Experience the Wonders of Yosemite
Join a small-group eco-friendly tour from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Travel in a biofuel mini-coach across the Central Valley and Sierra foothills before entering the glacially carved Yosemite Valley. Highlights include Tunnel View, El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, and Yosemite Falls. Enjoy a guided walk plus three hours of free time to hike, bike, or explore on your own. Transportation, park fees, and expert narration are included. Meals are not provided but stops are made for food along the way.
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$209 USD
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Not suitable for under 5
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14–15 Hours
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Yosemite, California
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San Francisco
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- Tunnel View Photography
- Yosemite Valley Hike
- Sustainable Biofuel Coach
- El Capitan & Half Dome
- Waterfall Stops
- Small Group Travel
- Free Time in Yosemite
- Expert Local Guides
- Scenic Drive Return
- Year-Round Adventure
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- Professional guide, park entrance fees, eco-friendly transportation
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- Comfortable walking shoes, water, camera, layered clothing
Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco Features
Sustainable Adventure
Travel comfortably in a biofuel-powered mini-coach designed for eco-conscious exploration from San Francisco to Yosemite.
Capture Iconic Views
Stop at Tunnel View and Yosemite Valley to photograph El Capitan, Half Dome, and the waterfalls that make this park world-famous.
Your Day, Your Yosemite
After a short guided walk, enjoy three hours of free time to explore, hike, or relax in the heart of Yosemite Valley.
Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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El Capitan Views
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Half Dome Vistas
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Yosemite Falls Stop
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Bridalveil Fall Visit
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Tunnel View Photos
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Eco-Friendly Coach
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Free Valley Time
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Expert Local Guides
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Scenic Central Valley Drive
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Small Group Travel
Description
Depart San Francisco early morning in a biofuel mini-coach. Cross the Bay Bridge and travel through California’s Central Valley, learning about Gold Rush history along the way. Enter Yosemite for photo stops at Tunnel View, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. Join a short guided walk to Yosemite Falls, then enjoy three hours of free time in Yosemite Valley to explore the Visitor Center, bike the meadows, or hike a trail. Return to San Francisco in the evening, arriving back around 8:30–9:00 PM.
Itinerary
6:35 AM — Pickup at Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, InterContinental SF, or Dublin BARTn9:30 AM — Scenic stop en route; commentary on Central Valley and Gold Countryn12:00 PM — Arrive Yosemite, stop at Tunnel View for photosn12:30 PM — Guided walk to Yosemite Falls and El Capitan Meadown1:30 PM — Free time in Yosemite Valley (3 hours for hiking, biking, Visitor Center, or Ansel Adams Gallery)n4:30 PM — Regroup and depart Yosemite Valleyn8:30 PM — Arrive back in San Francisco
Price & Availability
Adults $209, Children $179 • One-way options $150 • Private tours from $2,744 (1–13 guests) or $3,779 (14–22 guests) • Daily departures year-round
Food & Drink
Meals not included (stops provided)
Instructions
Check-in 15 minutes before departure at selected San Francisco pickup location
Restrictions
Not suitable for children under 5; moderate fitness level required
Transportation
Round-trip transportation included
Frequently Asked Questions
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CONTACT US
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National Park Tours
700 Rochelle Cir
Fort Collins, CO 80526 -
Meeting locations vary for each tour: You will be sent a meeting location after you book
