Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

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About this activity

Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, with a stop for a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk into a grove of giant sequoias*.

Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers.

*weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues

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At a glance

Duration: 14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Best Bay Area Tours Llc

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: National Park fees for US Residents
Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (from select hotels in San Francisco)
Included: Local taxes
Included: All activities

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: No Pick-up/Drop-off from residential addresses or hotels outside of San Francisco
Not included: Government fees: Please note that new National Park fees apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

Itinerary

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

Passing by

Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite
San Joaquin Valley

Passing by

California's agricultural heartland, visible during the long drive to the Sierra foothills.
Tunnel View

30 min Admission included

Drive to one of the most beautiful views of the Yosemite valley from above
Merced River

Passing by

The tour follows this scenic river canyon as it enters the national park.
Yosemite Valley

2 hours Admission included

Spend free time experiencing the valley
Half Dome

20 min Admission included

Stop for photos
Yosemite Falls

one hour Admission included

Walk to the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world
El Capitan

30 min Admission included

Stop to look for climbers on the granite wall
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

1 h 30 min Admission included

See some of the biggest trees on the planet.
Bridalveil Fall

30 min Admission included

Walk to the falls for photos

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Biltmore Hotel
Palace Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
The Grant Hotel
Castle Inn
Bel Air Hotel
Minna Hotel
Hampton Inn San Francisco Downtown/Convention Center
Inn On Broadway
Vantaggio Suites - Garland
Columbus Motor Inn
Francisco Bay Inn
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

and 158 more pickup points

Hotel pickup time in the following zones:

Fisherman's Wharf/Lombard Street Corridor: 5:15 am - 5:30 am

Union Square/SOMA: 5:15 am - 5:30 am

Using your ticket

Please expect communication from Best Bay Area Tours about exact pickup time. If you don't receive a call by the night prior, please call to confirm. Hotel pickup time in the following zones:

Fisherman's Wharf/Lombard Street Corridor: CONTACT TO RECONFIRM

Union Square/SOMA: CONTACT TO RECONFIRM

Your tour is with BEST BAY AREA TOURS. Please look for a gray or black bus with this signage. Please give a window of 15 minutes from pick up time in case previous passengers are not on time. If you have been confirmed the night before, you needn't call the office.

There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia (the massive 2500-year old trees) hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions. This is often the case in the winter months.

If you are looking for other activities in the Bay Area on your vacation, please check out the other offerings from BEST BAY AREA TOURS on Trip Advisor. These include tours that go to a Giant Redwood forest (the tallest trees on the planet that are 1500-years old) with a half day along the California Coast, or the Redwoods and wineries of the Russian River. There is also a weekend gourmet tour that includes wine tasting and a 4 course wine-paired meal at a winery.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Car seat required for children 8 years old and under; not provided
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.
The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias. This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is only way to see the sequoias.
There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.