Private Yosemite Day Trip from San Francisco w/Giant Sequoias

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1. Yosemite's towering granite walls and Giant Sequoias have been California's biggest draw for centuries. The long day is worth every minute checking out the 'Crown Jewel' of national parks. The private tour allows you to explore the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, make several picturesque stops along the way to Yosemite Valley where you'll have several hours to enjoy however you wish. There's a range of options from chilling next to the Merced River to a strenuous high up to Columbia Rock or Vernal Falls. You may even spot some climbers on El Capitan. The 12 to 13 hour private Yosemite tour departs early in the morning around 7 am. The 3 hour drive takes us through the Bay Area, across the Central Valley, climbs up the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, finally arriving at the gate by 10:30. The 6 to 7 hours in the park are packed with sightseeing and varying outdoor options. Typically, we pick up a picnic lunch midway of the drive, however, there are sit down options in the park.

   6 h

2. About a mile hike down and mile back up to view Giant Sequoias. Fairly easy hike in mostly shaded paved sidewalk

   1.3 h

3. Iconic view of Yosemite Valley

   15 min

4. One of many spectacular falls, option to take a short hike up to the bottom of the false

   15 min

5. Next to the Merced River, an option to have a picnic lunch

   45 min

6. One of the easiest hike options in the valley. Leads you to the bottom of half dome.

   1 h

7. Medium effort, hike. 1-1.5 miles each way. Spectacular views of the valley that leads to one of the more popular waterfalls. Option to go to mist Trail.

   1.5 h

8. One of the more demanding hiking options, but with great rewards. Views of valley, half dome, Yosemite Falls.

   1.5 h

9. Mandatory stop to seek for climbers on the wall of all walls El Capitan

   10 min

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How it compares in San Francisco

• Its from-price is 166% above the median of the 204 day trips we list in San Francisco.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 137 of 204.

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