Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful


8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 14
Mobile ticket

Overview

This Active Van Tour is a great way to see Yellowstone National Park beginning in the fun gateway town of West Yellowstone. The early morning part of the tour explores wildlife haunts in the famous Shadow Canyon of the Madison River. This area is home to bear and elk. Later we hike to an overlook of the famous Grand Prismatic Hot Springs. If you don't feel like walking we find a safe, scenic spot for you to wait for the group near the van. Next we explore the Old Faithful area, including some time at the famous Old Faithful Inn. We continue over the continental divide at Isa Lake and down to the West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake for a view of some spectacular lakeside thermal pools. Continuing our drive along Yellowstone Lake we arrive in the Hayden Valley where big herds of bison roam. Finally, we arrive at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to view the canyon and the amazing falls (one is almost 200 feet tall!). The day concludes back at West Yellowstone.

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Spotting Scope
  • Binoculars

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Madison River, Madison Junction, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Watch wildlife in the early morning along the Madison River.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY

We hike to a viewpoint of the Grand Prismatic Hot Springs.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Faithful, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

We watch Old Faithful erupt and explore the Upper Geyser Basin as desired. The historic Old Faithful Inn is also of interest to travelers.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY

A beautiful geyser basin along the shores of Yellowstone Lake.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

Wildlife viewing in one of Yellowstone's most iconic valleys.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190

Stunning views of the wonderous colors and thundering falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
N6996EPlynnf
October 2021

Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the park. He was relaxed about time schedule which was a plus with 9 people in the van. Snacks and fluids could have been upgraded, and we had an older vehicle.

Eric_R
October 2021

Aaron our tour master was knowledgeable, personable and knew where to be when. Bison sightings all over the park, near and far. Beautiful landscape, waterfalls, hot springs and Old Faithful doing her thing. What a beautiful National Park not to miss.

travelinman8199
October 2021

We were at the end of the season but still had a wonderful day and a great tour with Aaron to check out the entire lower loop of Yellowstone. Aaron was very knowledgeable and spent the entire day making sure we saw and did everything possible to make it a great day. We saw all the major sites alo...

deborahhI5982WN
October 2021

Our guide Aaron was very knowledgeable and customer focused. He shared detailed information about everything we were viewing. He made sure we saw all of the special sites in Yellowstone that make it a wonder of nature. He spent extra time with our group and we were able to spend time where and wh...

Pat_T
October 2021

Awesome guide providing great information and making the tour very enjoyable. Guide was passionate about the park and it’s history.

scottdds
October 2021

Aaron did a great job as tour guide for our 100 mile loop in Yellowstone. We hit all the highlights including perfect timing for catching Old Faithful! Highly recommend this tour for the sights and the knowledge of the guides to add great information to the journey.

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