Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose
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Duration 14 to 15 hours
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Expert guide and commentary
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Entrance fee included
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Audio guides in 8 languages
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Visit Giant Sequoias Grove
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park and the grandeur of Giant Sequoias on this immersive tour from San Jose.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Expert guide and commentary
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Entrance fee into yosemite national park
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Free unique geo-based audio guides in 8 languages
Excluded
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Gratuities
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Child safety seat for children under 8 years old or 4' 9" (1.4 meters) required
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Food and drinks, unless specified
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park and the grandeur of Giant Sequoias on this immersive tour from San Jose.
Highlights
- Breathtaking tour of Yosemite National Park
- Hike among ancient Giant Sequoias
- Awe-Inspiring Valley Views at Tunnel View
- Get eye to eye with Bridalveil Fall
- Explore Yosemite Valley and its iconic monuments
Meeting Point
Outside near where the airport shuttles come to pick up.
170 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 , United States
End Point
Outside near where the airport shuttles come to pick up.
170 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 , United States
What to expect
San Jose
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 Sequoias. Your tour begins with a convenient pick up in San Jose.
San Joaquin Valley
Sit back and enjoy the scenery as your guide explains how glitter in the American River sparked the California gold rush. Quick stop for breakfast along the way.
Sierra Nevada
Into the rocky Sierra Nevada mountains. See 150 year old mining towns and learn the colorful history of the region and what geological forces made Yosemite’s dramatic landscapes; and the role John Muir played in the formation of America’s first protected wilderness.
Yosemite National Park
Be Blown Away by Awe-Inspiring Valley Views After entering Yosemite National Park, we’ll make our way to a scene made famous by photographer Ansel Adams.
Tunnel View
Take a moment at Tunnel View. Capture yourself with El Capitan, Half Dome, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point, and Cathedral Peak as your background.
Bridalveil Fall
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.
Yosemite Valley
Have Your Own Yosemite Valley Adventure After arriving to our stop in Yosemite Valley, you will have 2 hours for lunch and exploring on your own.
Yosemite Falls
The free time options include hiking to Yosemite Falls
Sentinel bridge
Meandering through Sentinel Meadow
Ansel Adams Gallery
Checking out the Ansel Adams Gallery and more.
El Capitan
Take a Moment with More Iconic Monuments Your Yosemite experience stops next at El Capitan Meadow to learn more about the world’s largest granite monolith and its climbing culture.
Valley View
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.
Merced River
Watch the water flow through from the mountains
Cathedral Rocks and Spires
Can be seen at our Valley View stop
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
Feel the Quiet Grandeur of Giant Sequoias 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. *When the Tuolumne Grove trail is snow-covered or unsafe (November-March), we always spend extra time in Yosemite Valley.
Big Oak Flat
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.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
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During winter months, temperatures in Yosemite can vary drastically to the ones in San Francisco. Therefore, it is recommend to wear winter clothes, especially shoes or boots with rubber soles and treads.
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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
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As tour sizes vary, transportation is in either a 15-passenger minivan or a 41-passenger bus.
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Tour makes stops at approximately 8:30am for breakfast, 1pm for lunch and on the trip back for dinner. Meals are not included.
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Audio links available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Specify language at time of booking under special requirements
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You will either be picked up directly by the tour bus or be provided transportation to the tour bus in the East Bay.
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The Giant Sequoia Grove is located at a higher elevation and the hike is dependent on trail conditions, especially from October through May. Ice and snow might make the trail unsafe to hike. The decision of whether it is safe to go on the hike will be made on a day by day basis. Therefore, a visit cannot be guaranteed. However, while the trail might be closed, guests get to spend more time in Yosemite Valley. There you can see all the other great sights Yosemite has to offer, including El Capitan, Inspiration Point, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and more.
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Exact destinations & itinerary may differ due to weather, road conditions, and the guide's discretion.
What our experts say
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Dress in layers; it can be chilly
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Lunch options in Yosemite Valley abound
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Capture photos at Tunnel View
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Check trail conditions for Giant Sequoias
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Bring a safety seat for young children
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