2-Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco | Stay at View Lodge
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Tour Code: 660889
2% Group Discount
$400.00 per person
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Departure CitySan Francisco
End CitySan Francisco
Duration2 days
LanguageEnglish Live, French Audio, German Audio, Italian Audio, Japanese Audio, Korean Audio, Portuguese Audio, Spanish Audio, Chinese Audio
Tour ThemesNatural Landscapes
Guide TypeGuided Tour
Group SizeStandard Group Tour
Activity LevelModerate
Highlights
• Free time to explore hikes and attractions not possible on a 1-day tour
• Hard-to-book View Lodge stay with convenient access to all attractions, restaurants, and the park shuttle
• Unique Giant Sequoias hike in Tuolumne Grove (conditions permitting) on return day
• Five more stops to explore Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Meadow and Valley View
• Fully guided by park expert in English; foreign language audios available
• Hard-to-book View Lodge stay with convenient access to all attractions, restaurants, and the park shuttle
• Unique Giant Sequoias hike in Tuolumne Grove (conditions permitting) on return day
• Five more stops to explore Tunnel View, Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Falls, El Capitan Meadow and Valley View
• Fully guided by park expert in English; foreign language audios available
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.
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D1
San Francisco - Yosemite National Park
View Lodge or similar
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Yosemite National Park
El Capitan
Half Dome
Yosemite Falls
D2
Yosemite National Park - San Francisco
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded Yosemite National Park
Bridalveil Fall
Note: Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.
Meeting & Transfer Info
Meeting Point
05:20 AM | San Francisco
Holiday Inn San Francisco-Golden Gateway 1500 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco
Meet at the corner of Pine and Van Ness
05:25 AM | San Francisco
Motel 6 2850 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
05:30 AM | San Francisco
Avis Car Rental 500 Beach St., San Francisco
05:30 AM | San Francisco
Zephyr Hotel 250 Beach St., San Francisco
05:40 AM | San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco 950 Mason St., San Francisco
05:40 AM | San Francisco
Hilton Financial District 750 Kearny St., San Francisco
05:40 AM | San Francisco
The Jay, Autograph Collection 433 Clay St., San Francisco, CA, USA
05:50 AM | San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Union Square 251 Mason St. , San Francisco
Meet at the Eastern entrance at 251 Mason St.
05:50 AM | San Francisco
JW Marriott 515 Mason St., San Francisco
06:00 AM | San Francisco
The Mosser Hotel 54 4th St., San Francisco
06:40 AM | San Francisco
Livermore 7 Eleven Convenience Store 891 Airway Blvd., Livermore
What’s Included
Includes
- 1-night reservation at the View Lodge
- Pick up at most downtown San Francisco hotels
- Park reservation and entry fee
- Hike to Yosemite's Giant Sequoia redwoods
- Local expert guide (English)
- Foreign language audios in 8 languages
Excludes
- Meals or beverages
- Transfer to View Lodge from Yosemite Valley and back
- Oversize baggage fee
- Guide gratuity
- Yosemite Non-Resident Surcharge
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation Made Within 12 days prior to departure, No Refund
- Cancellation Made 13 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount
Special Notes
- Drop-off Information:
Meet the tour vehicle on your return (to San Francisco) day at the same location where you were dropped off at Stop 7 near the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Your confirmation email will let you know the time and our staff will try contacting you on the return day to confirm the arrangements. - 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)
- This tour with hotel reservation frequently sells out. Book as soon as possible to guarantee your room.
- 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 a vehicle temporarily unfit for service due to spillage of any substances or other damage. We reserve the right to directly charge customers this fee (non-commissionable).
- As the hotel availability is easily sold out, please book your tour at least 30 days prior to departure day.
- 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.
- Customers are allowed up to two items (ie. one personal item + one carry-on) to travel free of charge. These items must be within the size limitations. Each additional item above the allowance will incur a $50.00 excess luggage fee. Maximum Dimensions for Luggage - Carry on size: 22"x14"x9", (or 56cm x 36cm x 23 cm). Any Oversize luggage larger than the maximum size noted is $50 regardless of personal items brought on board. (i.e. 1 Oversized Luggage - $50, 2 Oversized pieces = $100). We ask overnight guests to contact us at least 48 hrs in advance to inform us about additional and/or oversize luggage.
- 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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