From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup



Explore Yosemite National Park with a small group and expert guide. See Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and the giant sequoia trees all in one day.

Highlights

  • Hike to the historic giant sequoias (weather permitting)
  • Enjoy a small group tour with a maximum of 15 passengers
  • Stop at more places with more photo opportunities
  • Admire the waterfalls at Bridalveil Falls

Description

Begin your Yosemite National Park day tour by getting picked up at select San Francisco hotels. Cross the Bay Bridge and drive through the Central Valley to the town of Oakdale where you will stop for a short break. Start your day in the park at Tunnel View. Then, go to Bridalveil Falls for a quick walk to the base of the roaring waterfall. Next, proceed onto Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. After, enjoy some free time where you will get a chance to picnic at the base of Yosemite Falls, by a river, or in a granite-enclosed meadow. Chances are high that you will see rock climbers in the spring or fall, bears in the summer, and spectacular ice formations in the winter. After regrouping, head to El Capitan, the center of the rock climbing universe. Depending on the season, you may see some climbers on the rock, but they will appear smaller than ants on the 3000-foot (914 meters) rock. Enjoy a photo stop at Valley View and then head to the Tuolumne Grove to take a one-mile (1.6 km) hike to see a grove of 1500-year-old giant sequoia trees. Please note that the hike to the sequoias may not be available during the snow season. After the hike, head back to San Francisco with a restroom stop along the way.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off at select SF hotels Transportation in a luxury van Restroom and food stops Tour guide Small group guided tour Free time in the park Park entrance fees

Important Information

  • The hike to the giant sequoias may not be available during the snow season, generally November to April
  • The one-mile (1.6 km) hike is challenging for people with impaired mobility and heart, knee, or back issues.
  • The guide will contact you the night before for your exact pick up time.
  • We will stop at a grocery store on the way to the park so you can purchase snacks and a picnic lunch if you would like.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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