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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)

Rebecca_L

Jun 2021

We had a great time with Sarah! She was super friendly and helpful. We saw many geyser eruptions which was awesome!

Nina_A

Jun 2021

I actually ended up upgrading my tour as I wanted a ride from my lodging into the park. I did an Active Summer Van Tour (8 hr) that covered the Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Lake, and the Grand Canyon (largest waterfall) of the Yellowstone River. Each stop had quite different spectacular beauty from the next. I really enjoyed having so many stops to see as I could only go for the day. And Emily Jo clearly is passionate and very knowledgeable about what she does. We kept plying her with questions, and she had all the answers. This trip was a real joy and in a comfortable vehicle. Being a hiker, I didn’t get a chance to hike/sweat as much as I wanted with the option I chose, but we had several people in the group at different physical ability levels. So some sat while others explored some areas more. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company, and I hope to have an opportunity to try another tour of theirs in the future.

David_P

May 2021

Emily Jo was super energetic, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Perfect way to combine the tourist parts of Yellowstone with spots you wouldn’t venture to without a guide. Great experience!