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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

Sun 29 Dec

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Starting at $292.00

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Sun 29 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)

SarahW967

Jul 2022

Our guide, Meg, was outstanding. She got us to all the key attractions without any hassles. She was very informative and lots of fun. Definitely recommend a tour and letting someone else drive.

Dana D

Jul 2022

So glad we did this tour! Meg was our tour guide and she was awesome! She’s relatively new to doing these tours but still had a wealth of knowledge about the park and all the great places to go and get beautiful photos. We got to see an entire herd of bison as well as a male elk! It was incredible. The snacks (apple, nuts, chips, nut bar etc) and lunch (turkey and Swiss sandwich and water/soda) were great. There were plenty of bathroom opportunities except I wish there was one a little sooner after lunch. The tour was really worth the $$ for us so we didn’t have to worry about driving, finding the spots to go, parking etc. We got to see so much and hit just about all the places in Yellowstone we wanted to see. Admittedly, it was a really long day for my 7 year old so if your kids are on the younger side, it might not be for them. He enjoyed himself (and the binoculars) but it was a TON of walking and he kept asking my husband to pick him up! And then he fell asleep on the ride back to west Yellowstone. The tour info recommends long pants and hiking boots but honestly they were not necessary for the areas we visited on this tour. All had nice boardwalks to walk on and the bug factor wasn’t really apparent when we were there.

Tj_ncinci

Jul 2022

Our guide Joel, a former park ranger was wonderful! He shared plenty of info, trivia and jokes but also spoke about the need to take of this wonderful natural resource. He knew the names of species of birds, plants and more. He was kind and patient with a very rambunctious group of children. Lunch was provided. We did not se an abundance of animals however we did get to see the bison and elk. Great tour!