Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Overview

Take a day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, described as the crown jewel of the country's many splendid national parks. You will be guided on a coach tour to highlights such as Bridalveil Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, with a stop for a 1-mile (1.6-km) walk into a grove of giant sequoias*. Our vans only take 15 passengers, so we are able to stop at more places with less time for loading and unloading of passengers. *weather permitting, and the hike is not recommended for people with health issues

Itinerary

1. San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

   Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite

   · Non-stop passage

2. San Joaquin Valley

   California's agricultural heartland, visible during the long drive to the Sierra foothills.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Tunnel View

   Drive to one of the most beautiful views of the Yosemite valley from above

   · 30 min· Admission included

4. Merced River

   The tour follows this scenic river canyon as it enters the national park.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Yosemite Valley

   Spend free time experiencing the valley

   · 2 h· Admission included

6. Half Dome

   Stop for photos

   · 20 min· Admission included

7. Yosemite Falls

   Walk to the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world

   · 1 h· Admission included

8. El Capitan

   Stop to look for climbers on the granite wall

   · 30 min· Admission included

9. Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

   See some of the biggest trees on the planet.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

10. Bridalveil Fall

    Walk to the falls for photos

    · 30 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

Hotel pickup time in the following zones: Fisherman's Wharf/Lombard Street Corridor: 5:15 am - 5:30 am Union Square/SOMA: 5:15 am - 5:30 am

How to use your ticket

Please expect communication from Best Bay Area Tours about exact pickup time. If you don't receive a call by the night prior, please call to confirm. Hotel pickup time in the following zones: Fisherman's Wharf/Lombard Street Corridor: CONTACT TO RECONFIRM Union Square/SOMA: CONTACT TO RECONFIRM Your tour is with BEST BAY AREA TOURS. Please look for a gray or black bus with this signage. Please give a window of 15 minutes from pick up time in case previous passengers are not on time. If you have been confirmed the night before, you needn't call the office. There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia (the massive 2500-year old trees) hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions. This is often the case in the winter months. If you are looking for other activities in the Bay Area on your vacation, please check out the other offerings from BEST BAY AREA TOURS on Trip Advisor. These include tours that go to a Giant Redwood forest (the tallest trees on the planet that are 1500-years old) with a half day along the California Coast, or the Redwoods and wineries of the Russian River. There is also a weekend gourmet tour that includes wine tasting and a 4 course wine-paired meal at a winery. We look forward to seeing you soon! Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Car seat required for children 8 years old and under; not provided
• Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
• The trip is accessible for most of the tour. However, at the end of the day, we go on a hike to see the giant sequoias. This is NOT advised for people with back, heart or knee problems. It is also not wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, this is only way to see the sequoias.
• There is a possibility that the Giant Sequoia hike will not be available due to winter weather conditions.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 36001P1

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