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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.

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

Explore Yosemite from San Francisco with this full-day tour featuring iconic sights, giant sequoias, and flexible free time, guided by knowledgeable experts.

★ 4.5

“We were staying at fisherman’s wharf so the journey to Yosemite was a long way. We got the coach at 05:20 and didn’t get back until 21:30. However all that time travelling, we only spent 3 hours in total in Yosemite. The driver, rob, was…”

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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

“Andy our driver/guide was fantastic. bus was old seats uncomfortable for such a long journey and could do with a makeover. Yosemite Park toilets are discussing not the fault of the tour operators but several could be classed a danger to health.”

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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

“Booked for the Tuesday but got cancelled so had to choose Monday instead. The tour was operated by GrayLine who also cancelled and rescheduled our other trip this week. The tour guide Jerry was great & Yosemite was AMAZING but t”

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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

“We really enjoyed the chance to see the highlights of Yosemite. It’s a long day with 2/3s of it spent in the van, but we knew that up front and it’s unlikely we will have another chance to visit there. Our guide, Lawton, was full…”

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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

“Sharon was an incredible driver and tour guide. Our trip from San Francisco was a long day, but she made the ride very enjoyable as she shared lots of information along the way. Sharon was very considerate about our age and abilities. We wish we…”

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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

“Absolutely recommend this trip! It was a wonderful part of our SF trip. Totally worth it. Our guide, Jay, was great. He gave us tons of information, was a great driver, and gave us the option to go on hikes with him or on our…”

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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

“Phil make our day memorable. He arrive at the meeting point before the guests.Very polite,helpful,given us a lot of informations,all long way.We have a nice minivan,clean,with AC ,and music. He make our day,I recomand this particular trip,with all my heart.Small grup,perfect day!!Great guide!!”

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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

“it was an amazing experience! the people I met, the views, and the guide guy, Brian! he was not out guide, he was one more friend with a lot of experience, we all had fun, best guide ever! Don't hesitate on booking this, because it…”

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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

“The whole thing was amazing, they put together a very good itinerary for 2 days with a good balance between guided periods and time to explore on your own. Our guide was super nice and knowledgeable.”

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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

“Jacob was a fantastic driver and guide. He had a lot of knowledge and gave us lots of interesting information. The planning was great and one or two anecdotes were unexpected but always positive. I can highly recommend this tour.”

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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