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Private Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Private tour USA, United StatesFull day (about 14 hours)Guided in English

Spend a full day in Yosemite with a private guide: Tunnel View, El Capitan, the valley waterfalls and a walk among giant sequoias. Pickup from San Francisco and a route paced to your group.

Full day (about 14 hours)Explore at your own pace
Private groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Tunnel View over El Capitan and Half Dome
  • Easy walks in Yosemite Valley
  • A grove of giant sequoias
  • A private guide for your group only
  • Pickup and drop-off in San Francisco

Full description

Yosemite is a long day from San Francisco, around four hours each way, and a private guide makes the most of it. You leave the city early, cross California’s Central Valley and climb into the Sierra Nevada, arriving at Tunnel View for the classic panorama of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome.

In the valley your guide picks easy walks to suit your group, from the base of Yosemite Falls to the meadows below El Capitan. You also walk among giant sequoias, some of the largest living things on Earth, in one of the park’s groves, with time for a picnic or lunch stop before the drive back. An audio guide app adds background to the stops along the way.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Pickup

    Early pickup from your San Francisco hotel.

  2. Tunnel View

    First view of Yosemite Valley.

  3. Yosemite Valley

    Walks near the waterfalls and El Capitan.

  4. Giant sequoias

    A walk among the big trees.

  5. Return

    Drive back to San Francisco, arriving in the evening.

Included

  • Private guide and driver
  • Pickup and drop-off in San Francisco
  • Transport in a private vehicle
  • Yosemite park entrance fee
  • Audio guide app for the drive

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Tips
  • Park reservations or permits beyond the entrance fee, if required on your date

Meeting point

Pickup from your hotel or address in San Francisco; the time is confirmed with your quote.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Expect about four hours of driving each way.
  • Some roads and groves close in winter or after storms, and the park sometimes requires advance entry reservations in peak season; we plan around this in your quote.
  • Waterfalls are fullest in spring and can be dry by late summer.
  • The price is per person and depends on group size; we confirm it with your quote.

Frequently asked questions

Is it too long for one day?

It is a long day, but the private format lets you rest, stop when you like and adjust the walks.

Which sequoia grove do we visit?

Usually Mariposa Grove or another grove that is open on your date; your guide confirms the plan.

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