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6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch

6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch

Overview

This tour uses the Biscuit Basin Trailhead to start the six-mile loop hike through the entire Upper Geyser Basin and returning to Biscuit Basin. This is the only hiking tour of its kind offered regularly in Yellowstone. We encounter the very busy Old Faithful area as the mid-point of our hike. Sections of this hike are on boardwalk. There are also sections on dirt trail where there are few other hikers. We encounter wildlife from time to time including bison and bear. Your guide will have a bear spray.

City: Yellowstone National Park

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $182.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $182.00

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What's Included

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

What To Expect

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.

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.

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.

Daisy Geyser

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

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.

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.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (47)

TINA_D

Sep 2022

Alex was an excellent guide. She was very passionate about Yellowstone in general and she was very knowledgeable about so many subjects regarding the park and its habitat. We saw a bison about 10 minutes into our walk that was very close to our trail, but thankfully he was not interested in us and never lifted his head off the ground from eating. She was so excited to see certain geysers erupt that normally are not regular "eruptors". Our lunch (which you individually carry your own) was very tasty and filling. She offered walking sticks and backpacks if you wanted them. We were allowed time to explore the Old Faithful Lodge Inn which was really cool and allowed us time to watch Old Faithful erupt! We ended up walking 7.5miles, but only because it was 4 of us and we were all good hikers. I would highly recommend this hike!

Henry0420

Sep 2022

Marissa was informative and entertaining. A lively day seeing a multitude of geysers, rivers and wildlife. I would recommend this tour to any park enthusiast.

christopherw497

Sep 2022

Marissa was our guide and she was amazing! Very enthusiastic and knowledgable. She took time to explain history, geology, animals in the park and their different tracks, mating rituals, and habits. We saw bison, eagles, chipmunks, coyotee and ravens. Her timing of the geysers was spot on. We hiked a bit over 6 miles with very little elevation change. The lunch provided was tasty and fresh. I highly recommend Yellowstone Hiking Guides. We saw so much more with a guide then we would have seen (or learned) on our own.