San Francisco to Yosemite One-Way Transfer

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San Francisco to Yosemite One-Way Transfer — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

If you are needing a more flexible itinerary to experience the wild, natural beauty of Yosemite National Park this is the tour for you. This is the only Yosemite Valley tour from San Francisco where you can select your departure day and return day as separate segments. Enjoy plenty of free time to hike, bike and explore at your own pace. Guaranteed departures 365 days a year. Arrange your hotel separately, accommodations are NOT included in the tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 41 people
People per booking: 1–11
Audio guide: German, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Extranomical Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert guide and commentary
Included: Pickup at major San Francisco hotels
Included: Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Included: Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents (for San Francisco to Yosemite option only)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Accommodation
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance fees: Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

Itinerary

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, known locally as the Bay Bridge, is a complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay in California. As part of Interstate 80 and the direct road between San Francisco and Oakland, it carries about 260,000 vehicles a day on its two decks.
Treasure Island

Treasure Island is an artificial island in the San Francisco Bay and a neighborhood in the city and county of San Francisco. Built 1936–37 for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, the island's World’s Fair site is a California Historical Landmark.
Sierra Nevada

The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin.
Yosemite Valley

3 hours Admission included

Yosemite Valley is a glacial valley in Yosemite National Park in the western Sierra Nevada mountains of Central California. The valley is about 7.5 miles long and approximately 3000–3500 feet deep, surrounded by high granite summits such as Half Dome and El Capitan, and densely forested with pines.
Tunnel View

15 min

Tunnel View is a scenic viewpoint on State Route 41 in Yosemite National Park. Visitors have seen and documented the iconic and expansive views of Yosemite Valley from the overlook since its opening in 1933.
Bridalveil Fall

Bridalveil Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley in California, Yosemite National Park.
El Capitan

El Capitan, also known as El Cap, is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, located on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. The granite monolith is about 3,000 feet from base to summit along its tallest face, and is a popular objective for rock climbers.
Half Dome

Half Dome is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape.
Horsetail Fire Fall

Passing by

Horsetail Fall, located in Yosemite National Park in California, is a seasonal waterfall that flows in the winter and early spring. The fall occurs on the east side of El Capitan. Around the second week of February, the setting sun hits Horsetail Fall at just the right angle to illuminate the upper reaches of the waterfall.

Only during certain time of the year
Lower Yosemite Fall Trail

15 min

A quarter-mile (one way) hike to a spectacular mist-blown view from the base of 320-foot Lower Yosemite Falls. Lower Yosemite Falls Hike is a must visit for its accessibility and proximity to this massive waterfall and has spectacular views of both falls.
Merced River

15 min

The Merced River in the central part of the U.S. state of California, is 145 miles (233 km) long. Tenaya, Yosemite, Bridalveil and Pigeon Creeks join the Merced River in Yosemite Valley.
Stop 12

Yosemite Valley Lodge is a favorite choice for families and large groups. Its close proximity to Yosemite Falls makes it the perfect base camp for exploring Yosemite National Park.
Valley Visitor Center

Passing by

The Valley Visitor Center is located in Yosemite Valley and is the largest and most comprehensive in terms of displays, books, postcards and maps. The Valley Visitor Center is open year round and offers natural history displays, audiovisual programs and is staffed with individuals who are happy to answer all your questions.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.

End point

Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.

Pickup points

Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway by IHG
The Mosser
Hotel Fairmont San Francisco
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
The Jay, Autograph Collection
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Fisherman’s Wharf

Pick-up details and times are as follows:

5:20 AM – Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway (1500 Van Ness Ave).

5:25 AM – Motel 6 (2850 Van Ness Ave).

5:30 AM – Zephyr Hotel (250 Beach St), Avis Car Rental (500 Beach St).

5:40 AM – Hilton Financial District (750 Kearny St), Fairmont San Francisco (950 Mason St).

5:50 AM – Hilton San Francisco Union Square (251 Mason St), JW Marriott (515 Mason St).

6:00 AM – The Mosser Hotel (54 4th St).

6:40 AM – 7-Eleven Convenience Store, Livermore (891 Airway Blvd, Livermore).

Using your ticket

Please call the service provider on 415-357-0700 at least 24 hours prior to your departure to reconfirm travel date and time.

If foreign language audio is required: It is recommended to download files onto your device prior to the tour (as reception is not available in certain areas of the tour), please bring along your charged device and earbuds. You will receive the link details via email. If you do not receive prior to your tour, please contact the operator at: [email protected] or 415-357-0700

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Nonresident Fee Notice: Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 park entry fee per person after completing their booking. This fee will be collected by the tour operator via a payment link or on the bus at the start of your tour. Note that “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” holders do not pay the $100 fee, the $250 pass covers up to 4 people at the entrance.
Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads.
Tour makes stops for breakfast, lunch, and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included.
For hotel pickups, please select the Hilton Union Square if your hotel is not listed.
California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
The Giant Sequoias Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May.

Options

San Francisco to Yosemite

Duration: 8 hours

San Francisco to Yosemite: One way tour outbound from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Tour will end inside Yosemite National Park.

Pickup included
Yosemite to San Francisco

Duration: 8 hours

Yosemite to San Francisco: One way tour from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco

Pickup included