San Francisco, Yosemite & 17-Mile Drive 3-Day Tour from LA
Description
Hit California’s biggest highlights in one well-paced 3-day loop out of Los Angeles. Drive the legendary 17-Mile Drive past Pebble Beach, photograph the Golden Gate Bridge, and explore San Francisco favorites like Lombard Street, Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Palace of Fine Arts. There’s time for a Bay cruise and a deeper dive into the city’s lesser-seen corners, before the trip finishes with the granite cliffs and waterfalls of Yosemite National Park. With comfortable hotels, knowledgeable bilingual guides, and an easy rhythm, it’s about as much of the Golden State as you can fit into three days.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total time for the Fisherman's Wharf and Bay Cruise is 2.5 hours, with the Bay Cruise itself taking approximately 90 minutes. Since the San Francisco Bay cruise is optional on the itinerary, customers can choose whether to participate. If guests decide not to take the bay cruise, they will have 2.5 hours to explore at Fisherman's Wharf. However, if guests choose to take a Bay Cruise, the amount of time they spend at Fisherman's Wharf will depend on how much time they spend on the cruise.
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- The perfect non-matchday escape for football fans.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Room Details All hotel rooms are equipped with either two Full/Double beds or one King/Queen bed, depending on availability at the hotel on the day of check-in. The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers.
- Room Selection For parties exceeding four guests or for those desiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- For San Francisco Bay cruise (90mins),availiable only on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays before November 3, 2025 Exclusively from Saturdays, and Sundays starting November 3, 2025
- Special Upgrade: From October 19, 2025, to April 9, 2026, every Thursday, we will offer a complimentary upgrade to a 32-seat first-class luxury coach, providing an even more comfortable and distinguished travel experience!
- Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Please note: the San Francisco Bay Cruise is operated by a third-party vessel company, and actual cruise duration may run 60 minutes or 90 minutes depending on the operator's same-day schedule. All bookings are processed at the 90-minute rate. If the 60-minute cruise is operated on your travel date, the corresponding price difference will be refunded on-site by the guide.
Reviews(10)
Samuel was very professional and friendly, the places we went were amazing and I would definitely recommend it!
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Starting in San Francisco, the tour was well-organized and fast-paced. The highlight was definitely Yosemite National Park—the scenery was stunning and worth the trip alone. Overall, it’s a solid option if you want a quick, hassle-free overview of California’s top spots.
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I just got back from an incredible 3-day tour from LA to San Francisco and Yosemite with Sumei as our tour guide, and It so amazing 🤩 The whole experience was informative and incredibly fun. Sumei was an amazing tour guide - knowledgeable, friendly, and super flexible. She took us to all the must-see spots and shared tons of interesting facts. The itinerary was perfect, with plenty of time to enjoy the sights and some free time to explore on our own. The transportation was so comfy with luxury 33 seat bus, and the hotel picks were great too. Thank you for an epic adventure! 🙏 #LosAngeles #Yosemite #SanFrancisco #TourGuide #Travel
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This tour was well-organized and very enjoyable. The guide was friendly, professional, and shared lots of helpful stories along the way. The bus was clean and comfortable, and the hotels were nice and relaxing. 17-Mile Drive and San Francisco were beautiful, and Yosemite was absolutely unforgettable. We had enough time for photos and exploring, without feeling rushed. A great way to see so many highlights in just a few days. Highly recommend!
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tour package was great! after 3 attempts, yosemite was finally un-cancelled! but tour guide was mostly speaking in his own language and gave some special privileges to other tourists speaking their language.
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Long trip but we saw a lot of gorgeous places in short time. There were some hidden fees though. But overall it was good.
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the services we've provided! What can we do next time to make this a 5 star experience? We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you back on your next tour with us!
Well organised but too much driving especially on the 1st day. Yosemite was stunning but again no stops of interest on the way back to LA
Thanks for your advice! We are looking for a new route that may bring more fun to tourist. Hope we can bring an amazing trip when we meet next time!
Overall the trip was well managed and comfortable and for that I would recommend it but the hidden fee that the tour guide collected while being on board was a bad taste to our mouth. It would be better if all the additional charges are mentioned prior to booking the tour and tipping should not be mandatory for every person in the family. That should be up to the family.
Dear customer, Thank you very much for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the services we've provided! Your advice is valuable to us, and we would like to mention that all attraction are in the "What's not included" section of the tour. Gratuities are not mandatory but much appreciated. We look forward to hearing back from you and welcome you back on your next tour with us.
First day is mostly bus travel to San Francisco arrived at 17 mile And Pebble Beach for our stop then drive to the hotel. Second day is average pretty good in the morning tour. We took the in-depth city tour for the afternoon and paid $45/ person but kinda disappointing because we did not have a chance to see the inside of the church, the capitol and the civic center because they’re closed. China town is not that bad if you really know the place. Third day Yosemite Tour is pretty good l guess but the trip back to LA is long and exhausting. Plus, 5 days after I book this tour saw the price went down more than $100+. ????
Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience! We're glad you enjoyed our package. As per the Church and Civic Center, it was unfortunately closed due to the holiday schedule but we hope you'll have a chance to visit again. The long drive is to be expected but I hope the sights that you got to see were worth it! As for the pricing, we have occasional promotion periods, we do hope you check on the site periodically to catch the best deals we have to offer. We look forward to serving you again sometime in the future!
Day 1 is uneventful. It's only mostly in the bus going to Sunnyvale in prep for SanFo tour. There's a stopover at Pebble Beach though. Day 2 is the main highlight. You'll have an option here if you want to go to the SF bay cruise or their SF in-depth tour or both. We only chose the SF bay cruise, which was great as we get upclose with golden gate bridge. Tour ends ard 5pm. Day 3 is so-so. Wished that we stayed longer in Yosemite but coz the tour returns in LA, so I guess no choice as well. It's just like you go to El Capitan / Waterfall just to take pics then go back to the bus. Yosemite tour is just like halfday then you're on your way back to LA. Pros: - Many places to go at a short span of time (it's a con as well) - Cheap - The hotels they have chosen for this tour are great. Cons: - You dont have control of how long to stay at a place - Yosemite tour is VERY VERY SHORT. It would be better if you allot 1 whole day for this. Notes: - Depending on where you booked this, there's a mandatory tip for the tour guide and driver of 12usd per day. - Our tour guide is Jordan and he's a native Chinese. If you're non-Chinese, you need to adjust in order for you to understand his English.
Dear Customer, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback about our service. Our tour is operated as the itinerary described, including where you will reach and how long will stay at there. This tour will stay at Yosemite 3hours, as we need return to Los Angeles, the range of driving is over 5hours, so we could not stay more longer at Yosemite, we very understand the customer’s love of Yosemite, so if customers want to visit Yosemite for a whole day, we also have private tour to match their demand. The service fee is charged as listed on the website, $12/pax/day, our guide is bilingual and could speak certain levels of fluent English. Still, we are aware that many are not native speakers, and it may bring up potential communication hassles. Our guide could speak slowly so that you can understand what he said. Hope the above explanations help you.
