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From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup

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Multi-day trip
From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup
4.2380953 out of 5 stars
4.2
4.2380953 out of 5 stars
21 reviews

Take your time enjoying the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park on this 2-day tour. Go on a hike to see ancient giant sequoias, and check out what the park has to offer.

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Duration 2 days
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish
Pickup included
Pickup available from most hotels in Downtown SF and Fisherman's Wharf.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Philip – Australia

In formative guides: Andy Day 1 Gino: Day2 Obvious: God created natural environment Both days were glorious sunny days; good time of year to visit Would recommend to others Cheers Phil from Western Australia

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Qihui – France

It was a good choice for those who do not have a vehicle but still want to visit Yosemite, 2-day trip also allows enough time to explore the park on your own. We were picked up by a sister company as the group was full on the first-day trip. Everything is fine, the responses from the company were timely. Both guides are wonderful, Eileen (from Incredible Adventure) and David (from Extranomical Tours), Eileen provided us with a lot of useful information about the trails and David accompanied the group for a guided tour of the giant sequoia trail which is very much appreciated! We forgot our personal belongings on the bus and thanks for everyone being so responsive and helped us to find the lost item quickly. I would recommend the trip, especially for those who would like to see all the highlights in the park but too tired to drive :)

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Highlights

  • Explore Yosemite National Park at your own pace
  • Photograph Half-Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls
  • Hike to the giant sequoias (weather permitting)
  • Learn about the area from your guide
  • Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages

Full description

Customize your multi-day tour to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco by booking your own hotel accommodation. Enjoy free time to enjoy the park’s wilderness, towering granite cliffs, Giant Sequoias and awe-inspiring waterfalls.
Join our 5-star Yosemite Giant Sequoia Tour to discover the stunning seasonal activities and the history, geology, and wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the crown jewel of U.S. National Parks.

Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a scenic drive east through California's lush San Joaquin Valley and into the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains. As we enter Yosemite Valley, we'll pause at Tunnel View for breathtaking photos of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall.

After arriving at Valley Lodge (Stop #7), you'll have free time to explore Yosemite Valley’s many attractions at your own pace. Later, hop on the Valley free shuttle or YARTS bus to reach your hotel, which you’ll book separately.

Spend one or more days enjoying the park before your return day. In spring and summer, activities like hiking, biking, rock climbing, rafting, fishing, or stargazing await. In winter, park rangers can help you plan winter hikes, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, tubing, or ice skating, depending on conditions (activities not included).

On your return day to San Francisco, meet our tour vehicle at Stop #7 (Valley Lodge) at the time listed in our confirmation email.

After boarding the vehicle for the journey back to San Francisco, one final highlight awaits: a hike to the stunning Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. Here, you’ll get up close to some of the oldest and largest trees on earth, a humbling experience that shows why they’re the planet’s largest living creatures.

Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.

Note: If you are not staying at a hotel within Yosemite Valley, bring only what you can easily carry, as bin space is very limited on the tour vehicle and YARTS shuttles.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop off at major San Francisco hotels
  • Park reservation and entry fee
  • Guided tour from San Francisco to Yosemite on the outbound day
  • Guided tour from Yosemite to San Francisco on the return day
  • Live tour guide on your way to the park and while going back
  • Optional audio tour guide in 8 foreign languages
  • Transportation in mid-size, WiFi-equipped buses
  • Accommodation in Yosemite
  • Meals or beverages
  • Guide gratuity

Important information

Know before you go

  • In winter, when conditions on the Tuolumne Grove trail are snow-covered or unsafe, we substitute this experience with other attractions
  • Tour makes stops at approximately 8:30 am for breakfast, 1:00 pm for lunch and on the trip back for dinner
  • During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco, so we recommend winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber sole and tread

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 21 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    3.9/5

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Philip – AustraliaApril 11, 2025 – Verified booking
In formative guides: Andy Day 1 Gino: Day2 Obvious: God created natural environment Both days were glorious sunny days; good time of year to visit Would recommend to others Cheers Phil from Western Australia
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Qihui – FranceJune 14, 2024 – Verified booking
It was a good choice for those who do not have a vehicle but still want to visit Yosemite, 2-day trip also allows enough time to explore the park on your own. We were picked up by a sister company as the group was full on the first-day trip. Everything is fine, the responses from the company were timely. Both guides are wonderful, Eileen (from Incredible Adventure) and David (from Extranomical Tours), Eileen provided us with a lot of useful information about the trails and David accompanied the group for a guided tour of the giant sequoia trail which is very much appreciated! We forgot our personal belongings on the bus and thanks for everyone being so responsive and helped us to find the lost item quickly. I would recommend the trip, especially for those who would like to see all the highlights in the park but too tired to drive :)
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Shaina – United StatesApril 4, 2024 – Verified booking
I chose this tour group as I am a young solo traveler from the east coast, and as I was very excited to go to Yosemite, my tour guides Andy and Gino were very informative, humorous, and accommodating. I was able to get a tour of yosemite valley by Andy and was recommended to go to mirror lake. I stayed in curry village that night and was picked up around 3:20pm the next day, with stops along the way from Gino's for photo opportunities and food. I definitely recommend this guided trip, especially for first timers and for solo travelers.

Product ID: 295885

Activity provider:Extranomical Tours

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