6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch

4.9 (96 reviews) Yellowstone National Park, USA
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Duration6h
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Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

See Old Faithful unlike the average tourist. This tour uses the Daisy Trailhead to start the six-mile loop hike through the Upper Geyser Basin. This is the only hiking tour of its kind offered regularly in Yellowstone. We encounter the very busy Old Faithful area as the mid-point of our hike. Sections of this hike are on boardwalk. There are also sections on dirt trail where there are few other hikers.

Hike among half the world's geysers. Also see numerous colorful hot springs and vibrant pools. We encounter wildlife from time to time including bison and bear. Take a pit stop at the Historic Old Faithful Inn to visit the facilities.

What's included

  • A light breakfast snack
  • Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
  • Hot coffee/tea/cocoa before the trip departs
  • Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*
  • Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
  • Please bring 2 liters of water per person
  • Rain jacket and fleece layer
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Upper Geyser Basin
    4h
    Yellowstone’s famous Old Faithful is a must-see on everyone’s trip to Yellowstone National Park. This is a nice way to tour the Old Faithful area. Don’t get stuck in the busy traffic at Old Faithful! Meet us at the Biscuit Basin Trailhead to see Yellowstone’s most famous geyser, avoiding parking problems. Explore geysers, hot springs, steam vents and mud pots along the Firehole River. The hike is a six hour, six-mile loop. There are some ups and downs along the hike as we follow boardwalks and dirt trails, totaling 500 feet of elevation gain. We learn about the supervolcano we sit in as we enjoy a hearty picnic lunch next to exploding waters. Yellowstone Hiking Guides provides a morning snack, hearty picnic lunch, bear spray, backpacks, optical gear, trekking poles, and a professional guide.
  2. Grotto Geyser
    Pass by
    We pass by Grotto Geyser. It is a unique thermal feature with smoke billowing out of its many crevasses.
  3. Observation Point Trail
    30m
    This is a rugged little trail that we follow up above the boardwalks of the Upper Geyser Basin for great views. There is a great views of Old Faithful and other geysers from up there is you are able to time it right. The vista also offers stunning observations of the Yellowstone Caldera, the super-volcano crater that has been sculpted by various eruptions.
  4. Old Faithful
    30m
    The geyser erupts every 90 minutes. We usually see it from a couple of different locations throughout the Upper Geyser Basin and up close.
  5. Old Faithful Inn
    15m
    We stop by the Old Faithful Inn briefly. A restroom is available here. The Inn is a National Historic Landmark. The architecture of this early 1900s log building is unique. It hosts a massive fireplace and knobby pine accents.
  6. Daisy Geyser
    Pass by
    One of Yellowstone's lesser known geysers, this is a gem. Eruptions times can vary on this one.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you next to a marked vehicle at the Daisy Geyser Trailhead. NOTE: The trailhead is 1/2 mile away from Biscuit Basin Trailhead.

End point

Your guide will be waiting for you next to a marked vehicle at the Daisy Geyser Trailhead. NOTE: The trailhead is 1/2 mile away from Biscuit Basin Trailhead.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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