From San Francisco: Yosemite & Giant Sequoias in Small Group
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San Francisco, USA
- 14 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Active travelers who want to explore Yosemite National Park without the risk of getting lost or missing the best bits will enjoy this small-group guided tour. After reaching the park in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle you'll be taken on a guided tour of Yosemite Valley and the giant sequoia trees of Tuolumne Grove. Then, hike to the lesser-visited Sequoia Grove for great views with your exercise, followed by free time.
- Enjoy the combination of guided walks and free time
- National park entrance fees are included
- Ideal for active, nature-loving travelers
- See and do a lot on a full-day tour
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- National Park Entrance Fee
- LunchStop will be made so you can purchase food at your own expense.
- DinnerStop will be made for you to purchase food at your own expense.
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee - Non-resident fee for Yosemite National Park for those 16 years and older (includes processing fees)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.6:00 am
Itinerary
1
San Francisco
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Yosemite National Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Yosemite Valley
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Yosemite Falls
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Tunnel View
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Dublin
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 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
Beverly_P
It is a long day and lots of driving but the scenery is beautiful and fantastic. Our guide Joanna was great. Very knowledgeable and professional.
Reviews
4.3
based on 71 reviews
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Lesa_L, Jun 2026
Josh our bus driver/ tour guide was great! He was very knowledgeable. The guided hike to Tuolumne Grove was awesome. We really didn’t have much time to walk around the valley floor to explore which was disappointing. But 9/10 would do it again but would do the 2 day tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the guided hike to Tuolumne Grove and had a great experience with Josh—he’ll really appreciate your kind words. We also appreciate your feedback about time in the valley; comments like yours help us continue improving the balance of the itinerary. Thanks again for traveling with us and for the strong recommendation!
Raymond_T, May 2026
Bryan didn’t complete information about safety measures on the trail because it’s mostly downhill and long uphill. We have seniors in our group whom we assisted along the downhill walked and going back on uphill is much more difficult for seniors so I suggest that you guys should mention this in your activity description it’s not good for seniors who have weak legs and cannot do uphill to much. Me and my sister had difficulty going back that we had to paused once in a while to catch our breath and watch our heart rate which soared to 130-155 . I suggest that this tour guide should be observant to his group specifically their age and ask them about walking pace and difficulty.
His driving skills is fast and we all have experienced quite a swinging ride over the zigzag road I think he is in a hurry but safety should always be a priority on the road.
The driver or whoever in charge of the pickup points must be improved . There’s an incident here in our tour that someone was not pick up or was left which we were delayed.
Overall , the tour was ok but could had been much ok with a more informative driver or tour guide.
Kavitha_P, Apr 2026
Awesome
Oliver was great.
I would recommend to anyone who wants to travel .
And I would do again with your company .
Driving uphill but he was great and asking all of us , how we are doing .
Great guide
Jackie_S, Mar 2026
Very long van ride from SF to Yosemite. Not having a pick up at our hotel
(Hyatt Regency on Embarcadero) added almost an hour to our trip. Trip was 15 hours long from our hotel to back to our hotel. Start time as communicated to us by texts changed 3 times from when we booked (Friday) to the Sunday trip. From 6:00 am to 6:20 am to 6:50 am. Our guide was very kind and good with a 10 year old.
Melanie_D, Jan 2026
Mitch was very knowledgeable and entertaining on the very long ride to Yosemite!! The park was beautiful and I’m glad we went.
Beverly_P, Dec 2025
It is a long day and lots of driving but the scenery is beautiful and fantastic. Our guide Joanna was great. Very knowledgeable and professional.
Charlene_P, Dec 2025
Pickup time was delayed and communication came in late. Email came in at 11:02pm the night before and indicated that pick up time at 6:20am. At 6:11am, an email was sent stating pickup time at 6:50am. If we didn't check email, we would have stood on the street for half an hour to wait for pick up. The tour said one of the stop is "Tuolumme Gove of Giant Sequoias" and there was no such thing. We were so excited to see the Giant Sequoias as shown in the pictures of the tour advertisement and this portion did not happen. This is one of the reasons we wanted to take this tour: large sequoias that we have never seen in our country. The wind noise in the van was so loud that we could not hear what the guide said. After a few times telling her we could not hear, we quit listening. The tour guide was not really engaging. We took another tour the day before (booking through Viator) and had so much fun and we were disappointed going on this one.
Steve_W, Oct 2025
The whole day was an amazing adventure from start to finish. All areas of the park were the most beautiful i have ever seen
Olivia_C, Sep 2025
Great especially the tour guide/driver. She is bubbly and friendly woman. I would use again this company and recommend it to others.
Oleksiy_M, Aug 2025
One day is definitely not enough for Yosemity. Still, it was a great experience and the tour guide was amazing!
Maya_M, Jul 2025
Tour guide was great and had lots of facts about the area. The natural beauty was amazing and we had plenty of photo stops.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed the guide’s knowledge and the amazing natural beauty. It’s great to hear you had plenty of photo stops. Hope to welcome you back soon!
Kim_P, Jul 2025
Yosemite Day Tour by Incredible Adventures was a perfect celebration for America's birthday on the 4th of July. We truly appreciated the chance to marvel at nature's majesty and understand the history of Yosemite from being the home of the Native Americans to being protected as a national park. Thank you for providing an awesome and convenient experience that otherwise would have been more difficult with the long and arduous drive to Yosemite.
Vinay_P, Jul 2025
Sharon as tour guide cum driver was very good in all respect such as driving, knowledge of our aspects etc.
Ramnath_K, Jun 2025
The bus came 1 hour late. Also we asked how long it would take to reach in the evening and the time estimate was off by 45 minutes. Timing-wise there was a little too much optimism, more realistic times would be appreciated. Everything else was very good and no complaints.
Kimberly_B, Jun 2025
What a wonderful day! Our guide Hannah, was amazing and knowledgeable about Yosemite and the surrounding areas. We saw the highlights of Yosemite, don’t think you will see the entire park but this is a great way to see the highlights if you only have a day to explore! Highly recommended this tour!
Apoorva_C, May 2025
The experience was very nice. Peter is a friendly guide and was talking through the whole trip guiding us
Teodulo_C, Apr 2025
Guide was really good. Only issue i have was with the bus. You can feel all the bump on the road and was not very comfortable. Also the vehicle did not have any usb plugs
Preethi_A, Sep 2024
Please do your research and be prepared if you want to see the giant sequoias and Yosmite. For this trip the van was good and comfortable.The guide was entertaining and the route was nice but Yosemite and Giant Sequoias is what was missing! The whole batch pretty much we were roaming in the parking lot unable to find the path as the guide went missing and another batch from another trip company told us they did not spot any water falls anywhere. All we did then was sit by a river stream, had some lunch and got back to the van. I was so excited about the Giant sequoias but it was such a fail we did not get to see giant sequoias as advertised but just a few trees on at Tuolumne grove trail. If you want a nice long drive then I would recommend this if you are looking at Yosemite and Giant Sequoias day tour then probably this is not a great idea.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We regret to hear that your experience did not meet expectations and apologize for any confusion or disappointment.
While we’re pleased to know you found the van comfortable, the route enjoyable, and the guide entertaining, we are truly sorry that the main highlights of the trip—the Giant Sequoias and key sights at Yosemite—fell short. Your feedback regarding difficulties locating the trail and missing elements of the tour is very concerning. We will be reviewing this situation with our guides and logistics team to ensure future guests have clearer guidance and can fully enjoy the experience as advertised.
Tuolumne Grove does feature Giant Sequoia trees, but we understand that the experience may not have matched your expectations. We will reassess our tour descriptions to better set expectations and ensure our guests have a comprehensive understanding of what their tour offers.
We appreciate your honest review and hope you might consider giving us another opportunity in the future. If there is anything more we can do to address your concerns, please feel free to reach out to us directly at info@incadventures.com.
Joseph_D, Jul 2024
Do not take this tour! When you click on San Francisco tours this shows up. It is a bus ride to the park that is 3.5 hours long, then a rushed run around of everything listed, then another 3.5 hours on the bus. That's a tour of 7 hours in a bus. Stay away from this!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for sharing your input. We apologize that your expectations were not fully met. We understand that Yosemite Park is quite a distance from San Francisco; to enhance future experiences, we recommend reviewing the itinerary before booking to ensure alignment with your preferences and expectations. Our guides are constrained by the itinerary and time limitations, aiming to cover all designated points during the tour. We recommend booking the overnight tour or the 3+ days tour so you can have more time to explore the beauty of Yosemite.
Garfield_W, Jul 2024
Great trip to Yosemite park. Met people from all over the US and Australia. The tour guide Brendon was friendly and very informative about the area.
Fanny_B, Jul 2024
Our car broke down and we had to wait a long time for replacement vehicles. Mitch our tour guide tried to get the best out of the tour but in the end unfortunately only a fraction of the tour was covered than originally planned and paid for. The Sequoias were still beautiful. It was definitely an adventure, if you can call it that.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the breakdown and the extended wait for replacement vehicles. We understand how frustrating it must have been to have only a fraction of the tour covered compared to what was originally planned.
We're glad to hear that you found the Sequoias beautiful, despite the challenges. We appreciate your recognition of Mitch’s efforts to make the most of the situation.
We processed a 50% refund as compensation for the disruption. If there are any other concerns or feedback you’d like to share, please contact us directly at info@incadventures.com
Justin_P, Jun 2024
am i a little sad that we didn’t see the sequoias? yes 🥹 but literally it was still a 10/10 experience. coleman was our tour guide, he was so stinking cute and sweet! the views were immaculate. i’d say the meadows was my favorite part, looked like something out of a dream! but this inspired me to visit again on my own. there’s so much more to explore, thank you guys!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Justin!
We're so happy you enjoyed your visit! Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Angelica_O, Jun 2024
I purchased this tour for my mom and aunt since she was coming out of town. I dropped them both off at one of the destinations pick up spots. There was one in the city (SF) and it was easy for me to drop them off on my way to work. I was a bit worried until i dropped them off because i saw the huge group of people also going on this day excursion as well. My mom and aunt mentioned that it was such a fun and easy experience. The driver and the tour guide were so knowledgeable about everything. The tour guide also made it comfortable when he started talking about his time in Guatemala and that is where we are from. Pick up was at the same drop off location and it was not as late as i thought. I figured about 10pm? But no it was closer to 830/9? My mom and aunt couldn’t say enough great things about this tour. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We’re delighted to hear that our staff made your experience with us memorable and that you enjoyed all our services. I will be sure to share your kind words with the entire team!
Tobiasz_C, May 2024
Yosemite park is amazing, but the real deal are those monstrous sequoias! I had a great time. The driver/guide Jordan explained everything clearly and made sure we come back on time.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the amazing Yosemite Park and those incredible sequoias. Jordan sounds like a wonderful guide who made sure everything went smoothly. We hope you get to visit again soon!
Bandana_J, Apr 2024
The us seats were too small leg space was almost nil and in such a long tour of the basics were not right the entire trip gets spoiled
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hello! We're sorry the seat size and leg space didn't meet your expectations. The vehicle sizes are standard and we are known for running small tours so we rarely use a bigger size bus. Thank you for your imput.
Meilyn_P, Mar 2024
Annie, our guide was great and informative.
Due to the weather the Goant Sequoias part of the itinerary got canceled but they gave is extra time in Yosemite which was good.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you! We’re glad Annie provided great guidance and that you enjoyed the extra time in Yosemite. We appreciate your understanding about the weather and hope to welcome you again soon!
Leslie_R, Mar 2024
We were pickup at Dublin's BART station which was great for us. Julia was friendly and was a good tour guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad the Dublin BART pickup worked well for you and that Julia made your experience enjoyable. We appreciate you choosing to travel with us!
Alexis_G, Feb 2024
Incredible experience. Our tour guide, Jud, was very personable and fun! He took the time to get to know all of us and made the experience even better. It was stress free as the company ensured we hit all of the best spots. The communication from the company was top notch from the day we booked it.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello Alexis! We’re so glad to read that our staff were able to make your experience with us a memorable one and that you enjoyed all of the services we offer. I will pass on your compliments about our guide to the entire team!
Ajay_K, Dec 2023
Giant Sequoias Day Tour was cancelled at the last moment. I have no clue how its going to be reimbursed.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
It's important to note that all tours booked through Viator are charged and managed by their platform. Consequently, any refund you observe will be processed and issued by Viator directly, rather than by our organization.
Benoit_P, Nov 2023
Our tour guide was exceptionally nice, making the journey even more enjoyable. Pickup was a breeze at Union Square, with the car arriving promptly at 6:20, and we were on our way by 6:40.
The visit to the Giant Sequoias was well-timed, providing 1.5 hours to explore, which felt just right. However, upon reaching Yosemite Valley at 2 pm, the crowds were overwhelming, leaving us with a brief 1.5-hour window. It allowed a glimpse of the majestic waterfall, but more time would have been ideal.
A quick stop around El Capitan added a nice touch to the tour. While the day trip covers the essentials, a suggestion for future travelers would be to consider a 2-day trip for a more immersive Yosemite experience. Overall, a great way to capture the highlights in a day, but the beauty of Yosemite deserves a bit more time.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We appreciate your valuable feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Thank you for your feedback! We understand that Yosemite Park is quite a distance from San Francisco and due to its vastness We recommend booking the overnight tour or the 3+ days tour so you can have more time to explore the beauty of Yosemite.
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