Discover the beauty of Yosemite National Park on a day trip from San Francisco. Take a guided tour of the park with stops at iconic viewpoints and free time to explore. Add an optional Alcatraz tour.
EXPERIENCE:
Join a one-day adventure to Yosemite National Park, departing from San Francisco. Travel in comfort with a rest stop along the way to grab lunch. Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic 1-hour guided tour through the park with photo stops at iconic viewpoints like Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome, providing breathtaking views of Yosemite Valley.
Once in Yosemite Valley, you’ll have three hours of free time to explore at your own pace. Whether you choose to hike to the base of Lower Yosemite Falls, take a leisurely walk on scenic trails, or visit the museums and visitor center, there’s something for everyone. A complimentary shuttle is available to help you explore other areas of the park.
For those interested, you can select a combo tour at checkout that includes a visit to Alcatraz Island on the following day. This combination tour spans two days: your Yosemite tour is scheduled for the day you book, followed by your Alcatraz tour on the following day.
Your Alcatraz visit begins with a scenic ferry ride across San Francisco Bay, where you’ll get stunning views of the city skyline and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Upon arrival on Alcatraz Island, dive into the prison’s storied past with an award-winning audio guide, available in multiple languages, which brings to life the experiences of former inmates and guards. Explore infamous cell blocks, including the solitary confinement cells, and learn about the island’s most notorious residents, such as Al Capone and George “Machine Gun” Kelly, as well as the daring escape attempts that earned Alcatraz its reputation as “The Rock.” Spend as much time as you like on the island before taking the return ferry back to the pier.
The tour includes transportation, a professional driver-guide, and park entrance fees.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Take a scenic drive to Yosemite National Park from San Francisco
Enjoy a 1-hour guided tour of the park with stops at iconic viewpoints
Explore Yosemite Valley at your own pace with 3 hours of free time
See the Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan, and Half Dome on a guided tour
Visit Alcatraz Island with roundtrip ferry tickets (if option selected)
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