Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup
Overview
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15 hours
Mobile ticket
See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and the iconic Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. Spend 5 full hours in the park taking in the best views and landmarks. If you want the most complete Yosemite experience in one day, this is your tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 separate payment link. Note that holders of the “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” do not pay the $100 fee; the $250 pass covers up to 4 people at the entrance.
From November to March, when the trail is unsafe due to snow and ice, we replace the Sequoia hike with extra time in Yosemite Valley.
The tour stops around 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch, and 6pm for dinner on the way back. Meals are not included.
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
Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
What To Expect
San Francisco
Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and includes a unique hike among ancient Giant Sequoias. Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up in Downtown San Francisco.
San Joaquin Valley
Enjoy the scenic drive as your guide shares how a flash of gold in the American River sparked the California Gold Rush.
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Tour Italian Audio: Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Italian Pickup included
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Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip from San Francisco Pickup included
Tour Spanish audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Spanish
Tour German audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in German
Tour Portuguese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Portuguese Pickup included
Tour Japanese Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Japanese Pickup included
Tour Korean Audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in Korean Pickup included
Tour French audio
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour with audio tour in French Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents
Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
Live local expert guide (English)
Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Guide Gratuities
Food and drinks
Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
Pickup points
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco United States
The Mosser
54 4th St, San Francisco United States
Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason Street, San Francisco United States
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
250 Beach Street San Francisco United States
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny Street, San Francisco United States
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
515 Mason Street, San Francisco United States
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco United States
The Jay, Autograph Collection
433 Clay Street San Francisco United States
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Fisherman’s Wharf
2850 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,541 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yosemite day trip
Manish P,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sharon our tour guide made this trip absolutely memorable. Long trip in and out from San Fran. But Sharon made it enjoyable both ways. She adapted to the needs of all of her travelers and took us to all the greatest sights available for the day. The sights were simply amazing. And would highly recommend this excursion if you only have short time and 1 day! Please don’t sell your self short and second guess it was amazing! The communication was exceptional for any tour that i have ever taken!
Extranomical extravaganza at Yosemite
fooddoc813,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sharon was above and beyond the most gracious tour guide I’ve experienced. She was an exceptional driver, knowledgeable, and personable. Even as things sometimes went sideways she was calm cool and collected. We had an absolutely magical time with her and throughly enjoyed our trip to Yosemite! I cannot recommend Sharon and extranomical any more highly. Everything was organized and on time. The communication between the app and text was fantastic. Do not hesitate if you need to book a tour!
Amazing experience
chrisdE669ZZ,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glenda was amazing!!! We seen the highlights and she got us around the crowds and recommended stops to optimize our time.
Yosemite
daveandkarenammerman,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00So looooong on the bus! But where they did take us was pretty
Yosemite
C5665OWdonnak,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Guide was great. Yosemite was amazing. The bus was awful. Noisy engine and rattling. Rough ride and uncomfortable seats. Air conditioner unable to cool bus.
Amazing Tour- We love Toby!
hannahsR7419GI,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely perfect. Toby was an amazing guide, nothing negative to say. The whole day was great- really informative & nice vibe. Would recommend to friends and family!
Yosemite with Fam ❤️
797farrahv,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Driver and guide Glenda is the best 5 🌟
An amazing day in Yosemite from San Francisco. Our tour guide Andy Howse was incredible and made the trip fun!!
461edwinc,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing day in Yosemite from San Francisco. Our tour guide Andy Howse was incredible and made the trip with the kids fun, educational, and insightful! Definitely recommend him if you can request him! We wet picked up from our hotel early in the morning and rode the bus to Yosemite the kids go to sleep along the way. With stops for bathroom breaks and food on the way there and back. Made the trip easier than driving and dealing with the crowds. We were taken to the sites and were able to get off and explore. A great day trip, we saw everything we wanted to see. Highly recommended
Good
F8020BBanandm,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience with Mr. Toby
Did a 1 day Yosemite tour...
Luqman L,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Did a 1 day Yosemite tour with Dustin and it was great. He told us loads of interesting facts throughout the journey and gave us tips and tricks at the stops. Each of the locations we visited were amazing, would definitely recommend it!
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