Yosemite National Park & Sequoias Private Tour from San Francisco
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Yosemite National Park, USA
- 14 to 15 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the highlights of Yosemite Park in just one day with this hassle-free private tour from San Francisco. Travel by SUV or minivan and soak up the scenery on the drive to the park. At the park, see the top highlights such as the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Glacier Point, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Valley View, and more.
- Visit Yosemite National Park in one day from San Francisco
- Includes entrance fees, soft drinks, and bottled water
- Enjoy a fully personalized experience with a private tour
- Ideal for small groups, pay just one price for up to five people
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Soda/Pop
- Admission Included
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Pick-up at Your Doorstep: We understand the importance of a stress-free travel experience. That's why we provide convenient pick-up directly from your San Francisco Hotel. Ensuring you start your day relaxed and ready for adventure.
Operating hours.6:00 am
Itinerary
1
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Tunnel View
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Bridalveil Fall
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Swinging Bridge Picnic Area Yosemite National Park CA
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Half Dome
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Ahwahnee Historic Building
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
7
Yosemite Village Store
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
El Capitan
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
10
Valley View
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
lldiko_B
It was a fantastic experience with a great guide, Pablo. We managed to squeeze in all the main attractions in Yosemite in one day, including the sequoias walk (Toulomne Grove of walks), the Bridal veil falls, El Cspitan, Half dome (from multiple viewing points), the Tunnel view. Stunning place, worth the long drive from San Francisco. Thank you for a fabulous day!
Reviews
5.0
based on 58 reviews
lldiko_B, Dec 2025
It was a fantastic experience with a great guide, Pablo. We managed to squeeze in all the main attractions in Yosemite in one day, including the sequoias walk (Toulomne Grove of walks), the Bridal veil falls, El Cspitan, Half dome (from multiple viewing points), the Tunnel view. Stunning place, worth the long drive from San Francisco. Thank you for a fabulous day!
Alyssa_T, Oct 2025
The perfect option for those looking to experience Yosemite while visiting SF. Our group had a few seniors with less mobility, so accessibility and convenience were a priority for us, and Pablo’s tour was perfect for our needs. We even unexpectedly had a medical emergency that required us to cancel our scheduled date last minute, but luckily I reached out to reschedule for the following day, and he had availability! Pablo was extremely accommodating and flexible - he picked us up from our requested location right on time. He had a mini van stocked with plenty of waters for us. The entire tour was efficient but didn’t feel rushed, and we hit all the key stops. We even had time for a sit down lunch at The Ahwahnee hotel, which was beautiful! We left SF at 6am and got back at 9pm. We felt so lucky that the timing worked out, the weather was perfect, and we had Pablo as our guide.
Gerard_l, Oct 2025
Wonderful day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite with Pablo of Cali Tours. Outstanding tour guide/private driver and very know about key sites at Yosemite. Pablo is delightful and very professional and concerned about his guests’ comfort throughout. Yosemite is extraordinary and we saw so much in one day thanks to Pablo.
Mark_M, Oct 2025
A perfect way to experience one of the most important national treasures of the United States in a day from San Francisco.
Geoff_M, Oct 2025
Early start today pickup at 0600 am for our private trip to Yosemite National Park ou guide is on time and very professional.
Traveling via Big Oak Flat road (HWY 120) we climb to an elevation of 6142 ft we visited the following places on a private tour of Yosemite National Park capturing the world famous Tunnel View then Swinging Bridge and Mirror Lake.
Lunch at the Ahwahnee Lodge and gift shopping at Yosemite Valley Lodge.
We then visit the awesome El Capitan where we spot a group of rock climbers on El Capitan
A quick look at Bridavell Falls and
Valley View from the opposite end to tunnel view. Then the 4 hr drive back to SF. This tour was well worth the investment and Pablo is the ultimate professional. 5 out of 5 stars from us.
LendyAnn_A, Sep 2025
Pablo has a deep knowledge of the local history and culture, making him an excellent tour guide. In addition to this, he also has excellent driving skills,ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for his passengers. With Pablo as your driver and tour guide, you can relax and focus on taking in the sights and sounds of your destination.
Kriti_C, Aug 2025
It was a great tour experience with Pablo. He took us to all the places within the Yosemite National Park. He knows the park in and out and took us to the most scenic spots while also hiking along to lesser known places for us to be able to get the best view of the place. The car and everything else was great as well. He tailored the itinerary so that our old parents didn’t have to walk a lot and took good care of all of us throughout the tour. Will highly recommend if you are planning to travel with family or friends to the park.
Kim_D, Jul 2025
It offers a great experience, especially for first-timers, as you can customize the trip according to your pace. I highly recommend it for families with elderly members. Pablo is easy to be with as well!
Russell_S, Jul 2025
We were staying in San Francisco for 4 nights and booked this last minute as heard so much about Yosemite. Thoroughly recommend. Our family of 5 were picked up by Pablo right at hotel front door and driven to Yosemite, arriving by 9am. Clean and spacious car. He proceeded to provide a 7 hr guided tour of the park - driving us from viewpoint to viewpoint and providing commentary along the way. Dropped back at hotel in evening. 5 star personal service - no way we’d have seen even half as much if we’d tried to visit on our own. Thanks Pablo.
Lauren_M, Jul 2025
First, it is important to note that this day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite is not for the faint of heart. It is a very long day. About four hours there and four hours back.
However, if you choose to go forward with this activity, Pablo is an amazing person to do it with! He was accommodating to a fault. Was able to easily and navigate through the park to all of the highlights and ushered us to the very best spots for photos and views.
Above all else, though, he is just a really wonderful person.
We highly recommend working with Pablo for any day trips from the SF area!
gsport626, Jun 2025
Our 17 hour day with Pablo was a magical experience. He knew all the special spots to take amazing pictures. He developed a bond with our 13 year old grandson who really enjoyed his time at Yosemite. We greatly appreciate Pablo spending his birthday with us. It was an unforgettable day.
Robert_G, May 2025
Pablo was an amazing guide for our family of five at Yosemite. He was very sensitive to our specific needs and made sure each of our kids (Ages 10, 18, 21) enjoyed the day. He possesses a great knowledge of when to visit specific parts of the park and how to sequence them. We always felt one step ahead of the larger groups. He was amazing!
Tracie_S, May 2025
Our private tour of Yosemite was absolutely incredible! From the moment we were picked up, Pablo was so accommodating. He made a stop to grab breakfast earlier than anticipated because one of us didn’t want to wait for the scheduled stop that he had planned.
He ensured that we saw every must-see landmark while tailoring the experience to our pace which admittedly was a bit slow. Note to self: If you walk downhill to see something, you should remember that the return walk will be uphill. He snapped amazing photos even capturing my TikTok dance that I’m far too old to attempt and let us do car karoake.
After a full day of jaw-dropping views and adventure, he dropped us off at the airport so that we could catch our redeye flights - talk about service!!!
If you want a stress-free experience with a guide who goes out of his way to make sure that you’re comfortable and happy, this is the way to go!
Stuart_S, Mar 2025
Wonderful bespoke experience, visited all the best locations in Yosemite and the Mariposa grove of Giant Sequoia trees. Certainly a long day out but pack some extra snacks and your walking boots and you’ll have a blast
Jack_B, Mar 2025
The guide was knowledgeable and was familiar with the park. We would have missed a lot had we decided to do it on our own.
Laura_P, Feb 2025
This was an amazing tour!!! Pablo was professional, prepared, accommodating, thoughtful, helpful, knowledgeable. He was always offering to snap photos for us, and knew all of the best places to stop. He absolutely made this day perfect for us.
I would highly recommend touring with him.
Pablo helped us to get some epic photos, and was patient with my children as they climbed EVERY rock in Yosemite lol.
The viewpoints were stunning! It was the best day of our California trip.
Jirakit_J, Dec 2024
The guide, Pablo was so impressive.
He has a good service mind and well-cooperative
He provides the knowledge about the place and also find us a scenic spot to take photos. We had an amazing experience during Yosemite National Park trip thanks to Pablo.
Vaibhav_J, Oct 2024
Enthusiastic, patient and excellent guide. Directing us to the best places and being the most proactive personal photographer. Brilliant day. Strongly recommended.
Abey_A, Oct 2024
Yosemite is beautiful, everyone already knows that. While I’ve seen countless photos and videos about El Capitan, I was literally speechless and breathless the first time I saw it in person! Our timing was also perfect, as we got to see Glacier Point, Grizzly Giant, Half dome, the Yosemite village etc. It was the highlight of our 1 week SF trip, the whole place is beautiful and a natural treasure!
More than Yosemite, I loved the company of Pablo - he’s the best. It’s a long drive from SF, and we had a long chat about how life in Brazil and India are weirdly similar in many ways. I was travelling with my wife and 2 year old baby, and we had so much fun. Pablo takes amazing pics, is an amazing driver, and is always considerate, friendly and knows a lot of fun facts about places and people!
Thank you Pablo. Take care!
WenChin_C, Oct 2024
Pablo is kind and excellent guide. We had a good time to explore Yosemite National Park. During this one day trip, we visited all the scenic spots and had enough time to explore each spots because good schedule control by Paulo.
we entirely go over view spots under schedule.
and he is very kind and did everything to ensure we were comfortable during the trip, giving us enough time to do things at our pace.
Laura_H, Aug 2024
Really good day out with Pablo. Took us to many hotspots with plenty of photo opportunities. Comfortable journey with breakfast and dinner stops. Pablo kept us well hydrated during the day. Would definitely recommend this day trip with cali trips
James_B, Aug 2024
Everything went to plan
Our guide Pablo was excellent
It’s a long day day but what an experience
The park has amazing scenery well worth the visit.
John_R, Jul 2024
The views of the mountains are some of the most incredible I've seen, and I've been fortunate to see quite a few mountain ranges. Our guide was able to get us to see many beautiful sights and he was flexible....he went at our pace.
Silvia_J, Jun 2024
We were so glad we took this tour. Pablo was courteous, attentive and a superb driver. The car was comfortable and totally appreciated the unlimited drinks . Pablo was always ready to help us with taking pictures but also let us took our time sightseeing and enjoy the moment without feeling rushed. We truly enjoyed our day in Yosemite from pick up to drop off and even booked an impromptu SF city tour the next day with him. Highly recommended!
Dominique_F, Jun 2024
Pablo gave us a memorable Yosemite experience. From pick up to drop off at our hotel he catered to our family. We were able to see all the best sights - half dome, glacier point, bridal veil falls, etc. and he always got us to the best vantage points. We would highly recommend this tour!
Randall_P, Jun 2024
Pablo made sure we saw every view and he was excellent in dropping us near the venue and then parking. That was helpful as we had some mobility issues. Very nice person and validated all the previous reviews that I read.
Patrick_S, Jun 2024
Loved the personal, jam-packed, wonderful visit to amazing Yosemite. We were picked up on time directly from our hotel and made our way to Yosemite. We saw Giant Sequoias, Glacier Point/Half Dome, El Cap, numerous waterfalls and breathtaking vistas. Pablo was with us the whole day making sure we saw everything and acted as our own personal photographer. I would highly recommend this tour.
Steve_M, Apr 2024
Pablo was excellent! We completed the entire tour, and Pablo was with us throughout. He was very knowledgeable about all the main sites in Yosemite, and took pictures for us to have a lasting memory. Highly recommend.
Lin_C, Apr 2024
Pablo was a wonderful guide and we saw many points of interest in a very pleasant day trip. He was very knowledgeable, had good snacks and stories and knew where all the best viewing spots (and bathrooms) were.
Lorena_G, Feb 2024
Pablo, our guide , was so kind and patient. The visit was breathtaking , amazing, no words to describe the beauty of the valley.
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