Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Duration: 15 hours

Overview

Experience the enchanting beauty of Yosemite's glacial valley, surrounded by majestic meadows, thundering waterfalls, and towering cliffs on a day-long guided tour. Just a short drive from San Francisco, immerse yourself in the rich history and unique landscape of the nation's first protected national park, capturing breathtaking skylines and discovering the timeless allure that has captivated millions of visitors.

🏞️ Explore Yosemite's glacial valley with majestic meadows and towering cliffs

🚗 Just a short drive from San Francisco for an ideal city escape

📸 Join a day-long guided tour capturing breathtaking skylines and rock formations

🌲 Immerse yourself in the rich history and timeless allure of the nation's first protected national park

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 6:30am

Full description

Delve into the wonders of Yosemite's glacially-carved valley, surrounded by majestic meadows, thundering waterfalls, and towering granite cliffs, all within the heart of the dynamic wilderness.

Just a short drive from San Francisco, Yosemite offers an ideal escape from city distractions, with over 5 million visitors annually drawn to its captivating allure since John Muir's initial encounter with Tuolumne Meadows. Join this day-long guided tour to capture breathtaking skylines, rock formations, and waterfalls, gaining insights into Yosemite Park's unique landscape, its historical significance, and its distinction as the nation's inaugural protected national park. Whether wandering through fields, biking trails, or finding a tranquil overlook for reflection, immerse yourself in the resilience and beauty of a place that has enchanted visitors across generations.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Individuals with disabilities: The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed.
Languages: The tour is conducted in English.
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 14-15 hours
What’s included:
- Complimentary pickup/drop-off from select San Francisco hotels
- Full-time professional, knowledgeable guide
- Narrated in-coach tour of Yosemite (1.5 hrs)
- 3 hours of free time in the Valley
- Yosemite Park entrance fee
- Transportation to/from Yosemite in a biofuel mini-coach
- Meals are not included, but can be purchased during the tour
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times as well as up to 23 total participants.
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a reservation.
Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged!
Specific rules to follow: All rules will be covered at the start of the tour.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running.
Arrival: Plan to arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes in advance.
Parking: Parking is available at the meeting location.
What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather conditions. Layers and a jacket are recommended.
What to bring: Gratuity for your guide is not included and greatly appreciated if you enjoy the tour.
Restrooms: Restroom breaks will be available throughout the tour.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.