Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area
Overview
Experience Yosemite – 1-Day Adventure for First-Time Visitors
Get ready for an unforgettable day in Yosemite National Park with a private, tailor-made tour just for you! Hop into a luxurious 4x4 SUV or spacious van and journey through Yosemite’s stunning natural wonders, including iconic landmarks like Half Dome, El Capitan, and Cathedral Rocks. Marvel at breathtaking waterfalls, towering trees, scenic rivers, and hidden gems off the beaten path!
Our Yosemite 1-day tour is available in two options:
6-hour door-to-door starting/ending in Yosemite Valley, Oakhurst, Fish Camp, El Portal, or Mariposa.
12-hour door-to-door starting/ending in San Francisco.
Perfect for those short on time, this tour will maximize every moment, taking you to exclusive viewpoints that bus tours can't reach. Capture stunning photos of Yosemite’s famous waterfalls, granite domes, and even visit the giant sequoia grove (optional).
We pride ourselves on VIP service and 100% customer satisfaction.
What's Included
- Bottled water -We offer complimentary pickup and drop off as stated above, and included all applicable taxes, Yosemite entrance fees, a private custom tour by luxury vehicle with a private dedicated tour guide.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Yosemite commercial permit and us-resident fees
- Meals
- Overtime, meals
- Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
- The U.S. government imposes a Non-US Resident fee on all international travelers aged 16 and older, effective January 1, 2026.
- Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service.
Meeting and Pickup
-We offer complimentary pickup and drop off in San Francisco, in Oakland, Emeryville, Dublin, Pleasanton, Tracey,,Manteca, Oakdale, Merced, ,Groveland and in Yosemite or outlying areas ). The length of this tour will be adjusted based on your pickup/drop off location. You’ll still enjoy the same amount time in Yosemite Anyway regardless of your location.-When our tours start and/or end in Yosemite or outlying areas, the tour starts at 10 am and ends at 3.30pm. Since we are based in San Francisco, located 4 to 5-hour drive away from Yosemite (each way), it will be a very long day and may require overtime hours we will have to pay to the driver out of pocket.-More information will be provided when we’ll receive your reservations. Please provide an email and a cell phone number.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Our policy regarding passengers with disabilities: Sorry, our vehicles are not equipped for passengers with disabilities and therefore, our commercial insurance doesn’t allow us to transport persons with any kind of disabilities for the sake of their own safety and well-being
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Bottled water. -We offer complimentary pickup and drop off as stated above, and included all applicable taxes, Yosemite entrance fees, a private custom tour by luxury vehicle with a private dedicated tour guide.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Yosemite commercial permit and us-resident fees.
- Meals.
- Overtime, meals.
- Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that.
- The U.S. government imposes a Non-US Resident fee on all international travelers aged 16 and older, effective January 1, 2026.
- Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Yosemite National Park 1-Day Private Tour from San Francisco or Yosemite Area will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water-We offer complimentary pickup and drop off as stated above, and included all applicable taxes, Yosemite entrance fees, a private custom tour by luxury vehicle with a private dedicated tour guide.
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Yosemite commercial permit and us-resident fees
- Meals
- Overtime, meals
- Sorry, we cannot transport passengers with disabilities as our vehicles are not equipped for that
- The U.S. government imposes a Non-US Resident fee on all international travelers aged 16 and older, effective January 1, 2026.
- Tips/gratuities are voluntary payments to your guides as a gesture of appreciation for good service.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Our policy regarding passengers with disabilities: Sorry, our vehicles are not equipped for passengers with disabilities and therefore, our commercial insurance doesn’t allow us to transport persons with any kind of disabilities for the sake of their own safety and well-being
