Sequoia National Park Tour

California
4.9 95879 ratings
Trusted by 7,000+ Shaka Guiders
18 Must-See Stops
2+ hours of Audio
2 Starting Points
There-and-Back
Half-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

Discover the biggest trees in the world as we explore Sequoia National Park. We’ll take you to the best sequoia hiking trails, alpine scenery, and stunning overlooks of the Sierra Nevada. And of course, you’ll meet General Sherman, the single largest tree in the world.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Stand in awe of the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on earth by volume, a living testament to the grandeur and resilience of nature.
• Delve into the history and ecology of the park at the Giant Forest Museum, which offers fascinating exhibits on the majestic sequoias and their ecosystem.
• Enjoy a peaceful picnic at Crescent Meadow Picnic Area, surrounded by lush meadows and towering sequoias, often referred to as the "Gem of the Sierra."
• Climb the steps of Moro Rock for a rewarding panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the expansive wilderness of Sequoia National Park.
• Venture out onto the Tokopah Trailhead, where a scenic hike along the Kaweah River leads to the stunning Tokopah Falls, a cascading spectacle set against granite cliffs.
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Sequoia National Park Tour FAQS

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions:

  • GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
  • Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
  • Offline access after download
  • Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
  • Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
  • Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
  • Lifetime access after purchase

Exclusions:

  • Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
  • Attraction admission or park entrance fees
  • Parking fees
Know Before You Go

Tour FAQs

1. Where does the Sequoia National Park Tour go?

This tour has 18 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s what you need to know before you go! 

2. What should I pack for the Sequoia National Park Tour?

Sneakers
Hiking Clothes
Layers
Water Bottle
Food and Snacks
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Sunglasses and/or hat
Headphones, for listening to the tour on the shuttle
Snacks
Cash
Car charger *Very Important*
Phone Mount

3. What should I budget for the Sequoia National Park Tour?

What you spend depends on the activities you do, but here’s a list of entry fees on the tour: 
Entrance to the park is $35 per vehicle. 
Optional $15 ticket for Crystal Cave
Optional food, drinks, and souvenirs.

4. What are the park hours for the Sequoia National Park Tour?

Although the park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the park’s facilities have varying hours of operation and many roads are closed in the winter months. We highly recommend you visit the park’s website for seasonal road closures. 
Here are the hours of operation for the visitor centers and facilities in the park: 
Foothills Visitor Center: Open daily unless weather or safety conditions require a closure. Hours change with the season. Open 8:00am-5:00pm daily during the summer, and 9:00am-4:30pm during the off-season.
Giant Forest Museum: Open daily unless weather or safety conditions require a closure. Hours change with the season. Open 9:00am-6:00pm daily during the summer, and 9:00am-4:30pm during the off-season.
Lodgepole Visitor Center: Open seasonally, typically mid-May to mid-October. Open 8:00am-5:00pm daily during the high season.
Wuksachi Lodge: Lodge and restaurants open year-round. The Peaks restaurant is open 7:00am-8:00pm daily. The Wuksachi Pizza Deck is open 11:30am -3:00pm daily.

5. Can I join the Sequoia National Park Tour en route?

Yes! The tour has two starting points: Generals Highway, from Kings Canyon NP, near the Montecito Lodge, and Three Rivers, CA, near Lake Kaweah and Slick Rock Recreation Area. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting. 
If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience. 

6. Can I take the Sequoia National Park Tour in the opposite direction?

Yes! The tour goes in two directions: north to south, and south to north.

7. Other Questions? Contact us!

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:

GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.

Reviews

4.9 95879 Ratings

EMORRIS13

This audio guide through Sequoia National Park included useful driving directions any with interesting insight into the park. Lots of driving in this park, and this guide was a pleasant soun...

PASuze

Like having your own personal tour guide in the car. Even with no cell service, the downloaded app knows where you are and plays the appropriate info. Filled with historical, geological, bo...

logically_inclined

Have used it in Hawaii, Yellowstone, Sequoia National Park and more. Love it! Good mix of facts, history and humor.

S_reviews_26

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks Guide. Exceptional. Incredible app tracking exactly where you are and perfect directions for every option to do/see. Informative and interesting comme...

Mandyand1

My family used the Shaka Guide in Sequoia for our first time and it was perfect! We easily found all of the spots to see, learned about them, and enjoyed the stories! My teens loved it so mu...

transplants everywhere

The tour was awesome. We first learned about the Shaka guide in Maui when someone recommended it for the road to Hana. That was great and so was this tour. Even if you planned out your visit...

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