15 Best Yosemite Day Trips In San Francisco

1-Day Tours, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Yosemite Day Trips

Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

/ June 4, 2026

1.Small Group Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Trip from San Francisco

Small-group Yosemite and giant sequoias day trip from San Francisco with hotel pickup, classic viewpoints, and time in the valley for lunch.

Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

/ June 4, 2026

2.Yosemite Highlights & Giant Sequoias Day Tour from San Francisco

Early-entry Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley, and a giant sequoia hike plus expert guide commentary.

★ 4.5

“Glenda was TERRIFIC, really helpful and informative,.super funny but at the same time having impressive knowledge about the park.”

3,455 reviews14 to 15 hours (approx.)From $219.00by Extranomical Tours

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From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

/ June 4, 2026

3.From SF: Yosemite Day Trip with Giant Sequoias Hike & Pickup

Yosemite from San Francisco in one day with a small group, major valley viewpoints, Bridalveil Falls, and a hike to giant sequoias in Tuolumne Grove.

★ 4.9

“An Amazing and immersive experience in such a unique Place. Great job Steven, our guide, You did a great job!!!! ❣️”

1,331 reviews14 hoursFrom $239by Best Bay Area Tours

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Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

/ June 4, 2026

4.Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

Early start, big bus views, and a few hours to roam Yosemite Valley from San Francisco with English commentary and included park access.

★ 4.0

“Beautiful, just beautiful . So much to gaze at and imagine native American people there.. Also John Muir and President Roosevelt....... awesome.”

937 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $199.29by Gray Line San Francisco

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From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

/ June 4, 2026

5.From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

Guided Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with a narrated Yosemite Valley coach tour, Tunnel View photos, and 3 hours to explore on your own.

★ 4.5

“Hannah was an excellent guide and driver. Very safe tour.”

883 reviews15 hoursFrom $209by Incredible Adventures

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Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

/ June 4, 2026

6.Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco

Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with hotel pickup, guided Valley photo stops for Half Dome and El Capitan, and 3 hours to explore.

★ 4.5

“awesome, we're able to visit all the scenic spots in a very Limited time. The guide Sharon is good. Fantastic”

713 reviews15 hours (approx.)From $209.00by Incredible Adventures

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2-Day Experiences, National Parks, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours, Yosemite Day Trips

Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

/ June 4, 2026

7.Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

Two days in Yosemite from San Francisco with a small group, eco-coach transport, and overnight lodging near the park.

★ 4.5

“Bring layers, sunscreen, water and a desire to explore and your guide will handle the rest. Mitch was awesome!”

412 reviews2 days (approx.)From $619.00by Incredible Adventures

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San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

/ June 4, 2026

8.San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite with Giant Sequoias Hike

Small-group Yosemite day trip from San Francisco with a Giant Sequoias hike, Tunnel View icons, and Valley free time for photos and calm.

★ 4.4

“it was great. Chati was an excellent guide and really good fun. The Valley is stunning”

290 reviews14 hoursFrom $209by Incredible Adventures

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Yosemite 3-Day Camping Adventure from San Francisco

/ June 4, 2026

9.Yosemite 3-Day Camping Adventure from San Francisco

3-day Yosemite camping from San Francisco with giant sequoias, Yosemite Valley highlights, guided hikes, and two nights in provided tents.

★ 4.5

“Yosemite was definitely a highlight from our trip to California. Derrick….I mean, Aidan was an amazing guide! So knowledgable and fun, he really made this experience unforgettable”

211 reviews3 days (approx.)From $795.00by Incredible Adventures

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From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Guided Day Trip

/ June 4, 2026

10.From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Guided Day Trip

Full-day Yosemite trip from San Francisco with a guided loop, major photo stops, and 3 hours in the Valley to explore your way.

★ 4.3

“It was a very long day, but the guide was great, there was many stops along the way, the bus was comfortable, we had a good amount of time in the park to explore and overall happy with the trip. would recommend!”

197 reviews14 hoursFrom $197by Gray Line San Francisco

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Yosemite Valley 3-Day Camping Adventure

/ June 4, 2026

11.Yosemite Valley 3-Day Camping Adventure

3 days camping just outside Yosemite Valley with guided hikes, big-wall views, sequoias, and campfire meals, including gear and transport.

★ 4.7

“I had a fantastic time with our small group - this trip was truly memorable, thanks in large part to our amazing and knowledgeable guide, Lawton. He knew the area like the back of his hand and shared fascinating trivia throughout the three days, adding so much depth to the experience. The camp setup was…”

180 reviews3 daysFrom $795by Incredible Adventures

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San Francisco: Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation

/ June 4, 2026

12.San Francisco: Yosemite Park 2-Day Trip with Accommodation

Small-group Yosemite from San Francisco with overnight lodge by the Merced River, eco transport, top viewpoints, and photo stops.

★ 4.8

“It was a great experience. But maybe 3 days would've been better. The distances inside the park are large, it can take a lot of time from one vista point to another, so keep in mind you'll spend a lot of time the car. Jordan was our guide, he was fantastic and always helpful.”

85 reviews2 daysFrom $629by Incredible Adventures

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From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

/ June 4, 2026

13.From LA: SF, Yosemite, Santa Barbara and Carmel 3-Day Tour

3 days from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, Carmel, San Francisco bay cruise, and Yosemite or Monterey. Hotels and live guide included.

★ 4.4

“Loved getting so much into the short period of time we had”

68 reviewsFrom $590by Amadeo Travel

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2-Day Experiences, National Parks, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Tours, Yosemite Day Trips

San Francisco: 2-Day National Park Tour with Yosemite Lodge

/ June 4, 2026

14.San Francisco: 2-Day National Park Tour with Yosemite Lodge

2-day Yosemite tour from San Francisco with overnight at Yosemite Lodge at the Falls. Photo stops, sequoia hike, biodiesel coach.

★ 4.5

“It was amazing! Aiden was our guide and he is the most caring, knowledgeable, kindest guide there is. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about Yosemite and nature, we all learned a lot from him in the funnest way possible. We love him and would highly highly recommend him as the guide for your trip…”

43 reviews2 daysFrom $649by Incredible Adventures

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2-Day Experiences, Guided, San Francisco, Tour Reviews, Yosemite Day Trips

From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup

/ June 5, 2026

15.From San Francisco: 2-Day Yosemite Guided Trip with Pickup

2-day Yosemite guided trip from San Francisco with Valley free time, photo stops like Tunnel View, sequoia hiking (seasonal), and 8-language geo audio.

★ 4.3