Yosemite & Giant Sequoias Day Trip
Tour Details
We'll pick you up from the Signia by Hilton Hotel in San Jose and drive 3 hours east, leaving the city behind. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive as we gear up for an incredible day trip to Yosemite National Park and the Giant Sequoia Redwoods.
As we travel, our guide will tell us about what sparked the California Gold Rush, the geology behind Yosemite, and what role John Muir played in the development of the US' first protected wilderness sites.
Once we arrive, we'll head to the Tunnel View lookout point, made famous by photographer Ansel Adams. Snap your own photos of El Capitan and Half Dome before continuing to Bridalveil Falls, once worshiped by the Ahwahneechee people.
Next up, we'll arrive at Yosemite Valley, the highlight of our day. Here, you'll have 2 hours of free time to explore and have lunch at your own pace. You can hike one of the trails, visit Yosemite Falls — the tallest waterfall in North America — or explore Sentinel Meadow to view the Ansel Adams Gallery.
After meeting back up, our journey continues to El Capitan Meadow, where we'll learn about Yosemite’s iconic granite monolith and its challenging climbing routes. Then, we'll visit Valley View lookout for sweeping views of El Capitan and the Merced River
Last but not least, we'll make the scenic drive to the Tuolumne Grove of Redwoods, one of the most beautiful parts of the park. Here, we'll see the 'Grizzly Giant,' one of the world’s largest sequoias with a 30-meter (98-foot) circumference of the base. Weather conditions permitting, we'll hike the nature trail to get up close and personal with these massive trees.
After an unforgettable day in the nation's most famous national park, we'll begin our return journey. We'll stop for dinner on the way back before returning to the meeting point after a 15-hour adventure.
More Information
Duration
15 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to Yosemite National Park
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Extranomical Tours
Corporate name: Epic Sightseeing LLC, DBA Extranomical Tours
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What happens to the hiking trail if there's inclement weather conditions?
A - In the event of inclement weather conditions, we will not be able to access the hiking trail. Instead we'll spend more time within the park, exploring the grounds.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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