Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour

4.9 (786 reviews) Yellowstone National Park, USA
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Duration10h - 11h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Have an awesome time with our incredibly thorough and knowledgeable park guides as we take you to iconic Yellowstone sights such as Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. We know this area like the back of our hands and all the frequented wildlife spots as well. You will see all the must-visit spots during your tour while gaining top notch environmental education at the same time. We stay by your side on tour as we get out and guide all stops step by step with you. You will never feel lost or out of place. We have a lot of fun on this tour and you will see ALL the iconic sights of Yellowstone, guaranteed. We know what we are doing and you will not regret joining us!

Options

Pickup: Big Sky, MT

Duration: 10 hours: We meet at 6:00am at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky. Usually back about 4:30pm
Lunch and Bottled Water: Each guest will get the option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie Sandwich. Gluten free bread also available.
Start Time: 6:00am
Starting point:
Residence Inn by Marriott Big Sky/The Wilson Hotel, 145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA
Pickup included

Pickup: West Yellowstone, MT

Duration: 9 hours: We pickup at all hotels in West Yellowstone or meet at West Yellowstone Visitor Center
Lunch and Bottled Water: Each guest will get the option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie Sandwich. Gluten free bread also available.
Start Time: 7am
Starting point:
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center & Chamber of Commerce, 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA
Pickup included

Full-Day From Cody, WY

Duration: 11 hours: We pickup and drop off at all hotels in Cody, WY and some airbnb's
Lunch and bottled water: Each guest will get the option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie Sandwich. Gluten free bread also available.
Start Time: 7am
Pickup included

Pickup: Fishing Bridge, WY

Duration: 8 hours: We meet at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am!
Lunch and Bottled Water: Each guest will get the option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie Sandwich. Gluten free bread also available.
Start Time: 9am
Starting point:
Fishing Bridge - General Store, 1 E Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Wilderness Interpretive Guide
  • Binoculars
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • (sandwich, chips, fruit, homemade cookie or world famous brownie)
  • Professional Spotting Scope
  • Park Entry Fees (included with your National Park Pass. May be higher for international guests))
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. Lake Butte Overlook
    15m
    Start your morning off right with a magnificent view of Yellowstone Lake from above, the largest alpine lake in North America. We also see many bears in this area frequently.
  2. Fishing Bridge - General Store
    10m
    Stop for our in park meetup and first bathroom break at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am
  3. Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
    30m
    Witness the largest mud pot in Yellowstone and see other cloudy hot springs in this highly acidic and very smelly portion of the Yellowstone supervolcano.
  4. Dragon's Mouth Springs
    30m
    See the steam coming from this cave that looks like snorts from an angry bull. It is unknown who gave this grotto its current name, but Dragon's Mouth Springs is yet another fascinating hydrothermal feature of Yellowstone National Park
  5. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    See two massive waterfalls from multiple viewpoints. We take you to the best places to see both upper and lower falls.
  6. Hayden Valley
    30m
    See large herds of buffalo, and the occasional sighting of moose, wolves and golden eagle as we drive through one of the vast open plains within Yellowstone.
  7. Artist Point
    1h
    See the most amazing view of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. From this view, also notice the amazing colors of the canyon walls, carved out from millions of year of erosion and geothermal activity. The picture we take of you here will be on your holiday card!
  8. Norris Geyser Basin
    1h
    Based upon accessibility. Walk with us through the oldest, hottest and most dynamic part of Yellowstone National Park, home of the largest geyser in the world.
  9. Firehole Canyon Drive
    25m
    We stop to take a photo of an awesome waterfall in the middle of a volcano rock canyon.
  10. Fountain Paint Pot
    45m
    When accessible, let us stop to enjoy the bubbling paint pots of the lower geyser basing. Also see spouting geysers, colorful hot springs and the bobby sock trees!
  11. Grand Prismatic Spring
    45m
    We walk through the midway geyser basin, viewing Excelsior Geyser and the Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring in the world. Occasionally do Prismatic Overlook Hike based on timing, traffic and other factors.
  12. Old Faithful
    1h
    Experience the iconic Old Faithful geyser basin
  13. West Thumb Geyser Basin
    45m
    See paint pots, the deepest hot spring in Yellowstone and the famed Fishing Cone, all on the beautiful shore of Lake Yellowstone.
  14. Yellowstone Lake
    45m
    The largest alpine lake in North America. If you travel here early enough, you may even get to see if frozen. Join us on this drive as we talk about the cutthroat trout, invasive fish and other challenges facing this incredible lake.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

6:00am. Meet in northwest corner of Wilson Hotel parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store.

Meeting point

7:00am. Meet in parking lot of Visitor Center in West Yellowstone, MT.

Meeting point

7:00am. Please follow street parking rules

Meeting point

9:00am. Fishing Bridge General Store, at entrance to gift shop.

End point

6:00am. Meet in northwest corner of Wilson Hotel parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store.

End point

7:00am. Meet in parking lot of Visitor Center in West Yellowstone, MT.

End point

7:00am. Please follow street parking rules

End point

9:00am. Fishing Bridge General Store, at entrance to gift shop.

Pickup details

Departure times and locations:
Cody, WY 7:00am
West Yellowstone, MT 7:00am
Big Sky, MT 6:00am
Inside Yellowstone (Fishing Bridge General Store) 9:00am

This tour picks up at all Hotels in Cody, Wyoming and West Yellowstone, MT as well as inside the park at Fishing Bridge General Store and at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT. Please select the appropriate option when booking! If you are staying inside Yellowstone or coming from a different gate, please select the inside the park option. If you are joining us from Cody or West Yellowstone we will pick you up at 7am, and at Big Sky at 6am. Tour durations from Fishing Bridge and West Yellowstone are shorter than Cody or Big Sky. This tour does not pickup in Jackson, WY or Gardiner, MT.

For a full map of Yellowstone please send us an email or call for more details.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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