Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco w Pickup

Key facts

What's included

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 Pass by

   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. Stop 2 Pass by

   Enjoy the scenic drive as your guide shares how a flash of gold in the American River sparked the California Gold Rush.

3. Stop 3

   Stop for breakfast and grab a quick bite at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks.

   30 minutes

4. Stop 4

   Enjoy a scenic drive into Yosemite National Park as you head toward a breathtaking viewpoint made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.

   5 hours

5. Stop 5

   Iconic vista point offering panoramic views of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Half Dome.

   15 minutes

6. Stop 6

   A short walk to the base of this 617-foot waterfall, known for the mist that blows in the wind.

   15 minutes

7. Stop 7 Pass by

   Capture a perfect reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River as you drive over Sentinel Bridge.

8. Stop 8

   The heart of the park, where travelers have 2–2.5 hours of free time to grab lunch and explore. Take a walk to Lower Yosemite Falls, hike the Meadow Loop, or just relax and soak in the views at your own pace.

   2 hours

9. Stop 9

   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.

   15 minutes

10. Stop 10

    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.

    15 minutes

11. Stop 11

    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.

    15 minutes

12. Stop 12

    A 1-hour and 15-minute stop to hike among 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.

    1 hour 15 min

13. Stop 13 Pass by

    Enjoy a scenic drive through the historic town of Groveland, a charming Gold Rush-era village with rustic buildings and rich California heritage.

14. Stop 14

    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.

    40 minutes

15. Stop 15 Pass by

    Wrap up your adventure with a comfortable ride back and drop-off in San Francisco at your original pickup location.

16. Stop 16 Pass by

    Yosemite National Park

Meeting point & pickup

Pickup available, or meet at the start point

Pick-up details and times are as follows:
5:20 AM – Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway (1500 Van Ness Ave).
5:25 AM – Motel 6 (2850 Van Ness Ave).
5:30 AM – Zephyr Hotel (250 Beach St), Avis Car Rental (500 Beach St).
5:40 AM – Hilton Financial District (750 Kearny St), Fairmont San Francisco (950 Mason St).
5:50 AM – Hilton San Francisco Union Square (251 Mason St), JW Marriott (515 Mason St).
6:00 AM – The Mosser Hotel (54 4th St).
6:40 AM – 7-Eleven Convenience Store, Livermore (891 Airway Blvd, Livermore).

How to get there

Pickup is available from 9 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Cancellation & confirmation