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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 23 Nov

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Starting at $292.00

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Sun 23 Nov

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)

49timothyh

Jun 2024

We really enjoyed this tour. Josh was full of knowledge and information but above all he was so enthusiastic and engaging. It was a really good day and we got so much more than we could possibly have had just covering the ground ourselves. We thoroughly recommend it.

Ann_H

Jun 2024

=The entire tour was memorable, but I have to say I really enjoyed the Grand Canyon and Old Faithful. I also have to give five stars to our tour guides Crist and Dallas. Great job guys.

tanyahD9447EF

Jun 2024

Yellowstone is truly an amazing place, and we had a terrific time on this tour. Our guides, Michael and Austin were friendly and knowledgeable. They took us to the "must see" site locations and offered facts and folklore of the park. The lunch was satisfying and the snacks plentiful. The only delays we encountered were waiting for the buffalo blocking the path to the Grand Prismatic or the herd leading a vehicle parade through the park. The short hike to the Prismatic was a bit of a strain for lowlanders, but the guides were patient and encouraging. Impeccable timing allowed us to see the tail end of one eruption and then a second full eruption at Old Faithful. The only thing missing was a bear sighting, but it was not for lack of trying or optimism! At the end of the tour they gave us tips for our self-guided tour of the upper loop before embarking on our 25 hour drive home to Texas. Thanks again!