Yosemite and Tahoe from San Francisco: 4 Day Sierra Nevada Tour
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San Francisco, USA
- 4 days (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Avoid the challenge of planning a multi-day wilderness route from San Francisco and experience California’s most iconic natural landscapes on a guided 4-day journey through the Sierra Nevada. Instead of coordinating lodging, driving, and park access yourself, you travel with a small group through forests, alpine lakes, and dramatic valleys with a set itinerary that keeps everything connected.
- Discover Yosemite, giant sequoias, Lake Tahoe, and other iconic natural highlights in one trip
- a more personal way to explore Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, and giant sequoia forests
- Accommodation and round-trip minibus transport included for a seamless multi-day experience
- Explore California’s rugged landscapes with ease and comfort
What's Included
- Central San Francisco Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Narrated guided tour
- Hotel accommodations (double occupancy, single occupancy supplement applies for single bookings).
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (except Hilton Hotel)
- Government Fees$105.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hilton San Francisco Union Square333 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Meet at Mason Street side entrance. The vehicle will be a white mini-coach that says "Incredible Adventures" on the side, and will be towing a trailer.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
Day 1
San Francisco To Yosemite National Park
3 Stops
1
Yosemite Valley
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Yosemite Falls
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Ansel Adams Gallery
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Overnight at a rustic mountain resort.
Meals: Not included
Day 2
Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Lakes, CA
3 Stops
1
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Tioga Pass
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Mammoth Lakes
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Overnight at a mountain side hotel.
Meals: Not included
Day 3
Mammoth Lakes to Lake Tahoe via Ansel Adams Wilderness Area and Bodie Ghost Town
3 Stops
1
Devils Postpile National Monument
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
Bodie State Historic Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Lake Tahoe Area
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Overnight at a boutique hotel in South Lake Tahoe.
Meals: Not included
Day 4
Lake Tahoe to San Francisco
2 Stops
1
Lake Tahoe Area
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
San Francisco
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Private rooms for single occupants are available if option chosen.
- 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 13 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 14 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Zulema_E
The attraction of the tour were OK. WIFI connection was not in the bus, the return time after seeing the sequoias was not enough, you get back drowned by the eight, I would have liked to do it at my own pace. The guide needs more training and more communication, she must explain how high one goes. On the outward journey From San Francisco to Yosemite Park it took 6 hours there were many stops and we only stayed 3 hours in the park. They should live earlier. Executing the first hotel, the other two were very good.
Reviews
4.9
based on 14 reviews
Anil_R, Feb 2024
I booked the 4 day sierra nevada tour for my family visiting from India.They thoroughly enjoyed the viator experience, the guide was very thorough and detailed. My family faced absolutely no issues in terms of food, travel time or restrooms. The tour van was very comfortable and frequent stops were made to grocery stores. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello Anil! 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!
Zulema_E, Sep 2018
The attraction of the tour were OK. WIFI connection was not in the bus, the return time after seeing the sequoias was not enough, you get back drowned by the eight, I would have liked to do it at my own pace. The guide needs more training and more communication, she must explain how high one goes. On the outward journey From San Francisco to Yosemite Park it took 6 hours there were many stops and we only stayed 3 hours in the park. They should live earlier. Executing the first hotel, the other two were very good.
Beverlyp, Dec 2017
From beginning to end this was such a memorable experience. Our guide was quite young but had no problem being with a bunch of oldies who all thought he was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about everything from where to get the best take out lunch to the history of all the amazing places he shared with us. I believe he went above and beyond what was required of him. He took us hiking thru beautiful nation parks to see the sequoia trees, chip munks and squirrels. On our tour through Lake Tahoe one of our group just had to go for a swim, so of course our young energetic guide went in for a dip too. After this we continued driving through beautiful countryside and magnificent blue and turquoise lakes. It is difficult to pick a highlight as the whole 4 days was the highlight of my 4 week trip to the US. I would definitely recommend this tour to all
kathybarnum46, Aug 2017
Great trip, even though our itinerary needed to be altered because of snow on Tioga Pass. May was a beautiful time to visit.
Cindy_C, Sep 2016
Good. Just wished we were offered the chance to either do the cruise or gondola ride in Lake Tahoe, as we clearly had enough time to do it. Other than that, our guide tried very hard as this was the first tour with this itinerary from this company.
Marijn v, Sep 2016
This was an amazing four day tour of Yosemite and Sierra Nevada. You really need more than one day in these amazing places and this tour gives you that opportunity. The accommodations for the nights were really top-notch and all different, from the Bug hostel at the edge of Yosemite to the hotel made of repurposed material in Tahoe. Without a doubt these were some of the best places Ive ever stayed at.
When I did the tour we were a small group of four people, myself and our guide Vern included. Vern was an amazing guide, with great enthusiasm and love for what he did. He customized the tour to our interests, with a lot of options for each location we visited. You want to bike through Yosemite valley, you can do that. You want to walk instead, you can do that too with a custom route so you make the most of your time there. We did a lot every day, but never once did it feel rushed like most day trips tend to be.
Every day was amazing, but for me, the highlight was the second day of the tour and the hikes in Yosemite up to Sentinel Dome and Glacier Point in the morning, swimming in Tenaya lake in the afternoon, followed by a hike up to the top of Lembert Dome. The view from up there cant be beat, and the climb up the last granite slopes is a thrilling experience.
If youre thinking of doing a tour to Yosemite look no further than this one.
TIP: Be as fast as you can and dont waste time when getting supplies at a supermarket, for example for lunch or breakfast. That way youll have more time where it matters, like in the parks.
Lorraine_W, Aug 2016
This tour far out weighed my expectations. Our guide Leo made the trip so enjoyable. His knowledge amazed our whole group. He tailored all activities to our individual group. By the time we were finished our group felt like family!
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