From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

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Explore Yosemite National Park with a small group and expert guide. See Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and the giant sequoia trees all in one day.
◆ Sierra Nevada, California ◆ Yosemite National Park ◆ Mariposa County, California ◆ California ◆ Southwestern USA ◆ North America ◆ Oakdale ◆ Mono County ◆ Stanislaus County ◆ San Francisco County, California ◆ Central Valley, California ◆ El Capitan, California ◆ Bridalveil Fall ◆ San Francisco Bay Bridge ◆ Tuolumne Grove Trailhead ◆ Tunnel View ◆ San Francisco ◆ Half Dome ◆ United States ◆ Yosemite Falls ◆ Yosemite Valley ◆ Tehama County ◆ West Coast of the United States ◆

Description

From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

Begin your Yosemite National Park day tour by getting picked up at select San Francisco hotels. Cross the Bay Bridge and drive through the Central Valley to the town of Oakdale where you will stop for a short break. Start your day in the park at Tunnel View. Then, go to Bridalveil Falls for a quick walk to the base of the roaring waterfall. Next, proceed onto Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. After, enjoy some free time where you will get a chance to picnic at the base of Yosemite Falls, by a river, or in a granite-enclosed meadow. Chances are high that you will see rock climbers in the spring or fall, bears in the summer, and spectacular ice formations in the winter. After regrouping, head to El Capitan, the center of the rock climbing universe. Depending on the season, you may see some climbers on the rock, but they will appear smaller than ants on the 3000-foot (914 meters) rock. Enjoy a photo stop at Valley View and then head to the Tuolumne Grove to take a one-mile (1.6 km) hike to see a grove of 1500-year-old giant sequoia trees. Please note that the hike to the sequoias may not be available during the snow season. After the hike, head back to San Francisco with a restroom stop along the way.


What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at select SF hotels
  • Transportation in a luxury van
  • Restroom and food stops
  • Tour guide
  • Small group guided tour
  • Free time in the park
  • Park entrance fees

Exclusions

  • Meals
  • Tips

Highlights

  • Hike to the historic giant sequoias (weather permitting)
  • Enjoy a small group tour with a maximum of 15 passengers
  • Stop at more places with more photo opportunities
  • Admire the waterfalls at Bridalveil Falls

Additional Information

  • The hike to the giant sequoias may not be available during the snow season, generally November to April
  • The one-mile (1.6 km) hike is challenging for people with impaired mobility and heart, knee, or back issues.
  • The guide will contact you the night before for your exact pick up time.
  • We will stop at a grocery store on the way to the park so you can purchase snacks and a picnic lunch if you would like.

Reviews

979 Reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler - United States () Jul/04/2025 04:04:56

Had a great experience with today’s tour! Our guide Steven was fantastic, funny, and very helpful with taking great photos. The itinerary was well-organized and the sights were absolutely stunning. Highly recommend this tour!

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Alexandra - Germany () Jul/04/2025 03:57:31

Steven war wirklich ein super Guide! Tolle Tour! Lohnt sich sehr und kann ich jedem nur ans Herz legen!

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Steven - United Kingdom () Jul/03/2025 15:05:53

this really is a once in a lifetime moment especially when visiting from the UK our guide Trevor was absolutely superb from start to finish kept us throughly hydrated has it was hot pick up time is early and its a long day but its 1000 percent worth it group is small only 14 people which makes it much better tour group was superb excellent tour excellent trip please book this trip its a must do period you do stop of on the way to get supplies in a supermarket but you do get enough time in yoesmite to get food if the supermarket isn't to your taste

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GetYourGuide traveler - Austria () Jul/03/2025 13:55:40

Einfach nur ein Traum! Traver, unser Guide, hat uns die schönsten Plätze im Yosemite Ntionalpark gezeigt. Danke für den tollen Ausflug

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GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom () Jul/02/2025 10:40:13

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GetYourGuide traveler - Brazil () Jul/01/2025 07:06:14

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GetYourGuide traveler - Austria () Jul/01/2025 06:06:10

TOP !!!

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Áine - Ireland () Jun/30/2025 04:07:46

The day was wonderful, with plenty of stops. The views were spectacular. Our tour guide Derek was amazing. He gave us plenty of water, had leads for phones if anybody was stuck. The bus was well air conditioned. Stopped off at a grocery store for picnic supplies on the way and a family grown fruit stand on way home. Really a great day out. He also played some movies about Yosemite and the climbers that have faced El Capitan which was great to pass the travel time. Thanks again Derek. Definitely Recommend 10/10

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GetYourGuide traveler - United States () Jun/29/2025 07:03:26

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Paola - Brazil () Jun/29/2025 00:49:42

The guide Steven is excellent, fun and very attentive. The trip is long but the park is lush! Everywhere you look there is a jaw-dropping landscape! Nothing to complain about, only praise! Great service combined with a puzzle-like landscape! Thank you.

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