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San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour
Total Yosemite Experience with Giant Sequoias
Total Yosemite Experience with Giant Sequoias

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

By Extranomical Tours
9 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$343 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Skip the line with an early bird arrival at Yosemite’s group
  • Spend the most time in Yosemite National Park - over 5 hours
  • Giant Sequoias hike in Tuolumne Grove (weather permitting)
  • Stops at Bridalveil Autumn, Tunnel View, El Capitan Meadow
  • Guaranteed daily departures

Activity location

  • Yosemite National Park
    • Yosemite National Park Road
    • 95389, Yosemite Valley, California, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Most hotels in Downtown San Francisco
    • 251 Mason Street
    • 94102, San Francisco, California, United States of America

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Audio Tour
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • German

Audio guide in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Live tour commentary provided in English.

Please provide your required language at time of booking

Starting time: 5:20 am
Price details
AU$351.25 x 1 AdultAU$351.25

Total
Price is AU$351.25
Total Yosemite Experience with Giant Sequoias
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Foreign Language Audio available, please select required language

Language options: English
Starting time: 5:20 am
Price details
AU$351.25 x 1 AdultAU$351.25

Total
Price is AU$351.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off from major San Francisco hotels
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive expert tour guide (English)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEarly bird arrival at Yosemite
  • What's includedWhat's includedPark reservation and entry fee
  • What's includedWhat's includedOptional location-based audio guides in 8 languages
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in mid-size, WiFi-equipped buses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals or drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuide service charge

Know before you book

  • You must bring a child safety seat for children under 8 years of age or 4 foot 9 inches (144 cm) tall.
  • This tour operates rain or shine. Access to the giant sequoias trail depends on snow and trail conditions, and may be closed from November to April.
  • Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
  • Your pickup time will be between 5:20 and 6:00 AM, based on your San Francisco hotel's location. After booking, we'll confirm your exact pickup time by email.

What you can expect

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 starts with a convenient hotel pickup in San Francisco. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive as we share stories about how gold in the American River ignited the California Gold Rush, the geological forces that shaped Yosemite’s breathtaking landscapes, and John Muir’s pivotal role in establishing America’s first protected wilderness.

Once inside Yosemite National Park, we’ll head to the iconic Tunnel View, a scene made famous by photographer Ansel Adams. Pause here to capture unforgettable photos with landmarks like El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, and Cathedral Peak as your backdrop. After taking unforgettable photos, we’ll stop to bring you up close to the misty Bridalveil Autumn.

Upon arrival at our designated stop in Yosemite Valley, enjoy free time to have lunch and explore at your own pace. Set out on a scenic hike to Yosemite Falls, wander through Cook’s Meadow, or relax by the peaceful Merced River.

After rejoining the group, your Yosemite experience continues with a stop at El Capitan Meadow, where you’ll have time for photos and to learn about the world’s largest granite monolith and its famous climbing culture. Next, we’ll stop at the Valley View vista point, overlooking the Merced River, El Capitan, and the towering spires of Cathedral Rocks.

Our last stop in the park is the breathtaking Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, where you’ll have the unique chance to hike among some of the oldest and largest trees on Earth. Walking among them is like stepping into another time, where you can fully appreciate the beauty and resilience of these remarkable trees.

Important: Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.

By the end of the day, you’ll have experienced some of the most incredible landscapes in the world and captured memories to last a lifetime. Book this unforgettable experience to explore Yosemite’s wonders with us.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESYosemite National Park
    • Yosemite National Park Road
    • 95389, Yosemite Valley, California, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMost hotels in Downtown San Francisco
    • 251 Mason Street
    • 94102, San Francisco, California, United States of America

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Reviews

9 out of 10

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10.0 out of 10

Jovani R

Reviewed on Expedia
17 Apr 2025
United States
Trip was amazing.. driver Glenda is a pro. Very glad she was our driver. Thank you.
Activity date: 16 Apr 2025

4.0 out of 10

WENZHU L

Reviewed on Expedia
16 Apr 2025
United States
Expedia flight is not good, response is different eveytime. Just average, fair, not recommend.
Activity date: 15 Apr 2025

8.0 out of 10

Laura N

Reviewed on Expedia
10 Mar 2025
United States
The tour was great. The only reason I gave the experience four stars was we could not see the Sequoias because of the snow. Our tour guide was very nice and had a ton of snacks for us and took us to all the other beautiful places in the park.
Activity date: 9 Mar 2025

10.0 out of 10

Alex

Reviewed on Expedia
31 Dec 2024
United Kingdom
Really enjoyable experience. Be prepared: there's a lot of coach travel! However, it's worth it to see the park. Sadly, due to heavy snow, we weren't able to see the sequoias, but this meant more time in Yosemite valley. The views from Inspiration Point were amazing, and being able to get up close to el Capitano and Lower Yosemite Falls is something I'll never forget. Shout-out to our driver, Vic, and our brilliant guide, Glenda. It was a great day.
Activity date: 30 Dec 2024

10.0 out of 10

Meaghan H

Reviewed on Expedia
11 Dec 2024
United States
Awesome. If you’re short on time, a great way to see Yosemite. Check the time of year you visit. you may not be able to visit the Giant Sequoias.
Activity date: 10 Dec 2024

2.0 out of 10

Meral K

Reviewed on Expedia
25 Nov 2024
United States
The real tour is only 3 hours. Don't believe the 15 hours. Yes, the road is long. But there was a toilet break every hour. We are not in kindergarten. We were told that we could not go to the Sequoias because of the weather conditions. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY. They use the weather as an excuse. It was said that because of this condition the valley tour will take longer. We were only allowed to visit a short part of the valley for 2 hours. We saw nothing. It couldn’t be worse. If you want to spend 10 hours on an old bus with no air conditioning, freezing cold, and no view of the outside due to the fog on the windows, with terrible snacks, buy them. Otherwise, it is not worth it. This is just a regret. What a silly trip. One of the worst experience of my life.
Activity date: 24 Nov 2024

2.0 out of 10

WILFREDO B

Reviewed on Expedia
31 Aug 2024
United States
Extranomical driver LEFT us in the park! We stopped at spot in Yosemite and we were told to take pictures. Without any warning the bus driver left without counting if all passengers were on board. He did come back for us after about 20 minutes. But it dampaned our spirits and got overhelmed with anxiety the rest of the trip. The main reason why you pay top dollar and they failed to take care of you.
Activity date: 30 Aug 2024

10.0 out of 10

Maria P

Reviewed on Expedia
30 Sept 2024
United States
Our tour guide Glenda very nice lady. Enjoyed the ride to Yosmite .Waterfalls didn't have water do to the time of year.
Activity date: 29 Sept 2024

10.0 out of 10

Clive B

Reviewed on Expedia
1 Oct 2024
United Kingdom
Fantastic day trip to Yosemite, David our host was brilliant all day and really went the extra mile to ensure we all got the most out of the day. Our driver also deserves credit for getting us all there and back safely. The visit was full of fabulous views in the amazing Yosemite valley, well worth the long day.
Activity date: 30 Sept 2024

10.0 out of 10

A verified traveller

Reviewed on Expedia
14 Sept 2024
Excellent trip with Extranomical Tours. I would definitely recommend them. Debi the tour guide was absolutely fantastic, made the tour fantastic. What I also really loved is the fact that this tour visited all of the important places with no stops made at obvious tour bus commission places.
Activity date: 13 Sept 2024

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