Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose

What's included

• Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
• Park Entry Fee for U.S. Residents
• Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
• Live local expert guide (English)
• Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages

What's not included

• Gratuities
• Meals
• Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

Itinerary

• Join us on an unforgettable tour of Yosemite National Park, home to towering granite cliffs, scenic waterfalls, and some of the world’s most beautiful nature trails. This award-winning tour gives you the most time in the park and includes a special walk among ancient Giant Sequoias. Your adventure starts with a convenient pickup in San Jose. Your tour begins with a convenient pick up in San Jose.
• Drive by scenic landscapes as your guide tells the story of how a glint of gold in the American River ignited the California Gold Rush.
• Stop for breakfast and grab a quick bite at a nearby supermarket or Starbucks.
• Head into the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains, passing through the historic town of Mariposa and 150-year-old mining communities. Discover the region’s rich Gold Rush history and learn how powerful geological forces shaped Yosemite’s breathtaking landscapes.
• Enter Yosemite National Park through the Arch Rock entrance and head toward a stunning viewpoint made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
• Take a moment at Tunnel View. Capture yourself with El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, and Cathedral Peak as your background.
• Stop at the base of Bridalveil Fall, where misty cascades and towering cliffs create one of Yosemite’s most breathtaking scenes.
• Capture a perfect reflection of Half Dome in the Merced River as you drive over Sentinel Bridge.
• Enjoy Your Own Yosemite Valley Adventure. Once we arrive in Yosemite Valley, you’ll have 2 hours to grab lunch and explore at your own pace.
• During your free time in the valley, take a walk to Yosemite Falls—one of the tallest waterfalls in North America. Enjoy the views, take photos, and soak in the power and beauty of this natural wonder.
• Hop back on the bus and head to El Capitan Meadow, where you’ll stop to discover the world’s largest granite monolith and the legendary climbers who brave its towering cliffs.
• As we are leaving Yosemite Valley, we will make our final stop at Valley View which serves up a panoramic landscape framing the Merced River, El Capitan and the imposing spires of Cathedral Rocks.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and older will be charged an additional $100 park entry fee per person after completing their booking. This fee will be collected by the tour operator via a payment link or on the bus at the start of your tour. Note that “America the Beautiful Non-Resident Pass” holders do not pay the $100 fee, the $250 pass covers up to 4 people at the entrance.
• From November to March, when the trail is unsafe due to snow and ice, we replace the Sequoia hike with extra time in Yosemite Valley.
• The tour stops around 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch, and 6pm for dinner on the way back. Meals are not included.
• Free audio guides are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese. Please specify your preferred language under "Special Requirements" when booking.
• You will be picked up in San Jose by a shuttle and taken to a meeting point in the East Bay (livermore), where you’ll join your tour group.
• California law requires tour guests to bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years and under 4' 9" (1.4 meters) in height
• Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
• Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.

Meeting point

5:45 AM – Pickup is outside the hotel's main entrance.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

• German audio
• Portuguese audio
• Korean audio
• CMN audio
• Japanese audio
• English guide
• Italian audio
• French audio