Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco | La Vacanza Travel

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Duration: 14 hours
Destination: United States, California, San Francisco
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  • 14 hours
  • San Francisco
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: San Francisco Bay Bridge, Highway 80 West, San Francisco, CA 94105

Drive across bridge on the way to Yosemite

Stop At: Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA

See some of the biggest trees on the planet.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Tunnel View, Wawona Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite National Park, CA

Walk to the falls for photos

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912

Spend free time experiencing the valley

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, CA

Stop for photos

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Walk to the 4th tallest waterfalls in the world

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, CA

Stop to look for climbers on the granite wall

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • National Park fees
  • All activities
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (from select hotels in San Francisco)
  • Local taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Yosemite Falls
  • Entry/Admission - Bridalveil Fall
  • Entry/Admission - El Capitan
  • Entry/Admission - Tunnel View
  • Entry/Admission - Half Dome
  • Entry/Admission - Yosemite Valley
  • Entry/Admission - Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • No Pick-up/Drop-off from residential addresses or hotels outside of San Francisco
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Car seat required for children 8 years old and under; not provided
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pickup time in the following zones:
Fisherman's Wharf/Lombard Street Corridor: 5:30 am - 5:45 am
Union Square/SOMA: 5:45 am - 6 am


Departure Time

06:00 AM

Voucher info

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

Duration

14 hours


User's Reviews

E5743NCmatthewm

28 Apr, 2024

This was an absolutely fantastic tour, and a great way to see the beauty of Yosemite all in one day! Steven is a brilliant tour guide, very professional, friendly, and definitely knows his stuff. It’s roughly a 3 hour drive to the park, but this time flies by with the brilliant scenery along the way to keep you distracted. We stopped off in between this time to stretch the legs and get some food etc. Water was also provided throughout the day by Steven as he ensured that everyone was comfortable and well hydrated. The weather was perfect for some stunning photo opportunities at the different spots we stopped off at throughout the park from the foot of El Capitan and Yosemite falls to the snow covered Giant Sequoias 👌 on the return journey Steven stopped off at SONS Farm Fresh in Oakdale for us to enjoy some of the fresh fruit on offer which was an added bonus! 🍓 100% would recommend this tour it doesn’t disappoint, thanks again Steven!

paul_p

28 Apr, 2024

What an incredible experience exploring Yosemite with our guide! Their knowledge of the park was unparalleled, and they led us to all the best spots, from iconic landmarks like El Capitan and scenic spots to catch views Half Dome to hidden gems off the beaten path. Their passion for the park was contagious, and we learned so much about its history, geology, and wildlife along the way. Plus, their friendly demeanor and expert navigation made the whole adventure seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend booking a tour with them for an unforgettable Yosemite experience! Our guide’s name was Steven Schwenka!

Amanda U

27 Apr, 2024

We had an amazing time! Our guide, Calder, was phenomenal. He was professional, knowledgeable, and kept us on track. The vehicle was perfect for a small group tour. Keep in mind that travel time is 4 hours each way to and from the park. There are plenty of rest breaks for food and restrooms. 100% worth the value and we highly recommend it!

Chris C

27 Apr, 2024

Yosemite is awesome. The place takes your breath away. What wasn’t so good was the bus - seats not comfortable and the windows are tinted so the scenery is drought-brown! Looking at the scenery for 4 hours there and 4 hours back was awful. You couldn’t take photos out the window, of what should have been fascinating, interesting and at times breathtaking, because it was unnaturally brown and really unattractive. It dampened our enjoyment dramatically as we were on the bus for around 9 hours in total across the day. The tour guide was fine but he didn’t have a mike and we couldn’t hear a lot of what he said. He did try and keep us informed but we all quickly gave up because there was nothing he could do. This should have been an absolute highlight of our trip but it wasn’t. Yosemite is amazing but check the quality of the bus before you go as it really was a major detractor.

JackieMB1982

27 Apr, 2024

Such a great day discovering and learning about Yosemite and all different features of the place. Well worth a visit. Our tour operator Kurt was awesome.

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