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15 Best Yosemite Day Trips from San Francisco

A Yosemite day trip from San Francisco runs 14 hours or more, and these are the tours that make the long haul worth it. Expect four to six hours in the park itself. Go in May or June for the waterfalls; Yosemite Falls can run dry by late summer.

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

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite and witness the magnificence of Giant Sequoias on this unforgettable day trip from San Francisco. Book your adventure now!

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Trevor was an amazing tour guide! Very enthusiastic on everything California, and did a fantastic job explaining everything regarding Yosemite. The on time pickup was perfect. I would suggest looking into reusable plastic waterjugs, instead of single use water bottles for the tour bus to…”

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2.San Francisco: Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoia Day Tour

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park and witness the majestic Giant Sequoias on an unforgettable day tour from San Francisco.

★ 4.5

“Glenda, our tour guide, was a good driver, a great guide with a lot of information and stories. She was also very attune with passenger needs. We appreciated that in the back of the bus! Bus was full but comfortable. The park was just fabulous.…”

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

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Yosemite National Park with a thrilling hike among giant sequoias. Book your day trip now and experience nature like never before!

★ 4.9

“The day trip was excellent. Trevor our guide was full of enthusiasm from beginning to the end. The trip did everything it said on the description. Yosemite falls, El capitain, the swing bridge, the valley etc was spectacular. Getting the introduction videos of the rock…”

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5.Yosemite National Park – Full Day Tour From San Francisco

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park on a full day tour from San Francisco. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!

★ 4.0

“The bus drive is a longer duration than actual time spent in the park. Itinerary scheduled “stops” were basically a drive by. Our bus had multiple issues; first a “mechanical issue” when entering the park causing a delay. The second was a flat tire which…”

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6.San Francisco/Pleasanton: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park. Discover the wonders of nature on a memorable day trip from San Francisco/Pleasanton.

★ 4.5

“It’s a long day with a lot of traveling but the time we got in Yosemite is worth it. The journey is broken up allowing the opportunity to pick up food and snacks for the day. We got to see some of the iconic sites…”

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7.Small-Group Yosemite Day Tour From San Francisco

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park on an unforgettable small-group day tour from San Francisco. Don't miss out, click now!

“Be prepared for a very long day with lots of twists and turns; but so worth your time and energy! Our tour guide, Jonathon, helped make the trip more fun, with a combination commentary and music.”

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9.Sf/Pleasanton: Day Trip to Yosemite With Giant Sequoias Hike

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park and embark on an unforgettable hike among towering Giant Sequoias. Unleash your wanderlust today!

★ 4.4

“besides the landscape, of course, the best thing was meeting Chadwick: best guide ever. considerate, friendly, funny... the nicest Capricorn I have ever met 💫”

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11.From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Guided Day Trip

Experience the Majestic Beauty of Yosemite National Park on a Guided Day Trip from San Francisco. Don't Miss Out on this Unforgettable Adventure! Book Now!

★ 4.3

“What a great day!!! Our driver and guide....Chable!! had a great sense of humour and genuinely interacts with everyone. Long day from San Francisco but worth every penny. Yosemite is a photographers dream! Memories forever.”

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12.Yosemite Valley 3-Day Camping Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable 3-day camping trip in Yosemite Valley! Experience breathtaking nature, thrilling hikes, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Click now for the ultimate adventure!

★ 4.7

“Wooow Colleen was such a good guide! The food at the campstation was great and she showed us the best places to hike. I would do it again and recommend it to everyone that wants to have a great insight into Yosemite Nationalpark.”

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13.San Francisco: Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip With Accommodation

Discover the stunning beauty of Yosemite Park on an unforgettable 2-day trip from San Francisco. Book now and experience nature at its best!

★ 4.8

“It was a great experience. But maybe 3 days would've been better. The distances inside the park are large, it can take a lot of time from one vista point to another, so keep in mind you'll spend a lot of time the car. Jordan…”

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14.San Francisco: 2-Day National Park Tour With Yosemite Lodge

Experience the breathtaking beauty of San Francisco and Yosemite on a 2-day national park tour. Explore Yosemite Lodge and immerse yourself in nature's wonders.

★ 4.5

“We absolutely loved this trip to Yosemite. The park itself is amazing and mind-blowing. James, our guide, made the trip both as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. He shared many interesting stories and lots of information and often gave us options on what we wanted…”

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