Itinerary
Day 1: San Francisco to Yosemite National Park
Pass By: San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA
Leave San Francisco behind and cross the Bay Bridge, offering amazing views of Alcatraz Island and Angel Island. Cruise through Oakland, the East Bay and on to Central Valley to stop for groceries (own expense). Travel through Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada Foothills
Stop At: Central Valley, California 96080, USA
Travel through California's Central Valley and see where most of California's almonds, figs, corn and more are grown. Here we will make a short stop so you can grab lunch for later and any local produce for hiking snacks. You can also pick up any other needed last-minute supplies for the days ahead.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, California
After approximately 3-4 hours you'll arrive to the entrance of Yosemite National Park. Enjoy the scenic mountain views as your guide explains the history and geology of this special place.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA
Head down a beautiful scenic path to the enchanted Tuolumne Grove consisting of dozens of Giant Sequoia trees. But don’t be fooled by this moderate downhill stroll. Make sure you bring some water to sip as you enjoy your time among the giants as you have a bit of climb ahead of you to get back to the mini-coach. You'll also have time to enjoy your lunch here among the towering trees.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tunnel View, Wawona Road, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
Next, we’ll leave the gentle giants of the Sequoia Grove in the mini-coach to get a narrated tour through Yosemite’s glaciated valley. We’ll make a few stops along the way, including at Tunnel View, to snap some pictures of some of the famous waterfalls and rock formations while your guide gives you some of the history that makes this park so special.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yosemite Village, Off Northside Dr., Yosemite National Park, CA
Now it’s time to spend a few hours exploring on your own! We’ll make a stop near the base of Yosemite Falls, where those staying at the Yosemite Lodge can check in leave their luggage. You’ll have a number of options of where to go, including a leisurely walk through the Ansel Adams Gallery, the historic Ahwahnee lodge, or get your pulse up with a hike or bike ride along the river.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389
During your free time to explore Yosemite Village, you can choose to take a hike or walk around the base of Yosemite Falls to take in its beauty.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ansel Adams Gallery, 9031 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
During your free time in Yosemite Village, you can choose to visit the famous photographer' gallery to view a collection of Ansel Adams' original photographs.
Duration: 5 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a comfortable hotel of your choosing, based on availability.
Day 2: Full morning and afternoon in Yosemite National Park, then back to San Francisco
Stop At: Yosemite Valley, 9035 Village Dr, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389-9912
Prepare to choose how you best want to spend the morning and afternoon within the park. Itching for a big hike? Looking to take part in a ranger program or interpretive walk? It's all up to you and your guide will give you all the best trails, tips and recommendations.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park, CA
Have you ever wondered what Yosemite Valley looks like from above? Join your guide to the top of the world to reach Glacier Point. This is said to be one of the best views in the entire park and we want to make sure you don't miss it!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Turlock, Turlock, California
After a full morning and afternoon in the park, it is time to say goodbye to the mountains. We will stop for a quick dinner in the Central Valley before heading into San Francisco.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Around 8-9pm we will back in the City by the Bay to drop you off at the same hotel we picked you up from.
Duration: 5 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
Passengers will be picked up from central San Francisco hotels between approximately 6:15am and 7am, depending on the hotel location. If you are staying outside the city center, or in a private residence or vacation rental, we will find the next closest pickup point for you. Tours return to San Francisco hotels at approximately 8pm - 9pm
06:00 AM
2 days(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Tours are arranged on a demand basis and require a minimum of 5 passengers to guarantee departure. . Please note, if we do not reach the minimum number of passengers to operate this tour you'll be automatically transferred to our "2-Day Yosemite National Park Winter Tour from San Francisco." Your pickup time and location will need to be adjusted and we'll reach out to you with the details.
Guided tours are provided on both days of the tour
Due to hotel accommodations reserved in advance, any amendments to dates will incur penalties in accordance to the cancellation policy as detailed in the Terms and Conditions
Rooms in Yosemite Valley often sell out months in advance. If your choice of accommodation does happen to sell out, you will be offered similar accommodation at the Cedar Lodge
Important: Any dietary requirements should be entered in the Special Requirements field when booking this tour
One small overnight bag allowed per person (~13.5″x12″x11″)
Please note: visitation to different attractions is weather permitting
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : saragF1085IH
Me and my husband went on this trip on the end of April. Pur tour guide was Annie and she was amazing. She was very well informed about the park, the trees and animals and gave us a lot of other information regarding history, trekking paths, and many other things.
We saw a bear very close and a lot of other animals. The park is amazing and it worthed to visit it! Very suggested!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : David_H
Yosemite NP was stunning. Hard to comprehend the beauty.
A completely satisfying bucket list experience for an old rock climber and hiker.
The drive was quite tiring. Particularly on the return.
Please note we are both 84 years old
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Lisa_G
Annie our super guide accommodated everyones varying needs, she was well prepared, knowledgeable and gave great advice. Accomodation was great. Loved it. Just go 😊
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Kay_C
the people on the trip. The beautiful scenery. The bus driver was well versed and friendly. It was nice not having to drive or handle arrangements.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
Posted By : Leonardo_R
We had a blast with our guide Jay. No need to say nothing about the Park. 100% would recommend. Amazing
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : B392JRmonikam
The tour was really amazing! We were a small group of 8 people from different countries and were so happy to meet each other to experience the lovely nature together. Our tour guide Jayms was fantastic and showed us the most beautiful places. We also had plenty of time to do things on our own.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : Jerry_S
The trip was worth seeing the spender and glory of the mountains and waterfalls. Guide did an excellent job of discussing all the points of interest.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04
Posted By : Elaine_D
Scenery to be seen to be believed. What a special place. Stunning scenery, great tour good amount of time to get a feel for the park
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Posted On : 2024-04-03
Posted By : peterthelotusester
I recently booked a 2-day trip to Yosemite with Incredible Adventures in March and had a fantastic experience overall.
The bus was comfortable, and our small group of 8 people made the journey more intimate. There were a few options for accommodation within Yosemite Valley, and I chose the moderate option at Yosemite Valley Lodge, which I highly recommend for its central location and excellent restaurant, Mountain Room.
Our guide Annie was incredibly insightful and positive, offering extra guidance throughout the trip. The first day consisted mostly of a guided tour by Annie, while the second day allowed for more personal exploration. Following Annie's recommendation, I took the Mirror Lake Loop, which was a highlight.
Two days proved to be just enough to get a taste of Yosemite for a casual tourist like myself.
However, I can't give a maximum 5 rating due to the late pickup from San Francisco (30 minutes after schedule) and the delayed return (45 minutes). Although some participants received an SMS notification about the delays, not everyone did.
Despite these minor inconveniences, I would still highly recommend this tour operator, just be prepared for potentially delayed pickups and returns.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : KaMing_W
Our tour guide Annie is very friendly, informative and considerate. The tour covers all the must-sees in Yosemite and Annie also shared her personal insights as a genuine nature lover! Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-03-12
