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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

“The Yosemite tour was amazing—more than I expected. Our guide, Kurt, was very helpful and well-prepared, with motion-sickness medicine, water, and a power bank. He shared facts, showed short videos about Yosemite and a famous climber, and we had plenty of stops for food and…”

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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

“Great tour guide. Glenda was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. She made sure everyone was prepared and informed about the tour.”

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

Experience Yosemite's iconic sights and giant sequoias in a curated 14-hour tour from San Francisco, led by expert guides to make every moment count.

★ 4.9

“Brian S was a fantastic tour guide. His knowledge of Yosemite history and overall insight into the park was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Would highly recommend.”

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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

“Excellent driver, really knowledgeable and enjoyable trip. Well thought out and kept on schedule and have us enough breaks and free time”

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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

“It was good and Yosemite was amazing. I would love to come back again to explore more. This park is huge and have a lots of things to do. My guide, Rot, he is really good advisor. Thank you for drive me safe!”

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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

“Yosemite is beautiful and a must visit. The trip covers the key parts of it but nature lovers may want to spend more time. Sharon was a great guide/driver. Overall, a great trip though the travel time is a lot.”

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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

“We took this 2 day tour and it was awesome experience. We saw many famous spots and then next day we good time to spent 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

“The 3-day Yosemite camping and hiking trip was great, very much thanks to our excellent guide Aden! We had a fantastic hike up Misty trail to Verrnal and Nevada Falls. Just great.”

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

Discover Yosemite on a guided day trip from San Francisco, featuring scenic stops, expert guides, and 3 hours to explore the park’s iconic sights.

★ 4.3

“The guide Thomas was excellent! Not everyone on the bus back seemed to have had a good enough time for the 8h drive. However, for me it was definitely worth the money and drive!! I went hiking to the Columbus Rock, upper falls trail and…”

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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

“This was an amazing trip. Yosemite is absolutely stunning, and on all three days we did something different and saw really different sides to it. One of my favourite trips I've taken. Made even better by the guide Lawton, and group we were with. Lawton…”

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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 tour went very smoothly. Our tour guide Mitch was awesome! I highly recommended this 2Day Trip with Accommodation. It saved a lot of our time and effort how to explore Yosemite and we are able to visit most of the popular landmarks. Definitely a…”

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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

“It was amazing! Aiden was our guide and he is the most caring, knowledgeable, kindest guide there is. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about Yosemite and nature, we all learned a lot from him in the funnest way possible. We love him and would…”

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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