In-Depth Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour From San Jose

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Tour Code: 441508

In-Depth Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour From San Jose

4.0 (10 reviews)
Tour Code: 441508
Departure City
San Jose, CA
End City
San Jose, CA
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Duration
14 hours
Language
English Audio, English Live, French Audio, German Audio, Italian Audio, Japanese Audio, Korean Audio, Portuguese Audio, Spanish Audio, Chinese Audio
Guide Type
Fully Guided Tour
Activity Level
Easy

Highlights

• Journey with us to Yosemite National Park • Take stunning photos of Half-Dome, El Capitan, and Inspiration Point • Marvel at Yosemite

Itinerary

Towering granite cliffs and Giant Sequoias headline this one-day Yosemite tour from San Jose. Expert guides will make sure you don’t miss the history, geology, wildflowers and wildlife that have made this glacier-carved valley the jewel of America’s national park system. Your Yosemite Giant Sequoia Tour from San Jose begins with a pickup at your hotel, then heads east crossing through California’s fertile San Joaquin (aka Central) Valley and into the craggy Sierra Nevada mountains. Learn the colorful history of the region. This is the only Yosemite Valley tour where you will also experience the solitude of the Tuolumne Grove of giant sequoias, the largest living things on the Earth. You’ll reconsider your place in the world—two-thousand-year-old trees can make people do that! Your heart (and cameras) will be racing as you enter Yosemite Valley and enjoy stops at Inspiration Point and El Capitan Meadow. Take a moment at Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and, OMG, Bridalveil Falls. Then, take some selfies. Yosemite is open year-round. Visiting during the winter months? Picture Yosemite Valley covered in soft white snow, with animal footprints scattered about in the meadows and snow-capped Half Dome casting its long shadow. The tour maximizes your time in the park. Begin the return to San Jose in the late afternoon, stopping for dinner (not included) on the way. Special requests? Help with photos? Just ask. Guests can enjoy this Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour 365 days a year. Itinerary:
Early morning • San Jose pick up • Rest break and food stop Late morning • Hike to Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias (strenuous) • Descend to and photograph Yosemite Valley • Be inspired at Inspiration Point Afternoon • Free time trail hike, bike to nearby monuments and falls • Photo stops at El Capitan, Half Dome and other sites • Head back to San Francisco Evening • Return to San Josee at approximately 9:00
* We got the notification from the Yosemite National Park Services that Yosemite has experienced significant snowfall in all areas of the park, resulting in snow depths up to 15 feet in some areas. The park was closed since Feb, 25th, and there is no estimated date for reopening.

Visiting Attractions

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

Bridalveil Fall

Bridalveil Fall

El Capitan

El Capitan

Half Dome

Half Dome

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

H400: Signia by Hilton San Jose - 170 S. Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

Transfer Info

What’s Included

Includes
  • Luxury transportation transportation equipped with free WiFi
  • Admission to Yosemite National Park
  • Expert tour guide & commentary in English
  • Complimentary foreign language audios
  • Excludes
  • All personal expenses
  • Tips for tour guide/driver (15% recommended )
  • Special Notes

  • Tour Safe Program
    We will be submitting temperature checks and wearing masks will be mandatory while on tour (except for children under the age of two). We encourage passengers to bring their own personal protective equipment and cleaning products, but if they forget them behind, we will provide for their use.

    Enhanced Cleaning
    * Nightly deep cleaning and disinfecting fogging by certified crew
    * Installation of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters to capture and remove diseased particles from the air
    * Disinfecting and hand washing by tour guides at 30+ minutes stops

    Touchless Touring
    * Elimination of boarding passes
    * No onboard credit card transactions
    * Drivers wear face shields while touring

    Social Distancing
    * Tour vehicles operating at below their capacity so we can grant passenger requests for empty adjacent seats
    * Staged on- and off-boarding to permit social distancing
    * New distancing procedures at all tour stops and attractions

    Staff Health
    * Symptom screening for drivers before each tour
    * Mandatory testing with confirmed exposure to COVID19
    * (When available) Weekly antibody testing of drivers

    We encourage guests to do their part and take the following “Touring Etiquette” precautions:
    * Wash hands often with soap and water prior to boarding
    * Bring a supply of disinfecting wipes for use while away from the tour vehicle
    * Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with your hands
    * Cover any cough or sneeze with a tissue and dispose of it
    * Any flu-like symptoms, should reschedule their tour date
  • Cancellation Policy:
  • 4 days or more prior to departure Date, the tour fee can be refunded after deducting $40.00 fees; Inside 4 days prior to departure, non-refundable.
  • Baggage allowance policy:
    This tour doesn't expect our guests to have luggage (suitcases and such). If guests do, they need to notify us 48 hours in advance and the luggage policy should apply.
  • We offer complimentary audio tours now. You need to let us know which language you would like to request. Please leave us a message when you make reservation. On the day of the tour, you only have to hand a deposit of $20 per audio set or a valid photo ID to the driver. You will receive the money or ID back at the end of the day when you return the audio tours. Complimentary disposable headphones included but you are welcome to also use your own headphones.
  • The pick-up time is from 6:00am. Please arrive at the pick-up location 10-15 minutes prior to the requested pick-up time.
  • As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it's important to be on time. If clients are late or miss a scheduled pick-up time for the tour, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY. An alternative pick-up location may be arranged at the customer's expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued.
  • For child under 8 years old:
    Please note that for your child's safety, we require you to bring a child safety seat or booster seat for all children that are not at least 8 years of age or 4' 9" or 144 cm in height as dictated by California State Law. You will be required to provide your own child seat on all motor vehicle tours. Failure to provide a seat for your child will result in forfeiture of your seats on the tour without refund. If your child is 8 years or older or 4’9” in height you do not need to provide a child seat, however, please let us know.
  • We will assess a cleaning fee of up to $100 for any passenger who permanently stains or renders this vehicle temporarily unfit for passengers due to spillage of any substance such that the vehicle must be taken out of service and cleaned.

  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

    Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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