Enchanting Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

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About this activity

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both guided sightseeing and free time, ensuring you see the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s major attractions, like Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley. Travel through the Central Valley farmlands, historical Gold Country, and the Sierra Nevada foothills Spend hours snapping photos of Yosemite’s stunning forests, rock formations, and waterfalls Visit Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan on a guided van tour.

Enjoy free time to explore Yosemite’s other natural wonders by foot or bike.

Take in a breathtaking panorama from the Tunnel View overlook for an expansive view of the Yosemite Valley.

Small-group tour with a private and group options limited to 5 ensures a more personalized experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 13–14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: BARBIL TOURS

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water bottles
Included: In-person Guide: English
Included: Expert guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food & Drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee - Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

Itinerary

Financial District

Start your tour from San Francisco downtown, surrounded by skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is the region's workhorse bridge, carrying more than a third of the traffic of all of the state-owned bridges combined. It is also a jewel along the San Francisco waterfront.
Yosemite National Park

4 hours

Drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park.

Sierra Nevada (Pass By) The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. Big Oak Flat Road (Pass By) Traveling the historic Big Oak Flat Road from the western entrance of Yosemite National Park across to the Tioga Pass entrance on the east, provides drivers easy access to the stunning beauty of Yosemite’s high country landscapes.
Oakdale

30 min

You'll pass through the Central Valley to have a taste of California's most productive agricultural region, providing more than half of the vegetables and fruits grown in the US. We will make a quick stop at Oakdale to purchase your supplies for the day: water, snacks, food for hiking, or your whole picnic.
Yosemite Falls

one hour

Flows: approximately November through July, with peak flow in May.

Look for the ice cone at the base of the upper fall during winter and for roaring runoff April through June. Yosemite Falls, one of the world's tallest, is actually made up of three separate falls: Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 feet), the middle cascades (675 feet), and Lower Yosemite Fall (320 feet).

You can see Yosemite Falls from numerous places around Yosemite Valley, especially around Yosemite Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge. A one-mile loop trail leads to the base of Lower Yosemite Falls
Yosemite National Park

4 hours

Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. Explore the most visually stunning places on earth. Your tour will include stops at Tunnel View, Bridal veil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley.
San Francisco

4 hours

Drop the guests back to drop off locations

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Symphony Inn
SoMa Residences
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Fisherman’s Wharf
Inn@Market
Rodeway Inn Civic Center
San Francisco Inn
Hotel Epik
Edwardian Hotel
Civic Center Motor Inn
SOMA Park Inn - Civic Center
Best Western Red Coach Inn
San Francisco Central Hotel

and 18 more pickup points

Our guide will call the guests one day before the tour date and confirm the

pick-up timing and location.

Please install WhatsApp to have an easy communication with our guide.

Using your ticket

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.