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2-Day Yellowstone National Park Upper and Lower Loop Exploration

Jackson, Jackson, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Duration

2 days (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover the wildlife, geysers, and history of Yellowstone National Park on a 2-day tour. Two day gives you ample time to explore both the Upper and Lower Loop of Yellowstone, meaning you can explore at a more relaxed pace than traditional full-day tours. Watch the Old Faithful Geyser in action; go on short hikes, and look for animals like bison, bear, and wolves. Includes lunch, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Jackson, Wyoming.

  • 2-day tour of Yellowstone National Park, from Jackson WY
  • Take in the highlights of both the Upper and Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park
  • Look for American wildlife such as bison, elk, bear, and wolves
  • Includes , lunch, guide, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

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Day 1 – Day one, heading north from Jackson, WY.



Grand Teton National Park

We will travel through Grand Teton National Park as we head north towards Yellowstone. We will have a couple of short stops for photo opportunities along the way. Park entrance fees will be collected at the entrance gate.

• Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone National Park

We will approach the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Park entrance fees to Yellowstone will be collected at this time.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful

We will make a stop at Old Faithful to witness the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser, will also have the opportunity to witness various other geysers and thermal features.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Prismatic Spring

We will stop to explore Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fountain Paint Pot

We will stop to explore Lower Geyser Basin, various thermal features to explore.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Firehole Canyon Drive

We will explore the Firehole Canyon, beautiful scenery, photo opportunity with waterfalls.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gibbon Falls

A beautiful waterfall on the Gibbon River, enjoy the view as we drive by.

• Admission Ticket Free

Gibbon Meadows

Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the chance at spotting wildlife.

• Admission Ticket Free

Norris Geyser Basin

This is an optional stop to explore Norris Geyser basin, time constraints do not always allow us to stop here.

• Admission Ticket Free

Golden Gate Canyon

Enjoy the scenery and photo opportunities as we start to descend off the Yellowstone Plateau towards Mammoth Hot Springs.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mammoth Hot Springs

We will explore the Mammoth Hot Springs terrace formation. Short boardwalks and scenic drive.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gardiner

Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we descend the Gardiner River Canyon towards the north entrance of Yellowstone, Gardiner Montana.

• Admission Ticket Free

Chico Hot Springs

Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Yellowstone River and Paradise Valley as we drive north towards Chico Hot Springs Resort.

• Admission Ticket Free

Day 2 – Day 2 heading south from Chico Hot Springs Resort.



Paradise Valley

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone River as we head south towards Gardiner, Montana and the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

• Admission Ticket Free

Mammoth Hot Springs

We will have another opportunity to explore Mammoth if we did not have time on day one. Then off towards Lamar Valley.

• Admission Ticket Free

Undine Falls

A quick stop at a beautiful waterfall, some geological points of interest here as well.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Blacktail Plateau Drive

Enjoy the scenery and the chance at viewing wildlife as we travel through the Blacktail area of Yellowstone.

• Admission Ticket Free

Petrified Tree

A quick stop to view and discuss one of the few Petrified trees accessible by road in the Park.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lamar Valley

Enjoy the scenery and the chance at viewing wildlife as we travel towards and into Lamar Valley. Great opportunity to spot Grizzly Bears, wolves, bison, big horn sheep and more!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower Fall

We will stop to view and explore the Tower Falls area, some photo opportunities and short walks, as well as the chance to view big horn sheep, beautiful views, and engaging geology.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canyon Village Area

Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we travel over Dunraven Pass towards the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. A couple photo opportunities and the chance at viewing wildlife.

• Admission Ticket Free

Lower Yellowstone River Falls

We will stop at various viewpoints and short walks to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, as well as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone river as well. Beautiful scenery, waterfalls, and engaging geology.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Upper Falls

A quick stop and short walk to the Brink of the Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River. Beautiful waterfall viewing opportunity.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hayden Valley

Enjoy the beautiful scenery and varied wildlife viewing opportunities as we travel through Hayden Valley. Bison, wolves, and grizzly bears are commonly spotted in the valley. A couple of photo opportunities and a stop or two to view wildlife.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone Geysers – Mud Volcano Area

If we have time to stop we will spend a few minutes exploring the Mud Volcano area, otherwise we will pass by given timing. Interesting thermal features and a short walk on the boardwalk.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone Lake

Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we travel past Yellowstone Lake, a few photo opportunities and the chance for viewing wildlife.

• Admission Ticket Free

Jackson

We will head south from Lake Yellowstone towards Jackson, WY, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the South end of Yellowstone and Grand Teton as we head back to Jackson, WY. Some photography opportunities as well as the chance to view wildlife on our way south.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Dress for the weather, sturdy shoes recommend, swimsuit recommended, sunscreen recommended
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • If lodging at Chico Hot Springs is not available at time of booking, lodging will be arranged in Gardiner, MT
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Binoculars and spotting scope provided
  • Lunch (2)
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Price of Lodging
  • Park entrance fees
  • Guide Gratuity

Durations

2 days (approx.)

Tour's Location

Jackson, Jackson, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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