Yellowstone Grand Loop self-guided driving tour start Grant VC

Yellowstone National Park, USA
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the wonders of Yellowstone National Park with this self-guided driving tour that offers captivating GPS-triggered narration. This tour only starts at Grant Visitor Center and then goes around the loop road. You can start at any point, but it's design to start at Grant Visitor Center, one of the most popular spots to start. Hence the great price. Journey through iconic spots like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring while learning about the park's rich history and unique geology. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and first-time visitors who want the freedom to explore at their own pace without the constraints of a group.

- Self-guided tour featuring GPS narration for an immersive experience
- Explore highlights like Old Faithful, Grand Canyon, and geothermal wonders
- Ideal for first-time visitors seeking flexibility without group schedules
- Enjoy at your own pace; the tour can be completed in sections or all at once

What's included

  • Find hidden gems that you'll love
  • GPS Self Guided Driving Tour of Yellowstones Grand Loop Road
  • The tour plays automatically as you drive using GPS, so you know what's coming up and the story
  • Learn the history and stories as you drive.
  • Go anytime and at your own pace. The tour never expires.
  • No human guide this is guided by our driving and walking tour app
  • No admission to the National park you'll need to buy the ticket

What to expect

  1. Grant Visitor Center
    Pass by
    Begin your Yellowstone adventure at the southern gateway to the Grand Loop. Learn about the famous 1988 fires and how they reshaped one of America's most iconic national parks.
  2. West Thumb Geyser Basin
    Pass by
    Walk among steaming geysers and colorful hot springs perched directly on the shores of Yellowstone Lake. One of the park's most unique geothermal landscapes.
  3. Old Faithful
    Pass by
    The world's most famous geyser erupts regularly, sending boiling water high into the air. A Yellowstone classic and a must-see stop.
  4. Firehole Lake Drive
    Pass by
    A scenic one-way drive past some of Yellowstone's most active thermal features and one of the park's hidden gems.
  5. Great Fountain Geyser
    Pass by
    One of Yellowstone's most spectacular geysers, capable of erupting over 200 feet high and often overlooked by visitors heading to Old Faithful.
  6. Norris Geyser Basin
    Pass by
    The hottest and most dynamic thermal area in Yellowstone, home to Steamboat Geyser—the tallest active geyser in the world.
  7. Mammoth Hot Springs
    Pass by
    Explore stunning terraces of white travertine created by mineral-rich hot water flowing over limestone formations.
  8. Tower Fall
    Pass by
    A dramatic 132-foot waterfall surrounded by volcanic pinnacles that inspired early explorers and photographers.
  9. Hellroaring Creek Trailhead
    Pass by
    A gateway to one of Yellowstone's most scenic suspension bridges and remote canyon landscapes.
    Admission: Included with park admission.
  10. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
    Pass by
    One of Yellowstone's most iconic sights, featuring colorful canyon walls carved by powerful floods and volcanic activity.
  11. Dragon's Mouth Springs
    Pass by
    A cave-like thermal feature that breathes steam and emits eerie sounds, making it one of Yellowstone's most memorable stops.
  12. Grand Loop Road
    5h · Admission ticket not included
    Experience the best of Yellowstone National Park on this self-guided driving tour of the famous Grand Loop Road. Journey through a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth, where geysers erupt from the ground, colorful hot springs bubble beside the road, waterfalls plunge into deep canyons, and wildlife roams freely across vast valleys.

    Visit Yellowstone's most iconic attractions, including Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, Hayden Valley, Lamar Valley, and Yellowstone Lake. Along the way, uncover the fascinating stories behind the park.

    With GPS-triggered audio narration, stories play automatically as you drive, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Perfect for first-time visitors, families, photographers, and nature lovers, this tour transforms Yellowstone's incredible scenery into an unforgettable adventure through geology, history, wildlife, and wonder.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Begin your Yellowstone adventure at the southern gateway to the Grand Loop. Learn about the famous 1988 fires and how they reshaped one of America's most iconic national parks.

End point

The tour ends at West Thumb Geyser Basin, very close to where it began.

Additional information

  • 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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