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Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Duration

14 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Visit Yosemite National Park on this day trip from San Francisco. Upon arrival in the state's most famous national park, embark on a bus tour of highlights from Half-Dome and Bridalveil Falls to El Capitan, with plenty of photo opportunities. In the afternoon, have free time to hike or explore the Yosemite Valley before returning to San Francisco on your comfortable coach.

  • Day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco
  • Explore the park independently and enjoy a guided bus tour
  • Driver­-guide and commentary in English
  • See all of Yosemite’s top scenic highlights in one excursion

What To Expect

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Financial District



Start your tour from San Francisco downtown, surrounded by skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech businesses and Fortune 500 companies.

• Admission Ticket Included

San Francisco Bay Bridge



Known as the Bay Bridge (or “the other bridge”), it is a complex of bridges spanning the San Francisco Bay. This double-decker bridged services an estimated 260,000 vehicles per day, connects San Francisco and Oakland cities as a part of the Interstate 80.

• Admission Ticket Included

Oakdale



You’ll pass through the Central Valley to have a taste of California’s most productive agricultural region, providing more than half of the vegetables and fruits grown in the US. We will make a quick stop at Oakdale to purchase your supplies for the day: water, snacks, food for hiking, or your whole picnic.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite National Park



Upon entering the National Park, the guide will commence with the 1-hour long bus tour of Yosemite National Park exploring one of the most visually stunning places on earth.
Your tour will include stops at Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, el Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tunnel View



A visit to Yosemite would never be complete without a picture from the Tunnel View. It is a scenic viewpoint along State Route 41 in Yosemite National Park. Eastward views of Yosemite Valley include surrounding features, such as the southwest face of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bridalveil Fall



Your next stop will discover one of the most prominent waterfalls in Yosemite Valley: Bridalveil Fall. The waterfall is 617-feet tall and flows all year round. You will have 15′ to walk close to the falls and take pictures that you’ll never forget.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yosemite Valley



Once we reach the drop-off location at the heart of the Yosemite Valley, you’ll have around 3 hours of free time to explore the park on your own.

Don’t know what exactly to do? Ask our guide for the best spots around. You’ll have options to hike the paved trails, rent a bike to cover more ground, visit the visitor’s center for international exhibits or head to the Ansel Adams Gallery to see works of the legendary artist.

Although you may spend days in the park, the three hours you get on your own gives you enough time to understand why Yosemite is a World Heritage Site.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ansel Adams Gallery



During your free time in Yosemite Valley, you can opt to head to Ansel Adams Gallery to see works of the legendary artist.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lower Yosemite Fall Trail



Delight in stunning views of Yosemite Falls in its entirety, with the opportunity to walk to the base of the lower fall; it roars in spring but falls silent by late summer. The trail to Lower Yosemite Fall is open year-round. When the water is at its peak in spring and early summer, you can expect to get a little wet.

• Admission Ticket Free

Valley Visitor Center



Located in the Yosemite Valley, the Valley Visitor Center is the place you must visit if you are looking for books, postcards, or maps about Yosemite. It is open all year round, and the staff is always happy to assist with any of your questions.

• Admission Ticket Free

Sentinel bridge



Located on the eastern side of Yosemite Valley, on Sentinel Drive, near Cook’s Meadow, can be accessed at shuttle stop 11. This location is famous for providing a breathtaking view of Half Dome and its mirrored reflection in the Merced River, especially during the alpenglow.

• Admission Ticket Free

El Capitan



After lunch and your free time, we’ll pay a visit to the grasslands in front of El Capitan giving you the chance to look for climbers on the granite wall and get your last photo memory of this unforgettable day in Yosemite.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Yosemite Falls



During our Yosemite Valley stop, make sure you save some time to hike or bike around Yosemite Falls base. The effort is well worth the amazing views you will be rewarded at the base; you will be standing in front of the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world!

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • The Yosemite tour takes all day. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and bring a pillow to sleep on the drive back.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach
  • Driver-guide and commentary in English
  • Yosemite National Park entrance fees
  • Guided bus tour of Yosemite Valley and free time in Yosemite Valley
  • Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Durations

14 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

478 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
from 215 $

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