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15 Best Yosemite Day Trips from San Francisco

The Yosemite days: El Capitan, the falls and the sequoias compressed into one heroic run with the driving outsourced. The overnight versions buy you the valley at dawn, which is when it earns its reputation.

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

Experience Yosemite’s stunning vistas, giant sequoias, and iconic waterfalls in a comfortable full-day small-group tour from San Francisco for $229.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“A great day with my brother! Steven did a wonderful job and was fun and insightful! The park is not to be missed!”

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3.San Francisco: Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias Hike

Discover Yosemite’s stunning waterfalls, El Capitan, and giant sequoias on this full-day guided tour from San Francisco, including scenic stops and free audio guides.

★ 4.5

“My first time doing a tour like this. This was perfect for a first timer going to Yosemite and Tuolumne Grove. The guide Gino was really experienced driver and presented the information in a funny and fun way. He’s really energetic and passionate and a…”

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

Discover Yosemite on a full-day San Francisco tour with guided highlights, free time, and breathtaking views. Great for nature lovers seeking convenience and expert insights.

★ 4.0

“During summer like June or July, the water is nice to swim on. Crisp and clean water to dip on . bringing swim wear is a plus. Fyi only”

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6.From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

Discover the highlights of Yosemite from San Francisco on a guided day trip. Enjoy scenic routes, iconic sights, and 3 hours to explore at your pace.

★ 4.5

“I totally loved our guide Sharon, who gave us so many interesting facts. She is knowledgeable, friendly, professional and understanding. And also super careful driver too, especially around those multiple sharp corners in the way to Yosemite. Loved it very much. I think that it…”

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7.Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Experience Yosemite’s breathtaking beauty in a full-day San Francisco tour with guided sightseeing, free time, and stunning vistas for $209.

★ 4.5

“The whole experience in total was amazing. From the pick up point, the travel especially Jordan who guided us through out the day. His expertise on the history of California and Yosemite was so interesting. It was a safe and wholesome activities.”

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

Discover Yosemite in two days with guided tours, stunning viewpoints, and cozy lodgings. Perfect for nature lovers seeking an in-depth experience from San Francisco.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide Brian was fantastic, making sure we had the best experience possible. The two day tour was perfect for seeing all the best sights and having time to explore on our own.”

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9.San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

Discover Yosemite in a day with this small-group tour featuring iconic viewpoints, a giant sequoia hike, and free time to explore some of the park’s highlights comfortably.

★ 4.4

“I was initially skeptical about the trip since sequoia forests were closed. And they rebooked me in only Yosemite. But it is worth. So worth. Incredible adventure did a good job. Also Susan was fabulous and great sense of humour. Please carry cash for the…”

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10.Yosemite 3-Day Camping Adventure from San Francisco

Discover Yosemite on a 3-day camping tour from San Francisco with expert guides, stunning vistas, and a perfect mix of guided and free exploration.

★ 4.5

“I never went camping so the whole experience was kinda new. The guide (eden) made sure everything was smoothly so we could enjoy our time. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had thanks to to the wonderful Yosemite, the group and the…”

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12.Yosemite Valley 3-Day Camping Adventure

Experience Yosemite's stunning scenery on a 3-day guided camping trip with hikes, swims, and delicious meals. Perfect for outdoor lovers.

★ 4.7

“Jordan our guide did an amazing job - driving, providing information about the park, fun facts about places during the drive itself, cooking, organising and guiding our tent setup and all.. able to go on some cool hikes and he also recommended nice hikes for…”

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

Discover Yosemite in comfort with a 2-day guided tour from San Francisco, featuring iconic sights, expert guides, and eco-friendly transport—all at great value.

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

Experience iconic California highlights on this 3-day tour from LA, including Yosemite, San Francisco, Carmel, and Santa Barbara, with expert guides and stunning sights.

★ 4.4

“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…”

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

Experience Yosemite over two days from San Francisco with a knowledgeable guide, stunning viewpoints, hiking among giant Sequoias, and overnight in Yosemite Lodge.

★ 4.5

“Our driver Rourke, was excellent. He was very considerate, stopping at various places on the way to Yosemite National Park for breakfast and lunch. He was very knowledgeable about the Park, wildlife and vegetation. He allowed members of the group to walk at their own…”

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More Yosemite Day Trips from San Francisco

4.3From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup2 days$269 4.5Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias 2-Day Semi-Guided Tour2 days (approx.)$269.00 4.5San Francisco to Yosemite One-Way Transfer5 to 6 hours (approx.)$99.00 4.4San Francisco: Yosemite, Las Vegas, Bryce & Zion, 6-Day Tour 4.9Yosemite, Giant Sequoias, Private Tour from San Francisco13 hours$1,200 4.5From San Francisco: 3-Day Yosemite Tour Without Hotel3 days$269 5.0From San Francisco: Yosemite Private Full-Day Trip13 hours$1,430 5.0Yosemite and Tahoe from San Francisco: 4 Day Sierra Nevada Tour4 days (approx.)$1,509.00 3.5Yosemite National Park 2-Day Winter Tour from San Francisco2 days (approx.)$619.00 5.0Yosemite 3-Day Lodging Adventure from San Francisco3 days (approx.)$1,029.00 4.9Yosemite Valley: 3-Day Lodging Adventure3 days$1,029 5.0Yosemite Adventure: Full-Day Private Tour from San Francisco15 hours (approx.)$1,000.00 3.0From San Francisco: Alcatraz Day and Yosemite Day Tour2 days$319 4.0Yosemite, Kings Canyon National Parks 2 Day Tour from SF2 days (approx.)$464.00 4.5San Francisco: Yosemite, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, 6-Day Tour6 days (approx.)$1,360.00 3.0From San Jose:Enchanted Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour13.5 hours$385 4.0Yosemite and Glacier Point Tour from San Francisco by Amtrak2 days (approx.)$589.00 3.5Yosemite National Park – One Way Trip$135.00 4.6From San Francisco: Alcatraz Night and Yosemite Day Tour2 days$336 4.5Alcatraz Tour w/ Yosemite Day Tour & Aquarium Access2 days (approx.)$285.02 4.0San Francisco: Yosemite, Vegas, Sedona, Antelope, 7-Day Tour7 days (approx.)$1,465.00 5.0Yosemite Private Tour from San Francisco13 hours (approx.)$1,390.00 5.0From San Francisco: Yosemite & Tahoe Sierras 4-Day Trip4 days$1,279 3.6From SFO-Yosemite National Park-Enchanting Full Day Tour13 hours$385