Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip

Take time out for a day trip into the wild beauty of Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Enjoy the beautiful countryside and discover the raw beauty of California's most famous national park.

Your journey begins with a drive through San Joaquin Valley and into the Sierra Nevada range. You will then have five to six hours to spend at Yosemite National Park, with a range of activities to suit everyone, which may include some of the following:

• Hike to one of Yosemite's waterfalls
• Watch the climbers on El Capitan
• Rent bikes for a relaxing cycle on the flat bike paths throughout the valley
• Cool off in lovely river pools in summer
• Spot a black bear
• Relax at the visitors center, with museums, restaurants and the Ansel Adams Gallery to inspire every amateur photographer

After lunch you will be driven to a giant sequoia grove, stopping along the way for a bird's-eye view of the whole valley. You will have the opportunity to go on a short one-hour hike through the giant sequoia grove, or you can choose to relax in the picnic area.

When it's time to head back to San Francisco, you will drive down the Sierra Nevada, passing through Stanislaus National Forest and stopping along the way for a break and a bite to eat.

Please note: The weather in Yosemite is highly variable and includes rain and snow in winter and high temperatures in summer. The itinerary may be adapted to make the most of Yosemite during different seasons and times of the year.

Schedule details

Giant Sequoias, California

Departure Point:

Tour departs from Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, South of Market, Japantown. Financial District, Chinatown, and Marina (west end of Lombard Street) hotels, and 2 East BART stations.

Departure Time:

Between 5:50am and 6:30am (exact pickup time will be advised at reconfirmation)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Pricing information

Click the link below for a price quote on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.

Additional information

Yosemite National Park, California

Inclusions:

• Expert guide and commentary
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Child safety seat for infants 2 years and under (required)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Access to the Sequoia Grove can be difficult during winter months, generally October through April, and other activities may be substituted at the discretion of the guide
• Infants aged 2 years and under are welcome to join the tour on the condition that guests provide their own child safety seat. Please keep in mind that the tour duration may be too long for infants, but we leave this at your discretion.

Local Operator Information:

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