Yellowstone National Park Self Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature at Yellowstone National Park. This enormous volcanic caldera has captured the American imagination for decades thanks to its explosive geysers, prismatic hot springs, and astonishing waterfalls. Home to some of the only wild bison and wolves on the continent, this park can’t be missed.
The tour can begin at any of the park’s entrances. Due to poor signal in the park, download BEFORE arrival and use OFFLINE MODE. Note road closures on park website.
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
Experience the raw power and beauty of nature at Yellowstone National Park. This enormous volcanic caldera has captured the American imagination for decades thanks to its explosive geysers, prismatic hot springs, and astonishing waterfalls. Home to some of the only wild bison and wolves on the continent, this park can’t be missed.
The tour can begin at any of the park’s entrances. Due to poor signal in the park, download BEFORE arrival and use OFFLINE MODE. Note road closures on park website.
After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.
This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!
Inclusions
- App on your phone: A link to download the Tour Guide App by Action and Password for your tours.
- Flexible schedule: Use any day, any time. Travel over multiple days or on next trip. Never expires.
- Good value: Buy just one per car. Don’t pay for each person. Save money compared to a bus tour.
- Easy to use: Stories play automatically by GPS. Hands-free. Get HELP all day: Call, Chat, or Email.
- Private tour in your/rental car: No group. Take breaks for photos/ snacks/hikes. Go at your own pace
- Offline use: No cell signal or wifi required. Offline GPS Map & route. Stop-to-stop direction.
- Don’t miss a thing: Full itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated, videos, text, hidden gems.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3, 500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: South Entrance, South Entrance, S Entrance Rd, Moran, WY 83013, USA
This tour of Yellowstone features multiple entrances to accommodate travelers entering from any direction. Get ready to experience one of the most incredible landscapes in North America, featuring stunning volcanic features like geysers and hot springs, majestic wildlife from bison to gray wolves, and more natural beauty than you can capture with any camera.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grant Village Road, Grant Village Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
If entering via the South Entrance, you'll pass the Grant Visitor Center, a great place to make a pit stop before continuing onto the Grand Loop which circles the whole park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
First in this section of the park is the West Thumb Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone's largest geyser basins which features some truly remarkable geothermal features.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shoshone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Your route takes you next past Shoshone Lake, a lovely secluded little patch of wilderness with a great hiking trail to boot.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Isa Lake, Wyoming 82190, USA
Up next is Isa Lake, which sits directly on the Continental Divide. In a way, this lake marks the backbone of the country!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Faithful, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Old Faithful, up next, is one of Yellowstone's most famous attractions for a reason. This huge geyser is so reliable it was once referred to as "eternity's timepiece"!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Morning Glory Pool Group, Wyoming 82190, USA
Up next is Morning Glory, a deep hot spring pool which has, unfortunately, been severely damaged by tourists over the years. However, it's still a sight to behold.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Firehole River, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
You've heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That's exactly what you'll find at Firehole River, a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Then you'll be able to park and see Grand Prismatic up close. It's a staggeringly huge hot spring with rings of shocking color encircling it. This is one of Yellowstone's can't-miss attractions!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fountain Paint Pot, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Next up is the Fountain Paint Pot, a wonderfully colorful mud pot which is constantly burbling and rearranging itself thanks to the volcanic power underneath it.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, Yellowstone National Park, WY 59758-9510
You'll see the West Entrance Visitor Information Center if entering the park via the town of West Yellowstone.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gibbon River, Wyoming 82190, USA
As you drive past the picturesque Gibbon River, you'll hear about its importance to the Shoshone tribe, as well as how they used the park's natural obsidian deposits in the past.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gibbon Falls, Along the Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY
After that you'll find Gibbon Falls, one of the park's most easily accessible waterfalls. Unlike many falls, which require long hikes down rocky trails, this one can be seen from the road!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Artists Paintpots, Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Your route takes you next to the Artist's Paint Pots, another set of colorful mud pots featuring a boardwalk which takes you past not only the paint pots, but also a bunch of small geysers as well. This is a must-see spot.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road at Norris, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The next geyser basin you'll reach is the Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone, with temperatures measured up to 459 degrees below the surface!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Swan Lake Flats, Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Up next are the Swan Lake Flats. These aren't just a great place to spot wildlife, they're also the birthplace of one of Yellowstone's eight wolf packs!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
After that, you'll see Mammoth Hot Springs, one of Yellowstone's most picturesque features. But these terraced hot springs aren't just perfect for photos--they're also a huge draw for the local elk population!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Boiling River, North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park, WY
If entering from the north entrance, you'll pass another heated river called the Boiling River. Don't worry about the name, though--it's actually quite a pleasant temperature!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roosevelt Arch, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Albright Visitor Center and Museum, Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
The Albright Visitor Center is up next for those entering from the north, and it's a great place for anyone to stop for snacks or a restroom break.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Undine Falls, Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Up next are the Undine Falls, a 60-foot waterfall named after fairies from German folklore.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wraith Falls, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Just across from Undine Falls is a trailhead leading to the 80-foot Wraith Falls, another of Yellowstone's nearly 350 waterfalls!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room, 101 Roosevelt Lodge Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Next, you'll pass through Tower Junction, home to the Roosevelt Lodge where, despite the name, no Roosevelt ever camped. But that doesn't make it any less of a fantastic camping spot!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY
As you drive, you'll pass Lamar Valley next. This valley is the best place in Yellowstone to spot the park's iconic wildlife. You'll almost definitely see bison here, and might even get lucky and catch sight of some elusive wolves!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cooke City, MT, USA
Visitors entering from the northeast will enter through the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Dunraven Street, Dunraven St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA
Continuing along the Grand Loop, you'll arrive at Dunraven Pass, one of the highest points in the entire park. This 9, 000-foot pass also features the trailhead to a hiking trail leading up an additional 1, 000 feet for a truly commanding view of the park below.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mount Washburn, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Mount Washburn, elevation 10, 243 feet, is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The peak was named in 1870 to honor Henry D. Washburn, leader of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Canyon Village Area, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Next, you'll pass through Canyon Village, the strange, semi-town where many of Yellowstone's workers live during their time at the park. It offers a fun glimpse into what life is like for the park employees!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Inspiration Point, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Continuing on, you'll arrive at Inspiration Point, the most popular of the overlooks along Yellowstone's Grand Canyon. The vista here is simply unmatched anywhere else in the park.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Up next is Hayden Valley, which offers a glimpse into the past. Though it's a lush green valley today, it was once at the bottom of a lake!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cody, Cody, Wyoming
Those entering from the east will enter through the park's East Entrance in Cody.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fishing Bridge Visitor Center, E Entrance Rd, Cody, WY 82414, USA
Next, you'll cross Fishing Bridge and hear about the park service's early, misguided attempts to boost park visitation by introducing invasive trout to the rivers.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yellowstone Lake, Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Finally, you'll arrive at Yellowstone Lake, the largest high elevation lake in North America. This pristine lake is too cold to swim in, but it makes the perfect place for a picnic or even a boat ride!
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3, 500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: South Entrance, South Entrance, S Entrance Rd, Moran, WY 83013, USA
This tour of Yellowstone features multiple entrances to accommodate travelers entering from any direction. Get ready to experience one of the most incredible landscapes in North America, featuring stunning volcanic features like geysers and hot springs, majestic wildlife from bison to gray wolves, and more natural beauty than you can capture with any camera.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Grant Village Road, Grant Village Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
If entering via the South Entrance, you'll pass the Grant Visitor Center, a great place to make a pit stop before continuing onto the Grand Loop which circles the whole park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
First in this section of the park is the West Thumb Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone's largest geyser basins which features some truly remarkable geothermal features.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shoshone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Your route takes you next past Shoshone Lake, a lovely secluded little patch of wilderness with a great hiking trail to boot.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Isa Lake, Wyoming 82190, USA
Up next is Isa Lake, which sits directly on the Continental Divide. In a way, this lake marks the backbone of the country!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Faithful, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Old Faithful, up next, is one of Yellowstone's most famous attractions for a reason. This huge geyser is so reliable it was once referred to as "eternity's timepiece"!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Morning Glory Pool Group, Wyoming 82190, USA
Up next is Morning Glory, a deep hot spring pool which has, unfortunately, been severely damaged by tourists over the years. However, it's still a sight to behold.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Firehole River, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
You've heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That's exactly what you'll find at Firehole River, a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Then you'll be able to park and see Grand Prismatic up close. It's a staggeringly huge hot spring with rings of shocking color encircling it. This is one of Yellowstone's can't-miss attractions!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fountain Paint Pot, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Next up is the Fountain Paint Pot, a wonderfully colorful mud pot which is constantly burbling and rearranging itself thanks to the volcanic power underneath it.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, Yellowstone National Park, WY 59758-9510
You'll see the West Entrance Visitor Information Center if entering the park via the town of West Yellowstone.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gibbon River, Wyoming 82190, USA
As you drive past the picturesque Gibbon River, you'll hear about its importance to the Shoshone tribe, as well as how they used the park's natural obsidian deposits in the past.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gibbon Falls, Along the Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY
After that you'll find Gibbon Falls, one of the park's most easily accessible waterfalls. Unlike many falls, which require long hikes down rocky trails, this one can be seen from the road!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Artists Paintpots, Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Your route takes you next to the Artist's Paint Pots, another set of colorful mud pots featuring a boardwalk which takes you past not only the paint pots, but also a bunch of small geysers as well. This is a must-see spot.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road at Norris, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The next geyser basin you'll reach is the Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone, with temperatures measured up to 459 degrees below the surface!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Swan Lake Flats, Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Up next are the Swan Lake Flats. These aren't just a great place to spot wildlife, they're also the birthplace of one of Yellowstone's eight wolf packs!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
After that, you'll see Mammoth Hot Springs, one of Yellowstone's most picturesque features. But these terraced hot springs aren't just perfect for photos--they're also a huge draw for the local elk population!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Boiling River, North Entrance, Yellowstone National Park, WY
If entering from the north entrance, you'll pass another heated river called the Boiling River. Don't worry about the name, though--it's actually quite a pleasant temperature!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roosevelt Arch, Yellowstone National Park, WY
The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Albright Visitor Center and Museum, Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
The Albright Visitor Center is up next for those entering from the north, and it's a great place for anyone to stop for snacks or a restroom break.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Undine Falls, Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Up next are the Undine Falls, a 60-foot waterfall named after fairies from German folklore.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Wraith Falls, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Just across from Undine Falls is a trailhead leading to the 80-foot Wraith Falls, another of Yellowstone's nearly 350 waterfalls!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room, 101 Roosevelt Lodge Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Next, you'll pass through Tower Junction, home to the Roosevelt Lodge where, despite the name, no Roosevelt ever camped. But that doesn't make it any less of a fantastic camping spot!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY
As you drive, you'll pass Lamar Valley next. This valley is the best place in Yellowstone to spot the park's iconic wildlife. You'll almost definitely see bison here, and might even get lucky and catch sight of some elusive wolves!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cooke City, MT, USA
Visitors entering from the northeast will enter through the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Dunraven Street, Dunraven St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA
Continuing along the Grand Loop, you'll arrive at Dunraven Pass, one of the highest points in the entire park. This 9, 000-foot pass also features the trailhead to a hiking trail leading up an additional 1, 000 feet for a truly commanding view of the park below.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mount Washburn, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Mount Washburn, elevation 10, 243 feet, is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The peak was named in 1870 to honor Henry D. Washburn, leader of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Canyon Village Area, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Next, you'll pass through Canyon Village, the strange, semi-town where many of Yellowstone's workers live during their time at the park. It offers a fun glimpse into what life is like for the park employees!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Inspiration Point, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Continuing on, you'll arrive at Inspiration Point, the most popular of the overlooks along Yellowstone's Grand Canyon. The vista here is simply unmatched anywhere else in the park.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Up next is Hayden Valley, which offers a glimpse into the past. Though it's a lush green valley today, it was once at the bottom of a lake!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cody, Cody, Wyoming
Those entering from the east will enter through the park's East Entrance in Cody.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fishing Bridge Visitor Center, E Entrance Rd, Cody, WY 82414, USA
Next, you'll cross Fishing Bridge and hear about the park service's early, misguided attempts to boost park visitation by introducing invasive trout to the rivers.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yellowstone Lake, Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Finally, you'll arrive at Yellowstone Lake, the largest high elevation lake in North America. This pristine lake is too cold to swim in, but it makes the perfect place for a picnic or even a boat ride!
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- How it works: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions. Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. To begin touring, go to the Starting Point and launch the app. The audio starts automatically. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
- Good value Purchase only one tour for the entire vehicle instead of taking the bus and paying for each person. You will see a significant saving. Connect your phone to car speakers by a wire or bluetooth. Enjoy the tour by listening together as you drive.
- Flexible Schedule: Once the app/tour is on your phone, you can use it any day and at any time. You can use it over multiple days. And, also use it on your next trip here. This tour never expires.
- Preview the tour: You can use it before the trip at home (highly recommended), use it during the trip, and use it after you come back.
- Don't miss a thing: You will get everything with the app - a complete itinerary, travel tips, professionally narrated audio stories, story script, images, videos, deep dives, hidden gems, exciting locations, recommendations for hikes, adventure, activities, treks, and stop-by-stop direction.
- Private tour: You can use it in your car or rental car. No worries about groups or crowds. Start the tour app on your phone. And it will direct you step by step. You can stop for as many breaks as you like. Take a break for Instagram photos, and take a break for lunch/snacks. Go on a hike. The tour will wait for you and start when you start again. You can even do the tour over multiple days. Go at your own pace.
- Easy to use: The stories play themselves as soon as the GPS is activated. It requires no use of your hands at all. You can get HELP by calling, chatting, or emailing any time of the day.
- Offline: There is no need for a cell signal or Wi-Fi while touring. App’s GPS map works offline
- Expiration/go again: The tour will last for the rest of your life on your phone. It is available for use on any day of your next trip.
- Use pictures for a photo book: Create a photo book using clean (no crowd) app images of each spot to make a memorable trip. All the photos and the correct sequence is ready in the app for you to use.
- Social media: Share clean (no crowd) images with friends/family.
- Devices supported include iPhones with iOS 13 & above, Android phones with version 9 & above and all cellular-enabled tablets & iPads.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.
DMS726
October 2021
This app was great. We learned the history of Yellowstone National park and stopped along the way to take pictures at our leisure. The fact that this app worked offline was great since there is little or no service available at Yellowstone. Would definitely recommend this app. You hear the same t...
This app was great. We learned the history of Yellowstone National park and stopped along the way to take pictures at our leisure. The fact that this app worked offline was great since there is little or no service available at Yellowstone. Would definitely recommend this app. You hear the same tour as if you paid hundreds of dollars to take a bus/group tour.KAREN_K
October 2021
When it worked it was great. We went to areas that we wouldn't have gone to without the guidance. Wish we could go back and listen to what we missed. Would recommend to anyone.
When it worked it was great. We went to areas that we wouldn't have gone to without the guidance. Wish we could go back and listen to what we missed. Would recommend to anyone.Patricia_C
September 2021
Tour was great but unfortunately the loop road was closed so we missed about half the tour. Will definitely use again
Tour was great but unfortunately the loop road was closed so we missed about half the tour. Will definitely use againGinger_F
September 2021
Totally worth it! I felt like I spent my time a little better with this ap. When we exited the park we all felt like we were so well informed. The narrator was even and not condescending Good job
Totally worth it! I felt like I spent my time a little better with this ap. When we exited the park we all felt like we were so well informed. The narrator was even and not condescending Good jobSusan_L
September 2021
Don’t miss Artist Point and the Falls and Norris Basin Geysers! The Self Driving Audio Tour helps us navigate easily! I highly recommend it.
Don’t miss Artist Point and the Falls and Norris Basin Geysers! The Self Driving Audio Tour helps us navigate easily! I highly recommend it.Edward_H
August 2021
When you visit Yellowstone you cannot say there is one or two most memorable moments. The wildlife, the landscape, the whole experience is something that one has to see to understand the beauty and the magnificence of this national park.
When you visit Yellowstone you cannot say there is one or two most memorable moments. The wildlife, the landscape, the whole experience is something that one has to see to understand the beauty and the magnificence of this national park.