12 San Francisco National Park Tours Worth Booking

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. Walk beneath giant sequoias, see Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, then enjoy free time in Yosemite Valley. Guides such as Derek, Trevor, Kurt, and Steven add stories and practical help.

“Overall, quite a good experience. Brian S is very knowledgeable, and you can tell he is passionate when he explains the movie and the history of the mountains. Interesting experience to look for climbers at El Cap mountain. However just a few things to note: The roads get really winding so do prepare some motion sickness pills ahead of time! Also be prepared for the trip to be 1) mostly getting up and down the bus for photos (except free time 2 hours during lunch), 2) have a tedious trail at the sequoia tree area (note that there’s nothing much to do if you choose not to go on the…”

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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 sunrise for a full-day Yosemite trip with guides such as Glenda, Gino, Andy, or Rob. See Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, and Tuolumne Grove, with free time to walk, eat, and take photos.

“Very well organized tour. Our guide Glenda was professional, warm and funny. The drive was very pleasant”

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3.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 luxury van with an English-speaking guide such as Derek, Kurt, Calder, or Brian. See Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, and Valley View, then hike to Tuolumne Grove when conditions allow.

“Steven took us on a scenic tour to the park full of great photo spots. He was well prepared, super friendly, and entertaining. The hikes along the route were suitable for all fitness levels. We had a great time.”

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4.Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 937 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $199Best value

Ride from San Francisco to Yosemite in a group of up to 45, with English commentary, stops at Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, and about three hours to explore Yosemite Valley independently. Guides vary, with past departures led by Don, Dave, Brian, Jerry, and Roman.

“It’s all about Don!!!! He was a fantastic host and so full of knowledge - we knew it was gonna be a long day - our trip went over about 3hrs - towards the end our family could not wait for it to be over - the bus was comfortable but when it went fast and over big bumps it was painful - in our 15hr trip - we walked around Yosemite for 3 hrs + 2 x 30 min break + a 10 min break - so there is a huge amount of sitting. Yosemite sold itself (everything they say it is - is true). It is a shame…”

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5.Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

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

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite in a biofuel mini-coach with an English-speaking guide. Expect Central Valley scenery, Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, and three hours of free time. Guides such as Kika, Noah, Aiden, Sharon, and Brian have been praised for clear advice and safe driving.

“The trip to Yosemite National Park was really amazing. Dr.Shashi Panikar The Economics Club Mumbai.”

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6.Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $209

Leave San Francisco early for Yosemite in a biofueled mini-coach with a guide such as Sharon, Jordan, or Lawton. See Tunnel View, Half Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and Yosemite Falls, then enjoy about three hours to hike, bike, or explore Yosemite Valley independently.

“Yesterday's trip was smooth and awesome. I would like to thank Lawton, our tour guide for the incredible job. He has good communication skills and knows everything you need to know about history, trivia and etc.Had a safe and fun tour yesterday . Worth the price”

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7.Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $619

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite in a small biofuel mini-coach, with guided valley stops, a Tuolumne Grove hike, Glacier Point, and free time for your own trails. Choose lodging at Yosemite Valley Lodge, Curry Village, or Yosemite View Lodge. Guides such as James, Jay, and Brian are praised for helpful park advice.

“Jordan was an amazing tour guide. On our ride to Yosemite, he talked us through the history of the park, the different types of trees or bears we'd encounter, and was meticulous in recommending different things we could do on Day 2. We could see that he was very well prepared, and his commentary throughout the ride definitely helped us enjoy the park more. The only piece that we felt could've been better was if he walked with us to glacier point and showed us for example the "Half Dome" as we learned what that was only the next day (we were able to identify other things though, like the…”

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8.Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 2 days · from $629

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite in a biodiesel mini-coach with up to 13 people. Your guide, such as Mitch, Jordan, Jayms, or Eileen, leads you to Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, and the Giant Sequoias, with free time for hikes and photos before an overnight stay near the Merced River.

“Jam packed two days. Photos don’t do the place justice. Eileen was an amazing guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly and always willing to help.”

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9.From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews

Follow California’s coast from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, Solvang, Carmel, San Francisco, and Yosemite or Monterey, depending on season. Your guide handles the long drives, hotels, and bay cruise. Multilingual guides may include Pasquale, Jacob, Roberto, Feng, and others.

“Our driver Henry was very accommodating to have my stroller out whenever we stopped. Roberto was AMAZING, Feng & the other female tour guide were AMAZING!!! They stopped plenty of times for bathroom breaks ( clean bathrooms ) and nice hotels!! Best tour I have ever been on.. Thank you to ALL my tour guides on our 3day trip, my mother had a blast!!!”

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10.2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $269

Ride from San Francisco to Yosemite with a live English-speaking guide, then explore independently after Tunnel View and Valley Lodge. Book your own Yosemite hotel, use the Valley Shuttle or YARTS, and return the next afternoon after a Tuolumne Grove sequoia hike, weather permitting.

“Yosemite is really cool. But being part of two one-day trips is different from being on a two-day trip where everything including the hotel is organized for you. But nothing to regret. Was a cool trip anyway”

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11.Yosemite, Las Vegas, Bryce & Zion, 6-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 23 reviews

Set out from San Francisco for six busy days of bay views, Yosemite granite, Las Vegas lights, and five major national parks. You travel by air-conditioned bus with a guide in your chosen language, five hotel nights, breakfast, park entry, a bay cruise, and an Antelope Canyon visit.

“Our trip with Breata and Jacky was absolutely fantastic! Both tour guides were incredibly helpful, always approachable, and made sure we felt completely comfortable. The tour was very well-organized, with perfectly planned sightseeing stops and good hotels. Their warm personalities and deep knowledge of the area made the tour an unforgettable experience. Thank you for this wonderful time – a full 5 stars!”

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12.Yosemite, Giant Sequoias, Private Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 13 hours

Ride from your San Francisco hotel in a private SUV or minivan with guide Pablo or another English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. See giant sequoias, Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Valley, and Half Dome, with room to adjust the day for your group.

“Pablo was knowledgeable keen and very helpful. We enjoyed his knowledge of the area and he was always checking on our welfare and comfort.”

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