

San Francisco, USA

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover one of the country’s most popular national parks—and enjoy a seamless way to travel—on this private, full-day tour of Yosemite National Park. Early in the morning, meet your guide at your San Francisco accommodation, hop aboard your private vehicle, and set off into nature. You’ll see park highlights like El Capitan, the Half Dome, thundering waterfalls, and much more—all in one day.

This private tour offers the most convenient, personal way to travel
See the best of Yosemite National Park, all in one day
Leave all the logistics and navigation to someone else
Round-trip transit from your San Francisco hotel makes exploring easy

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
Complimentary private pickup /drop-off, 12-hour private custom tour of Yosemite from San Francisco
Yosemite entrance fees and permit

Meals,overtime
Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service
Entrance fee - The U.S. government imposes a Non-US Resident fee on all international travelers aged 16 and older, effective January 1, 2026.

$100.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We offer a complimentary meet-and-greet service in the lobby of your hotel or at your designated pick-up location in San Francisco’s downtown and nearby neighborhoods. Your private tour guide will be holding a sign with our company’s logo and your name. Please provide your name and cellphone number for smooth communication. We also offer pick-up service in the East Bay along Highway 580 for your convenience.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

San Francisco

Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite Valley

Admission Ticket Free

Sierra Nevada

Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite Falls

Admission Ticket Included

San Francisco

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Our policy regarding passengers with disabilities: Sorry, our vehicles are not equipped for passengers with disabilities and therefore, our commercial insurance doesn’t allow us to transport persons with any kind of disabilities for the sake of their own safety and well-being
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

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It truly is the BEST of "Best 1-Day Yosemite National Park Private Tour"

chaolittle2, Jul 2024

We have always wanted to visit Yosemite! We originally booked a private tour with another company; however, two days before our scheduled trip that tour operator wanted to change our tour date because of a double booking situation. We did not want to give up our hope to visit Yosemite so we scrambled to find another private tour. We struck gold at the Golden State because we had an amazing time visiting Yosemite National Park with Alcatraz Tours!! Our tour began at 7a with pickup service at our hotel. Adam, our tour guide, was punctual, professional, fun and friendly, thoughtful, and very knowledgeable. We hit all the popular sites. Thank you Adam for making our first ever visit to Yosemite so memorable!!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time visiting Yosemite National Park with us at Alcatraz Tours. We understand the importance of a seamless and enjoyable experience, especially when it comes to exploring such iconic destinations like Yosemite. It's unfortunate to hear about the initial challenges with your previous tour booking, but we're delighted that we could step in and provide you with a memorable visit to Yosemite. Adam is indeed a fantastic guide, and we're pleased to hear that he contributed to making your trip so special with his punctuality, professionalism, and extensive knowledge. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future. If you have any more feedback or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. Warm regards, Victor