7 San Francisco National Park Tours Worth the Drive

1.Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,455 reviews · 14 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $219Our pick

Leave San Francisco before sunrise for Yosemite with an English-speaking guide such as Glenda, Gino, Andy, or Rob. See Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Valley View, and Tuolumne Grove. You get hotel pickup, WiFi, free time in the valley, and a winter substitute when snow closes the sequoia trail.

“Glenda was TERRIFIC, really helpful and informative,.super funny but at the same time having impressive knowledge about the park.”

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

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

Ride from San Francisco to Yosemite in a group of up to 45, with English commentary, scenic stops at Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, and El Capitan, plus about three hours to explore Yosemite Valley on your own. Guides such as Don, Dave, Brian, Joe, and Roman have earned strong praise, but bus comfort and timing can vary.

“Our tour guide Don was very knowledgeable and gave lots of information. He gave us time to stretch out. The only thing i can complain was on our way back the door of the bus was acting up not latching fully so it was kinda loud and was worried that the door fly away.”

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3.Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

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

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite by bio-fueled mini-coach with an English-speaking guide such as Sharon, Noah, Kika, or Aiden. See El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, and Tunnel View, then enjoy about three hours to walk, picnic, or explore Yosemite Valley on your own.

“Hannah was an excellent guide and driver. Very safe tour.”

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4.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 a guide such as Jay, James, Brian, or Aidan. You’ll see giant sequoias, Tunnel View, Yosemite Falls, and Glacier Point, then spend the night at Yosemite Valley Lodge, Curry Village, or Yosemite View Lodge. Day two gives you time to hike independently.

“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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5.San Francisco to/from Yosemite National Park: 1-Way Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · from $99Best value

Travel between San Francisco and Yosemite Valley in a comfortable vehicle with Wi-Fi, an English-speaking driver-guide, and audio guides in eight languages. You can book the outbound and return legs separately, leaving time for your own hikes and sightseeing. Guides Gino and Rob are noted for helpful service and memorable photo stops.

“Me encantó tener la opción de elegir un solo viaje para quedarme a contemplar Yosemite y disfrutar a mi propio ritmo. También compré otro viaje de Regreso a San Francisco y me recogieron en Yosemite el día que elegí. Fabulous!!!”

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6.Curry Village 2-Day National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $599Top rated

Travel from San Francisco in a biodiesel mini-coach with up to 13 people, stopping for Yosemite Valley’s major sights and a summer Giant Sequoia hike. You’ll sleep at Curry Village beneath Half Dome and have free time to explore on day two. Guides such as Jordan help you plan your time in the park.

“Molt bona excursió de dos dies a Yosemite. L’organització genial i el guia, en Jordan, un 10/10! Si vols veure els highlights del parc en dos dies és un viatge perfecte. Si t’agrada molt fer hiking igual se’t queda curt perquè el primer dia és una caminata curta per les sequoies i veure miradors. El segon dia és lliure i pots fer excursions molt maques. L’estància a Curry village també molt bé.”

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7.From SFO-Yosemite National Park-Enchanting Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 13 hours · from $385

You’ll leave downtown San Francisco with an English-speaking guide, cross the Bay Bridge, and ride through Central Valley farms and Gold Country to Yosemite. Expect guided stops at Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, and Tunnel View, plus free time to walk or bike. Groups are limited to five, with private tours available.

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