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San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

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Experience Yosemite National Park ahead of the crowds with early-bird arrival from San Francisco. See Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan, and hike among giant sequoias. Daily departures.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered.
  • Audio guide
    Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    15 hours
  • Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most major San Francisco hotels
    • Early-bird arrival at Yosemite
    • Comfortable 35-seat bus with Wi-Fi
    • Live park expert guide (English)
    • Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
    • Park entry fee for U.S. Residents
    • Food and drinks; stops are made to purchase meals
    • National Park Service (NPS) non-resident fee for guests ages 16 and older
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Spend over 5 hours inside Yosemite National Park with early-bird arrival
  • Hike among the Giant Sequoias (weather permitting)
  • Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the famous Yosemite Valley.
  • See Tunnel View, Valley View & the towering cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome
  • Free 8-language GPS audio guide, auto-triggered at each landmark

Description

After a convenient pickup in San Francisco — we collect guests from 11 locations across the city — your adventure begins with a scenic drive through California's Central Valley and historic Gold Rush towns. We time our departure so you reach Yosemite with the early birds, when Tunnel View and Yosemite Valley are at their quietest and most photogenic. As you travel, your expert guide shares fascinating stories about the region, setting the stage for an unforgettable day.

Once inside Yosemite Park, you'll have approximately five hours to explore the park's most breathtaking sights, with multiple stops at the best viewpoints for stunning photos. Capture the legendary beauty of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and El Capitan, marveling at the sheer size of these world-famous landmarks.

Enjoy two memory-making hours exploring Yosemite Valley at your own pace—walk along the Swinging Bridge, take in the views along the Merced River, get close to Yosemite Falls on a short hike, and relax with lunch.

Your journey continues with additional photo stops at El Capitan and the breathtaking Valley View Overlook, where you can capture some of Yosemite’s most iconic vistas.

The adventure doesn't stop there! At Tuolumne Grove, take a scenic 1.6-mile walk among giant sequoias up to 2,000 years old — trees that were ancient before the Roman Empire fell, in a grove far quieter than the famous Mariposa. The scale doesn't fully register until you're standing beside one. It's the perfect way to wrap up your time in Yosemite before the comfortable return drive to San Francisco. (Note: the grove trail may close November–March due to snow and ice; when it does, we substitute extra time in Yosemite Valley.)

This Yosemite tour is led by a San Francisco operator with 24 years of experience. U.S. and international visitors choose it for early park arrival, expert local guides, and a free GPS-triggered audio guide in Italian, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean.

Our guides return season after season — many guests rebook to travel with their favorite guide by name. With a well-planned itinerary and seamless transportation, this is the best way to see Yosemite in just one day. Spots fill up fast — book now and experience the magic of Yosemite for yourself!

Good to know before you go
  • Nonresident Fee Notice: Non-U.S. residents ages 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 park entry fee per person after completing their booking. This fee will be collected by the tour operator via a payment link. Guests with an America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass do not pay the $100 fee; the $250 pass covers up to 4 people at the entrance.
  • Between November and March, when the sequoias trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
  • Your pickup time in San Francisco will be between 5:20 AM and 6:00 AM.
  • California law requires participants to bring a car seat for all children under 8 years old or under 4'9" (1.4 meters) in height. Please bring one.
  • Please do not make flight or travel arrangements on the same day as your tour.
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Group Tour with Italian Audio Guide

Group Tour with German Audio Guide

Group Tour with French Audio Guide

Group Tour with Japanese Audio Guide

Group Tour with Mandarin Audio Guide

Group Tour with Korean Audio Guide

Group Tour with Portuguese Audio Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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    12-99 years
  • Children
    0-11 years
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