One day combination of Yosemite and the Giant Sequoias tour from San Francisco is an excellent way to get the most out of Yosemite. This tour allows you to cover the Yosemite Valley & the Giant Sequoias in one day spending more time in Yosemite than any one day tour (5-6 hours). [$10pp park admission is included]
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This 1 day combination of Yosemite & the Giant Sequoias tour from San
Francisco is an excellent way to get the most out of Yosemite. We maximize the
time you spend in Yosemite by starting early and traveling more efficiently in
small groups. This allows us to cover the Yosemite Valley & the Giant Sequoias
in one day spending more time in Yosemite than any one day tour (at least 5 hours). In
the Yosemite Valley Tour we cover and generally stop at Bridalveil Falls,
Inspiration Point (or Tunnel View), El Capitan, Half-Dome, Yosemite Falls, and
the Yosemite Village. In the afternoon we drive to a higher altitude, and a lesser traveled part of Yosemite, for a chance to hike in the evergreen forest to see a grove of Giant Sequoia trees, the world's largest living things.
Trip Itinerary (for reference
only)
6:00 - 7:00am
Pick-up for at hotel in
downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area (earliest pick-ups).
7:00 - 7:20am
West Oakland Bart Station pickup (if necessary).
7:20 - 7:40am
Dublin/Pleasanton Bart Station pickup (if necessary).
7:40 - 9:00am
Continuing east, see the windmills and descend into the San Joaquin valley and stop for a break and a snack.
9:15 - 11:00am
Begin the climb into the foothills, through gold country, and up into the Sierra Nevada range and Yosemite National Park.
11:00 - 1:00pm
Explore Yosemite's many amazing sights with an informative narrated tour from your guide. Be amazed by Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more! Enjoy a mini-hike and plenty of photo stops around the Yosemite Valley.
1:00 - 2:30pm
Visit the gift shops, have a relaxing hot meal, or get food to go and GO! Walk to the middle of the valley, up to the river banks, or get up close to the tallest waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls.
2:30 - 3:00pm
Drive to one of the Giant Sequoia groves stopping on the way to get a bird's eye view of the whole valley.
3:00 - 4:00pm
Up at over 6000 ft (2000 m), we'll stop and let you choose to hike down to the grove of Giant Sequoias (1 mile away) or relax and maybe eat your lunch in the picnic area under the pines. Note – This stop is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions from October to April. See Winter Tour Itinerary.
4:00 - 6:00pm
Start the return trip, descending from the Sierras, with more great scenery as we follow the sun to the west.
6:00 - 6:30pm
Stop for a break, a stretch, and a bite to eat.
6:30 - 8:30pm
Continue back to San Francisco, enjoying views of the sunset over the East Bay hills, or the Peninsula and the city lights.
8:30 - 9:00pm
The Yosemite tour ends at your San Francisco Hotel front door.
Departure and Return Details
Complimentary pick-up service available from most hotels in San Francisco or
Fisherman's Wharf area.Passengers will be
picked-up from their hotel between 6:00am to 7:00am, depending on the hotel
location. Exact pick-up time will be provided upon reconfirmation 24 hours
prior to tour.
Inclusions:
Hotel pick-up and return transfer
Transport in a air-conditioned group van or minibus
$10pp park admission is included
Guided Tour
Taxes
Exclusions:
Child safety seat for infants under 50/lbs (required)
Meals and beverages
Gratuities
Additional Note
This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
Confirmation for this tour will be received within 1 business day of booking
You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received.
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your
destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you
reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to
present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and
take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.
Terms & Condition
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation
and All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within one business day
after booking.
Cancellations and changes to reservations must be made 72 hrs before
trip departure to get partial refund, cancellations and changes to
reservations are subject to a 20% cancellation penalties.
Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
We are not responsible for loss or damage of personal property. We are
not responsible for delays due to accidents, breakdowns, or adverse
traffic and weather conditions. We reserve the right to modify stops,
vehicle, visits or activities based on weather conditions, group needs or
conditions out of our control.
Read what other travelers think about this tour. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Reviewed by:
Reid,
2009-11-08 23:36:43
I just wanted to write you and let you know how our family's experience was with your tour company. We came out to SF for the TCU/Stanford game in mid-October and we decided to add a tour of Yosemite Park to our itinerary. First, we were very impressed with how helpful everyone was when we called with our questions. We have a 4 year old, so we had a lot of questions regarding the car seat/booster seat laws for the state of California. But mostly I'm writing to express just how happy we were with our Tour Guide/Driver, Frank Sherlock. From the moment he picked us up at our hotel to the minute he dropped us off, he made sure that everyone had an enjoyable and educational experience. Obviously, traveling with a 4 year old has its own challenges and Frank made sure that our son was comfortable and involved in the whole experience. He took time to show our son the wildlife and the phenomenal scenery in Yosemite. He even found a gas station in the middle of nowhere for an unscheduled bathroom break. We could not have been any happier with our decision and we will make certain to tell anyone who is going to northern California that this day trip was the best money we spent during our trip. Again, thanks for a wonderful experience and especially thanks to Frank for making the trip so enjoyable. He is an absolute credit to your company.
Reviewed by:
Ann and Paul,
2009-11-08 23:37:43
My husband Paul and I want to thanks for a great tour to Yosemite and to commend your tour guide/driver Jack for a fantastic day. He was accommodating, courteous and very knowledgeable about the areas we covered. He made the 3 hour trip each way interesting, briefed us thoroughly on Yosemite and it was nice to hear not only about geological places of interest, but of the history of Yosemite and California. I didn't mind at all that he has the best interests for our environment in mind. Wish more people did. I have a bad knee and he made me feel comfortable even though I travel as slowly as a turtle. I also am very fearful of traveling on freeways. However, Jack was a good driver and I felt comfortable with him at the wheel. We enjoyed the fact that we were able to have a small, intimate group and feel that your company offers a value-priced service to the tourist.
Reviewed by:
Veronica G.,
2009-11-08 23:38:14
This is just an e-mail of gratitude... We had an awesome time at Yosemite and the Grand Sequoias. Our guide Ralph was fantastic and went out of his way to accommodate us!! Please commend him on our behalf!!
Reviewed by:
Bernie,
2009-11-08 23:39:14
Hi, I want you to know how much we enjoyed our trip to Yosemite on Monday. I also wanted to commend you for providing us with an extra special tour guide. Robert seemed to do everything just right, so much that we didnt fully appreciate his skill until thinking about it after our trip.
Reviewed by:
Sandra,
2009-11-08 23:42:31
I would like to compliment your company for organizing such a great one day trip to Yosemite
Reviewed by:
Federica,
2009-11-30 12:14:45
Hi everybody, if you're looking for an amazing trip to Yosemite Valley and Giant Sequoia Park, let me advice you: choose this tour!!!! Just in one day you can travel in a comfortable van around San Francisco with a really funny driver/guide (Roman!). You can see wonderful landscapes and take a pictures more beautiful than a postcards!
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