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The Best of Yellowstone – Nat'l Park Day Tour From Cody – Private

836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414, USA
Duration

10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s great treasures. This full day safari will show off the highlights of this incredible place; volcanic thermal features, giant waterfalls, diverse wildlife, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake. Throughout the day we will drive scenic roads, walk historic boardwalks, enjoy the peace of natural landscapes and use our optics to view wildlife. Your guide is your driver, and their goal is to cover as many of Yellowstone’s famous features as they can in a day. The guides at Yellowstone Safari Co. will make every effort to showcase as many highlights as possible, and will structure the day around making your experience a memorable one. They will take current road conditions, weather, seasonality, and your personal interests into consideration as they move through the park. Highlights Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic Spring Lower and Upper Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Geysers, Hot Springs, Mudpots & Fumaroles

  • Begins in San Ysidro Transit Centre, and ends on the Mexican side of the border
  • All inclusive tour: wine tasting and meals included
  • Tours available in English and Spanish
  • Intimate small group tour, with a maximum group size of 12

What To Expect

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Yellowstone National Park



East Entrance Gate

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sylvan Pass



Sylvan Pass is a mountain pass located in the Absaroka Range in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The pass provides access to the park from the east entrance.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Shoshone River



The Shoshone River runs from the Buffalo Bill Dam through an awesome canyon bordered by Cedar and Rattlesnake Mountains through Cody, Wyoming, and ultimately draining into Yellowtail Reservoir (fed primarily by the Bighorn River).

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Prismatic Spring



Grand Prismatic Spring is located in the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. The third largest hot spring in the world is most well known for the rainbow effect that the microbial mats create, producing reds, oranges, yellows and greens around the edges of the spring. The blue center is the result of sterile water at great depth appearing blue to the eye. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fountain Paint Pot



Fountain Paint Pot, located in the Lower Geyser Basin, is a mud pot most recognized for the reds, yellows and browns that can be seen in the soil. The colors represent varying levels of iron oxidation in the mud. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Artist Point



ncorrectly named as the vantage point for Thomas Moran’s famous waterfall sketches, the name Artist Point remains to this day. Located on the south rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, this point provides classic views of Lower Falls on the Yellowstone River. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone



At a depth of more than 1000ft (305m), the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River is an impressive sight. Water, wind, earthquakes and hydrothermal features have all worked together to form this area. Two waterfalls are visible from multiple vantage points, Upper Falls and Lower Falls. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone River



The Yellowstone River originates in the Absaroka Range at the Continental Divide and flows north through Yellowstone National Park and Paradise Valley before heading east across the plains of Montana and eventually flowing into the Missouri River. It is a large-volume river, fed by several tributaries on its journey eastward. The river provides habitat for many species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and is known for its excellent trout population. Our safari makes a stop here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lower Yellowstone River Falls



The first photographic depictions of the Lower Falls were made in 1871 during the Hayden Expedition, although Native American tribes have known about the falls for centuries. Cascading roughly 308ft (94m) over volcanic rock, the falls are an impressive sight from several vantage points. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful



Old Faithful is only one of the roughly 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park, but it is the predictability of eruptions that earned this geyser its name. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hayden Valley



The Hayden Valley is located in central Yellowstone National Park and is home to an abundance of wildlife. The valley floor was once the lakebed of Yellowstone Lake, but is now home to streams, grassy plains and geothermal features. Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Professional naturalist guide
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
  • National Park entrance fees. Cost is $20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change.

Durations

10 to 12 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

836 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY 82414, USA
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