Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone National Park

Duration7h - 8h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour, and you'll discover more on your Yellowstone National Park road trip. Frustrating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location.

Explore Yellowstone with our self-guided audio tour! Discover Old Faithful's eruptions, the vibrant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring, and the diverse geothermal features of the Lower Geyser Basin. Wander through Mammoth Hot Springs' terraces and witness wildlife in Hayden Valley.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

- Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location.
- Travel at your own pace
- Tour offline using GPS; no cell service or WiFi needed
- Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Purchase one tour per vehicle.

What's included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 375+ Points

Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Additional National Park Entrance Fee (Non-U.S. Residents Only) USD 100.00 per person

What to expect

Artists Paintpots
20m · Admission ticket not included

Artists Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park is a colorful geothermal area with bubbling mud pots, hot springs, and geysers. Explore it via an easy boardwalk trail. Don't miss this short but fascinating stop!
Fountain Paint Pot
20m · Admission ticket not included

Yellowstone's Fountain Paint Pot is a colorful mud pot named for its red, yellow, and brown hues. Explore it and nearby geysers like Fountain Geyser (known for frequent eruptions) on a short, easy boardwalk trail. Stay on the boardwalk - the ground is hot!
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
20m · Admission ticket not included

Yellowstone's Grand Canyon is a dramatic gorge carved by the Yellowstone River. At 24 miles long and reaching depths of 1,200 feet, it's a must-see. Colorful volcanic rock layers paint the cliffs, contrasting with the cascading river. Hike the rim trails or overlooks for stunning views.
Mammoth Hot Springs
20m · Admission ticket not included

Mammoth Hot Springs is a truly unique geological wonder in Yellowstone National Park. It's famous for its otherworldly-looking terraces, which have been carved by hot springs over thousands of years.
Grand Prismatic Spring
20m · Admission ticket not included

Grand Prismatic Spring, in Midway Geyser Basin, is Yellowstone's crown jewel. This giant hot spring (bigger than a football field!) is famous for its rainbow rings caused by colorful thermophilic bacteria. Explore it and other geothermal wonders like Excelsior Geyser on a boardwalk. Be sure to arrive early for parking and consider the upper overlook for a breathtaking view.
20m · Admission ticket not included

Yellowstone's Mud Volcano area is a wild geothermal spectacle. Forget lava flows - here, churning mud, boiling water, and steam paint a bizarre landscape. Bubbling mud pots, colorful springs, and fumaroles venting gas make it otherworldly. Explore it easily via a 0.6-mile boardwalk loop. Just remember, stay on the trail - it's hot!
Norris Geyser Basin
20m · Admission ticket not included

Norris Geyser Basin is Yellowstone's hottest spot, boasting vibrant colors, geysers, and hot springs. Explore its wonders on various boardwalks.
20m

See Old Faithful erupt! This iconic geyser in Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin is famous for its reliable eruptions, every 65-95 minutes.
Roaring Mountain
20m

Roaring Mountain: Hear the hiss of steam! This mountainside is covered in fumaroles (steam vents) that once roared for miles. Still active, it's a quick stop with a fascinating past.
Tower Fall
20m

Tower Fall, a 132-foot beauty in Yellowstone's northeast, stuns with its cascading waters and rocky pinnacles. Enjoy it from an easily accessible overlook!
20m

West Thumb Geyser Basin: Scenic lakeside geothermal features on Yellowstone Lake. Tranquility with colorful springs & mud pots (boardwalk trails). Less crowded than other basins.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Grand Teton, launch the Yellowstone tour about 10 minutes after entering Yellowstone through the South Entrance. The first commentary plays about 2 minutes past Lewis Lake Campground. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

Meeting point

From Cody, commentary begins as you pass through the entrance station. This is a long approach to the Grand Loop, with wide views of Yellowstone Lake along the way. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

Meeting point

From Cooke City-Silver Gate, audio begins after you pass through the park entrance. This is a long approach through Lamar Valley before reaching the Grand Loop. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

Meeting point

From Gardiner, launch the tour as you drive through town. The first commentary begins as you pass under the Roosevelt Arch. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

Meeting point

From West Yellowstone, commentary begins after entering through the park gates. It takes about 25 minutes from the gate beside town to reach the Grand Loop. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

Meeting point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Drive to one of the suggested start locations or join anywhere along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

End point

From Grand Teton, launch the Yellowstone tour about 10 minutes after entering Yellowstone through the South Entrance. The first commentary plays about 2 minutes past Lewis Lake Campground. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

End point

From Cody, commentary begins as you pass through the entrance station. This is a long approach to the Grand Loop, with wide views of Yellowstone Lake along the way. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

End point

From Cooke City-Silver Gate, audio begins after you pass through the park entrance. This is a long approach through Lamar Valley before reaching the Grand Loop. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

End point

From Gardiner, launch the tour as you drive through town. The first commentary begins as you pass under the Roosevelt Arch. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

End point

From West Yellowstone, commentary begins after entering through the park gates. It takes about 25 minutes from the gate beside town to reach the Grand Loop. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

End point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Drive to one of the suggested start locations or join anywhere along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour,” download ahead, then preview the route in the GuideAlong app.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
Winter Season Notice Most Yellowstone park roads are now closed to regular vehicles for the winter, with limited access until late April. Please check Road Status & Closures and Park Roads Overview before your trip and consider our Yellowstone Winter Tour for cold-season travel.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Yellowstone Road Update: Most park roads are open for summer, except Dunraven Pass between Canyon and Tower-Roosevelt. Check the official Yellowstone Park Roads page before starting your tour, as weather may cause temporary closures.
Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
All travelers are welcome

Cancellation policy

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

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