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Yosemite National Park Tour - Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

Yosemite National Park Valley©2002 B Huber

Duration: Approximately 15 Hours

Departs from: 2800 Leavenworth Street in Fisherman's Wharf. Complimentary Hotel Pick Up from Most San Francisco Hotels

Price from:
$89.99 - $149.00 (USD)

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Yosemite National Park Tour - Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

Yosemite is one of the most beautiful National Parks in the world. This all day tour will guide you through the highlights of the park in one day. Our tour groups allow much greater flexibility for sightseeing and various options inside the Park. The Yosemite tour lasts between 13 and 15 hours.

Yosemite National Park is located 200 miles east of San Francisco - around a 3 1/2 hour drive.

After a scenic drive through the East Bay the tour heads up into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It was here, in 1848 that the discovery of gold by James Marshall started the California Gold Rush. The Tour passes through some of the original Gold Towns.

At around 10:00 am you will arrive in Yosemite National Park. Your tour director will narrate your journey through all the wonders.

Yosemite is home to North America's five highest waterfalls including, Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Falls and Sentinel Falls. The valley tour includes stops at the famous Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks and the 3500 ft El Capitan. El Capitan is a favorite rock climbing location for experts from around the world. This full day tour includes over 5 Hours inside Yosemite National Park.

Lunch is not included included in your tour price. There are numerous spots to purchase lunch while you are in Yosemite Valley.

Depending on weather and traffic the afternoon tour may include a hike to the Giant Sequoias - some of the largest and oldest trees in the world OR a drive to Glacier Point at 7500 foot elevation.

Location: 2800 Leavenworth Street in Fisherman's Wharf. Complimentary Hotel Pick Up from Most San Francisco Hotels
Schedule: January - December: 6:00am on Wednesdays Only
            

Itinerary

Yosemite Mirror Lake©2003 RJ Best


TYPICAL YOSEMITE TOUR ITINERARY

6:00am - 6:45 am Hotel Pick up Hotel Pick up List
6:50am - 10:00am Bay Bridge / Oakland / East Bay / Central Valley / 15 minute rest at a roadside fruit market. Travel through the Gold Country.
10:00am Arrive at Yosemite National Park.
10:30am Walk to base of Bridalveil Waterfall -10 minute walk.
11:30 - 4:00 Yosemite Valley. Your tour will include all of the major sights including Half Dome, El Capitan, Cathedral Rock, Three Brothers, Yosemite Falls, Sentinel Falls, Ribbon Falls and the Merced River.
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch at Yosemite Village on your own - 60 minutes for Visitors Center, Ansel Adams Gallery and Gift Stores.
4:00 - 6:00 Drive to Glacier Point at 7500ft. with the best view of Yosemite Valley OR
4:00 - 6:00 Visit Giant Sequoia Grove, home to the worlds largest living thing, the Sequoia Redwood. The largest tree in the grove, Grizzly Giant is 31 feet wide and over 3500 years old. Time permitting you may have a chance to visit the California Tree with the tunnel through the middle.
9:00pm - 10:00pm Arrive back in San Francisco after a quick stop for dinner (cost not included) and a visit to Treasure Island for the best view of the city by night. Drop off back to hotels.
            

Prices

Yosemite One Day Tour from San Francisco
January - December: 6:00am on Wednesdays Only

Duration:
Approximately 15 Hours

Regular PriceDiscountInternet Price
Adult$149.00$149.00
Child 5-11$89.99$89.99

Important: Admission to Yosemite National Park is included.

            

Other Info

Yosemite Half Dome©2002 B Huber

Departure Location:

Guest are asked to meet at The Sightseeing Ticket Office at 2800 Leavenworth Street between Jefferson and Beach Streets San Francisco, CA 94133. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your schedueld tour time.There is ample paid parking lots and very limited metered street parking is available. Guests should meet at this address 15 minutes prior to departure.

Complimentary Hotel Pickup:

Complimentary hotel pick up is offered from most hotels in San Francisco. Please be punctual for your pick up time, but allow at least ten 10 minutes for possible traffic delay. Click here for a Hotel Pick Up List

            

Booking Information

Yosemite Falls from the River©2002 B Huber

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation and No Show Policy:

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge 100% for No Shows. If the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Supplier and Tourcorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, weather, conditions of trails, roads, bays, oceans, rivers, airspace and any other conditions beyond control of Supplier, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.

            

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