Volcanic Wonderland at Yellowstone’s Hot Springs and Geysers

5.0 (1 reviews) Gardiner, USA
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Yellowstone National Park sits atop one of the largest active volcanic systems on the planet, where the ground itself seems alive—bubbling, steaming, and erupting with remarkable energy.

With more than 10,000 thermal features, including over 500 active geysers, Yellowstone is home to the highest concentration of geothermal activity found anywhere on Earth. At the heart of this dynamic landscape lies the Yellowstone Caldera, a vast super volcano whose last major eruption occurred roughly 640,000 years ago. Today, its immense underground heat continues to drive the park’s constantly evolving surface features.

Enjoy a safe, engaging, and educational adventure which is private, and fully customizable experience tailored to your group. Led by a professional local guide, observe Yellowstone’s incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.

What's included

  • Breakfast pastries & hot drinks (coffee, tea, hot cocoa)
  • Choose from one of several sandwiches handmade everyday at the Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe in Gardiner, Montana
  • Top-of-the-line optics (binoculars & spotting scopes)
  • Transportation in a fully equipped touring vehicle
  • Healthy snacks & beverages
  • Local naturalist guide
  • Park Entrance Fee is required for guests 16+. Valid passes (e.g. Annual, Senior, Military) are accepted. Please pre-purchase passes online before arriving for tour.

What to expect

  1. Old Faithful
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Witness the world’s most famous geyser erupt with stunning predictability, a symbol of Yellowstone since the 1870s.
  2. Grand Prismatic Spring
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    View the vibrant, rainbow-colored thermal pool, and, if desired, take a short hike to a scenic overlook for a breathtaking aerial perspective.
  3. Fountain Paint Pot
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Walk a short boardwalk loop where all four types of geothermal features—hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, and geysers—are on dramatic display.
  4. Gibbon Falls
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    A powerful 88-foot waterfall where the Gibbon River flows over the edge of the ancient Yellowstone Caldera.
  5. Norris Geyser Basin
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Explore the hottest, most dynamic thermal area in the park, home to the towering, unpredictable Steamboat Geyser and otherworldly steam vents and pools.
  6. Mammoth Hot Springs
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Wander among shifting limestone terraces formed by geothermal waters, constantly reshaping this striking landscape.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

A big white van will be waiting on the location. We will be in touch with you a day before your tour.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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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