Guided Tours

From San Francisco: Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip

Name: From San Francisco: Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip
Start: 2026-08-04T05:30:00
End: 2026-08-04T20:30:00
Location: San Francisco

Enjoy a seamless Yosemite experience with this value-packed tour that combines a guided day trip with flexible overnight planning, including round-trip AC coach transport from San Francisco so you can explore more without worrying about logistics.

Travel with an expert English-speaking park guide who shares insights throughout the journey, with multilingual audio guides available in 8 languages, and enjoy included park entry (for US residents) along with scenic stops and a Giant Sequoia hike (conditions permitting).

Stop at Tunnel View and Bridalveil Fall to capture iconic photos and get up close to the waterfall, then continue to Yosemite Valley where you can explore trails, viewpoints, and attractions at your own pace.

Visit El Capitan Meadow and Valley View to spot climbers and frame perfect shots of granite peaks along the Merced River, before heading to Tuolumne Grove for a guided hike among towering Giant Sequoias.

Full-day tour of Yosemite Valley

Visit Tunnel View

Visit Bridalveil Fall

Visit El Capitan Meadow

Visit Valley View

Visit Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

Round-trip transport from major San Francisco hotels

Comfortable AC coach with onboard Wi-Fi

Expert English-speaking guide with insights throughout the journey

Audio guides available in 8 languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese)

Park entry fee for US residents

Meals and beverages

Park entry fee for non-US residents

Guide gratuities

Any personal expenses or additional activities not mentioned above

TOTAL DURATION15 hours
Timeline
Map
Start point
San Francisco
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1. Yosemite National Park
Explore Yosemite National Park as your guide introduces the region’s geology, wildlife, and history during the drive.
2. Tunnel View & Bridalveil Fall
3. Yosemite Valley
4. El Capitan Meadow & Valley View
5. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
End point
San Francisco
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Bring a light water-resistant jacket, camera or phone, 1-liter water bottle, hat and sunscreen, and a sturdy umbrella (if rain is forecast).

Make sure to carry cash or credit card for meals, snacks, and souvenirs.

The weather in the Sierra Mountains is unpredictable so dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes.

Additional information

While there are no restrooms on the bus, it does stop every 2 hours.

Non-US residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 park entry fee per person unless they hold a qualifying pass.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.