SF to Yosemite: Giant Sequoias & Iconic Valley Views Tour
See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and the iconic Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. Spend 5 full hours in the park taking in the best views and landmarks. If you want the most complete Yosemite experience in one day, this is your tour.
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Oscar_S, 12/14/2025 1:17:41 AM
Great tour guide. Glenda was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She made sure everyone was prepared and informed about the tour.
Pioneer25359397676, 12/11/2025 3:12:16 AM
Highly recommend the Yosemite and Giant Sequoias 1 day tour. Our tour guide Andy was very informative, friendly & accommodating, and gave excellent photography tips! Was a great experience!
Pioneer444355, 12/11/2025 1:40:44 AM
I had a great time at the tour! Andy is a greaser tour guide full of knowledge and humour. He helped everyone taking their photos and gave some good advice how to take the shots. He is very patient and a good singer to wake us up on the bus! Had a great fun for this one day tour! Definitely will recommend to my friends!
G3914AN_, 12/10/2025 10:15:56 PM
Andy’s the best!!! He has so much passion about this tour. And I’m soooo lucky to attend this tour, learned a lot of knowledge.
717jaysonp, 12/3/2025 10:08:12 PM
Andy was an absolutely phenomenal tour guide and driver! His deep knowledge and expertise of Yosemite made our entire experience unforgettable. He didn’t just show us the sights he brought the park’s history, geology, and stories to life in a way that made everything feel connected and meaningful. Thanks to Andy, we were able to make the most of every moment. On top of that, his photography skills are incredible! He knew all the best photo spots and helped us capture stunning pictures we’ll treasure forever. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable, enjoyable day out with an exceptional guide. Andy truly made the experience amazing from start to finish!
Emanuel_O, 12/3/2025 6:21:21 PM
It was an awesome tour! The bus ride was very comfortable. I got more than I expected for the money.
Bhargavi_N, 11/30/2025 11:32:09 PM
Gino was really through with the whole itinerary and navigated it perfectly. He made good stop......
Navigate35080145659, 11/29/2025 12:07:22 AM
Andy Howse is a great tour guide! He's super funny and engaging, punctual, communicative, and takes amazing photos. We got a lot of great information about the different sites throughout the trip and I was very pleased overall with his contribution. We had so much fun and you will too! Book with Andy and you won't be disappointed! YEE-HAW
miaw5930, 11/28/2025 11:45:50 PM
We had Andy take us to Yosemite today and we had the absolute best time! Even though he was filling in for a sick colleague, he did not hold back with an abundance of energy, knowledge and excitement. We could not speak more highly of Andy and the day he made for us. 100% worth the money and the long hours to see this beautiful park and have the best tour guide!
K1425GBstevenv, 11/26/2025 9:59:30 PM
Great trip. Andy was great as a guide. 10 of 10. Good places and the price was ok. I would recommendate to solo and couple trips.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- From November to March, when the trail is unsafe due to snow and ice, we replace the Sequoia hike with extra time in Yosemite Valley.
- Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
- The tour stops around 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch, and 6pm for dinner on the way back. Meals are not included.
- California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height
Departure point
Meet at the Mason Street entrance (Eastern entrance) at 5:50 am.Return details
See more of Yosemite in less time with early park entry. This year-round guided day trip from San Francisco covers the park’s top sights, including Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and the iconic Giant Sequoias of Tuolumne Grove. Spend 5 full hours in the park taking in the best views and landmarks. If you want the most complete Yosemite experience in one day, this is your tour.Redemption
• If your booking is less than 24hrs in advance please contact us immediately to re-confirm and schedule your pickup • Free pickup at most downtown San Francisco and Fisherman's Wharf hotels between 5:20am-6:00am. • It is recommended to check the weather forecast before this trip and dress appropriately, in summer it can be over 90-100 degrees Fahrenheit (32-38 degrees Celsius) and you may want to take swimming gear with you to cool down, in winter you may be in snow. • During the winter months - please wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads, are recommended. We will always do what we can to make your trip enjoyable, but safety is "Job 1", so the route and itinerary may be changed due to snow depth, road conditions, construction projects and detours. • Access to the Sequoia Grove can be difficult during winter months, generally October through May, and other activities may be substituted at the discretion of the guide. • If you have an child under the age of 8 years or under the height of 4' 9", you MUST bring your own child safety seat to use on the tour. If the child is under 8 years and are 4' 9" (1.4 m) or taller they may use a safety belt in lieu of a car seat. • As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it’s important to be on time. If you are late or miss a scheduled pickup time for the tour please contact our office IMMEDIATELY at +1 415-357-0700. An alternative pick up location may be arranged at your expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued. • For foreign language audio: It is recommended to download files onto your device prior to the tour (as reception is not available in certain areas of the tour), please bring along your charged device and earbuds. You will receive the link details via email. If you do not receive prior to your tour, please contact the operator at: contact@extranomical.com or 415-357-070024 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund