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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)

Celia_B

Oct 2022

Having a knowledgeable guide who provided so many interesting facts about the ecosystem and wildlife .

PBossi

Sep 2022

The guide was very knowledgeable but immature. I would have thought that remembering to clean the vans windshield before the tour began should have been a no brainer. Morning tea was pretty much forgotten and the lunch, for what we paid for the tour, was very underwhelming. They could have done better for the cost.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for review. Cleaning the windows is a core tenant of Yellowstone Hiking Guides values. We will talk with the guide about making sure to clean the windows. Lunch is a turkey sandwich, apple, bag of nuts, nut bar, gummy bears, and some candies. This is one of the most affordable tours in the Park, but we also strive to make it the best, as well, so thank you for your valuable feedback.

Richard_S

Sep 2022

Total nightmare. They didn’t show up. Couldn’t get them for 30 minutes and then they canceled. Meet another couple and learned that same thing happened to them. Pls don’t give them a top rating

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Sometimes mother nature can throw you a curve ball. In this case the guide hit an elk on the way to meet you. We have many areas that are out of cell range in this region. We are very sorry you had to wait for a half hour and that we had to cancel. The other couple you met were scheduled to be in your van and on your tour. They were affected by this same situation, as I also informed them. You were both, of course, notified and refunded about this unusual situation.