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Discover the beauty of Yosemite National Park on a day trip from San Francisco. Take a guided tour of the park with stops at iconic viewpoints and free time to explore. Add an optional Alcatraz tour.

Highlights

• Take a scenic drive to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco
• See the Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome on a guided tour
• Explore Yosemite Valley at your own pace with 2 hours of free time
• Enjoy a hike to the famous Giant Sequoia trees (weather permitting)
• Visit Alcatraz Island with roundtrip ferry tickets (if option selected)

Description

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite National Park on this full-day small-group adventure from San Francisco. Travel in comfort through California’s Central Valley and into the Sierra Nevada foothills, where granite cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and towering trees await. Upon arrival, begin your journey with a visit to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, home to some of the largest and oldest trees on Earth. Please note: the hike to the sequoias is seasonal and may be unavailable during winter months or when trail conditions are affected by snow or other adverse weather. When accessible, you’ll enjoy a peaceful walk through this ancient forest, surrounded by towering giants. Continue into Yosemite Valley for a narrated driving tour of the park’s most iconic landmarks. Marvel at dramatic vistas from Tunnel View, snap photos of Bridalveil Fall, and see the sheer granite faces of El Capitan and Half Dome up close. You’ll then have up to 2 hours of free time to explore the valley at your own pace. Visit the base of Yosemite Falls, browse the visitor center and Ansel Adams Gallery, or enjoy a riverside picnic surrounded by soaring cliffs and scenic meadows. This tour includes round-trip transportation, park admission, and a friendly, knowledgeable guide to enrich your journey with stories and insights. Want to see even more? Select the optional combo at checkout to include a visit to Alcatraz Island on the following day. Ride the ferry from San Francisco’s waterfront and explore the infamous former prison with an award-winning audio guide.

Includes

Comfortable transportation Professional driver/guide Park entrance fee Guided tour in Yosemite Hike to the Giant Sequoia trees (weather permitting) 2 hours of free time in Yosemite Alcatraz Island admission fee ($45.25 value) (if option selected) Alcatraz audio guide in multiple languages (if option selected)

Important Information

• If you choose your pickup at the Hotel Zephyr at 250 Beach (Fisherman's Wharf), your pickup time will be at 5:30am. If you choose your pickup at the JW Marriott at 515 Mason St (Downtown), your pickup time will be at 5:50am. If you select the option with Alcatraz included, the time and date you select at checkout is for your Yosemite tour and your Alcatraz tour will take place the following day at 12 pm. You will receive an email the night before your tour with a QR code, which is your ticket. Please arrive at Pier 33 (Alcatraz Landing) 15 minutes before the departure time and proceed directly to the boarding line with the QR code. Without it, you may be turned away. To prevent this, please check your email for a link to download the QR code for Alcatraz

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund