Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Tour

Combine two of California’s most captivating natural wonders into a single day tour with this spectacular guided adventure! You’ll experience the unbounded splendor of Yosemite National Park, the first protected national park in America, as well as the incomprehensible majesty of the stunning Giant Sequoias. It’s certainly a day tour to remember!

Your immersive adventure sets out from San Francisco, having picked you up from your confirmed location in the eco-friendly, bio-fuelled mini-coach. As you begin your breathtaking journey, you’ll catch glimpses of San Francisco’s iconic landmarks, including the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge, the historic Alcatraz Island, and the city’s stunning skyline. As your coach carries you through California’s Central Valley, you’ll watch sublime agricultural scenery flash - these fertile fields yield exceptional almond, walnut, cherry, and strawberry harvests.

As the magnificent mountains begin to tower over the coach, your expert guide will pique your interest with tales of the ‘Gold Country’, pointing out early settlements of the Gold Rush era as you pass by. If you have your window open, you’ll sense the earthy fragrances of the forest getting more powerful as your coach winds its way deeper into Yosemite National Park, one of the best-loved national parks in America.

Your day tour will first deliver you to Tuolumne Grove, home to the indescribably impressive Giant Sequoia trees. You’ll embark on a serene, self-guided hike between these grand natural giants, soaking up the unbounded beauty of this spectacular landscape. After a slightly challenging climb, you’ll emerge to enjoy a descent into the spellbinding Yosemite Valley, taking in unforgettable views of Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, the Half Dome, and more.

Rejoin the shuttle and weave your way through the verdant valley, enjoying panoramic vistas from an elevation of 6,200 feet above sea level. Your tour will take a well-timed pause at Tunnel View, a vantage point that promises unparalleled photo opportunities of the sensationally beautiful Yosemite Valley.

Now it’s time to savor some free time for your individual explorations! You’ll have three hours to follow your own adventurous instincts and seek out the scenery you most want to immerse yourself in. Of course, your guide will be on-hand to point you in the direction of some notable sites on your map, including the El Capitan Meadow, Yosemite Falls, the colossal Half Dome, the Visitors’ Center, and the Ansel Adams Gallery.

After your incredible individual adventures, you’ll rejoin your guide and the mini-coach ready for the return journey to the Golden City, San Francisco.

Highlights

• Yosemite National Park
• Giant Sequoias
• El Capitan
• Yosemite Falls
• Bridalveil Fall
• Half Dome
• El Capitan Meadow
• Yosemite Village
• Tunnel View
• Free time

What’s Included

• Complimentary pickup/dropoff from Hilton Union Square
• Professional, knowledgeable guide
• Self-guided hike to see the Giant Sequoias in Tuolumne Grove
• Narrated in-coach tour of Yosemite (1.5 hrs)
• 1.5 hours of free time in the valley
• Yosemite Park entrance fee
• Transportation to/from Yosemite in biofuel mini-coach

Not included:

• Meals (stops will be made to purchase food)
• Guide gratuity

Related Categories

Hiking Day Tours

Requirements

• Age 2+