Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Description

This experience to the towering granite cliffs and gushing waterfalls of Yosemite National Park and its Giant Sequoias takes off 365 days a year. This is the only 1-day Yosemite Valley tour from San Francisco where you will experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, the largest living things on the Earth. Your heart will race as you enter Yosemite Valley for 5 glorious hours to enjoy Lower Yosemite, Nevada and Bridalveil falls, then take some moments at El Capitan, Half Dome and other iconic monuments.

Additional Information :
– Wheelchair accessible
– Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
– Service animals allowed
– Public transportation options are available nearby
– Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
– Access to the Sequoia Grove can be difficult during winter months, generally October through April, and other activities may be substituted at the discretion of the guide
– During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads
– California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4′ 9″ (1.4 meters) in height. Any guest that does not provide their child’s safety seat at the time of the tour and does not inform the tour operator may not be allowed to board the tour and will not be subject to refund.
– As tour sizes vary, transportation is in a 13-passenger van or up to a 41-passenger tour bus
– Tour makes stops at approximately 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included
– Audio links are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Specify language at time of booking under special requirements.
– For hotel pickups, please select the Hilton Union Square if your hotel is not listed
– The Giant Sequoias Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May. Ice and snow might make the trail unsafe to hike. The decision of whether it is safe to go on the hike will be made on a day by day basis. Therefore, a visit cannot be guaranteed. However, while the trail might be closed, guests get to spend more time in Yosemite Valley. There you can see all the other great sights Yosemite has to offer, including El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more.
– Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and your guide’s discretion.
– For Private Tour option, size of vehicle will be dependent on size of your party

Exclusions :
– Guide Gratuities (for Shared tour)
– Child safety seat for children under 8 years old or 4′ 9″ (1.4 meters) required
– Food and drinks, unless specified