Yosemite Day Trip: Explore Iconic Landmarks

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Escape the city and embark on a small-group day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite Valley, including iconic landmarks like Yosemite Falls and Half Dome. With limited group sizes, you’ll have a more intimate and immersive experience in this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Duration: 15 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

San Francisco Bay - As you settle in for the journey, we’ll pass by some exceptional San Francisco sights. Catch views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the incomparable San Francisco Skyline as we head east on the Bay Bridge. The journey to Yosemite typically takes about 4 hours.

What's Included

Entrance to Yosemite National Park included
1.5-hour narrated tour of Yosemite
Professional, knowledgeable full-time guide
Eco-friendly transport via biofueled mini-coach
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected SF hotels)
Enjoy 3 hours of free time to explore the Valley

What's Not Included

Meals (stops will be made to purchase food)
Bike rental (available for purchase)
Guide gratuity
Government fees

Additional Information

Escaping the city for a day trip to California’s stunning Yosemite National Park from San Francisco has never been easier. Traverse Central Valley, Gold Country, and the Sierra Nevada foothills on your journey to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Yosemite National Park. Immerse yourself in a 1.5-hour guided van tour around Yosemite Valley, featuring…

Location

DUBLIN BART STATION

Owens Drive

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Zirui_z

Mar 15, 2026

Perfect!! The tour guide... - Perfect!! The tour guide is very nice!!!!!!!! The scenery is very beautiful!!!!!! gain a lot entertainment from the trip

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Jackie_h

Mar 4, 2026

Yosemite by day ! - It was an excellent tour! Even the long 4 hour ride from SF was enjoyable- the countryside is truly beautiful to see too

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Solomon_s

Mar 1, 2026

Be prepared to be out all... - Be prepared to be out all day, but the travel is well worth it to go and explore being unfamiliar with what your doing. The views are amazing and you get plenty of guidance from the guide.

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Hogan_s

Mar 1, 2026

Sharon's the best guide! - Sharon was incredible!! I wish I had more cash so that i could have tipped her more! She's an amazing tour guide and I had no idea that my trip was going to be this good! The day couldn't have been better. She was so knowledgeable about the different sites that we passed on the way to Yosemite. It made the drive up way more fun than if I had done it myself, eveyone enjoyed the ride up. Some of us slept because it was so early in the morning. I learned and saw a lot with the group. She's really kind and very thoughtful. She will take notice of things and proactively help or take action. I got a little car sick and she asked me if I would sit up front. I felt much better. She did many little things like that that added a whole new layer to the great experience we had. Another example was, letting us explore while she dropped off two of our group members that were staying overnight. I hope shes getting paid top dollar. Because shes the definition of a professional tour guide.

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Jonathan

Feb 2, 2026

Very good trip. - Had a great time, the driver Jonathan gave us lots of information and did well driving to and from the park. It’s a long trip but it was a lovely place to see,snow was around and was a clear crisp day. I think during the summer it could be busy but we had no one about. Saw the water falls and mirror lake there is a bus service around the park. Would recommend this tour.

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Nogaliyo

Jan 31, 2026

I traveled solo and was... - I traveled solo and was looking for a convenient way to visit Yosemite. It did not disappoint. It’s a full day with alot of walking but completely worth it. Had a great time.

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Zrrific

Jan 1, 2026

A Must - The tour exceeded my expectations. Our guide, Jo, was extremely knowledgeable and provided great insight. She was conscientious and provided ample breaks and was able to squeeze in time for an extra site within Yosemite that we were not able to take advantage of initially. She had great recommendations on how to spend our time and a local treat of an It's It. If you have the opportunity, I suggest that you try one. It is a unique ice cream sandwich experience that is definitely worth the try. It was a long day, however well worth the investment of time. I just wish I would have had several more days. Yosemite is incredibly majestic and it is a wonderful respite from your daily life. The landscapes are beyond compare, the waterfalls were incredible (especially since I visited during the winter/rainy season) and the shuttles make the park quite accessible.

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Connector67731597972

Jan 2, 2026

Nice experience and highly satisfied - Very organized, easy process, no hassles, communication is good, Nice experience and highly satisfied, I would really commend for friends.

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Giovanna_r

Feb 16, 2026

Good visit, horrible transportation - It was wonderfult to visit the park in one day, to get inspired and spend more days in the future. The Tour guide was very knowledgeble, kind and patience. The issue is the mini bus, very uncomfortable, not good for travel. very bumpy, feels everything on the road, the air conditioner was not stronog enough for the small bus. only certain areas were cool a bit, not much. The rest of the seat did nto get any air. If they have a different type of translportation would be 10 out 10. but due to this issue, 4-5 hour one way sitting under this conditions is not good for the health. end up with body aches, head ache.

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K4106oodanielap

Feb 15, 2026

Not a guided tour. - It is not a guided tour, we were dropped in the Yosemite park and let alone to find our way. There is no clear marking to navigate the park and the place was understaffed. Two people from the bus got lost, we left the park 1 hour late waiting for them and they realised took wrong shuttle. The minivan used to transport us had no compartment to store anything g that you carry, has no toilet to use in case you are in urgent need. We were not taken to see sequoia trees, we were told this is done only during June, July & August.

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up to 10 guests

1 - Adult