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Yellowstone Lower (Southern) Loop Tour

534 Highway Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA
Duration

8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

Yellowstone's lower (or southern) loop is one of the most amazing places on earth, with more geysers, hot springs and other thermal features than literally anywhere else on earth! Old Faithful, the world's most famous geyser, is there, as is another iconic sight, Grand Prismatic Spring! Talking of iconic, Yellowstone is known for its bison, and we'll do our best to get you stuck in one of our unforgettable bison jams!

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What To Expect

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Old Faithful



The world’s most famous geyser! Old Faithful can be found at the Upper Geyser Basin, and we’ll look at other thermal features, as well as Old Faithful Inn, while we’re here.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone



A magnificent canyon carved by the Yellowstone River, as it flows through the canyon walls. We’ll visit Artist Point, Inspiration Point and Grandview Point, amongst others.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Brink Of The Upper Falls



Weather permitting, we’ll take a stroll to the brink of the Yellowstone River Upper Falls, to watch the water plummeting down to the canyon below.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hayden Valley



One of the two main areas in Yellowstone National Park, where a lot of wildlife can generally be found.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lower Geyser Basin



Home to Fountain Paint Pot, and a trail which meanders through many hot springs, geysers, mud pots and steam vents.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Prismatic Spring



Grand Prismatic Spring is located in the Midway Geyser Basin, as is Excelsior Geyser Crater, and we’ll walk the boardwalk system there.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West Thumb Geyser Basin



This beautiful geyser basin is located right on the shores of Yellowstone Lake, and we’ll stroll the boardwalks here as well.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Black Sand Basin



Time permitting we’ll try and pop in here to check out the thermal features.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Biscuit Basin



Not as well known as the three main geyser basins in this part of the park, Biscuit Basin is a smaller geyser basin which we may visit, time permitting.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone Geysers – Mud Volcano Area



Mud Volcano is a smaller thermal area on the east side of Yellowstone.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gibbon Falls



Gibbon Falls is right next to the Grand Loop Road, and we’ll stop to take a look.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Loop Road



The rest of our time is spent driving around the Grand Loop Road, which follows Yellowstone’s lower loop. We’ll stop anytime something interesting crops up, and we may be forced to stop if we’re lucky enough to come across one of Yellowstone’s famous buffalo jams! Other sights we may pause at or view include:
Firehole Canyon Drive
Firehole Lake Drive, and Great Fountain and White Dome geysers
Firehole River
Gibbon River
Madison Valley
Madison River

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Pets are not permitted in most of Yellowstone.
  • Yellowstone is located at altitude. Check with your medical professional that you'll be OK.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Services of a skilled guide
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Park Entry - $20 (exempt if you have NPS/Senior/Military/Veteran/Yellowstone Car Pass)
  • Meals

Durations

8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

534 Highway Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA
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