San Francisco: Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoia Day Tour

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Duration:14 hours (approx.)
Location: San Francisco, California

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This experience to the towering granite cliffs and gushing waterfalls of Yosemite National Park and its Giant Sequoias takes off 365 days a year. This is the only 1-day Yosemite Valley tour from San Francisco where you will experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living things on the Earth. Your heart will race as you enter Yosemite Valley for 5 glorious hours to enjoy Lower Yosemite, Nevada and Bridalveil falls, then take some moments at El Capitan, Half Dome and other iconic monuments.

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1. 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.
2. San Joaquin Valley
Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your guide explains how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush. Quick stop for breakfast along the way.
3. Sierra Nevada
into the rocky Sierra Nevada mountains. See 150 year old mining towns and learn the colorful history of the region and what geological forces made Yosemite’s dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America’s first protected wilderness.
4. Yosemite National Park
Be Blown Away by Awe-Inspiring Valley Views After entering Yosemite National Park, we’ll make our way to a scene made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
5. Tunnel View
Take a moment at Tunnel View. Capture yourself with El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, and Cathedral Peak as your background.
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Once you’ve had your fill of photographs from this perch overlooking the valley, the tour will arrange a memorable stop where you can get eye to eye with wispy Bridalveil Fall.
7. Yosemite Valley
Have Your Own Yosemite Valley Adventure After arriving to our stop in Yosemite Valley, you will have 2 hours for lunch and exploring on your own.
8. Yosemite Falls
The free time options include hiking to Yosemite Falls
9. Sentinel bridge
Meandering through Sentinel Meadow
10. Ansel Adams Gallery
Checking out the Ansel Adams Gallery and more.
11. El Capitan
Take a Moment with More Iconic Monuments Your Yosemite experience stops next at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world’s largest granite monolith and its climbing culture.
12. Valley View
As we are leaving Yosemite Valley, we will make our final stop at Valley View which serves up a panoramic landscape framing the Merced River, El Capitan and the imposing spires of Cathedral Rocks.
13. Merced River
Watch the water flow through from the mountains
14. Cathedral Rocks and Spires
Can be seen from our Valley View stop
15. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Feel the Quiet Grandeur of Giant Sequoias The highlight of our tour is still ahead of you as we head to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. In this beautiful grove, you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the largest and oldest trees on earth. *When the Tuolumne Grove trail is snow-covered or unsafe (November-March), we always spend extra time in Yosemite Valley.
16. Big Oak Flat
By the end of the day, you’ll have experienced some of the most incredible landscapes in the world and captured memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Yosemite National Park with us.

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
• Access to the Sequoia Grove can be difficult during winter months, generally October through May, and other activities may be substituted at the discretion of the guide
• During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads
• The Giant Sequoias Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May. Ice and snow might make the trail unsafe to hike. The decision of whether it is safe to go on the hike will be made on a day by day basis. Therefore, a visit cannot be guaranteed. However, while the trail might be closed, guests get to spend more time in Yosemite Valley. There you can see all the other great sights Yosemite has to offer, including El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more.
• As tour sizes vary, transportation is in a 13-passenger van or up to a 41-passenger tour bus
• Tour makes stops at approximately 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included
• Audio links are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Specify language at time of booking under special requirements.
• For hotel pickups, please select the Hilton Union Square if your hotel is not listed
• 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. Any guest that does not provide their child's safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
• Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and your guide's discretion.

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Posted By : Charles_K
We enjoyed our time with Randall and Glenda. The tour and driving were both outstanding. We enjoyed our tour of the sites of Yosemite.
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Posted On : 2024-06-12 18:45:49

Posted By : Silke_M
I really enjoyed this interesting and nice trip. The bus ride was very informative thanks to the great and enthusiastic tour guide Andy Howse. I enjoyed the facts we learned about Yosemite and California. Also the little hikes in the parc were very enjoyable. Thanks a lot for a great day!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 17:26:49

Posted By : alejandrarB4765PA
The tour was AMAZING! Andy our tour guide was very knowledgeable. He made the experience amazingby showing the group great spots. He was patient with the group.
Thank you Andy!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 01:46:20

Posted By : 55najaha
He is amazing and He has great information. He is also so nice
I hope to have like this trip again soon
Thank you so much 😊👍👍
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 01:31:12

Posted By : 580avivg
Amazing tour. Had a great view of the valley, the mountains, and the sequoias. Definitely going to recommend this to my friends!
Special thanks to our wonderful guide Andy Howse. Really passionate about Yosemite and its history. Somehow this guy knows everything about history, geography, and biology. And he also sings!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 01:01:58

Posted By : pranavaj2024
The views were amazing, and the guide was really helpful with everything. Would recommend this to all of my friends and colleagues
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 00:41:17

Posted By : 951chiragv
The views were amazing, and the guide Andy was really helpful with everything. Would recommend this to all of my friends and colleagues
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 00:41:01

Posted By : sebestienp
Andy was very informative and captivating throughout the entire trip. Greatly recommend this trip for anyone considering
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 00:40:35

Posted By : 775danielz
The tour was amazing! Both hikes were incredible! The views from Yosemite valley are beautiful and the last hike with the red sequoias with Andy’s explanation was really informative. Andy was such an amazing tour guide!
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 00:40:01

Posted By : 429satyadevp
The views were amazing, and Andy was really helpful with everything. Would recommend this to all of my friends and colleagues
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 00:38:39