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San Francisco Yosemite National Park Day Trip 14 hr

TourTruth score 3.3 out of 10

Below average

1,171 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • San Francisco
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Travel from San Francisco to Yosemite for a guided scenic drive, iconic photo stops, and three hours to explore Yosemite Valley.

About this tour

Leave San Francisco behind and follow the Merced River toward Yosemite’s soaring granite cliffs, waterfalls, and alpine scenery. This San Francisco Yosemite National Park day trip pairs a comfortable coach ride with time to take in the park’s best-known views.

On arrival, enjoy a guided drive through Yosemite, with photo stops at landmarks such as Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and Half Dome. Then spend three hours in Yosemite Valley at your own pace. Walk the trails, find a place for lunch, visit a museum, or simply pause to admire the valley’s dramatic walls and waterfalls. The air-conditioned coach has a restroom, and the journey includes a coffee and restroom stop along the way. Park entrance fees and transportation are included.

The San Francisco Yosemite National Park day trip lasts about 14 hours, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes and consider bringing a pillow for the ride back. Choose your departure location when booking, then settle in for a full day among California’s most memorable landscapes.

Highlights

  • Trace the Merced River into the Sierra Nevada mountains
  • Admire Yosemite’s granite landmarks on a guided park drive
  • Capture photos at Tunnel View, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and Half Dome
  • Spend three hours exploring Yosemite Valley at your own pace
  • Ride in an air-conditioned coach with an onboard restroom

What's included

Included

  • Driver-guide with live English commentary
  • 1-hour guided bus tour through Yosemite National Park
  • 3 hours of free time in Yosemite Valley
  • Yosemite National Park entrance fees
  • Transportation by air-conditioned coach with restroom
  • Coffee and restroom stop
  • Photo stops at selected viewpoints
  • Pickup and drop-off at selected San Francisco locations

Not included

  • Meals and additional food and drinks
  • Tips
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • $103 government fee for nonresident visitors aged 16 and over, if applicable

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Important information

  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes; bring a pillow for the return drive
  • The tour lasts all day, with approximately 4 hours in Yosemite National Park
  • Departure options include Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square; check your booking for the selected location and arrival time
  • Infants may need to sit on an adult's lap; strollers are allowed
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • International visitors may owe a national park fee collected at the destination

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The full-day trip lasts approximately 14 hours, including about 4 hours in Yosemite National Park.

How much time is spent in Yosemite Valley?

You have 3 hours of free time to explore Yosemite Valley independently.

What is included in the Park visit?

The trip includes a guided bus tour, park entrance fees, photo stops, and free time in Yosemite Valley.

Where does the tour depart from?

Departure locations include Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square in San Francisco. Check your booking for your selected meeting point and arrival time.

Are Park fees included for international visitors?

A $103 government fee may apply to nonresident visitors aged 16 and over. If applicable, it is collected at the destination.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.14 on Viator and 4.35 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.3.

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