Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco: Half-Dome & El Capitan

About this tour

Travel by car from San Francisco to the Sierra Nevada while enjoying the beautiful mountain views. Walk through a forest of giant sequoias, and see Half-Dome, El Capitan, Bridalveil Falls, and North America’s tallest, Yosemite Falls. Relax and enjoy the exquisite nature of the U.S. West. 

• Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of giant sequoias, the towering Half-Dome, majestic El Capitan, and the mesmerizing Yosemite Falls up close and personal
• Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenic ride with our convenient round-trip hotel transfers from San Francisco
• Immerse yourself in Yosemite’s rich history and fascinating stories with our detailed commentary, available in multiple languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Korean!

— Important Info —

• Meeting Time: 5:00 am–6:30 am (Subject to the hotel location. Please refer to the voucher for the actual meeting time)
• Meeting Point: Please select the meeting point when booking. You can check all the meeting hotels and times in the Pick-up Point section of the product page
• Return Info:
  – Drop-off at the original meeting point
  – The return time is subject to change due to weather and traffic conditions. Please consider before booking

— Itinerary —
*The itinerary is for reference only. The stop time and the sequence might be different due to the weather/seasonal circumstances

• 05:20 – 10:30: Hotel Pickup, Head to Yosemite

  – Convenient hotel pickup
  – Breakfast stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park
  – Your guide prepares you for a day in Yosemite Park

• 10:30 – 12:30: Admire Views of Yosemite Valley
  – Enter Yosemite National Park
  – Stop to photograph Tunnel View
  – Marvel at the beauty of Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome
• 12:30 – 14:00: Explore the Valley On Your Own
  – Enjoy free time to explore Yosemite Valley
  – Explore the trail to the Lower Yosemite Falls
  – Have lunch (meal not included)
• 14:00 – 14:45: Stops at El Capitan and Valley View
  – Stop at El Capitan Meadow to spot some climbers
  – Capture the Merced River among granite peaks at Valley View
• 14:45 – 16:30: Hike to Giant Sequoia Redwoods
  – Make the scenic drive to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
  – Hike in the Grove of Giant Sequoias (conditions permitting)
• 16:30 – 21:00: Return to San Francisco
  – Descend the Sierras as you return to San Francisco
  – Break for dinner