Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour

About this activity

Have an awesome time with our incredibly thorough and knowledgeable park guides as we take you to iconic Yellowstone sights such as Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. We know this area like the back of our hands and all the frequented wildlife spots as well. You will see all the must-visit spots during your tour while gaining top notch environmental education at the same time. We stay by your side on tour as we get out and guide all stops step by step with you. You will never feel lost or out of place. We have a lot of fun on this tour and you will see ALL the iconic sights of Yellowstone, guaranteed. We know what we are doing and you will not regret joining us!

Itinerary

1. Lake Butte Overlook · 15 min

   Start your morning off right with a magnificent view of Yellowstone Lake from above, the largest alpine lake in North America. We also see many bears in this area frequently.

2. Fishing Bridge - General Store · 10 min

   Stop for our in park meetup and first bathroom break at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am

3. Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area · 30 min

   Witness the largest mud pot in Yellowstone and see other cloudy hot springs in this highly acidic and very smelly portion of the Yellowstone supervolcano.

4. Dragon's Mouth Springs · 30 min

   See the steam coming from this cave that looks like snorts from an angry bull. It is unknown who gave this grotto its current name, but Dragon's Mouth Springs is yet another fascinating hydrothermal feature of Yellowstone National Park

5. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone · 60 min

   See two massive waterfalls from multiple viewpoints. We take you to the best places to see both upper and lower falls.

6. Hayden Valley · 30 min

   See large herds of buffalo, and the occasional sighting of moose, wolves and golden eagle as we drive through one of the vast open plains within Yellowstone.

7. Artist Point · 60 min

   See the most amazing view of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. From this view, also notice the amazing colors of the canyon walls, carved out from millions of year of erosion and geothermal activity. The picture we take of you here will be on your holiday card!

8. Norris Geyser Basin · 60 min

   Based upon accessibility. Walk with us through the oldest, hottest and most dynamic part of Yellowstone National Park, home of the largest geyser in the world.

9. Firehole Canyon Drive · 25 min

   We stop to take a photo of an awesome waterfall in the middle of a volcano rock canyon.

10. Fountain Paint Pot · 45 min

    When accessible, let us stop to enjoy the bubbling paint pots of the lower geyser basing. Also see spouting geysers, colorful hot springs and the bobby sock trees!

11. Grand Prismatic Spring · 45 min

    We walk through the midway geyser basin, viewing Excelsior Geyser and the Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring in the world. Occasionally do Prismatic Overlook Hike based on timing, traffic and other factors.

12. Old Faithful · 60 min

    Experience the iconic Old Faithful geyser basin

13. West Thumb Geyser Basin · 45 min

    See paint pots, the deepest hot spring in Yellowstone and the famed Fishing Cone, all on the beautiful shore of Lake Yellowstone.

14. Yellowstone Lake · 45 min

    The largest alpine lake in North America. If you travel here early enough, you may even get to see if frozen. Join us on this drive as we talk about the cutthroat trout, invasive fish and other challenges facing this incredible lake.

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup offered, or meet at the meeting point.

End point: 6:00am. Meet in northwest corner of Wilson Hotel parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store.; 7:00am. Meet in parking lot of Visitor Center in West Yellowstone, MT.; 7:00am. Please follow street parking rules; 9:00am. Fishing Bridge General Store, at entrance to gift shop.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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