From San Francisco: Alcatraz Night and Yosemite Day Tour
ID: GYG149009-222947
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
2 days
Description
Explore Alcatraz Island on a tour of the notorious former federal prison at night. The next day, escape the crowds and explore the stunning wilderness of Yosemite National Park.
First, enjoy a narrated boat tour around Alcatraz Island before docking. Then, take the guided “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour” from the dock to the main prison building. See special programs and presentations that are only available at night. Watch the sunset, and enjoy breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge. Your tour also includes entrance to The Aquarium of the Bay.
The next day, escape the crowds of the city center and drive to Yosemite National Park. Head east across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and enjoy great views of the San Francisco skyline, Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Drive through Central Valley, stopping at a fruit stand to try some local produce.
Pass fruit orchards and nut farms, before entering the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Continue into the mountains to California’s gold rush town of Groveland. Once inside Yosemite National Park, take a 1.5-hour narrated tour of the glaciated valley by coach. See waterfalls and rock formations, including Yosemite Falls, North America’s tallest waterfall.
Continue past El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Falls, and Sentinel Dome, pausing at great vantage points such as Inspiration Point for panoramic views. Stop for the afternoon near the base of Yosemite Falls. If you have not already picked up picnic supplies, there are many options for getting lunch in the park. You will have 3 hours of free time to explore the valley as you choose. Walk to the base of Yosemite Falls, visit the Ansel Adams Gallery, stop in at the Ahwahnee Hotel, or rent a cruiser bike. Alternatively, hike some of the trails that originate from the valley.
Highlights
- Visit Alcatraz Island at Night on an exclusive evening tour
- Enjoy a fully-guided tour of Yosemite Valley by mini-coach
- Take advantage of photo opportunities from Tunnel View
- View the breathtaking Bridalveil Fall
- See Yosemite Falls, North America's tallest Waterfall!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The Alcatraz tour is on the date you choose when booking and the Yosemite tour is on the following day with pickups starting at 6:30 AM
• You must bring a valid government-issued ID to collect your Alcatraz tickets
• The face value of your Alcatraz ticket is $56.30
• You must provide the full name of all participants to receive your Alcatraz tickets and you will not receive the tickets or qualify for a refund if this information is not provided
• The local partner reserves the right to modify or cancel tours due to lack of participation, vehicle breakdowns, or weather and road conditions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
