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14 Best National Parks Tours In San Francisco

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The 14 most popular national parks tours in San Francisco. What each one costs, how long it runs, and who you book it through.

14 Best National Parks Tours In San Francisco

Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco - The 1-hour guided bus loop: classic Yosemite icons, with set viewpoints
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Yosemite National Park: Full Day Tour from San Francisco

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

One long day from San Francisco to Yosemite Valley with a live English bus tour, big photo stops, and 3 hours to explore on your own.

Most Popular★ 4.0

“It’s all about Don!!!! He was a fantastic host and so full of knowledge - we knew it was gonna be a long day - our trip went over about 3hrs - towards the end our family could not wait for it to be over - the bus was comfortable but when it went fast…”

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

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From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park - The Early Start: Pickup Times and How the Ride Feels
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From San Francisco: Day Trip to Yosemite National Park

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

A full-day guided trip from San Francisco to Yosemite with a narrated Valley coach tour, major photo stops, and free time near Yosemite Falls.

★ 4.5

“I totally loved our guide Sharon, who gave us so many interesting facts. She is knowledgeable, friendly, professional and understanding. And also super careful driver too, especially around those multiple sharp corners in the way to Yosemite. Loved it very much. I think that it will be really good if the guides have a name…”

883 reviews15 hoursFrom $209by Incredible Adventures

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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging - The Road From San Francisco: Early Start, Long Day, Biofuel Coach
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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Tour from San Francisco with Lodging

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

Two-day Yosemite trip from San Francisco with overnight lodging, guided stops at Tunnel View and Glacier Point, and time to hike.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide Lawson was very knowledgeable & experienced & guided & taught us about all of California besides Yosemite. Yosemite is a must see thought the eyes of a great guide…it was amazing!”

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

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From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Guided Day Trip - Your guided loop: how the 1-hour tour actually helps
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From San Francisco: Yosemite National Park Guided Day Trip

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

A long, well-timed day trip from San Francisco to Yosemite with a guided loop, iconic photo stops, and 3 hours to explore.

★ 4.3

“The trip was very enjoyable. The driver-cum-guide gave a very detailed background of not only the Yosemite National Park, but also about the small towns we passed on the way. The timing of departure and arrival at all locations were perfect and the same for the photo locations. The weather was perfect and the ride…”

197 reviews14 hoursFrom $197by Gray Line San Francisco

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San Francisco: 2-Day National Park Tour with Yosemite Lodge - From San Francisco pickup to a petroleum-free biodiesel ride
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San Francisco: 2-Day National Park Tour with Yosemite Lodge

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Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias 2-Day Semi-Guided Tour - San Francisco early pickup and what that means for your day
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Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias 2-Day Semi-Guided Tour

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6.Yosemite National Park & Giant Sequoias 2-Day Semi-Guided Tour

Two-day semi-guided Yosemite Valley and Giant Sequoias trip from San Francisco with hotel pickup, audio guide, and timed stops.

★ 4.5

“We had Denise from Extranomical Tours for the first half of our tour to Yosemite Valley and Brian from Best Bay Area Tours for the second half of our tour back. Denise's a great storyteller - she gave a lot of information on the places and their history along the way - and she was…”

30 reviews2 days (approx.)From $269.00by Extranomical Tours

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San Francisco to/from Yosemite National Park: 1-Way Transfer - The ride: luxury comfort, Wi‑Fi, and English guidance that actually helps
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San Francisco to/from Yosemite National Park: 1-Way Transfer

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7.San Francisco to/from Yosemite National Park: 1-Way Transfer

A one-way San Francisco to Yosemite transfer with guaranteed daily departures, park entry, Wi-Fi, and audio guides—plus time to explore at your pace.

★ 4.3

“Me encantó tener la opción de elegir un solo viaje para quedarme a contemplar Yosemite y disfrutar a mi propio ritmo. También compré otro viaje de Regreso a San Francisco y me recogieron en Yosemite el día que elegí. Fabulous!!!”

15 reviewsFrom $99by Extranomical Tours

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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Winter Tour from San Francisco - Yosemite Valley Lodge vs Curry Village heated tent cabins: which stay fits you
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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Winter Tour from San Francisco

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Yosemite, Kings Canyon National Parks 2 Day Tour from SF - Day 1: San Francisco to Yosemite, Then 3 Hours in the Wild
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Yosemite, Kings Canyon National Parks 2 Day Tour from SF

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9.Yosemite, Kings Canyon National Parks 2 Day Tour from SF

Yosemite and Kings Canyon in two days from San Francisco with park tickets, an overnight hotel, and big views despite long drives.

★ 4.0

“We hadden een engelstalige tour geboekt en kregen in de plaats een tour met chinese gids die amper engels praatte....we kregen amper uitleg = 1 zin bij het uitstappen van de bus, terwijl de medereizigers een hele uitleg kregen tijdens het rijden. We vinden dit echt niet kunnen. Ook de tour zelf stelde niet veel…”

8 reviews2 days (approx.)From $464.00by Jupiter Legend Corporation

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Private Yosemite National Park Day Trip from San Francisco - The first Yosemite hits: entrance views and the Bridalveil–El Capitan–Half Dome arc
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Private Yosemite National Park Day Trip from San Francisco

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Yosemite National Park - One Way Trip - Coach comfort and why it matters on this route
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Yosemite National Park – One Way Trip

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11.Yosemite National Park – One Way Trip

One-way coach from San Francisco to Yosemite with Wi‑Fi, guided Valley viewpoints, comfort stops, and drop-off at Yosemite Lodge.

★ 3.5

“We had a great time. We stayed in a motel in Oakhurst, CA for three nights. We really enjoyed our Sugar Pine Mountain steam engine train ride just outside (5 miles) of Yosemite south entrance, just wish it was longer. We spent a full day in the Valley. They were trimming trees and had several…”

5 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $135.00by Gray Line San Francisco

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From San Jose:Enchanted Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour - The small-group van setup (private transportation, guide, and water)
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From San Jose:Enchanted Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour

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12.From San Jose:Enchanted Full Day Yosemite National Park Tour

Small-group Yosemite day trip from San Jose with a private van, expert guide, bottled water, and time for Yosemite Valley icons.

★ 3.0

“The trip itself was ok, but, I think the amount of driving from San Jose to Yosemite is a lot for a 1 day trip. The driver brought a baby. A 1-2 year old girl. She sat in a car seat for 3.5h & 3.5h back & had to get out at all the stops.…”

5 reviews13.5 hoursFrom $385by PLATFORMPOINTS LLC

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From San Francisco: Curry Village 2-Day National Park Tour - Yosemite Valley Highlights: Yosemite Falls, El Capitan, Bridalveil, Tunnel View
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From San Francisco: Curry Village 2-Day National Park Tour

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13.From San Francisco: Curry Village 2-Day National Park Tour

See Yosemite highlights in 2 days from San Francisco, with a small-group biodiesel ride, Curry Village cabins, and sequoia time.

★ 5.0

“Molt bona excursió de dos dies a Yosemite. L’organització genial i el guia, en Jordan, un 10/10! Si vols veure els highlights del parc en dos dies és un viatge perfecte. Si t’agrada molt fer hiking igual se’t queda curt perquè el primer dia és una caminata curta per les sequoies i veure miradors. El…”

3 reviews2 daysFrom $599by Incredible Adventures

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