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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $292.00

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Tue 24 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)

ts7170

Sep 2022

Yellowstone is beautiful and we did get to see some amazing things. I think our guide was knowledgeable, but we couldn't hear him most of the time. This operation needs to seriously consider purchasing microphones for their guides when driving in the vans. The van holds 14 people, and we had 14 people. It was very difficult to get in and out. At the end of the day, we found a step stool that the driver could have used to help people in and out, but it was never offered. He asked people to move around to different areas of the van to give the people in the back row an opportunity to not be stuck back there for 8 hours. Half of the people never moved seats, and at 6' it was challenging to have to crawl back there most of the day. Our snack bag, turkey sandwich and drinks were acceptable.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for the review. We are very sorry to hear you did not enjoy the tour. The van is a 15-passenger, one ton, high roof, Ford Transit. It is the biggest van on the market. The seats are normal-sized seats. The back row is not any smaller than any of the other rows. These are not bus tours. These are active van tours. If people require more than one seat, they need to reserve their tour accordingly. It sounds like you toured with DV. Although, he is an experienced Yellowstone guide, this was his first run with us and he is still getting used to our systems. Also, we will make sure to get him a microphone. Thanks again for your input. It is valued and we will do our best to make sure nobody in the backseat is left behind.

ANARGARAJAN

Sep 2022

Joel Ellis is an amazing guide ever! He explained every single details. So polite, so gentleman, etc. Great tour, unforgettable experience.

tedep2022

Sep 2022

Joel was our guide. Super knowledgeable and excellent in getting us to each stop with plenty of time to explore and educate us about all things Yellowstone! The snacks and lunch was great! Worth every penny. Thanks for a lifetime of memories especially as we watched the bison cross the road