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Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful

Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful

Overview

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.

City: West Yellowstone

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $292.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $292.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Binoculars

Spotting Scope

Snacks

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
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
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

What To Expect

Madison River

Watch wildlife in the early morning along the Madison River.

Grand Prismatic Spring

We hike to a viewpoint of the Grand Prismatic Hot Springs.

Old Faithful

We watch Old Faithful erupt and explore the Upper Geyser Basin as desired. The historic Old Faithful Inn is also of interest to travelers.

West Thumb Geyser Basin

A beautiful geyser basin along the shores of Yellowstone Lake.

Hayden Valley

Wildlife viewing in one of Yellowstone's most iconic valleys.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Stunning views of the wonderous colors and thundering falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.

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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 (129)

mog489

Oct 2022

Our tour was on 10/6/22 from 7 am to 3 pm. We arrived at Old Faithful on 10/5/22. Next morning got up at 5:30am drove about an hour to West Yellowstone and was at designated parking by 7. Pitch dark and no van! Called their number and got voicemail saying its full and cannot leave msg. At 7:03 emailed them with my cell no. but nobody called. Started driving around thinking we were at wrong place and around 7:20 am saw a van looking like theirs, followed it and it went to the location we were at 7 a.m.! Told the driver why they are late and she said well, you don't have to go!! I asked her whether can get a refund and she said she does not have any money on her and will refund our money (over $500! booked by our agent). We left therefore. Here is why they get a 0 rating: They are not refunding saying that is their policy and their driver did not offer us a refund and saying they were there on time... Here is another fact: why would we drive an hour the day after arrival, pitch dark and choose to not go and forfeit our money? If we wanted to forfeit we would have not driven an hour there and an hour back! They were not there at 7 as we were instructed for a 7-3 tour. We got lucky to even find them 20 minutes later and they offered us a refund which then they said they did not. They cannot be trusted.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

The driver said she arrived at the Visitor Center for the pick up at 7:15AM. Pickups at the hotels in West Yellowstone begin at 7AM. We arrive at the Visitor's Center at 7:15AM. This is stated clearly on our website and third-party booking materials. In this case, when the driver arrived the clients told her they were no longer "in the mood". She never offered a refund but said it was necessary to contact the office for information regarding a last-minute cancellation. I cannot offer a refund when we have upheld our end of the contract and have already prepared and arrived for the trip. To receive a full refund it is necessary for customers to cancel at least 24 hours in advance. We cannot issue a refund for a last-minute cancellation.

ryanwC4625HC

Oct 2022

We had the best day with Meg!! She was so knowledgable and friendly; especially towards our 5yr old! And our 9 and 11yr olds!! Also, I forgot my binoculars in the van and had departed the area the next day unable to retrieve from West Yellowstone. Josh and Emily shipped them back to New York for me. AMAZING! highly recommend all the way around. Would love to go back.

Wendy K

Oct 2022

This tour is a great way to see the sights of the Lower Loop if you don’t want to drive. Our guide, Alex, was knowledgeable and fun and we saw some beautiful places including Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic and the gorgeous “Grand Canyon of Yellowstone” at Artist’s Point. A nice brown bag lunch with treats was provided for a picnic by Lake Yellowstone and hot and cold drinks were welcomed on the cool morning. Wildlife was scarce but we did see bison from a distance and there was lots of pretty scenery. Pick up and drop off at the hotel was right on time. This is a small company and they go above and beyond in customer satisfaction!