Yellowstone Grand Loop Tour: Upper and Lower Loop Highlights

5.0 (1 reviews) West Yellowstone, USA
Duration10h - 12h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 13 travelers

Overview

Discover the breathtaking wonders of Yellowstone in a single day as you explore the iconic highlights from both the Upper and Lower loops. This comprehensive tour takes you to must-see attractions like Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and the majestic Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Enjoy extended sightseeing with a scenic drive through Hayden Valley, making this perfect for nature lovers and photographers alike. With expert guides and comfortable transportation, this tour offers a complete overview of Yellowstone's geological marvels.

- See top sights including Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs
- Extended tour duration of 10-12 hours for in-depth exploration
- Ideal for all travelers wanting to experience Yellowstone's best
- Group size limited to 13 for a personalized experience

What's included

  • Binoculars
  • Boxed lunch (sandwich, drink, cookie, fruit)
  • Parking Fees

What to expect

  1. Yellowstone National Park
    5h
    Your tour begins in West Yellowstone, the gateway that provides the most direct and efficient access to both halves of the Grand Loop, making it the perfect starting point for a full‑day circuit of all major attractions.
  2. Gibbon Falls
    30m
    Travelers will stop at the scenic overlook to admire this impressive 84‑foot waterfall along the Gibbon River, capturing photos of the surrounding canyon landscape.
  3. Mammoth Hot Springs
    1h
    Guests will explore the boardwalks surrounding the famous travertine terraces, observing constantly shifting formations created by mineral‑rich hot springs.
  4. Tower Fall
    Pass by
    Visitors will view this dramatic 132‑foot waterfall set against volcanic rock pillars, a location well‑known for its stunning canyon scenery.
  5. Artist Point
    1h
    Travelers will take in one of the most iconic vistas of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, with sweeping views of the canyon walls and the powerful Lower Falls.
  6. Hayden Valley
    Pass by
    Guests will pass through one of Yellowstone’s premier wildlife‑viewing regions, scanning for bison herds, elk, birds of prey, and possibly bears or wolves depending on conditions.
  7. Old Faithful
    30m
    Visitors will witness an eruption of Old Faithful—Yellowstone’s most predictable geyser—and walk among the Upper Geyser Basin’s many geysers and steaming features
  8. Upper Geyser Basin
    30m
    Visitors will witness an eruption of Old Faithful—Yellowstone’s most predictable geyser—and walk among the Upper Geyser Basin’s many geysers and steaming features.
  9. Grand Prismatic Spring
    30m
    Guests will view the radiant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the U.S.
  10. Midway Geyser Basin
    30m
    Explore the surrounding Midway Geyser Basin with its steaming pools and deep geothermal features.
  11. Fountain Paint Pot
    30m
    Travelers will walk along an easy boardwalk trail to see a variety of geothermal features up close, including bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and colorful hot springs. This stop gives guests a chance to observe how different hydrothermal elements form and change with the seasons, making it one of the best places to experience Yellowstone’s diverse thermal activity.
  12. Lower Geyser Basin
    30m
    Guests will explore one of Yellowstone’s largest geothermal areas, where they can view erupting geysers, steaming vents, and broad hot spring pools scattered across an open, scenic landscape. This area offers excellent opportunities for photography and provides a deeper understanding of the park’s volcanic forces and the dynamic nature of its geyser basins.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is the West Yellowstone Visitors Information Center.

End point

Meeting point is the West Yellowstone Visitors Information Center.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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