What You Will Do
Beat the crowds with early park entry and experience more of Yosemite in less time. This year-round tour from San Francisco covers the park’s top highlights—from towering granite cliffs to roaring waterfalls and peaceful sequoia groves.
Spend 5 full hours inside the park, visiting Yosemite Falls, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Valley View. You’ll also enjoy a unique hike through the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias—home to the largest living trees on Earth.
This tour includes free offline audio guides in multiple languages so you can explore with context — even without cell service.
If you want to see more of Yosemite in a single day, this is the way to do it!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
San Francisco
Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and includes a unique hike among ancient Giant Sequoias.
Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up in Downtown San Francisco.
2
San Joaquin Valley
Drive by scenic landscapes as your guide tells the story of how a glint of gold in the American River ignited the California Gold Rush.
3
Turlock
30 minutes
Stop for breakfast and grab a quick bite at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks.
4
Yosemite National Park
Enter Yosemite National Park through the Arch Rock entrance and head toward a stunning viewpoint made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
5
Tunnel View
15 minutes
Take a moment at Tunnel View. Capture yourself with El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, and Cathedral Peak as your background.
6
Bridalveil Fall
10 minutes
Stop at the base of Bridalveil Fall, where misty cascades and towering cliffs create one of Yosemite’s most breathtaking scenes.
7
Sentinel bridge
Capture a perfect reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River as you drive over Sentinel Bridge.
8
Yosemite Valley
2 hours
Enjoy Your Own Yosemite Valley Adventure.
Once we arrive in Yosemite Valley, you’ll have 2 hours to grab lunch and explore at your own pace.
9
Yosemite Falls
15 minutes
During your free time in the valley, take a walk to Yosemite Falls—one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. Enjoy the views, take photos, and soak in the power and beauty of this natural wonder.
10
El Capitan
15 minutes
Hop back on the bus and head to El Capitan Meadow, where you’ll stop to discover the world’s largest granite monolith and the legendary climbers who brave its towering cliffs.
11
Valley View
15 minutes
As we are leaving Yosemite Valley, we will make our final stop at Valley View which serves up a panoramic landscape framing the Merced River, El Capitan and the imposing spires of Cathedral Rocks.
12
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
1 hour 15 minutes
Hike through a peaceful forest to reach a grove of Giant Sequoias—some of the oldest and largest trees on Earth. Standing among these giants is a humbling and unforgettable experience.
*When the Tuolumne Grove trail is snow-covered or unsafe (November-March), we always spend extra time in Yosemite Valley.
13
Groveland
Enjoy a scenic drive through the historic town of Groveland, a charming Gold Rush-era village with rustic buildings and rich California heritage.
14
Oakdale
40 minutes
On the way back, we’ll stop for dinner at a plaza with fast food, a sandwich shop, a taqueria, Hawaiian BBQ, and a supermarket—something for everyone.
15
San Francisco
Wrap up your adventure with a comfortable ride back and drop-off in San Francisco at your original pickup location.
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