Yellowstone Grand Loop Ultimate Self-Guided Driving Tour

4.8 (10 reviews) Gardiner, USA
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Duration8h - 10h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park on a self-guided audio tour that takes you along the scenic 140-mile Grand Loop. Experience the dramatic landscapes of erupting geysers, majestic waterfalls, and wildlife-rich meadows, all narrated by GPS technology. Discover fascinating stories about Old Faithful, the vibrant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring, and the transformative role of wolves in the ecosystem. Unearth hidden gems like Sylvan Lake and Dragon’s Mouth Spring while enjoying the freedom to travel at your own pace. This immersive journey connects you to the park's rich history and natural beauty, making every moment memorable.

- Scenic 140-mile Grand Loop with GPS-triggered narration
- Learn about iconic sites like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring
- Discover lesser-known spots and unique natural features
- Get insider tips on what you can safely skip and what not to miss
- Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families

What's included

  • App & Tour Download
  • Audio Guide
  • Route Map (in app)
  • Flexible Usage (unlimited access within 1 year)
  • Smartphone (bring your own)
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Artists Paintpots
    30m
    Watch bubbling mud pots and colorful mineral pools create a living canvas of shifting textures and hues.
  2. Firehole Canyon Drive
    30m
    Follow a scenic side road through a narrow volcanic canyon, past waterfalls and one of Yellowstone’s few legal swim spots.
  3. Sheepeater Cliffs
    15m
    Pause at this striking columnar basalt cliff — a frozen reminder of ancient lava flows and the people who once called this area home.
  4. Old Faithful
    45m
    Watch Yellowstone’s most famous geyser erupt with clockwork precision — a timeless symbol of nature’s power and rhythm.
  5. Grand Prismatic Spring
    1h
    Marvel at a rainbow-colored hot spring so large and vibrant it looks like a living painting seen from above.
  6. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
    1h
    Stand in awe of the park’s namesake canyon, where waterfalls plunge through bands of gold, red, and rust-colored rock.
  7. Hayden Valley
    45m
    Experience one of North America’s best wildlife-viewing areas, where bison herds and elk roam across misty morning meadows.
  8. Lamar Valley
    1h
    Known as the “Serengeti of North America,” this broad valley offers prime chances to spot wolves, bears, and other predators in the wild.
  9. Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
    30m
    Walk among ever-changing terraces of white and orange travertine that seem sculpted by both heat and time.
  10. Norris Geyser Basin
    45m
    Explore Yellowstone’s hottest and most active geothermal area, where geysers bubble, hiss, and erupt unpredictably.
  11. Dragon's Mouth Springs
    30m
    Encounter a landscape that roils, steams, and growls — a reminder of the restless forces beneath your feet.
  12. West Thumb Geyser Basin
    30m
    Discover a rare thermal area on the edge of Yellowstone Lake, where geysers erupt beside cold, blue water.
  13. Yellowstone Lake
    15m
    Take in the vast expanse of North America’s largest high-elevation lake — serene on the surface, volcanic at heart.
  14. Tower Fall
    30m
    Admire a striking waterfall framed by eroded rock spires that lend this scenic stop its distinctive name.
  15. Obsidian Cliff
    15m
    See the glassy black rock once prized by Indigenous peoples and explorers alike — a monument to both geology and history.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

Meeting point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

Meeting point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

Meeting point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

Meeting point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

End point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

End point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

End point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

End point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

End point

Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Priced per-vehicle so everyone in your car can listen and enjoy
  • Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
  • GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
  • Get the Drives & Detours app and download the tour ahead of time
  • Wheelchairs: travelers use their own vehicles, and most stops along the route offer accessible viewpoints and facilities

Cancellation policy

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

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