2-Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco

We had a great time for a two day trip. I’ll tour guy, Jay was excellent. He was with us on the trail, explaining things and helping well it was necessary. I would recommend to anyone who wants to see Yosemite park.

I am not a huge fan of yours, but this one was really great! It was limited to 12 people and we had a good mix of “drive by” photo stops, short hikes, and free time with suggested activities. Tour guide was knowledgeable and laid back. Never felt rushed. Hotel was a little dated, but the beds were comfortable and that’s what matters most after a busy day in the woods!

First time in Yosemite -spectacular! Guide well informed and informative, and very easy to listen to. Guide excellent driver and provided a very good ride. Pick-up was late, and since we weren’t sure we were in the right place, a call would have been appreciated, as well as more specifics about where we were to wait for the driver.

It was fantastic, Jill, our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and flexible. WE LOVED IT!! Great pictures!!

The tour was great. Our driver and guide was Daniel, he is fantastic. He is an excellent, careful driver, easy going and we all loved him. Yosemite is an amazing place, 2 days is barely scratching the surface. Daniel did a great job of finding things for all of us. We could chose between strenuous hikes, easier hikes or have free time.

This was a great way to see a part of Yosemite National Park without having to do the driving. We were picked up at our hotel, and we felt very comfortable, as there were only 7 of us on the trip and, at that time, masks were still required. Our guide stopped at many amazing spots in the park--Tuolumne Grove to see the giant sequoias, the tunnel tree, Yosemite Falls, etc.--where we had time to take pictures. The next day the guide left us to explore the park on our own for about 4-5 hours before we headed back to San Francisco. Unfortunately, the maps and the signs were not adequate for us--we had to ask directions several times and didn't always find what we were looking for. We knew there was no air conditioning at Yosemite Lodge in the park, but we didn't know it was going to be 90 degrees! Not good sleeping. Now we know what to expect for our next, more in-depth visit to this amazing park.

This trip thoroughly exceeded my expectations. Our small group hit all the key stops in Yosemite and had an amazing time among redwoods, gorgeous mountain views, and waterfalls. Our tour guide Jill was exceptional. She just radiated positive energy and was incredibly friendly and helpful along the way. Thank you Jill for making this trip so memorable!

Reasons I loved it: - Perfect for all fitness/ability levels I was a bit worried we'd just be speeding around taking quick pictures at key sights, but that wasn't the case! We had plenty of time for pictures, but also for hikes (if you chose), and solo wandering through the valley - it never felt like we were rushing. The hikes were between 2 - 4 hours long. They're completely optional but I highly recommend doing them if you're able as the views were so beautiful! If you're not able to hike, you can have free time to take in the sights or visit the museums. - Mixed ages and multinational group * The group size is limited to 16 so you get chatting to everyone and can eat meals together, if you choose. Our groups had couples, a mother and daughter, as well as solo travellers from all over the world! - Awesome guide Our guide Jill was fantastic. She was super knowledgeable about the area and really worked to make sure everyone got exactly the experience they wanted, whether that was long hikes, gentle trails, or slow-paced sight seeing. She was always sunny and approachable and made the group feel like a little family from the get go! She also played great chill road trip music in the van. - Comfortable accommodation My tip would be that there's not much difference between the Cedar Lodge and the more expensive Yosemite Lode. The latter is located in the valley so you can walk to breakfast, but Cedar Lodge is in a really beautiful location too and the tour guide takes you to breakfast in the bus so it's very easy! I suggest you save your money and spend it on snacks instead!

James our driver was cool, calm and patient. A lot of driving first dat to .ajor sites with time to walk and explore. 2nd day suggested options. I did 5 hour walk on Mist Trail. Trip very smooth.

Title says it all. Except we never saw any bears 🐻- they were all at the Folsom St fair I believe? Jill our guide took us on some amazing hikes !