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6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch

Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
Duration

6 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

Marvel at the geothermal landscapes of Yellowstone National Park on this guided full-day hike. While most visitors just stop at Old Faithful, this hike reveals even more of the park's natural wonders, passing hissing geysers and steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and steamy hot springs. Hike for about six hours from the Biscuit Basin Trailhead along the Firehole River, look out for wildlife such as bison and bear, and refuel with a hearty picnic lunch along the way.

  • Magnificent views: see geysers, mud pots, and hot springs
  • Stay safe and seek out the best views with an experienced guide
  • Delicious packed lunch and snacks included with the tour
  • Small-group experience with a maximum of nine hikers

What To Expect

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Upper Geyser Basin



Yellowstone’s famous Old Faithful is a must-see on everyone’s trip to Yellowstone National Park. This is a nice way to tour the Old Faithful area. Don’t get stuck in the busy traffic at Old Faithful! Meet us at the Biscuit Basin Trailhead to see Yellowstone’s most famous geyser, avoiding parking problems. Explore geysers, hot springs, steam vents and mud pots along the Firehole River. The hike is a six hour, six-mile loop. There are some ups and downs along the hike as we follow boardwalks and dirt trails, totaling 500 feet of elevation gain. We learn about the supervolcano we sit in as we enjoy a hearty picnic lunch next to exploding waters. Yellowstone Hiking Guides provides a morning snack, hearty picnic lunch, bear spray, backpacks, optical gear, trekking poles, and a professional guide.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful



The geyser erupts every 90 minutes. We usually see it from a couple of different locations throughout the Upper Geyser Basin and up close.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful Inn



We stop by the Old Faithful Inn briefly. A restroom is available here. The Inn is a National Historic Landmark. The architecture of this early 1900s log building is unique. It hosts a massive fireplace and knobby pine accents.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Daisy Geyser



One of Yellowstone’s lesser known geysers, this is a gem. Eruptions times can vary on this one.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Biscuit Basin



After hiking the Upper Geyser Basin we loop back to Biscuit Basin via Daisy Geyser. The Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin will be one of the last amazing hot springs we visit on the hike.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Observation Point Trail



This is a rugged little trail that we follow up above the boardwalks of the Upper Geyser Basin for great views. There is a great views of Old Faithful and other geysers from up there is you are able to time it right. The vista also offers stunning observations of the Yellowstone Caldera, the super-volcano crater that has been sculpted by various eruptions.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
  • Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water
  • Rain jacket and fleece layer

Durations

6 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA
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