An absolute must-do is this incredible full-day trip of Yosemite National Park from San Francisco. You’ll visit this incredible park for 14 hours, starting with a simple pick-up from your accommodation in San Francisco, and take in all of its most iconic attractions, including Inspiration Point, El Capitan Meadow, Half Dome, and the spellbinding Bridal Veil Falls. Prepared with your camera? Fortunately, you’ll need it. A knowledgeable guide will lead the trip as you cross the San Joaquin Valley into the Sierra Nevada mountains, past ancient mining settlements, and into Tuolumne Grove. The guide will discuss Yosemite’s distinctive geology, history, and fauna.

The Giant Sequoias, some of which are over 2000 years old and tower into the sky like natural skyscrapers, are a highlight of the trip that you can view here.

This tour is quite laid down, with many opportunities for you to stop and snap pictures and breathe in the fresh air. Of course, the view is breathtaking at any time of year, from spring when the meadows are blossoming with wildflowers to winter, when you may frequently see the renowned Half Dome covered in snow and animal footprints in the just fallen powder. On this highly regarded trip of Yosemite National Park, spend some time exploring Yosemite Valley and snap some memorable selfies in front of mountains, waterfalls, and wildlife. You’ll be wanting for more.