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The 15 Best Yosemite Day Trips from San Francisco

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Yosemite is four hours each way, so a day trip lives or dies on how it is run. Below are the best Yosemite tours from San Francisco, ranked: small-group versus coach, how long you actually get in the valley, whether the giant sequoias are included, and the pickup and price for each.

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco - Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, and the classic photo sequence

Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco - Yosemite Valley gives you the freedom: 2 hours to lunch, walk, and choose your pace

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

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

Yosemite and giant sequoias day tour from San Francisco with early entry, hotel pickup, guided stops, and big views all day.

“Great tour guide. Great trip. The only thing bad about the whole experience was the bus. This bus is not made for long distance travel. It’s a bus to take around the airport. I might have to go see a chiropractor after this ride. No but seriously it rides so rough it’s not even funny.”

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From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup - Tunnel View to Bridalveil Falls: two Valley stops you can’t outsmart

3.From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,331 reviews · 14 hours · from $239

Small-group Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan photo stops, and a giant sequoia hike.

“From the time I was picked up from my hotel door until the time I was dropped off back there I felt included and very welcomed. The guide Steve was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the tour. He helped people to choose just the right spot for incredible photos. He even set up a telescope with a tripod so we could see the climbers on the rock face. The tour took on some spectacular scenery. Yosemite is definitely a place one needs to experience, no photos can actually do it justice no matter how good they are. Access to most places was very good. Moderate fitness level is required…”

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Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco - The Guided Bus Tour Part: Tunnel View, Bridalveil Falls, and El Capitan

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

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

Full-day Yosemite tour from San Francisco with an English driver-guide, big photo stops, and about 3 hours to explore Yosemite Valley.

“The tour itself was fine, however the tour guide drove like a MANIAC. He was speeding up the mountains, taking sharp turns, passing cars on the highway nearly hitting cars, and almost hit a biker driving downtown. There is NO reason to put us and an entire bus of people in a compromising and unsafe position driving like that up a mountain.”

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From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park - Getting Out of the City: Bay Bridge Views and the Central Valley Break

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco - Hotel pickup points and the small-group van setup (max 23)

6.Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 713 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $209

Full-day Yosemite highlights from San Francisco with early pickup, photo stops, guided van narration, and 3 hours of Valley freedom.

“Picking up and dropping off taking extra time as guest don’t show up on time. We wasted almost 3 hours. We reached hotel at 11:30 pm and started at 6:30 am.”

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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging - Central Valley stop: snacks, water, and getting organized

7.Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $619

Two days in Yosemite with overnight lodging, SF hotel pickup, biofuel coach, and guided stops plus real free time to explore.

“The trip was amazing .I just loved yosemite, even with just two days we saw so much .Our tour guide /driver James was excellent and gave us all the necessary information and took care of the group so well .We had a lovely group of people on the bus too. I would highly recommend this trip and hope to return again some day”

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San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike - Giant Sequoias hike: 2.5 miles with a 400-foot challenge

8.Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 290 reviews · 14 hours · from $209

San Francisco to Yosemite day trip: Giant Sequoias hike, Tunnel View, El Capitan & Half Dome with a small-group guide.

“The trip was really good, the guide was also friendly and helpful with detailed explanation. We can visit the significant spots and scenic points, so much beautiful.”

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Yosemite 3-Day Camping Adventure from San Francisco

Yosemite 3-Day Camping Adventure from San Francisco - Transport style: comfortable van days, real road time

9.Yosemite 3-Day Camping Adventure from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $795

3-day Yosemite camping from San Francisco with a guide, guided Valley sights, Tuolumne sequoias, lake hikes, and two nights at camp.

“It was an amazing 3-day camping with very friendly tour captian, Bryan. All of our stops were incredible. Highly recommend even for solo traveler or camping beginner!”

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From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Guided Day Trip

From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Guided Day Trip - Coach Comfort, Restroom Breaks, and Pickup Timing at Post St or Leavenworth

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 197 reviews · 14 hours · from $197

San Francisco to Yosemite by luxury coach: 1-hour guided tour, top photo stops, and 3 hours in Yosemite Valley for your own exploring.

“The day trip to Yosemite was wonderful but the cost of the trip is a lot of money for what it is, but I understand that is mainly down to petrol costs. We arrived back to San Francisco later than anticipated as the driver decided he wanted to stop off for dinner at his friends restaurant which meant we all had to dine there and get back a hour later to San Fran”

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Yosemite Valley 3-Day Camping Adventure

Yosemite Valley 3-Day Camping Adventure - Day 1: Sequoias, Then a Guided Yosemite Valley Intro

11.Yosemite Valley 3-Day Camping Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · 3 days · from $795

3 days of guided Yosemite Valley camping from San Francisco: sequoias, High Country hikes to May Lake, and stargazing with camp meals.

“Our great guide Ollie wowed us with Yosemite's gigantic granite walls, forest hikes, camping cooking, and a great music mix for the road trip. Definitely worth the money to spend the time experiencing the valley and plateau fully. If I'd change anything, I'd trade the commercial valley restaurant on the second day for another camping dinner :)”

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San Francisco: Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation

San Francisco: Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation - Day 1: Yosemite Valley Highlights + Overnight by the Merced

12.Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 2 days · from $629

Small-group Yosemite 2-day trip from San Francisco with biodiesel transport, Yosemite View Lodge by the Merced River, and Glacier Point.

“Our guide, Jay, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed hearing his stories immensely! Both days were pretty busy as we wanted to see as much as possible, but a person could choose to move at their own pace on the second day as we were free to spend about 5 hours on our own exploring the valley floor. Much to see. Beautiful! It was great not having to drive and having Jay take us to all of the top spots, and coordinate all the individual hikes the group was taking. Highly recommend!”

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From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour - Day 1 on the Coast: Santa Barbara, Solvang, and Carmel Time (Summer Version)

13.From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 72 reviews

3 days from Los Angeles to San Francisco with Santa Barbara, Carmel, a bay cruise, Golden Gate views, and Yosemite (summer) or Monterey (winter).

“Excellent experience! The quality of transportation and hotels was very good, and breakfast was included. The tour guide, Pasquale, was friendly, gave us lots of information and good tips, and spoke several languages. The activities were very well organized, and I think they take you to places that are a little difficult to access and/or drive to on your own due to weather conditions. My only recommendation would be to spend a little more time in San Francisco, but the Golden Gate tour was very good. I definitely recommend the tour and the agency we used.Read more”

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San Francisco: 2-Day National Park Tour with Yosemite Lodge

San Francisco: 2-Day National Park Tour with Yosemite Lodge - Yosemite Lodge at the Falls: the overnight that changes the whole trip

14.2-Day National Park Tour with Yosemite Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 days · from $649

2-day Yosemite tour from San Francisco with overnight at Yosemite Lodge, guided photo stops, sequoias hike, and eco-friendly biodiesel coach.

“Outstanding trip that we will definitely recommend!! Our guide, Tom, was fantastic and went above and beyond to make the journey comfortable and enjoyable! Every part of the trip was exceptional, and we will use this company again.”

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From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup

From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup - From San Francisco to Tunnel View: The Drive and the Photo Stops

15.From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 35 reviews · 2 days · from $269

2-day Yosemite guided trip from San Francisco with early pickup, Tunnel View photos, Yosemite Valley time, and a sequoia hike when weather allows.

“Everything was good . Only I wish we had more stops on the way to the park to get pictures and enjoyed the views . Dustin was a very caring and considerate guide . He had drinks in the cooler and snacks for everyone. After an exhausting hike we all needed a cold water bottle . Thanks to Dustin to provide that . I wish they had a special rate for family of 4 .”

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