Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip
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- Location:San Francisco, California
- Duration:14 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2402YNP
Take time out for a day trip into the wild beauty of Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Enjoy the beautiful countryside and discover the raw beauty of California's most famous national park.
Highlights
- Full-day trip to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco
- Choose from a range of activities at Yosemite, including walking or relaxing at the visitors center
- One-hour walk through Yosemite National Park
- Scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada range
- Expert guide and commentary
- Pick-up and drop-off from selected San Francisco hotels
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Your journey begins with a drive through San Joaquin Valley and into the Sierra Nevada range. In the morning, you will be driven to a giant sequoia grove (snow depth permitting), stopping along the way for a bird's-eye view of the whole valley. You can relax in the picnic area and have lunch (not included) among the giant sequoia trees.
After lunch, you will have the opportunity to go on a short one-hour hike to the falls or grab a snack at the Yosemite Lodge. You will have three to four hours to spend at Yosemite National Park, with a range of activities to suit everyone, which may include some of the following:
- Hike to one of Yosemite's waterfalls
- Watch the climbers on El Capitan
- Rent bikes for a relaxing cycle on the flat bike paths throughout the valley
- Cool off in lovely river pools in summer
- Spot a black bear
- Relax at the visitors center, with museums, restaurants and the Ansel Adams Gallery to inspire every amateur photographer
Please note: The weather in Yosemite is highly variable and includes rain and snow in winter and high temperatures in summer. The itinerary may be adapted to make the most of Yosemite during different seasons and times of the year.
Schedule Details
Giant Sequoias, California
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Between 5:50am and 6:30am (exact pickup time will be advised at reconfirmation)
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Duration:14 hours (approx.)
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Additional Information
- Expert guide and commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Yosemite National Park entrance fee
- Gratuities (optional)
- Child safety seat for infants 6 years and under (required)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- 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
- California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 6 years or weighing less than 60 pounds.
- As tour sizes vary, transportation is in either a 15 passenger minivan or a 36 passenger coach
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Witness the serene beauty of one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, Yosemite National Park.
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