Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco | 14 hours

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Full Day English Tour
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English tour

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Yosemite National Park entrance fees
  • Guided bus tour of Yosemite Valley and free time in Yosemite Valley
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury motor-coach
  • Driver-guide and commentary in English
  • 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

Overview

Experience the majesty of Yosemite National Park and join us as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Yosemite Valley. Travel in comfort on our luxury coach bus as we depart from San Francisco on this full day trip. Upon arrival, enjoy a one-hour scenic drive through the park, complete with photo opportunities at some of Yosemite Valley's most famous viewpoints; Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan & Half-Dome. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy three hours of free time in Yosemite Valley, which offers various lunch opportunities, hiking trails, bike rentals, and museums.

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Itinerary

  • Financial District (Pass By)

    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.

  • San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (Pass By)

    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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Lower Yosemite Fall Trail (Pass By)

    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.

  • Valley Visitor Center (Pass By)

    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.

  • Sentinel bridge (Pass By)

    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.

  • 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

  • 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

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The Yosemite tour takes all day. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and bring a pillow to sleep on the drive back.

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904 reviews

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Yosemite National Park

Published on Jan, 2025

Beautiful, just beautiful . So much to gaze at and imagine native American people there.. Also John Muir and President Roosevelt....... awesome.

Yosemite Day Trip!

Published on Dec, 2024

We enjoyed a wonderful tour of Yosemite National Park with our guide - Don! The journey was comfortable, and Don was very knowledgeable. The itinerary and the rest of the participants were well organised and we had good amount of time to take in the wonderful sceneries, we would however preferred more time at bridal veil falls so we had sufficient time to get to the base of the falls. All in all, it was a pretty enjoyable trip and would recommend this tour. It makes it easier not having to worry about parking, as even in this off-season, the park/parking was busy!

Yosemite National Park has great sights

Published on Nov, 2024

Yosemite National Park is an impressive public area that is accessible from San Francisco. The greatest sight in Yosemite is El Capitan, a wall of rock that is a mile tall. The sight of adventurers climbing El Capitan is spectacular. Apart from the mountains, the Sequoia trees are among the world's tallest. By the way, there are lots of bears, be careful if you have to deal with them, especially if you are camping.

Fantastic views and service

Published on Nov, 2024

Glenda was absolutely wonderful and enhanced the whole experience. Didn’t feel rushed. Great sights to be had! Thank you!

Best tour !!

Published on Nov, 2024

This tour was amazing! Picked us up from our hotel, stoped for food on the way there and back. Brian our tour guy really made the trip though, he know everything about everything and was so passionate about it. We learned so much and he was just a joy to be around, so funny and friendly. I’ve been on a Yosemite tour before but Brian wins be t tour guide hands down.

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