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How to visit Yosemite Park from San Francisco in one day

El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in California
El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in California

Surely you know that one of the most recommended excursions from San Francisco during your trip along the west coast of the United States, is the Yosemite National Park,

This scenic enclave is located 300 kilometers away from the beautiful coastal city of California, but if you don't have much time in your travel plan along the west coast, I will tell you that it is possible visit Yosemite in just one day.

And I tell you that not having rental car during your stay in San Francisco It is not an impediment for you to take the excursion to visit Yosemite.

Yosemite tour from San Francisco in one day

You have the possibility of signing up for a Yosemite tour from San Francisco organized by an agency, yes, getting up very early and being back in San Francisco at night.

On this tour with a total duration of 15 hours, you will be picked up very early at your hotel in San Francisco, between 6 and 6,30:XNUMX a.m.

The excursion goes to Yosemite and start visiting the forest giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove  where you can see the huge sequoia Grizzly Giant with almost 30 meters in circumference at its base.

Then the excursion will take you to Yosemite Valley via Inspiration Point, the best viewpoint in Yosemite.

Yosemite National Park in California
Yosemite National Park in California

Once in the heart of the valley you will pass through its main enclaves, such as the impressive rocky mass of El Capitan or the great waterfall Yosemite Falls, the highest of North America.

Here you have all the information on the Yosemite tour from San Francisco in one day with dates, times and prices, one of the most recommended excursions from the Californian city

After lunch in the area of Visitors Center de Yosemite Village, you will have some free time to eat and walk, to finally return to San Francisco, where you will arrive around 20,30:XNUMX p.m.

On this excursion you will go with a guide in english, although you will have a audioguide that will facilitate you Information in spanish.

Yosemite tour in 3 days

Now, if you have more time on your trip, you also have the option of signing up for this Yosemite tour in 3 days from San Francisco with different characteristics.

The main objective of this excursion is to make a long hiking trail around Lake May, during which you can even go up to the Mount Hoffmann.

On this excursion you will sleep in a tent, and you can even go rafting.

It is also done with a guide in english, with the help of audio guide in spanish.

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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