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Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour
Discover Yosemite is honored to have received Trip Advisors Traveler’s Choice award for being in the top 10% of activities in the World for each of the past two years. We go to great lengths and expense to assure an excellent experience for all who join us on our Yosemite Tours. If you are looking to enjoy the majesty and natural beauty of Yosemite National Park with an expert driver/guide who knows where to go, and how to get there and all about what you are seeing, join us for an unforgettable day in Yosemite. We’ll get you to the iconic viewpoints so you can capture the beauty of this Crown Jewel of National Parks with spectacular photos to commemorate your adventure. We include lunch, snacks and water on all our full-day tours, so you don’t have to take time out from seeing the sights to wait in line. Our vehicles are impeccably cleaned and rigorously maintained for your comfort and safety. Itinerary is subject to change due to weather or other conditions beyond our control.
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
Our trips depart from Mission Bay, which requires only a short 10 minute journey access to the open ocean where whales and dolphins can be seen! The search for whales and other animals begins as soon as you depart the dock and our marine biologists are on the microphone explaining exactly what to expect and what you are seeing from the get go!
San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch
Be doubly delighted in this award-winning combo tour by a morning stroll through an ancient redwood forest and an afternoon of exclusive winery experiences in California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Relax and enjoy spirited education and demonstrations by winemakers It’s the only Woods & Wine tour to include three wine tasting fees. Guaranteed departures 365 days a year. The tour offers the option of taking your Wine Country and Redwoods Tour experience to the next level by indulging in an exclusive three-course food and wine pairing experience on historic Sonoma Plaza.
2-Day Yosemite National Park Tour from San Francisco
Experience the Yosemite tour voted in the top 10 multi-day tours on TripAdvisor 2018! We are also the 'Greenest Tour Company in San Francisco' so enjoy a guilt free & zero emissions trip on us. On our Yosemite Hotel 2-Day Tour, you’ll have enough time and flexibility to see everything the park has to offer. The tour is fully-guided so you get a more complete, personal experience. During your two days, you will see and photograph such famous highlights as Yosemite Falls (the tallest waterfall in North America), El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls, and Inspiration Point. The tour also includes a trip to Glacier Point and a hike among the Giant Sequoias (weather permitting). At night, you will sleep comfortably in the heart of Yosemite Valley at your choice of accommodations (Yosemite Valley Lodge or Tent Cabins at Curry Village), or at Yosemite View Lodge in the picturesque Merced River canyon. Slip away to Yosemite Park for two days with us!
Big Bus San Francisco: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
Explore the best of San Francisco on board a Big Bus Tour. We offer the most comprehensive tour with over 16 hop-on hop-off locations spanning from Fisherman’s Wharf to the Golden Gate Bridge. No need to switch buses – our one full city loop will take you to famous neighborhoods and attractions including Pier 39, Chinatown, Little Italy, Painted Ladies Victorian Homes, Haight-Ashbury Neighborhood, Golden Gate Park, Lombard Crooked Street, Union Square Shopping District and an unforgettable journey across the Golden Gate Bridge. With 16 stops, hop-on and hop-off at your leisure and experience San Francisco’s diverse culture, eclectic food, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, world-class shopping and picturesque views.
Universal Studios Hollywood General Admission Ticket
Picture your best day ever - all the mischief, wonder and thrills in store at Universal Studios Hollywood. Imagine soaring over lands you’ve only seen on screen. And letting loose with some of your favorite characters on incredible rides. And of course, there’s the world-famous Studio Tour. It’s absolutely the best day in LA. Ticket is valid on your selected travel date only.
Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive: Full Day Tour from SF
Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. Follow Highway 1 and enjoy stops at Pigeon Point Lighthouse and in Davenport for a quick coffee and snack. Back on the road traveling by Monterey Bay and Peninsula, to the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium and Steinbeck's Cannery Row. Explore Monterey's charming shops or choose to go to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Two hours is ample time for pictures and Instagram posts of everything you are experiencing. See the stunning estates of 17-Mile Drive, as well as Bird Rock, Lone Cypress, and world famous, Pebble Beach Golf Course. Arriving in Carmel-by-the-Sea, known for the museums and library of the historic Carmel Mission, and the fairytale cottages, and galleries of its village like center. 11 hours of breathtaking sightseeing, unique shopping, historical landmarks, mouth-watering culinary innovation.
Straight to the Gate Access: San Francisco Bay Sunset Cruise
Take the ultimate sunset cruise, California-style! Relax as you enjoy amazing views of San Francisco during this casual 2-hour cruise of San Francisco Bay. The sailings are timed to coincide with sunsets; the Sunset Bay Cruise departure time and route will differ to the Twilight Cruise which sails during the winter months. Please note: this cruise does not include audio narration. Prerecorded music is played throughout the vessel.
Wine Country Join-in Flight
Take your vacation to new heights with Sonoma Ballooning's breathtaking hot air balloon flights. Embark on an unforgettable journey as you glide peacefully through the skies, admiring the stunning landscapes and vineyards that the region is renowned for. Our typical flight path is the best of both worlds, fly from Sonoma to Napa, two of California’s most beloved wine regions! Why we are voted the Best Ballooning: Scenic Wine Country: Witness the picturesque beauty of Wine Country as you ascend into the sky, with stunning vistas stretching as far as the eye can see. Marvel at the rolling hills, lush vineyards, and iconic wineries that this region is famous for. Don’t forget, we have the only launch site with unobstructed San Francisco Skyline views! Bilingual Spanish Pilot Available Unforgettable Memories: Capture postcard-worthy moments from high above, as you photograph the breathtaking vistas that unfold before your eyes. This is an experience you'll want to remember forever!
Small-Group Yosemite Day Tour from San Francisco
Yosemite National Park is a must-visit California gem, and this day trip from San Francisco makes it easy. Leave the urban hustle-bustle behind and journey through Central Valley, Gold Country and the Sierra Nevada foothills to UNESCO World Heritage–listed Yosemite National Park. Take a 1.5-hour narrated van tour of Yosemite Valley, including Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls and El Capitan, and then set off on your own for three hours to explore independently. Numbers are limited to 23 on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized wilderness experience.
Attractions in California
- Alcatraz
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Yosemite National Park
- Muir Woods
- Universal Studios Hollywood
- Santa Monica Beach and Pier
- Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Hollywood Sign
- Rodeo Drive
- Griffith Park
- USS Midway Museum
- San Francisco Bay
- Sunset Strip
- Fisherman's Wharf
- San Francisco Chinatown
- Venice Beach
- Palace of Fine Arts
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Union Square
- Yosemite Valley
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Golden Gate Park
- Pier 39
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Yosemite Falls
- Balboa Park
- Hollywood
- North Beach
- Lombard Street
- Los Angeles Original Farmers Market
- Coronado
- Bay Bridge
- Tunnel View
- Painted Ladies
- Death Valley National Park
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- TCL Chinese Theatre
- San Diego Zoo
- Mojave Desert
- Petco Park
- Little Italy San Diego
- Disneyland® Park
- 17-Mile Drive
- Whisky a Go Go
- Presidio
- El Capitan
- Haight-Ashbury
- Coit Tower
- Jacuzzi Family Vineyards
- Greystone Mansion and Park