Yosemite National Park Day Tour

General information

Destination	Category
San Francisco, United States	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

Yosemite National Park is one of the flagship parks of the National Park Service of the United States. No trip in northern California would be complete without a visit to this magnificent unspoiled expanse.

Highlights
- Admire the Giant Sequoias, the spectacular waterfalls and the impressive slopes
- Travel through the iconic regions such as Central Valley or the Gold Country
- Three hours of free time to explore the park at your leisure



Discover the tallest waterfalls in America, giant trees, enormous cliffs towering 3,600ft (1,200m) above the valley floor and some of the most famous climbing places in the world. Do not miss an incredible adventure in the middle of nature!



San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge offers great views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge. En-route to the park we cross through the Central Valley, the largest agricultural region in the United States and famous for its rich volcanic soil. The section we drive through is best known for specialty fruits and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, cherries, and strawberries. We will make a stop at a fruit stand where you can experience the local produce. After this quick rest stop, we drive into the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada.



Before long, enter the gold country and through towns that began during the gold rush before winding our way into Yosemite National Park. Your guide will provide history, stories, and practical information as you enter Yosemite’s glaciated valley. Because of our small group size, we can incorporate multiple photo stops into the tour, so you can better enjoy your time in the park.



There will be plenty of time to observe and take pictures of the amazing rock formations, the horizon and the stunning waterfalls of Yosemite. During the tour you will see Yosemite Valley from several great vantage points, perhaps the best of which is a photo stop at Tunnel View. At 4,500 feet above sea level, this viewpoint gives you a spectacular view looking east into the valley. From the drop off location, you will have approx. 3 hours of free time to explore the valley as you choose. You can walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, check out the visitor centre, visit the Ansel Adams Gallery, stop in at the Ahwahnee Hotel, rent a cruiser bike, or hike some of the trails that originate from the valley.



Although you could spend three weeks in Yosemite, the three hours you get on your own is enough time to understand why Yosemite is one of America’s most popular national parks. Regrouping again in the late afternoon, we head back to San Francisco, stopping for a short break before arriving back in the city.



Languages

English

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Starting point:
Please call up 48 hours beforehand to confirm the pick up time and place.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
06:00 - 21:00

Duration: 15 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Requirements
Please bring a bag small enough to fit under your seat.

Recommendations
We recommend to bring comfortable shoes, drinking water, camera, hat and sun protection. Insect repellant; Raincoat; bring comfortable hiking boots.