What do I need to know about the Giant Sequoias hike?

The hike is dependent on trail and weather conditions. The Grove usually only available from April to October. If you choose not to participate in the hike, then you can stay with the bus at the top of the trail as you wait for the rest of the group to return from the hike. The hike is about 2 miles round-trip (about 60 minutes round-trip, depending on your pace) and a paved trail with 400 ft (122m) incline.

How can I travel around the park during my free time?

Yosemite National Park has a free, year-round Yosemite Valley Shuttle with stops at most major sights of interest and some trailheads. However, as we do not want you to miss your return trip to San Francisco, we do not recommend taking public transportation during your free time in the valley. There are many sights and attractions that you will be able to reach on foot while you are there.

Do you offer this tour in different languages?

The tour is narrated in English but we offer complimentary recorded audio guides in 8 languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, and Portuguese. If an audio guide is required, please specify when booking

Is this a guided tour?

Yes, the tour is guided with an English-speaking guide. There will also be time on your own during the stops.

Temperatures vary depending on the season and time of day in Yosemite, so we recommend that you wear layered clothing in case of unexpectedly climbing or falling temperatures. We do not recommend wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts in the winter. However, we realize that everyone is acclimated to different weather and thus trust you to make your own judgement. For footwear, we recommend comfortable walking shoes, such as regular tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots with rubber soles and treads. In the summer months, hiking sandals can be worn on the Total Yosemite Experience, but high heels, beach flip-flops, and other open-toed shoes are not recommended.

Yosemite to San Francisco One-Way

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Book your own overnight stay, we’ll bring you back to San Francisco when you are ready

This one-way trip from Yosemite to San Francisco gives you flexibility with your itinerary. Have more time to enjoy leisurely hikes or bike rides to Yosemite National Park’s famous monuments and waterfalls. Be sure to book your departure from San Francisco to Yosemite.

Departure : Yosemite Valley Lodge (Stop 7)

Duration: 7 hours

Free Cancellation: With 24 hours advance notice

Ages: All ages

Ticket: email and mobile accepted

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Free time to explore hikes and attractions not possible on a 1-day tour
Flexible dates for the return to San Francisco
Stops to explore El Capitan Meadow and Valley View
Unique Giant Sequoias hike in Tuolumne Grove (conditions permitting)
Fully guided by park expert in English; foreign language audios available

What’s Included

Pickup from Yosemite Valley
Return to major San Francisco hotels
Park expert guide (English)
Foreign language audios in 8 languages

What’s Not Included

Hotel reservation
Transportation from your Yosemite hotel
Meals or beverages
Guide gratuity

Please note: This tour frequently sells out. Book as soon as possible to guarantee your seat.

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Create More Lasting Memories On Your Return to San Francisco

On your return day, you will have time in the morning to plan another fun nature experience or just do some forest bathing near your hotel. In the early afternoon, join this one-way tour at Stop 7 in Yosemite Valley.

Next, your Yosemite experience stops at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world’s largest granite monolith. Our last Valley stop will be at Valley View with its panoramic landscape framing the Merced River, El Capitan and the imposing spires of Cathedral Rocks.

Breath Deeply in the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias

After all this, the highlight of our tour will still be ahead of you as we reach the entry to the magical and secluded Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. There, you’ll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the largest and oldest trees on earth.

When the Tuolumne Grove trail is snow-covered or unsafe (usually from November to March), this experience in unavailable.

By the end of your multi-day tour, you’ll have experienced some of the world’s most incredible landscapes and collected memories to last a lifetime. Don’t wait. Book this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Yosemite National Park with us today.

Be sure to book your one-way San Francisco to Yosemite tour.

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2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Stops at El Capitan and Valley View
- Meet the tour at Stop #7 in Yosemite Valley
- Stop at El Capitan Meadow to spot some climbers
- Capture the Merced River among granite peaks at Valley View
2:45 PM to 4:30 PM Hike to Giant Sequoia Redwoods
- Make the scenic drive to the Tuolumne Grove of redwoods
- Hike the nature trail to the Giant Sequoias (conditions permitting)
4:30 PM to 9:00 PM Return to San Francisco
- Descend the Sierras as you return to San Francisco
- Break for dinner
- Enjoy the ride as we return to your San Francisco hotel

Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays. Please do not make flight/travel arrangements on the same day as your tour.

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