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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)

Benjamin M

Jun 2021

Seth Latka was a great tour guide and there was a never dull moment. I had such a memorable experience and I learned so much. Seth made the day really enjoyable and was clearly an expert on the park. Thank you Seth for a day pact with adventure and action while also being safe. I will never forget today. I would recommend this tour to anyone especially with Seth as the guide.

Kelli_B

Jun 2021

This was an awesome tour. I can’t say enough good things about our guide Sara. The pickup was on time and she made sure we saw Old faithful erupt. We were given snacks, binoculars and a sandwich for lunch. The only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars is because of the poor communication with the tour company. When I received my confirmation email from them my hotel pickup info was blank so I wanted to reach out to them to be sure they had it. I tried for a week. No one ever answers their phone and the voice mailbox is always full. You can’t leave them a message. I tried several emails too. I never got a reply. I just waited in the lobby hoping they would show up. When I got in the van I found out half the other people on my tour had the same issue. They tried to call for more info on their pickup location but couldn’t get through. One person even missed the tour. Everything worked out fine for me. They picked me up exactly when and where I should have been picked up. They just need to make sure customers can get in contact with them after they book a tour. It was very stressful until I saw the van pull up which is a shame because the tour itself was amazing and definitely deserves 5 stars.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Yellowstone does not disappoint. Thank you for visiting the Park. And thank you for touring with Yellowstone Hiking Guides. We are experiencing record visitation and our operation can sometimes get stretched thin. At times all of our staff members are in the field and we are unable to take calls. The phone line can fill up quickly in part of the day. I am very sorry your experience was affected. We will make more of an effort to keep that line open so we can help people as they prepare for their trips. Thank you very much for the review. We are also delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Sara, she is an amazing guide. Thanks again for visiting the Park.

S9927FChannahb

Jun 2021

Or to tour guide at the schedule down and got us in and out of the top sites in Yellowstone! Fantastic stories and informational tidbits that made the tour come alive!