Escape the city for an unforgettable Yosemite and sequoia tour, transitioning from the streets of San Francisco to the awe-inspiring wilderness of the High Sierra. This expertly guided Yosemite day tour showcases the park’s most iconic landmarks, including towering granite cliffs, wildflower-speckled meadows, and world-famous Yosemite sequoia trees. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the park’s geological history and its legacy as the nation’s first protected national park while witnessing the vistas that inspired John Muir.
Step off the beaten path with a 2.5-mile round-trip hike to the ancient Yosemite sequoias of Tuolumne Grove—an exclusive experience that many standard day-trippers miss. After marveling at these massive giants, you’ll enjoy 1.5 hours of free time in Yosemite Valley to explore lush meadows, visit the Visitor’s Center, or find a quiet overlook to soak in the views. This comprehensive experience balances professional guided discovery with the freedom to immerse yourself in the resilience and beauty of Yosemite’s dynamic wilderness.
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**Sample Itineraries: Please note that due to rapidly-changing conditions (weather, crowds, traffic) in Yosemite Park and the small size of our vehicles/groups, we’re able to allow our guides the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to best suit the needs of the group. While we guarantee that we’ll do our best to provide you with all of the highlights within this itinerary (conditions permitting), we do not guarantee them in this specific order.
Please be aware that access to the Giant Sequoias is weather-dependent. If road conditions (such as snow or ice) force the National Park Service to close these routes, we will not be able to visit these specific locations. In these events, we will adjust our itinerary to ensure you still have a full and memorable Yosemite experience.
We’ll take off after we pick up the adventure crew for the day from the prearranged locations listed on the vouchers. Make sure to arrive 15 minutes early!
As you settle in for the journey, we’ll pass by some exceptional San Francisco sights. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the incomparable San Francisco Skyline as we head east on the Bay Bridge. You’ll taste a piece of California’s rich agricultural hub as we pass through a slice of the Central Valley famous for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries.
We’ll continue into the mountains as we connect with the rich history of California’s gold country, passing through some of the first settlements built during the Gold Rush. Take in the earthy forest smell as we make our way to the heart of the park. Your guide will pepper in stories and historical facts about the different sights. Be sure to listen for the logistics as we get ready for the day tour!
Arrive to Yosemite and make your way on a self-guided hike to Tuolumne Grove! Head down the scenic paved path to the enchanted Tuolumne Grove consisting of dozens of Giant Sequoia trees. But don’t be fooled by this moderate downhill stroll. Make sure you bring some water to sip as you enjoy your time among the giants as you have a bit of climb ahead of you to get back to the shuttle. Your hard work will be rewarded however, as we descend into the famous Yosemite Valley to take in views of Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome and more.
The climb through Yosemite Valley offers breathtaking views as we wind our way up to 6,200 feet above sea level. We’ll stop at Tunnel View and take in the eastern expanse of Yosemite Valley.
The suspense is over! Once we reach the drop off location, you’ll have around 1.5 hours of free time to explore. Want to hit some trails? Your guide will point out the best spots on your map. You’ll have options to meander down paved paths, hike around Yosemite Falls, engage further with the park’s history at the visitor center, or visit the Ansel Adams Gallery. Although you could spend three weeks in Yosemite, the hour you get on your own is enough time to catch just a glimpse of why Yosemite is one of America’s most popular national parks.
Once we’ve had our time to explore, we’ll come together in the late afternoon and set our course back to San Francisco, stopping for a short break before arriving back in the city. You will arrive back at your hotel by around 8:30 – 9:00 p.m. to sleep off the days’ adventures.
This tour is now available to book as a private excursion for up to 22 guests. You’ll receive the same itinerary and inclusions that our typical tour would provide, plus personal one-on-one attention from your guide and the ability to choose exactly who you’ll bring with you.
Feeling like making some changes or additions to the itinerary? Contact us and we can create a quote for any custom experience you’d like to partake in anywhere in the 50 states.
Reserve your Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Francisco as a private excursion now!
Our rates are based on group size. After clicking below and choosing an available date, elect how many travelers will be in your group.
Private tour for 1-13 guests: $2,659 total
Private tour for 14-22 guests: $3,779 total
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