Yellowstone Hot Springs and Geyser Basins Tour
Overview
This tour focuses on exploring Yellowstone's incredibly concentration and diversity of hydrothermal features, such as hot springs and geysers. Yellowstone has over 10, 000 hydrothermal features, over half the world's total! From bubbling mud pots, to hissing steam vents, the incredible diversity of features in Yellowstone marks this place as a true wonderland.
Inclusions
- Binoculars & Scope
- Lunch - We are happy to accommodate vegetarian, gluten free, or vegan diets, as well as any allergies.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Mammoth Hot Spring's unique travertine formations are unlike anything else found in Yellowstone. These incredible springs are as dynamic as they are beautiful, changing frequently and offering incredible views to visitors.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Obsidian Cliff, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Obsidian Cliff is an incredible geologic and archeological site. Your guide will explain to you this feature's unique formation and incredible history concerning the park's original inhabitants.
Stop At: Fountain Paint Pot, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The Fountain Paint Pots and their surrounding features are situated in the Lower Geyser Basin. Here you can find all four types of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features, a truly incredibly array of geologic oddities.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Midway Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road Between Madison & Old Faithful Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Midway Geyser Basin is home to the park's largest hot spring, the Grand Prismatic. This spring is one of the most popular destinations in Yellowstone.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Faithful, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
What Yellowstone geyser tour would be complete without a stop at Old Faithful? This is the most famous geyser in the world, and a reliable place to see a geyser in action.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The Mud Volcano area is truly otherworldly, and it's features are unlike any others in the park. Situated just south of the beautiful Hayden Valley, the Mud Volcano area is an incredible place to learn about Yellowstone's unique geology.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The West Thumb Geyser Basin sits on the shores of Yellowstone Lake, offering vast panoramic views unlike any other geyser basin in the park.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road at Norris, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest, most acidic, and oldest geyser basin in Yellowstone. In addition to this, it also contains the world's tallest geyser, Steamboat Geyser. Norris Geyser Basin is truly a land of superlatives.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Mammoth Hot Spring's unique travertine formations are unlike anything else found in Yellowstone. These incredible springs are as dynamic as they are beautiful, changing frequently and offering incredible views to visitors.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Obsidian Cliff, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Obsidian Cliff is an incredible geologic and archeological site. Your guide will explain to you this feature's unique formation and incredible history concerning the park's original inhabitants.
Stop At: Fountain Paint Pot, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The Fountain Paint Pots and their surrounding features are situated in the Lower Geyser Basin. Here you can find all four types of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features, a truly incredibly array of geologic oddities.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Midway Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road Between Madison & Old Faithful Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Midway Geyser Basin is home to the park's largest hot spring, the Grand Prismatic. This spring is one of the most popular destinations in Yellowstone.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Faithful, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
What Yellowstone geyser tour would be complete without a stop at Old Faithful? This is the most famous geyser in the world, and a reliable place to see a geyser in action.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The Mud Volcano area is truly otherworldly, and it's features are unlike any others in the park. Situated just south of the beautiful Hayden Valley, the Mud Volcano area is an incredible place to learn about Yellowstone's unique geology.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The West Thumb Geyser Basin sits on the shores of Yellowstone Lake, offering vast panoramic views unlike any other geyser basin in the park.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road at Norris, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest, most acidic, and oldest geyser basin in Yellowstone. In addition to this, it also contains the world's tallest geyser, Steamboat Geyser. Norris Geyser Basin is truly a land of superlatives.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The America the Beautiful Pass ($80) is the annual National Park pass, and covers the admission of four guests on Park tours.
- Travel time is included on the total tour duration.
- 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 12 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.