Discover Adventure in California's Parks
Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park on a full-day adventure that combines California’s iconic landscapes with personalized service. Explore Tunnel View, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall, then continue to Mariposa Grove to walk among the towering giant sequoias. Your guide provides insight into Yosemite’s geology, ecology, and cultural history, with plenty of stops for photos and breaks. Transportation, park entry, and lunch are included, making this a seamless way to experience Yosemite’s grandeur in one day.
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$1,200 USD
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All Ages
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14 Hours
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Yosemite, California
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San Francisco
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- Yosemite Valley Icons
- Giant Sequoia Walk
- Golden Gate Departure
- Waterfalls & Meadows
- Tunnel View Stop
- Glacier Point (Seasonal)
- Private SUV Comfort
- Expert Local Guide
- Family Friendly
- Year-Round Adventure
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- Professional driver-guide, transportation, park entry fees, bottled water
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- Comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, water, hat, camera, sunscreen
Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Features
Yosemite’s Iconic Landmarks
Marvel at Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, and the Chapel from the valley floor, where granite walls rise thousands of feet above you.
Walk Among Giants
Step into Mariposa Grove and stand beside ancient sequoias that have watched centuries of California history unfold.
A Journey From City to Sierra
Start your day crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and end it surrounded by wilderness. This private trip delivers California’s greatest contrasts in one unforgettable day.
Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Iconic Yosemite Views
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Giant Sequoia Groves
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Bridalveil & Yosemite Falls
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Glacier Point & Tunnel View
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Comfortable Private Transport
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Expert Naturalist Guide
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Personalized San Francisco Pickup
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Golden Gate Departure
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Year-Round Access
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Photo Stops Included
Description
Depart San Francisco at 6:00 AM with hotel pickup. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and travel through California’s Central Valley toward Yosemite. Stop at Tunnel View for classic vistas of El Capitan and Half Dome before continuing to Bridalveil Fall and Yosemite Valley. Visit Yosemite Falls, stroll El Capitan Meadow, and explore Yosemite Village with time for lunch. In the afternoon, travel to Glacier Point (seasonal) or Valley View, followed by Mariposa Grove to walk among the giant sequoias. Return drive to San Francisco, arriving back around 8:00 PM.
Itinerary
6:00 AM — Pickup at San Francisco hotel, cross Golden Gate Bridgen9:30 AM — Stop at Tunnel View for sweeping Yosemite Valley viewsn10:00 AM — Visit Bridalveil Falln10:30 AM — Explore Yosemite Valley: Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Meadow, Ansel Adams Galleryn12:00 PM — Lunch break at Yosemite Valley Lodgen1:00 PM — Stop at Glacier Point (seasonal) or Valley Viewn2:30 PM — Visit Mariposa Grove and walk among giant sequoiasn4:30 PM — Depart Yosemite, drive back to San Franciscon8:00 PM — Arrive back at hotel
Price & Availability
Private SUV option from $1,200 (1–5 guests). Larger groups on request. Seasonal availability.
Food & Drink
Lunch included
Instructions
Meet at your San Francisco hotel lobby 15 minutes before pickup
Restrictions
Minimum age 8; moderate walking required; not wheelchair accessible
Transportation
Round-trip transportation from San Francisco included











