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The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 12 most-booked yosemite day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Small-group Yosemite day trip from San Francisco: sequoias, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, plus major photo stops in a 15-person minibus.
Most Popular“It was wonderful experience, if you have time check it out. Brian S was very helpful, great tour guide.”
Yosemite from San Francisco in one day: early park entry, Tunnel View, big valley stops, and a Tuolumne sequoia hike when conditions allow.
“It was an awesome tour! The bus ride was very comfortable. I got more than I expected for the money.”
San Francisco hotel pickup to Yosemite: Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan views, and a one-mile giant sequoia hike in a small group.
Full-day Yosemite from San Francisco: guided valley bus tour, iconic stops like Tunnel View and Bridalveil Falls, then 3 hours to roam.
“My family member and I loved how vast and beautiful the mountains are. The bus ride was okay, but there was a setback in which there was no lavatory on the bus. I had to be mindful about needing to use the restroom.”
Full-day guided Yosemite trip from San Francisco with a narrated valley coach tour, major viewpoints like Tunnel View, plus 3 hours free time.
“Our guide put into context the different highlights we passed along the way and on entering yosemite. He followed the schedule like clockwork. He was kind, helpful, and always ready to answer questions. Excellent!!!”
Yosemite day trip from San Francisco by biodiesel van. See Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, plus 3 hours in the Valley.
“I don’t like the guide (an old white man, cell phone number 503-740-1655). Again, I don’t like the guide. Again, I don’t like the guide. Again, I don’t like the guide. Again, I don’t like the guide. Again, I don’t like the guide….”
Two days in Yosemite with overnight lodging and guide-led highlights from San Francisco, plus time to hike, swim, or just stare.
“Our tour guide Lawson was very knowledgeable & experienced & guided & taught us about all of California besides Yosemite. Yosemite is a must see thought the eyes of a great guide…it was amazing!”
Small-group Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with a giant sequoias hike, Tunnel View photos, and Yosemite Valley free time for $209.
“I was initially skeptical about the trip since sequoia forests were closed. And they rebooked me in only Yosemite. But it is worth. So worth. Incredible adventure did a good job. Also Susan was fabulous and great sense of humour. Please carry cash for the tips.”
Guided Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with a 1-hour park tour, 3 hours free in Yosemite Valley, and scenic photo stops.
“Such a convenient and fun way to see Yosemite for the day!”
Yosemite Grand Adventure from South Lake Tahoe: small-group day tour with breakfast snacks, a picnic lunch buffet, and major Yosemite viewpoints.
“Tour guide “Snowshoe John” was the best! He made the entire experience enjoyable. His exceptional knowledge was unbelievable. I would highly recommend this tour and I would do it again!”
Small-group Yosemite in 2 days from San Francisco with biodiesel transport, guided Valley sights, Glacier Point and sequoias, and overnight lodge.
“It was a great tour! Great transportation, enthusiastic tour guide. However, we have a couple of complaints. The whole itinerary could've been squeezed into one day since the second day was completely free time on our own, with no guidance from our guide. No water bottles were provided (other tours we took in similar areas…”
A 14-hour Yosemite day trip from Lake Tahoe with a small-group mini bus, expert narration, scenic stops, and a picnic lunch.
“The weather was perfect. Beautiful views of the mountains. Very knowledgeable guide.”
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