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Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

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13 to 14 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore and relish the enchanted day trip to Yosemite from SFO -something you don’t want to miss. Enjoy the great the great outdoors with both guided sightseeing and free time, ensuring you see the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s major attractions, like Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Yosemite Valley. Travel through the Central Valley farmlands, historical Gold Country, and the Sierra Nevada foothills spend hours snapping photos of Yosemite’s stunning forests, rock formations, and waterfalls Visit Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan on a guided van tour.

Enjoy free time to explore Yosemite’s other natural wonders by foot or bike. Take in a breathtaking panorama from the Tunnel View overlook for an expansive view of the Yosemite Valley. Small-group tour with a private and group options limited to 5 ensures a more personalized experience.

What's Included

  • Water bottles
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee - Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person
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Financial District (pass by)

Start your tour from San Francisco downtown, surrounded by skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
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San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (pass by)

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge is the region's workhorse bridge, carrying more than a third of the traffic of all of the state-owned bridges combined. It is also a jewel along the San Francisco waterfront.
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Yosemite National Park

Drive from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Sierra Nevada (Pass By) The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the Western United States, between the Central Valley of California and the Great Basin. Big Oak Flat Road (Pass By) Traveling the historic Big Oak Flat Road from the western entrance of Yosemite National Park across to the Tioga Pass entrance on the east, provides drivers easy access to the stunning beauty of Yosemite’s high country landscapes.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

Oakdale

You'll pass through the Central Valley to have a taste of California's most productive agricultural region, providing more than half of the vegetables and fruits grown in the US. We will make a quick stop at Oakdale to purchase your supplies for the day: water, snacks, food for hiking, or your whole picnic.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite Falls

Flows: approximately November through July, with peak flow in May.Look for the ice cone at the base of the upper fall during winter and for roaring runoff April through June. Yosemite Falls, one of the world's tallest, is actually made up of three separate falls: Upper Yosemite Fall (1,430 feet), the middle cascades (675 feet), and Lower Yosemite Fall (320 feet).You can see Yosemite Falls from numerous places around Yosemite Valley, especially around Yosemite Village and Yosemite Valley Lodge. A one-mile loop trail leads to the base of Lower Yosemite Falls
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Yosemite National Park

Not just a great valley, but a shrine to human foresight, the strength of granite, the power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra.First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. Explore the most visually stunning places on earth. Your tour will include stops at Tunnel View, Bridal veil Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, and Yosemite Valley.
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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

San Francisco

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4 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Water bottles
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Expert guide
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee - Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

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