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Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure or fail to show up on the confirmed day of travel, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Complimentary San Francisco area hotel pickup and return included for your convenience.
- Travel in comfort on our air-conditioned passenger vans, fueled by 100% Biodiesel (vegetable oil-based fuel).
- Stop at a fresh fruit stand in Central Valley and indulge in some delicious almonds, strawberries and peaches (meal not included).
- Embark on a 90-minute guided van tour through Yosemite's glaciated valley and check out waterfalls and rock formations!
- Explore the natural wonders of Yosemite on your own for about 3 hours!
- See the valley from a number of great vantage points, the best of which is Inspiration Point at 4,500 feet above sea level.
- View Yosemite Falls, a gigantic waterfall more than 2,400 feet tall and the tallest waterfall in North America!
- Yosemite is a mecca for rock climbers, and the sight of people climbing El Capitan's 3,000-foot sheer rock face is amazing.
- Experience what has made Yosemite one of America's most popular national parks.
- As we return to San Francisco, capture the view of the skyline from the Bay Bridge - keep your camera handy!
Description
Hailed as the "crown jewel" of the National Park Service, Yosemite is truly a breath of fresh air. On this day tour, spend 5-6 hours snapping photos of waterfalls and watching climbers scale granite cliffs. Park entry fee included.
First, we'll pick you up in our comfortable, passenger van, fueled by 100% Biodiesel (vegetable oil-based fuel) from your San Francisco hotel. Then, we head east across the Bay Bridge, offering great views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz.
Stop at a fruit stand in the Central Valley (10 minutes approximately). After our rest stop, journey through the cattle & horse ranching lands of the Sierra Nevada foothills before continuing through Gold Country and the old gold rush town of Groveland.
Wind your way into Yosemite National Park and enjoy an approximate 1.5-hour guided tour through Yosemite's glaciated valley with its famous waterfalls & rock formations, including Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall & Sentinel Dome.
You'll get a chance to walk to the base of the falls, get some lunch, visit the main visitor's center, The Ansel Adams Gallery, rent a bike or hike some of the shorter trails. Spend approximately 3 hours exploring the park on your own before returning to your hotel in San Francisco.
Transportation: We use 15-passenger vans, fueled by 100% Biodiesel (vegetable oil-based fuel), with air-conditioning and stereo for a comfortable ride.
This tour does not pickup from the San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport or airport hotels.
A minimum of 5 passengers are required to run this tour.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Yosemite National Park Personal Day Tour (Day Trips from SF). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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Paul was great in showing us some of the interesting stopover along the way there. No rush is good. Since its a long Independant Day weekend, the traffic wasnt too bad until inside the park. Paul did not rush us to meet the time coming back. Great guy.
Reviewed by: Mike E., Malaysia, July 2010
We had a great time on this tour. Mitch, our driver, was very informative about everywhere we went, as well as giving us extra tips, like good restaurants and the history of the city. Wed def go again when we are next visitng San Francisco!!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, UK, May 2010
Was one of the best days we have ever had. The bus driver was very friendly and we felt very safe at all times, especially on the winding, snow covered roads! The scenery was spectacular and worth the long drive. Thanks
Reviewed by: Helen I., Australia, January 2010
We had a great group and an excellent tour guide. He made additional stops along the way to accommodate all of the participants. We had fantastic weather and he never rushed us. A great tour, I would recommend it to anyone looking to explore Yosemite.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Canada, November 2009
This tour was amazing and our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable! Wow, what an awesome place! The tour covered all the main points of interest and our tour guide recommended the mist trail which is a must. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone who, like us, had a very busy holiday itinerary and could not spare longer than a day for Yosemite. It is an amazing taster; go for it! This was the highlight of our holiday and I would thoroughly recommend this tour company. The group size was perfect.
Reviewed by: Lianne F., UK, October 2009
This was a very nice tour. My photos of that day are great. I think the tour is worth taking. The driver and guide were very friendly.
Reviewed by: Enrique Raul C., Spain, September 2009
My sister and I had a great time on this trip and our guide was great. He was awesome about stopping at places heading to Yosemite that he thought would be good picture opportunities. Even though the drive is fairly lengthy from San Francisco this trip was well worth the early morning pick-up!
Reviewed by: Melissa, USA, April 2009
It was a wonderful day! Our guide was very knowledgeble, fun, had a great sense of humour and was accommodating of all in the group. I thought it was great we had the afternoon free to explore as we chose. I really cant fault it, nor offer any suggestions for improvement, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone! :-)
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, April 2009
If you are visiting the San Francisco area and have a few days, this trip is a MUST!!! Our tour guide was incredible and very informative. Don't let the long trip keep you from going on this tour. The trip is very scenic and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this to anyone!!! (It's much better than the "big bus" tours.)
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, March 2009
Before I went I was a little dismayed at the early start but it was SO worth it! My mum had used this company a couple of years ago when she had been on her own in San Francisco. She convinced me that I should make the day trip. I'm so glad I listened! The driver was informative, amusing. The stop for 'supplies' at the grocery store was fun in itself. I could of stayed there a little longer to check it out better! Scenery AMAZING! Was I alone? Well I was suprised to find other 'single' travelers on the bus even though my mum had told me there had been a few singles on HER tour. Being a small party we all got talking and by the time we got to Yosemite we all had 'buddies' with which to share the experience. Exploring time was plenty at the park. My new buddy and I managed to get a little lost but found our way back. Getting so close to the wildlife was great fun. Would I go again? YES. Would I recommend this company? YES. Regrets? YES - not listening to my mother when she said TAKE A CAMERA!
Reviewed by: ALEXANDER F., Australia, November 2008
