In-Depth Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Day Tour From San Jose
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Tour Code: 441508
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$279.00 per person
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Departure CitySan Jose CA
End CitySan Jose CA
Duration14 hours
LanguageEnglish Live, French Audio, German Audio, Italian Audio, Japanese Audio, Korean Audio, Portuguese Audio, Spanish Audio, Chinese Audio
Tour ThemesCultural & Historical, Natural Landscapes
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Group SizeStandard Group Tour
Activity LevelEasy
Highlights
In Winter:
• The most time in Yosemite National Park - over 5 hours
• Stops to explore Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Meadow and Valley View
• 3 hours of free time to explore Yosemite Valley
• Fully guided by a Yosemite Park expert
• Convenient pickup at the Signia by Hilton San Jose
In Summer:
• The most time in Yosemite National Park - over 5 hours
• Unique Giant Sequoias hike in Tuolumne Grove (conditions permitting)
• Five more stops to explore Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Meadow and Valley View
• 2 hours of free time to explore Yosemite Valley
• Fully guided by a Yosemite Park expert
• Convenient pickup at the Signia by Hilton San Jose
• The most time in Yosemite National Park - over 5 hours
• Stops to explore Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Meadow and Valley View
• 3 hours of free time to explore Yosemite Valley
• Fully guided by a Yosemite Park expert
• Convenient pickup at the Signia by Hilton San Jose
In Summer:
• The most time in Yosemite National Park - over 5 hours
• Unique Giant Sequoias hike in Tuolumne Grove (conditions permitting)
• Five more stops to explore Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Meadow and Valley View
• 2 hours of free time to explore Yosemite Valley
• Fully guided by a Yosemite Park expert
• Convenient pickup at the Signia by Hilton San Jose
Itinerary
* If officially implemented by the U.S. government, effective January 1, 2026, non-U.S. residents aged 16 and over entering Yosemite National Park may be required to pay an additional USD 100 per person. This is a government-mandated fee, not included in the tour price, and not eligible for any discounts. This surcharge will be collected after booking and prior to departure to facilitate centralized payment of national park entry fees.
The fee may be paid either:
- Via a direct payment link sent via email and sms 2-3 days before the tour;
- On the bus, if preferred, using a non-cash payment.
Guests may alternatively purchase an America the Beautiful Pass at the park entrance for $250, which covers up to four people in one party.
The fee may be paid either:
- Via a direct payment link sent via email and sms 2-3 days before the tour;
- On the bus, if preferred, using a non-cash payment.
Guests may alternatively purchase an America the Beautiful Pass at the park entrance for $250, which covers up to four people in one party.
Tour in Winter (November to March):
Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails will be on awesome display. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and is the only tour to have winter departures from San Jose.
Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your guide explains how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush; what geological forces made Yosemite's dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America's first protected wilderness.
After entering Yosemite National Park, we'll make our way to a scene 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.
Once you've had your fill of photographs from this perch overlooking the valley, the tour will arrange a memorable stop where you can get eye to eye with wispy Bridalveil Fall.
After arriving at our extended stop in Yosemite Valley, you will have up to 3 hours for lunch and exploring on your own. The free time options include hiking to Yosemite Falls and Sentinel Meadow, biking to the Ahwahnee Hotel, or checking out the Ansel Adams Gallery and the Yosemite Wilderness Center.
Your Yosemite experience stops next at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world's largest granite monolith and its climbing culture. 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.
By the end of the day, you'll have experienced some of the most incredible landscapes in the world and captured memories to last a lifetime. You'll have some time to reflect on the day as the tour stops for a dinner break (meal not included) before returning to San Jose.
Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Yosemite National Park with us.
Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
Itinerary:
05:45 AM to 10:30 AM Hotel Pickup, Head to Yosemite
- Convenient hotel pickup at the Signia by Hilton San Jose
- Breakfast stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park
- Your guide prepares you for a day in Yosemite Park
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Admire Views of Yosemite Valley
- Enter Yosemite National Park
- Stop to ogle and photograph Tunnel View
- Marvel at the beauty of Bridalveil Fall (optional short hike) and Half Dome
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Explore the Valley On Your Own
- Hike the trail to the Lower Yosemite Falls and Sentinel Meadow
- Explore the Wilderness Center and Ansel Adams Gallery
- Have lunch (meal not included)
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM 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
3:30 PM to 8:30 PM Return to San Jose
- Descend the Sierras as you return to San Jose
- Brief stop for dinner
- Enjoy the ride as we return to your pickup location
Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays. Please do not make flight/travel arrangements on the same day as your tour.
Tour in Summer (April to October):
Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and includes a unique hike among ancient Giant Sequoia trees.
Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up in San Jose. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your guide explains how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush; what geological forces made Yosemite's dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America's first protected wilderness.
After entering Yosemite National Park, we'll make our way to a scene 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.
Once you've had your fill of photographs from this perch overlooking the valley, the tour will arrange a memorable stop where you can get eye to eye with wispy Bridalveil Fall.
After arriving at our main stop in Yosemite Valley, you will have 2 hours for lunch and exploring on your own. The free time options include hiking to Yosemite Falls, meandering through Sentinel Meadow, checking out the Ansel Adams Gallery and more.
Your Yosemite experience stops next at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world's largest granite monolith and its climbing culture. 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.
The highlight of our tour is still ahead of you as we head to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. In this beautiful grove, you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the largest and oldest trees on earth.
Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
By the end of the day, you'll have experienced some of the most incredible landscapes in the world and captured memories to last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Yosemite National Park with us.
Itinerary:
05:45 AM to 10:30 AM - San Jose Pickup, Head to Yosemite
- Convenient hotel pickup at the Signia by Hilton San Jose
- Breakfast stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park
- Your guide prepares you for a day in Yosemite Park
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Admire Views of Yosemite Valley
- Enter Yosemite National Park
- Stop to ogle and photograph Tunnel View
- Marvel at the beauty of Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - 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)
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM - 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
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Hike to Giant Sequoia Redwoods
- Make the scenic drive to the Tuolumne Grove of redwoods
- Hike the nature trail to the Giant Sequoias (conditions permitting)
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM - Return to San Jose
- Descend the Sierras as you return to San Jose
- Break for dinner
- Enjoy the ride as we return to your pickup location
Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays. Please do not make flight/travel arrangements on the same day as your tour.
Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails will be on awesome display. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and is the only tour to have winter departures from San Jose.
Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your guide explains how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush; what geological forces made Yosemite's dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America's first protected wilderness.
After entering Yosemite National Park, we'll make our way to a scene 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.
Once you've had your fill of photographs from this perch overlooking the valley, the tour will arrange a memorable stop where you can get eye to eye with wispy Bridalveil Fall.
After arriving at our extended stop in Yosemite Valley, you will have up to 3 hours for lunch and exploring on your own. The free time options include hiking to Yosemite Falls and Sentinel Meadow, biking to the Ahwahnee Hotel, or checking out the Ansel Adams Gallery and the Yosemite Wilderness Center.
Your Yosemite experience stops next at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world's largest granite monolith and its climbing culture. 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.
By the end of the day, you'll have experienced some of the most incredible landscapes in the world and captured memories to last a lifetime. You'll have some time to reflect on the day as the tour stops for a dinner break (meal not included) before returning to San Jose.
Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Yosemite National Park with us.
Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
Itinerary:
05:45 AM to 10:30 AM Hotel Pickup, Head to Yosemite
- Convenient hotel pickup at the Signia by Hilton San Jose
- Breakfast stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park
- Your guide prepares you for a day in Yosemite Park
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Admire Views of Yosemite Valley
- Enter Yosemite National Park
- Stop to ogle and photograph Tunnel View
- Marvel at the beauty of Bridalveil Fall (optional short hike) and Half Dome
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Explore the Valley On Your Own
- Hike the trail to the Lower Yosemite Falls and Sentinel Meadow
- Explore the Wilderness Center and Ansel Adams Gallery
- Have lunch (meal not included)
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM 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
3:30 PM to 8:30 PM Return to San Jose
- Descend the Sierras as you return to San Jose
- Brief stop for dinner
- Enjoy the ride as we return to your pickup location
Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays. Please do not make flight/travel arrangements on the same day as your tour.
Tour in Summer (April to October):
Join us on this breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park, whose towering granite peaks, cascading waterfalls and nature trails are perhaps the most stunning in the world. This award-winning tour spends the most time in Yosemite and includes a unique hike among ancient Giant Sequoia trees.
Your tour begins with a convenient hotel pick up in San Jose. Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your guide explains how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush; what geological forces made Yosemite's dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America's first protected wilderness.
After entering Yosemite National Park, we'll make our way to a scene 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.
Once you've had your fill of photographs from this perch overlooking the valley, the tour will arrange a memorable stop where you can get eye to eye with wispy Bridalveil Fall.
After arriving at our main stop in Yosemite Valley, you will have 2 hours for lunch and exploring on your own. The free time options include hiking to Yosemite Falls, meandering through Sentinel Meadow, checking out the Ansel Adams Gallery and more.
Your Yosemite experience stops next at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world's largest granite monolith and its climbing culture. 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.
The highlight of our tour is still ahead of you as we head to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias. In this beautiful grove, you'll have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the largest and oldest trees on earth.
Between November and March, when the trail is not safe due to snow and ice accumulation, we substitute the hike with additional time in Yosemite Valley.
By the end of the day, you'll have experienced some of the most incredible landscapes in the world and captured memories to last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Yosemite National Park with us.
Itinerary:
05:45 AM to 10:30 AM - San Jose Pickup, Head to Yosemite
- Convenient hotel pickup at the Signia by Hilton San Jose
- Breakfast stop. Pick up snacks and lunch for the park
- Your guide prepares you for a day in Yosemite Park
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Admire Views of Yosemite Valley
- Enter Yosemite National Park
- Stop to ogle and photograph Tunnel View
- Marvel at the beauty of Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM - 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)
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM - 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
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM - Hike to Giant Sequoia Redwoods
- Make the scenic drive to the Tuolumne Grove of redwoods
- Hike the nature trail to the Giant Sequoias (conditions permitting)
5:30 PM to 9:00 PM - Return to San Jose
- Descend the Sierras as you return to San Jose
- Break for dinner
- Enjoy the ride as we return to your pickup location
Times listed are approximations. Traffic and unforeseen events can cause delays. Please do not make flight/travel arrangements on the same day as your tour.
Tips
* What to wear during winter months. Winter clothes, especially shoes or boots withrubber soles and treads are recommended for your Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias trip.
Visiting Attractions
Yosemite National Park
Bridalveil Fall
El Capitan
Half Dome
Yosemite Falls
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Meeting & Transfer Info
Meeting Point
05:45 AM | San Jose
Signia by Hilton San Jose 170 S. Market St, San Jose
What’s Included
Includes
- Pick up at the Signia by Hilton San Jose (in winter)
- Pick up in downtown San Jose (in summer)
- Park reservation and entry fee
- Park expert guide (English)
- Foreign language audios in 8 languages
- Hike to Yosemite's Giant Sequoia redwoods (in summer)
Excludes
- Meals or beverages
- Guide gratuity
- Yosemite Non-Resident Surcharge
Special Notes
- Guests may bring luggage, but they need to notify us 72 hours in advance so we can assign an appropriate vehicle. Allowance: Up to 2 free items per guest (1 personal item + 1 overnight bag). Max overnight bag size: 24" x 16" x 10" (60cm x 40cm x 25cm). Additional items: $25 each. Oversized bags: $50 each.
- Audio Service: We offer complimentary audio tours now. You need to let us know which language you would like to request. Please leave us a message when you make reservation. we will send the link for the audio guide you need. In the link there is a step by step process on how to download it. You need to download Voicemap and use the code of the language you want to use (which we will provide). Please bring your earphones/headphones, and smart phone (fully charged with the downloaded app)
- Please arrive at the pick-up location 10-15 minutes prior to the requested pick-up time.
- As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it's important to be on time. If clients are late or miss a scheduled pick-up time for the tour, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY. An alternative pick-up location may be arranged at the customer's expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued.
- Child Seat Policy:
Per California Law, we require that all children occupy a seat (no lap child) and that tour guests bring a car safety seat for all children under 8 years old. Children under the age of 8 who are 4'9' or taller may be secured by a safety belt and don't need a child safety seat. Emergency Child seats may be available upon request. Based on availability. - We will assess a cleaning fee of up to $100 for any passenger who permanently stains or renders this vehicle temporarily unfit for passengers due to spillage of any substance such that the vehicle must be taken out of service and cleaned.
- We will always do what we can to make your trip enjoyable, but safety is our first priority so the route and the itinerary may be changed due to snow depth, road conditions, construction projects and detours. The giant sequoias hike on the Yosemite tour is dependent on snow levels and trail conditions from October to April.
- We reserve the right to apply at a time of its choosing a surcharge to cover increased fuel prices in the marketplace. We will notify you with prior warning prior to implementing any changes.
- We'll not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage due to delays or failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to: labor strikes, epidemics, war, riots, floods, fire, sabotage, park closures, government shutdowns, adverse traffic, weather conditions, other unpredictable conditions or acts of God. We reserve the right to modify tour plans and to collect full payment for alternative tours due to any of the circumstances above.
- Tours require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. If the minimum is not met, we reserve the right to cancel or deliver the tour through another operator.
- We operate fully insured DMV/PUC/TCP-licensed vehicles of various sizes. We reserve the right to determine vehicle selection based on safety and load factors. We reserve the right to use other operators and/or subcontractors to operate any advertised tour. We reserve the right to change pick-up locations and times for any tour.
- We employ driver-guides who are properly certified and licensed under the laws, rules and regulations of any authority having jurisdiction. All driver-guides are routinely drug tested and qualified in accordance with stipulations of the DMV and Public Utilities Commission, TCP-40453.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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