Private Yosemite National Park Day Trip from San Francisco | La Vacanza Travel

Private Yosemite National Park Day Trip from San Francisco

Duration: 13 hours 30 minutes
Destination: United States, California, San Francisco
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  • 13 hours 30 minutes
  • San Francisco
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Experience the majestic landscape and jaw-dropping views of Yosemite National Park on this private, guided full-day trip from San Francisco. You’ll pass through California’s Central Valley and iconic Gold Country before entering Yosemite, where you’ll have around four hours to explore one of the best national parks in the country.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: The Great Central Valley, Bakersfield, CA

Take in some of the most breathtaking sights California has to offer in this one-day tour departing San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Travel in comfort on a coach bus and enjoy a rest stop in the Central Valley where you can take an opportunity to grab a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park!

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912

Upon arriving to the National Park entrance, take a scenic drive through the park and enjoy a photo stop at one of Yosemite Valley's most famous viewpoints overlooking the entire Yosemite Valley, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome.

Pass By: Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, CA

Bridalveil Falls

Pass By: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA

El Capitan

Pass By: Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA

Half Dome

Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Next, enjoy free time in the Yosemite Valley, where you can take in stellar views of North America's tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls and hike to the base of the Lower Falls. The Yosemite Valley offers various lunch opportunities, hiking trails, bike rentals, museums, and a number of stops to take advantage of the free shuttle service which will give you access to other parts of the park.

Duration: 6 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach exclusive for your group
  • Certified Professional Driver Tour Guide
  • Hotel Pick Up and Drop off
  • Driver-guide and commentary
  • Yosemite National Park entrance fee
  • 1 Hour guided bus tour of Yosemite Valley and free time in Yosemite Valley
  • 3 Hours free time in Yosemite National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Yosemite Falls

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

  • Please, inform in advance, which hotel/apartment you will stay in. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before starting the tour. If we do not receive the Information at least 24h before departure, we will cancel the tour regarding the cancellation fees.
  • 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
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • 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

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Please, inform in advance, which hotel/apartment you will stay in. You can do it directly on your reservation or you can inform us by phone or by mail, indicating your booking reference, preferable maximum 48h before starting the tour. If we do not receive the Information at least 24h before departure, we will cancel the tour regarding the cancellation fees.


Departure Time

06:40 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

13 hours 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Effi M

28 Aug, 2018

I had the privilege to travel to Yosemite Park with Gray Line and their extraordinary guide Antonio; professional, kind and deep knowledge of history and current of San Francisco and the area, Antonio was a fantastic driver and guide to respond to every need or question we had. Thank you !

Wilton R

29 Sep, 2016

Although it's a long drive from San Francisco, the grandeur of Yosemite is worth the drive. Our tour guide picked us up from our hotel at the time arranged and we set off in a 12 seated van. Being a small group meant we could pull into photo opportunities that a large tour group could not. Our guide Antonio was very knowledgeable and personable and went out of his way to make our trip memorable. Would happily recommend this tour.

Linda G

01 Aug, 2016

It was our best tour yet. The tour was comprehensive. The guide was a great driver and very knowledgeable and he let us customize our itinerary.

chris16994

25 Jul, 2016

So, I did not mind paying 1,300 for a private trip to Yosemite because my family was really looking forward to the visit. However, the trip was not as explained via the La Vacanza Travel itinerary. First, we wanted the private tour so we did not have to ride in a big bus. One of my children gets sick on buses and with the 4 hour trip each way a smaller vehicle was the best way to go. The day of our tour Mike our driver meets with us about 15-20 minutes late and explains that the vehicle that we were supposed to have got a flat tire the day before so we have a huge bus for the four of us.not good and my daughter was not feeling great the whole trip!!!! Mike was a good guy, but he was put in a bad situation. When I asked Mike where our tour guide was he said we did not have one and something about California people not wanting to work on Mondays. To Mikes credit, he went on the internet and wrote notes that he could share with us throughout the drive to Yosemite. The problem is Mike was reading the notes initially while he was driving. Additionally, Mike was unaware of the route to be taken and was following another bus until we were to stop a few hours into the trip. Between Mike first trying to read notes while driving and then trying to race to keep up with the bus he was following we almost wiped out numerous vehicles particularly with the frequent lane changes and catch up the other bus was much faster. After a hair raising trip for us and many California drivers I havent heard that many horns since New Years Eve we eventually got to Yosemite. We were supposed to have a tour guide speak about the area during the drive time when entering the park. That did not happen. As a matter of fact, Mike did not know where we were going and when he dropped us off he was up against an overpass that he could not fit under. Therefore, I had to help ground guide Mike to get him to turn around so he could get the bus out. 10 minutes later, some interesting driving maneuvers, so

Valerie

03 Jul, 2016

- Alex was a patience and friendly guide cum driver. very informative as well.
- highly recommended for people who do not have time but want to catch a glimpse of Yosemite National Park.
- only minus point is when we reach the hotel, the staff doesn't seem to be aware that we have a prebooked lunch which took quite some time to sort out.
- long drive from SF town, so be prepared with some snacks or drinks. During summer, pls prepare sun block as the sun can be quite harsh.
- recommended to stay longer at such a beautiful nature environment like 2 or 3 days.

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