The 5 Best National Park Tours in San Francisco

1.Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,671 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $239Our pick

Leave San Francisco before sunrise for Yosemite with a group of no more than 15 people. Walk beneath giant sequoias, photograph Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and El Capitan, then enjoy free time in Yosemite Valley. Guides such as Derek, Trevor, Kurt, and Steven are praised for strong commentary, helpful photos, and smooth pacing.

“A long day but well worth the time. Derek was punctual, knowledgeable and very professional. He took us to all of the highlights of Yosemite with a lot of interesting background information. A lot of fun.”

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2.Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,455 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $219

Leave San Francisco before dawn for a full-day Yosemite trip with hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, Yosemite Valley free time, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, and a Tuolumne Grove hike when conditions allow. Guides such as Glenda, Gino, Rob, and Andy are known for lively park and California history commentary.

“Andy Howse was an amazing tour guide. Full of knowledge on Yosemite and the California history. Definitely got your monies worth on this full day tour”

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3.Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,777 reviews · 15 hours · from $219

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite with an English-speaking park guide, photo stops at Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and Valley View, two hours in Yosemite Valley, and a 1.6-mile Giant Sequoia hike when conditions allow. Guides such as Sharon, Andy, Glenda, and Brian are known for safe driving, good stories, and careful timekeeping.

“it was great day, and all what we saw was more then amazing! Sharon was great guide!!!”

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4.From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,331 reviews · 14 hours · from $239

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite in a small group of about 14 people, with hotel pickup, a guide, and a luxury van. See Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Valley View, and the Tuolumne Grove giant sequoias. The sequoia hike is weather dependent, and the day runs about 14 hours.

“Derek is a great guide. He knows the best picture spots and take us to a safe e full of joy day at Yosemite. This tour is a great option for who wants to know the park but don't have much time. For the ones who wants to explore better, I suggest stay at the park for a few days.”

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5.Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 883 reviews · 15 hours · from $209Best value

Ride from San Francisco to Yosemite in a biofueled mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Sharon, Noah, Kika, or Aiden. Expect a long day, a narrated Yosemite Valley drive, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, and three to four hours to explore alone. Bring food money, and check the non-resident park fee before booking.

“The guide was very friendly and kept giving us historic and fun information”

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