Yosemite National Park Tour - Yosemite One Day Tour from San Francisco by Bio-Diesel Van or Mini Van

Yosemite National Park Tour - By Biodiesel Powered Van

Departs Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Yosemite is one of the most beautiful National Parks in the world. This all day tour with 13 people or fewer will guide you through the highlights of the park in one day. Our small 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.

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At around 10:30am you will arrive in Yosemite National Park. Your tour guide will narrate your journey through all the wonders, starting with a walk to the Giant Sequoia Trees. (Weather permitting)

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- 6 Hours inside Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite is open year round but as you might imagine with any mountainous area conditions and sights can vary depending on the time of year. Waterfalls are strongest in late winter, springtime and early summer. The weather is warmest between May and October. The rock formations and cliffs are arguably at their most beautiful when snow covered in winter and springtime. The best time of year for spotting rock climbers is between May and October. Whatever time of year you choose to visit the park we hope you'll be impressed with the grandeur of the Valley. If you have any questions simply contact us.

ADD A SECOND DAY TO YOUR YOSEMITE TOUR.

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TYPICAL YOSEMITE TOUR ITNERARY.

All our vehicles are running on 100% biodiesel (vegetable oil-based fuel).

6:15am - 7:00am: Hotel Pick up - San Francisco Hotel List. Heading east across the Oakland Bay Bridge offers great views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge.

7:00am - 10:30am: En Route to the park we cross through the Central Valley where we will make a 15- 30 minute stop at a fruit stand for some local produce. Continuing into the mountains brings us to the California Gold Country and the gold rush town of Groveland before we wind our way into Yosemite National Park.

10:30am: Arrive at Yosemite National Park.

11:00am-12:30pm: Maps and guides in hand we begin with a one and a half hour narrated tour of Yosemite's glaciated valley. You will see famous waterfalls and rock formations including Yosemite Falls -- the tallest waterfall in North America, El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, Sentinel Dome and many more. During the tour you will see the Yosemite Valley from a number of great vantage points, perhaps the best of which is Inspiration Point. At 4,500 feet above sea level, this viewpoint gives you a commanding view east up the valley. Yosemite is a mecca for rock climbers and the sight of people climbing El Capitan's 3,200 ft (1000m) sheer rock face is quite amazing.

12:30pm - 4:00pm: After the tour we stop for the afternoon near the base of Yosemite Falls where there are a variety of options for lunch (not included). After eating you will have 3-4 hours of free time to explore the valley as you choose. You can walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, check out the Visitor's Center, visit the Ansel Adams Gallery, stop in at the Ahwahnee Hotel, rent a cruiser bike or hike some of the trails that originate from the valley. Although you could spend three weeks in Yosemite, the three hours you get on your own is enough time to understand why Yosemite is one of America's most popular national parks.

4:00pm: Regroup and head to the base of El Capitan to spot climbers.

9:00pm - 10:00pm: Arrive in San Francisco after a quick snack stop. Enjoy the skyline of San Francisco as we cross the Bay Bridge and return you to your San Francisco Hotel.

Yosemite One Day Tour from San Francisco by Bio-Diesel Van or Mini Van
January to December: Closed 12/25 & 01/01
7:00am on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Only

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Complimentary Pick Up Information:

Please provide you hotel information on the order form. We pick up at hotels in the major tourist areas of San Francisco. Pick up is NOT available from the Airport and outlying areas. We can meet you at the 4th Street Caltrain Station and major hotels close to BART stations in San Francisco.

Hotel pick up commences at 6:15am - 7:00am from your hotel. To see a list of major hotels from which we offer pick up, click here: San Francisco hotel pick up & drop off. If your hotel is within the city limits and is not listed, please contact us to query if pick up is available.

Discounts are offered for children under 12 years. The rate applies to infants as they will be occupying a seat of their own. Infants, by law, are not permitted to sit on their parents lap. If you have an infant who requires a child seat, please bring your personal child seat as Incredible Adventures does not provide child seats. There are no other discounts. No senior rate offered.

Handicap Accessibility:

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Wheelchair facilities are available. However, passengers in a wheelchair can be accommodated only if they can get on and off the van on their own and if the wheelchair is foldable. The driver is not permitted to assist handicapped persons due to insurance restrictions.

Languages offered:

The tour is conducted in English only

About our Vehicles:

Incredible Adventures promotes Green, sustainable tourism. They have a fleet of vehicles that operate on Biodiesel fuel to protect the natural areas they visit. THey are the first and only tour company in the United States dedicated to using Biodiesel as the primary source of fuel for their tour vehicles. This commitment helps keep our natural areas clean and green.

All of the vehicles have dual air conditioning, heat and custom stereo with PA systems. They are concerned with the environmental impact of the tours, because of this they utilize 15 passenger Biodiesel vans and small groups.

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Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected upon confirmation of your tour. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover CardsPayment in advance by major credit card; Visa, Mastercard, or Discover Card.

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 you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation Policy

Minimum 20% fee charged for any cancellations once the tour is booked. Cancellations less than 72 hours before trip departure are charged 30% of the total price. Cancellations less than 24 hours before trip departure are charged 50% of the total price. Cancellations less than 12 hours before trip departure and No-Shows are charged 100%.

No-Shows are not entitled to any refund and so are responsible for the full amount (100%) of the trip price. Customers are considered a No-Show if they cancel the morning of the trip, are not at the designated pickup location at the correct time, or for any other reason miss a tour without informing Incredible Adventures at least 12 hours prior to departure (such as not giving us their hotel info).

Incredible Adventures Tours assumes no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of the road and other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

Weather permitting. If seasonal fog obscures the view, tour route may be altered. Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included. Incredible Adventure reserves the right to change the size of the vehicle to meet demand for tours.

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