Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco
Visit Yosemite National Park without the hassle of planning a long day of driving or coordinating park logistics from San Francisco. Traveling in a small group limited to 15 travelers, journey through California's Central Valley and across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge before exploring Yosemite Valley's most famous sights, including Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls. Stop at Tunnel View for the quintessential photo of Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome, walk among ancient giant sequoias at Tuolumne Grove, and enjoy free time to hike in the valley. Hotel pickup and drop-off from select San Francisco hotels included, with national park fees for US residents covered.
Program
San Francisco hotel pickup
Pickup from select hotels in Fisherman's Wharf/Lombard Street Corridor or Union Square/SOMA between 5:15am and 5:30am. Board a comfortable minibus for the drive to Yosemite.
Bay Bridge and Central Valley drive
Cross the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and travel through California's San Joaquin Valley agricultural heartland on the way to the Sierra foothills.
Tunnel View
Stop for 30 minutes at one of the most beautiful overlooks of Yosemite Valley, with views of Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, and Half Dome.
Yosemite Valley free time
Spend two hours experiencing Yosemite Valley at your own pace—hike, photograph, or explore the meadows and Merced River canyon.
Half Dome photo stop
Stop for 20 minutes to photograph Yosemite's most iconic granite dome from a dedicated viewpoint.
Yosemite Falls
Walk to the base of Yosemite Falls—the fourth tallest waterfall in the world—for about one hour of exploration and photos.
El Capitan
Stop for 30 minutes beneath the towering granite monolith and look for rock climbers on the 3,000-foot vertical face.
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Hike for 1 hour and 30 minutes among some of the biggest trees on the planet, with trunks spanning up to 40 feet in diameter. Not wheelchair accessible; may be unavailable in winter.
Bridalveil Fall
Walk to Bridalveil Fall for a 30-minute photo stop at one of Yosemite Valley's most photographed waterfalls.
Return to San Francisco
Drive back to your San Francisco hotel with drop-off at select hotels in Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square areas.
Additional Activities
- Hiking
- Photography stops
- Wildlife watching
- Coastal cruise
- Scenic viewpoints
- Guided exploration
