2 daysSan Francisco: Yosemite and Kings Canyon 2-Day Tour with Hotel
Length
2 days
Itinerary
2 days planned
Group
Max 55
Guides
English
Overview
Leave the fog and the cable cars behind for two days in the high country, where San Francisco gives way to some of California’s most legendary scenery. You head east into Yosemite National Park for an afternoon among sheer granite walls, thundering waterfalls, and quiet meadows, with classic sights like El Capitan and Half Dome rising overhead. After a comfortable overnight stay, day two carries you south to Kings Canyon National Park, where giant sequoias tower over deep, glacier-cut canyons in the southern Sierra Nevada. It is a refreshing reset of fresh mountain air, big trees, and bigger views before the easy drive back to the Bay.
Day by day itinerary
1San Francisco - Yosemite National Park - Hotel⌄
California is known for its natural beauty that it portrays, today we will be showing you the greatest one of all! It is beyond your imagination! We will be visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the most spectacular places to visit in the world! This park covers an area of over 740,000 acres! It’s known for its spectacular waterfalls, deep valleys, meadows and tranquility provided by all of the wilderness area. Itinerary: San Francisco → Yosemite National Park (180 min) → Hotel
Spread across more than 740,000 acres of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park is the kind of place that looks unreal in person. Glaciers carved its sweeping valleys and polished its granite faces over the ages, leaving behind icons like El Capitan, one of the largest granite monoliths on Earth, and the unmistakable crown of Half Dome. Water is everywhere in the warmer months, from the long plunge of Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, to the misty ribbon of Bridal Veil Falls. With meadows, towering trees, and clean mountain air at every turn, an afternoon here goes by far too quickly.
Overnight: Hotel：Best Western Colonial Inn Or similar
2Kings Canyon National Park - San Francisco⌄
This morning we will depart from Fresno and travel to Kings Canyon National Park. This dramatic landscape testifies to nature's size, beauty, and diversity! Then, we will have a lovely lunch and head back to San Francisco. Itinrary: Hotel → Kings Canyon National Park Visitor Center (30 min) → Founders Grove (75 min) → San Francisco
Kings Canyon National Park: Tucked into the southern Sierra Nevada of eastern California, Kings Canyon National Park is a wilderness of steep granite walls and some of the deepest canyons in North America, carved over millions of years by ice and the Kings River. A stop at the visitor center sets the scene, with an introduction to the park before you head out among the big trees and forest trails.
General Grant Tree Trail: A gentle, shaded walk leads you through a grove of towering giant sequoias, among the largest living things on the planet, with cinnamon-red trunks wide enough to stop you in your tracks. Standing beside trees that have weathered hundreds and even thousands of years is the kind of slow, grounding moment these mountains do best.
What's included
- ✓Hotel accommodation and Breakfast
- ✓Commercial vehicle with Commercial Insurance
- ✓Professional Driver and Guide
- ✓All Admissions
- ✓Gratuities and All Fees
Not included
- ✕Any expenses and personal expenses that are not listed in Fee Included.
- ✕Meals, Food and Beverages
- ✕Non-U.S. Residents Only Additional National Park Entrance Fee USD 100.00 per person
Good to know
Starts: 07:15AM Departure 99 Ranch Market San Jose； 08:00AM Departure Courtyard Oakland 07:30AM Departure 99 Ranch Marketing Warm Springs Plaza; 06:30AM Departure Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport 07:30AM Departure Union Square Macy's
Ends: 07:15AM Departure 99 Ranch Market San Jose； 08:00AM Departure Courtyard Oakland 07:30AM Departure 99 Ranch Marketing Warm Springs Plaza; 06:30AM Departure Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco Airport 07:30AM Departure Union Square Macy's
Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
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- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
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