San Francisco to Yosemite (one way, no accomodation)_PARTNER

Join us on this breathtaking one-way tour to Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. Our expert guides will make sure you don’t miss the history, geology and wildlife that make Yosemite Valley the jewel of the U.S. National Parks.

Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up in San Francisco. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as we explain how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush; what geological forces made Yosemite’s dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America’s first protected wilderness.

After entering Yosemite National Park, we’ll make our way to a scene made famous by photographer Ansel Adams. Take a moment at Tunnel View. Capture yourself with El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, and Cathedral Peak as your background.

Once you’ve had your fill of photographs from this perch overlooking the valley, the tour will arrange a memorable stop where you can get eye to eye with wispy Bridalveil Fall.

After arriving in Yosemite Valley, you will have free time for lunch and exploring on your own. Take advantage of our bonus audio tour that takes you on a  hike through Sentinel and Cook's Meadow to Yosemite Falls.

With this one-way tour you can take advantage of extra free time in the park to climb a boulder, bike with abandon, or commit to the many wilderness trails.

Please note that there is no return reservation with this tour, and you will need to make separate arrangements for your return tour segment.

We’re so confident that our Yosemite Valley Tour from San Francisco will amaze—it’s backed by a Satisfaction Guarantee.

Know Before You Go: 

·         A $50 handling fee will be charged for any luggage item larger than a carry-on brought on the tour bus.

If you're not staying at one of the Yosemite Valley hotels, please be aware that there is no public storage available in Yosemite Valley.

Spring – Summer – Fall Tour Itinerary

6:00 AM to 10:30 AM

●        Convenient hotel pickup

●        Learn about Yosemite and California as you cross the Central Valley

●        Breakfast stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park

●        Enter Yosemite National Park

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

●        Admire Yosemite Valley and Half Dome from Tunnel View

●        Relax and enjoy the view as you descend into Yosemite Valley

●        Feel the mist on your face at Bridalveil Fall

12:00 PM

●        Drop off in Yosemite Valley

●        Enjoy our guided audio tour of Yosemite Valley

●        Photograph the Merced River from the Swinging Bridge

●        Hike to the platform at the base of Yosemite Falls

Winter Tour*

05:20 AM to 10:00 AM

●        Convenient hotel pickup

●        Learn about Yosemite and California as you cross the Central Valley

●        Rest stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park

●        Enter Yosemite National Park

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

●        Admire Yosemite Valley and Half Dome from Tunnel View

●        Relax and enjoy the view as you descend into Yosemite Valley

●        Feel the mist on your face at Bridalveil Fall

12:00 PM to 2:30 PM

●        Free time to explore Yosemite Valley

●        Enjoy our guided audio tour of Yosemite Valley

●        Photograph the Merced River from the Swinging Bridge

●        Hike to the platform at the base of Yosemite Falls

2:30 PM and 5:00 PM

•         Enjoy more free time to explore Yosemite Valley

•         Take YARTS to your separately arranged hotel (bus ticket not included)

* Times listed are approximate. Traffic and other unforeseen issues can cause delays or changes in these times which are out of our control.