Private Yellowstone Upper Loop Experience and complimentary lunch

1. Mammoth Hot Springs
   30m
   Explore Mammoth Hot Springs, a remarkable landscape of steaming springs and cascading travertine terraces formed by Yellowstone's geothermal activity. You will walk through the thermal area with your guide while learning how mineral-rich water creates the distinctive terraces and constantly changing formations.
2. Undine Falls
   10m
   Stop at 60-foot (18 m) Undine Falls for scenic views of Lava Creek cascading through a rugged canyon. You will have time to enjoy the waterfall and take photos.
3. Lamar Valley
   1h
   Lamar Valley has been called the Serengeti of the West, as it's one of Yellowstone's premier wildlife-viewing areas, with expansive views of open valleys and surrounding mountains. You will have time to watch for bison, elk, pronghorn, wolves, bears, and other wildlife while your guide helps locate animals and shared insights about Yellowstone's wildlife and ecosystem. We will spend a good amount of time here, stopping at different pullout areas to look for wildlife.
4. 20m
   A must-see wildlife stop, where mountain goats are frequently seen. From the roadside viewpoint, your guide will help you spot mountain goats high on the rugged cliff faces of Barronette Peak. We'll take time to scan the cliffs, look for goats, take photos, and enjoy the dramatic mountain scenery.
5. Tower Fall
   10m
   A quick stop at 132-foot (40 m) Tower Fall, one of Yellowstone's most iconic waterfalls, where Tower Creek plunges through a dramatic, forested canyon before meeting up with the Yellowstone River. Also a great restroom stop, as it has running water, as well as a gift shop and ice cream counter.
6. Mount Washburn
   Pass by
   Marvel at the scenic views as we drive over Dunraven Pass and pass Mount Washburn, one of Yellowstone's prominent mountain peaks. You will see the rugged landscape and pass stands of "skeleton trees", dead and burnt tree trunks from the 1988 fires that still stand watch over the new growth forests.
7. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
   30m
   Explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, famous for its dramatic yellow, pink, and orange canyon walls and spectacular views along the Yellowstone River. You will also be able to see the stunning 308-foot (94 m) Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River from Artist Point. Your guide will share the geology and history of the canyon while giving travelers time to enjoy the viewpoints and take photographs of this iconic Yellowstone landscape.
8. Norris Geyser Basin
   45m
   Norris Geyser Basin is one of the hottest, most acidic, and most dynamic geothermal areas of Yellowstone. Here, you will walk along the boardwalk to experience colorful hot springs, steam vents, and active geysers while your guide explains the area's unique features and volcanic geology. Norris is also home to Steamboat Geyser, the world's tallest active geyser. It reaches heights of up to 300 feet (92 m) (more than twice the height of Old Faithful's average), but Steamboat is infamously unpredictable, with eruption intervals ranging from days to decades.

Pickup details

We offer pickup from any lodging in Island Park, West Yellowstone, Gardiner, and in-Park hotels or campgrounds. Please contact us for the exact pick up location and time. The pick up time can be anywhere between 5 am and 9 am (or 6 am to 9 am during the spring and autumn months), depending on your schedule and preference.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If you have an annual parks pass or a 7-day pass, please bring it along.