Guided Yellowstone Tour from Big Sky and West Yellowstone

About this activity

Take in the sights and earn a ton of education while our expert guide tours you and your group through the nations first National Park. We are professional guides - approved by the National Park Service - that can provide a quality tour and take you to the best stops with the most information in the highest and best way. We are passionate about the Yellowstone and know how to fill a jam-packed day with fun and amazing experiences.

Learn about park history, wildlife, natural wonders and all of the park's many hydrothermal features located within Yellowstone. We always aim to provide an epic experience unlike any other.

This all day Yellowstone experience from the West side is amazing, and departs daily from Big Sky, MT at 6am or West Yellowstone, MT at 7am. We always return you to your starting location.

Itinerary

1. Firehole Canyon Drive · 15 min

   Drive through the Firehole Canyon Drive to see the Firehole river and waterfall in this tremendously scenic 2-mile drive.

2. Fountain Paint Pot · 35 min

   This is many visitor's favorite feature because they get to see "All Four Hydrothermal Features" in one! See hot springs, mud pots (the paint pots), geysers and more in this very neat and historic roadside stop.

3. Grand Prismatic Spring · 40 min

   Drive past the Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the world! If traffic permits we will stop and spend time getting up close and personal to this colorful, steaming spring located in the Midway Geyser Basin, just below Old Faithful. Often times we will either stop here or at Old Faithful, depending on group needs.

4. Old Faithful · 90 min

   See the most famous and most predictable of Yellowstone National Park's geysers, Old Faithful. This varying ~150 ft. geyser erupts approximately every 90 minutes and you are guaranteed to see it in action. Also enjoy touring the historic Old Faithful Inn and numerous gift shops, cafeterias and seeing resident Bison along the way.

5. West Thumb Geyser Basin · 20 min

   *We stop depending on timing*. See more of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features in Mud Pots, Fumaroles and Hot Springs directly on the beautiful shore front of Yellowstone Lake. See Fishing Cone and others as you walk through this incredibly scenic boardwalk.

6. Yellowstone Lake · pass by

   Witness the crystal clear waters of the largest alpine lake in the world, formed in the heart of the Yellowstone caldera.

7. Dragon's Mouth Springs · 15 min

   Stop at Mud Volcano and Dragon's Mouth Springs, to see some of Yellowstone's many hydrothermal features including mud pots and fumaroles

8. Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area · 30 min

   See "Mud Volcano" and the bubbling, steaming (and stinky!) gesyer area in the heart of the Yellowstone Caldera.

9. Hayden Valley · 20 min

   Drive through the stunning Hayden Valley, home to Bears, Wolves, Bison and Elk. We always slow and stop for wildlife viewing where possible.

10. Artist Point · 30 min

    See one of the best views you will ever see of Lower Falls of the Yellowstone here at Artist Point; be prepared to be wowed!

11. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone · 30 min

    Visit Artist Point lookout to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, a 308 ft. waterfall and the 20 mile long "Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone" with towering, colorful walls and breathtaking vistas. We take you to another viewing point too as time permits

12. Gibbon Falls · 15 min

    See the Gibbon Falls, centrally located in the heart of the Gibbon River, one of the tributaries that flows to the Madison River.

13. Madison River · 25 min

    Experience the beautiful drive in and out of the West gate via the W. Entrance Rd. and earn and amazing introduction of why Yellowstone became the world's first national park.

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup offered, or meet at the meeting point.

End point: We stop at the Madison Day Use Parking area at 8am for guests coming from inside the park such as Old Faithful Inn or the North Gate. You may park your car here for the day. We will be there at 8am near the bathroom building. ; Meet between 7:00am - 7:20am in the parking lot of the West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 30 Yellowstone Ave. in West Yellowstone, MT. There are restrooms there and we have permission to park there for the day. We will likely be there closer to 7:10am. ; Please meet us at The Wilson Hotel at 6am. We will pull directly into the main hotel entrance with the overhead awning. Again, this tour departs Big Sky at 6AM (we know it's listed for 7am but that is from West Yellowstone. Big Sky is at 6am).

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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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