Yosemite National Park is among the most popular national parks. With its scenic granite cliffs, towering waterfalls, Giant Sequioa groves, and location in the Sierra Nevada's, Yosemite is popular for sightseeing and outdoor recreation such as hiking and camping. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife species as well as over 160 different species of rare plants. Altogether, about 3.5 million people make the three and a half hour drive from San Francisco or other surrounding areas to visit this beautiful area each year.
You can tour Yosemite National Park on your own or take a day tour from San Francisco. If you tour the area on your own, allow plenty of time to see such sights as the famous El Capitan, a large granite cliff that is exceedingly popular for rock climbing. Other granite features in the area are Sentinel Rock and Half Dome. There are three different groves of Giant Sequoia trees that are a must-see in Yosemite. These are tallest and longest-living species of tree on the planet. The Mariposa Grove features 200 trees, and you can find twenty trees at the Merced Grove and twenty-five trees at the Tuolomne Grove.
Touring Yosemite National Park on your own gives you the opportunity to explore the park's attractions at your own pace. However, if your time is limited or you want to make sure you see all of the highlights in Yosemite during your trip, consider taking the Yosemite National Park Day Tour. The Yosemite National Park Day Tour takes you on a full-day excursion to the most breathtaking and scenic sights in the park. With a small group size (twenty-five people or less), you are ensured the flexibility and relaxing experience you're looking for in your tour of the park. The tour begins with a drive through East Bay and through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada's. Once you arrive in Yosemite, you will enjoy a fully narrated tour through the park, giving you time to see Cathedral Rock, Bridalveil Falls, the Sequoias, and other features, as well as the amazing views of the waterfalls, wildlife, mountains, and more. The total length of this tour is about thirteen to fifteen hours, and the tour includes hotel transfers from San Francisco as well as transportation to and throughout Yosemite National Park.
Whether you make plans to tour Yosemite National Park on your own or enjoy a convenient and relaxed day of sightseeing with the Day Tour to Yosemite National Park, you will have a simply fabulous experience enjoying the breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor recreation available at Yosemite!
