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Starpoints:
- Complimentary hotel pickup & return to downtown San Francisco & Fisherman's Wharf hotels included.
- Travel aboard our comfortable, air-conditioned van or coach on this approximate 14-hour tour to Yosemite!
- See the windmills as you descend into the San Joaquin Valley.
- Climb into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range through Gold Country!
- Explore Yosemite National Park's amazing sights with an informative narrated tour from your knowledgeable guide.
- See Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls & more!
- Visit the gift shops, walk to the middle of the valley, or get up close to the tallest waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls.
- Drive to one of the Giant Sequoia groves.
- Stop to get a bird's eye view of Yosemite Valley.
- Bring your camera for spectacular photo opportunities!
Description
Let our friendly and knowledgeable driver-guide pick you up from your Downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf hotel for your all day tour of Yosemite National Park. Enjoy a relaxing drive aboard as you cruise through the San Joaquin Valley.
Stop for a quick break before heading through Gold Country and up into the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range to Yosemite National Park, where you'll get approximately 5 to 6 hours to explore!
Once in the valley, our guide will take you on a fully narrated tour and mini-hike with plenty of photostops around Yosemite Valley. During the lunch hour, choose one the following exciting activities: hike, bike, swim, shop & more.
Visit the gift shops, have a relaxing meal, or get food to go (meal not included). Walk to the middle of the valley, up to the river banks or get up close to the tallest waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls.
Next, we'll take you to one of the Giant Sequoia (redwood) groves, considered some of the largest living things on the planet, towering over 300 feet with 40 feet in diameter tree trunks! Take a 2-mile roundtrip hike to the grove, or stay and relax under the pines. (The Giant Sequoias hike is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions from October to April.)
Leave Yosemite behind for a relaxing drive through the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. See the amazing nighttime sky of San Francisco before returning to your hotel.
Please Note: During the winter months, 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. The Giant Sequoias hike on the Yosemite Tour is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions from October to April.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Yosemite National Park & Giant Redwoods Combo Tour (Van). 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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the tour guide was great. I wish I had a longer time in the park.
Reviewed by: Della A., USA, August 2010
A well worth while experience and one that wont be forgotten. It was a long day but the sights of Yosemite will never be forgotten.
Our tour guide was knowledgeable although struggled a bit with his get to know you routine on the way back due to hearing and language problems in the bus.
If I was to be picky - the only real downside was the pickup routine. from being picked up at the Hotel it took one and a half hours to actually pick up everyone and leave San Francisco. This due to sleep in of one party and having to double back - not the fault of the Tour Guide.
Reviewed by: TONY M., Cayman Islands, August 2010
Shawn (not sure of spelling) was absolutely the best guide and driver. Very informative yet not overly chatty. He was very interesting and attentive to his responsibility such as making sure everyone got to the areas of interest and back without being intrusive. The trip is long but the views were worth it. So glad we took time out of the week vacation to do this.
Reviewed by: DONNA S., USA, August 2010
Loved the tour! Only complaint was the late pick-up from our hotel in the morning. Supposed to be picked-up at 0620, bus did not show up until 0700. Called company twice to find out what was going on. They kept telling us he was on the way, would not help any further.
Reviewed by: Gary K., USA, August 2010
My wife and I had a great time. The guide gave a very interesting tour and we were never bored during the whole 15 hr experience. I would do it again, Yosemite was breath taking.
Reviewed by: Robert S., USA, July 2010
Outstanding,spectacular, dont miss it@
Reviewed by: Neil G., USA, July 2010
We had a great day and both thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Our guide, Dave, was excellent and very well informed about the area as a whole. His interesting commentary throughout ensured that the journey to and from Yosemite did not drag in the slighest, even though it was a 400-mile round trip. It was a long day but was totally worth it and we would recommend the tour to anyone.
Reviewed by: Laura P., UK, July 2010
Brian, our tour guide did a fantastic job. He had so much knowledge & was extremely willing to answer all our Qs. Cannot thank him enough for such a great job. The day was extremely long but his enthusiasm did not wain.
Found the van seats a little uncomfortable for such a long trip, but this didnt detract from a great day. Thank you, Jane.
Reviewed by: Jane L., Australia, July 2010
A wonderful way to see Yosemite if you only have a day. We also loved the giant sequoias. The walk was a bit strenuous but worth it!
Reviewed by: Michael R., USA, July 2010
Excellent Tour we will never forget! The trip was great and Roman, our tour guide, was a very informative and knowledgable guide. He made the trip a pleasure!
Reviewed by: DENNY W., USA, July 2010
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the Yosemite National Park & Giant Redwoods Combo Tour (Van). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to San Francisco who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
The Portals in winter
Can you see the reflection in the creek? Magic spot that you often see on brochures and the like : )
Photo by: Mark E, Australia, February 2010
Bridal Veil Falls
Put your hands up in the air! : )
Photo by: Mark E, Australia, February 2010
Yosemite waterfall
Walking to the bottom of the waterfall
Photo by: Lorraine M, United Kingdom, August 2009
Cooling off
Yosemite. Everyone cooling off at the bottom of the waterfall.
Photo by: Lorraine M, United Kingdom, August 2009
El Capitan
What a great view!
Photo by: Laura S, United Kingdom, July 2009
Yosemite National Park
Natural beauty at its finest
Photo by: Laura S, United Kingdom, July 2009
Bridalveil Falls
A waterfall in Yosemite National Park
Photo by: Laura S, United Kingdom, July 2009
A Wild Bear at Yosemite
How cute!
Photo by: Laura S, United Kingdom, July 2009
Yosemite Bridge
Yosemite Bridge.
Photo by: Aan S, United States of America, December 2008
Day in Yosemite
Michelle and I on vacation.
Photo by: Paul L, United States of America, August 2008
