Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose
Overview
This is the only Yosemite group tour that departs from San Jose, making it a convenient option for Bay Area travelers. You'll explore iconic sights like El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall, plus enjoy a peaceful walk among giant sequoias in Tuolumne Grove. With expert commentary and free time in Yosemite Valley, it’s a stress-free, all-in-one adventure.
What's Included
- Entrance fee into Yosemite National Park
- Comfortable transportation with onboard WiFi
- Five hours inside Yosemite Park with early bird entry
- Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
- Live local expert guide (English)
- Gratuities
- Meals
Meeting Location
South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
San Jose (Pass By)
San Joaquin Valley (Pass By)
Turlock
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mariposa (Pass By)
Yosemite National Park (Pass By)
Tunnel View
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bridalveil Fall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sentinel bridge (Pass By)
Yosemite Valley
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Yosemite Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
El Capitan
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Valley View
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merced River (Pass By)
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Groveland (Pass By)
Oakdale
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
San Jose (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Winter in Yosemite is much colder than San Francisco. Wear warm clothes and shoes with rubber soles and good traction.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2402YSJ
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