Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Trip

Take time out for a day trip into the wild beauty of Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. Enjoy the beautiful countryside and discover the raw beauty of California's most famous national park.

Your journey begins with a drive through San Joaquin Valley and into the Sierra Nevada range. You will then have five to six hours to spend at Yosemite National Park, with a range of activities to suit everyone, which may include some of the following:

• Hike to one of Yosemite's waterfalls
• Watch the climbers on El Capitan
• Rent bikes for a relaxing cycle on the flat bike paths throughout the valley
• Cool off in lovely river pools in summer
• Spot a black bear
• Relax at the visitors center, with museums, restaurants and the Ansel Adams Gallery to inspire every amateur photographer

After lunch you will be driven to a giant sequoia grove, stopping along the way for a bird's-eye view of the whole valley. You will have the opportunity to go on a short one-hour hike through the giant sequoia grove, or you can choose to relax in the picnic area.

When it's time to head back to San Francisco, you will drive down the Sierra Nevada, passing through Stanislaus National Forest and stopping along the way for a break and a bite to eat.

Please note: The weather in Yosemite is highly variable and includes rain and snow in winter and high temperatures in summer. The itinerary may be adapted to make the most of Yosemite during different seasons and times of the year.