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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

Fri 04 Jul

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Starting at $292.00

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Fri 04 Jul

Starting at $292.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Binoculars

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Spotting Scope

Snacks

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 (294)

Joseph_T

Jul 2024

How lucky were we to have tour guide, Dallas, for a surprise private tour! We had an amazing day and Dallas went above and beyond to show us so many unique sights and provided so much information on the history, the animals, and the vegetation in the park. Dallas has incredible insight and passion for nature. He truly made our day special!

Ann_J

Jul 2024

Our guide Nakul was awesome. He was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the park and friendly. He took us to so many great sites. Grand Prismatic, Old Faithful, mud holes, hot springs, the lake and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with that gorgeous waterfall. We saw elk, bald eagles, bison, and even a grizzly in the distance. It was a wonderful experience.

SGW19

Jul 2024

We actually did the lower and upper van tours on back to back days so we didn’t have to deal with cars, parking, etc. We had two different guides (Nakul and Austin) and both were great! Different personalities/styles but both created great experiences for our very different groups. We got to see all the main geysers/highlights, lots of wildlife on both tours (especially the upper tour)…big herds of bison, elk, some osprey, pronghorn sheep…didn’t see any bears this time but that didn’t impact our tour in any way… and the rain/hail during the stop at the lower falls made it all the more fun and some great memories/pics! Be prepared for quick weather changes! Rain jackets were definitely needed the first day, and even though it was summer we were glad we wore long sleeves/pants to protect from the bugs/flies - bring insect repellent! There was a bag of snacks waiting for us when we got on the van, and hot tea/coffee on the first stop. Hearty turkey sandwiches were provided for lunch, along with chips and an apple in the snack bag. They also had waters/drinks for everyone (we still brought our own refillable bottles). Plenty of bathroom breaks as well. Highly recommend Yellowstone Hiking Guides!