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Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful
West Yellowstone,
United States
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
This Active Van Tour is a great way to see Yellowstone National Park beginning in the fun gateway town of West Yellowstone. The early morning part of the tour explores wildlife haunts in the famous Shadow Canyon of the Madison River. This area is home to bear and elk.
Later we hike to an overlook of the famous Grand Prismatic Hot Springs. If you don't feel like walking we find a safe, scenic spot for you to wait for the group near the van.
Next we explore the Old Faithful area, including some time at the famous Old Faithful Inn.
We continue over the continental divide at Isa Lake and down to the West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake for a view of some spectacular lakeside thermal pools.
Continuing our drive along Yellowstone Lake we arrive in the Hayden Valley where big herds of bison roam.
Finally, we arrive at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to view the canyon and the amazing falls (one is almost 200 feet tall!). The day concludes back at West Yellowstone.
What to remember
Important info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What's included
Binoculars. Soda/Pop. Bottled water. Spotting Scope. Snacks. Lunch. Air-conditioned vehicle. Coffee and/or Tea
What's not included
Park Entrance Fee. Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Yellowstone Hiking Guides
Meeting Point
This is not the Madison Campground. This the parking lot where the restrooms are located near the Madison Amphitheater. We meet here at 7:45AM. There is no cell reception at this location.
For travelers staying outside of West Yellowstone, we meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center parking lot. We meet here during a window of 7AM to 7:15AM once all hotel pickups are completed.
We will meet you at the lobby of any hotel in West Yellowstone or any vacation rental located within the boundaries of West Yellowstone. For travelers who are staying outside of West Yellowstone, we meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center. Please do not pick a hotel where you are not staying as your meeting point.