Grand Teton and Yellowstone Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle

46 Reviews | Jackson, USA

7 to 8 hours (Approx.)

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Overview

Discover nature at its most majestic in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. These sister parks offer the ultimate national park experience, from Yellowstone’s explosive geysers to Grand Teton’s awe-inspiring peaks. Marvel at prismatic hot springs and astonishing waterfalls. See the only wild bison herd on the continent. Then head to pristine glacial lakes, historic homesteads, and dramatic mountain passes.

Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Description

Stop At: Teton Village, Teton Village, Wyoming

As you drive, you'll pass Teton Village, home to some of the best (and most intense) skiing anywhere in the States.

Note: In this bundle, each tour is 235+ mile-long and takes 10-12 hours to complete.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, Jackson, WY 83001, USA

Next, you'll drive through the Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve, a sprawling wildlife preserve that's home to elk, and other mountain critters.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. John's Episcopal Church, 170 N Glenwood St, Jackson, Wyoming 83001

See that single-room cabin up ahead? This little log shack is actually an episcopalian church! Be sure to park and hop out for some incredible views.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Taggart Lake Trailhead, Moose, WY 83414, USA

The first trail you'll see is the Taggart Lake Trail, a 6-mile loop that leads to a pair of huge, pristine lakes: Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Teton Glacier Turnout, Moose, WY 83012, USA

Afterwards, you'll stop at a turnout offering great views of the largest glacier in the park, plus get some facts about how much bigger it was just 100 years ago!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jenny Lake, Jenny Lake, Wyoming 83414, USA

Up next is one of the park's most popular attractions: Jenny Lake. Home to phenomenal trails and gorgeous shoreline, there's a reason why this is a must-see!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cascade Canyon, Cascade Canyon, Wyoming 83414, USA

Past that you'll have a chance to view the famous Cascade Canyon. Carved by a huge glacier 12,000 years ago, this is one of the park's defining features!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mount Moran, Mt Moran, Wyoming 83414, USA

Then you'll get a great look at Mount Moran, the imposing 12,610 foot peak which towers over Jackson Lake.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jackson Lake Dam, Jackson Lake Dam, Moran, WY 83013, USA

The next overlook you'll come across offers simply unbeatable views of Jackson Lake and the majestic mountains beyond. This is a spot you can't miss!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Colter Bay, Colter Bay, Wyoming 83013, USA

Next, you'll pass Colter Bay, a major camping hub and a place with some surprising ranching history.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jackson Lake Overlook, Parking lot, Grand Teton National Park, Moran, WY 83013, USA

Pull into the turnout just ahead for some truly incredible views. From here you can see just about the entirety of Jackson Lake, as well as the majestic Tetons beyond.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cattleman's Bridge, Gros Ventre River, Jackson, WY 83001, USA

An optional detour takes you to Cattleman's Bridge, a cool remnant of the cattle ranches of Jackson's early years.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Oxbow Bend, US Route 26, 2 mi east of Jackson Lake Junction, Moran, Wyoming 83013

Also along the detour is Oxbow Bend, a picturesque spot where Snake River makes a U-turn.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Snake River Overlook, Hwy 191/89, Moose, Wyoming 83012

Farther along, you'll reach Snake River Overlook, where famous photographer Ansel Adams captured one of the most well-known photos ever taken in the Tetons.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Teton Point Turnout, Moose, WY 83012, USA

Another viewpoint waits just ahead at Teton Point Turnout, offering glimpses of some seriously strange geology.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Glacier View Turnout, Moose, WY 83012, USA

Next, you'll arrive at Glacier View Turnout, boasting views of not one, not two, but three huge glaciers!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: National Elk Refuge, Jackson, Wyoming 83001

Your detour ends within the National Elk Refuge, a phenomenal place to spot some of the local wildlife, especially in the mornings and aroud dusk.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: South Entrance, South Entrance, South Entrance, S Entrance Rd, Moran, WY 83013, USA

This tour of Yellowstone features multiple entrances to accommodate travelers entering from any direction. Get ready to experience one of the most incredible landscapes in North America, featuring stunning volcanic features like geysers and hot springs, majestic wildlife from bison to gray wolves, and more natural beauty than you can capture with any camera.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Grant Village Road, Grant Village Rd, Wyoming 82190, USA

If entering via the South Entrance, you'll pass Grant Village, a great place to make a pit stop before continuing onto the Grand Loop which circles the whole park.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming

First in this section of the park is the West Thumb Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone's largest geyser basins which features some truly remarkable geothermal features.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Shoshone Lake, Wyoming

Your route takes you next past Shoshone Lake, a lovely secluded little patch of wilderness with a great hiking trail to boot.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Isa Lake, Isa Lake, Wyoming 82190, USA

Up next is Isa Lake, which sits directly on the Continental Divide. In a way, this lake marks the backbone of the country!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old Faithful, Center Loop Road, Wyoming 82190

Old Faithful, up next, is one of Yellowstone's most famous attractions for a reason. This huge geyser is so reliable it was once referred to as "eternity's timepiece"!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Morning Glory Pool Group, Morning Glory Pool Group, Wyoming 82190, USA

Up next is Morning Glory, a deep hot spring pool which has, unfortunately, been severely damaged by tourists over the years. That said, it's still a sight to behold.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Firehole River, Center Loop Road, Wyoming 82190

You've heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That's exactly what you'll find at Firehole River, your next stop. It's a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Wyoming

Then you'll be able to park and see Grand Prismatic up close. It's a staggeringly huge hot spring with rings of shocking color encircling it. This is one of Yellowstone's can't-miss attractions!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Fountain Paint Pot, Lower Geyser Basin, Wyoming

Next up is the Fountain Paint Pot, a wonderfully colorful mud pot which is constantly burbling and rearranging itself thanks to the volcanic power underneath it.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, Wyoming 59758

You'll see the West Entrance Visitor Information Center if entering the park via the town of West Yellowstone.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gibbon River, Gibbon River, Wyoming 82190, USA

As you drive past the picturesque Gibbon River, you'll hear about its importance to the Shoshone tribe, as well as how they used the park's natural obsidian deposits in the past.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gibbon Falls, Along the Grand Loop Road, Wyoming

After that you'll find Gibbon Falls, one of the park's most easily accessible waterfalls. Unlike many falls, which require long hikes down rocky trails, this one can be seen from the road!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Artists Paintpots, Grand Loop Rd, Wyoming

Your route takes you next to the Artist's Paint Pots, another set of colorful mud pots featuring a boardwalk which takes you past not only the paint pots, but also a bunch of small geysers as well. This is a must-see spot.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road at Norris, Wyoming

The next geyser basin you'll reach is the Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone, with temperatures measured up to 459 degrees below the surface!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Swan Lake Flats, Grand Loop Road, Wyoming 82190

Up next are the Swan Lake Flats. These aren't just a great place to spot wildlife, they're also the birthplace of one of Yellowstone's eight wolf packs!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Loop Road, Wyoming 82190

After that, you'll see Mammoth Hot Springs, one of Yellowstone's most picturesque features. But these terraced hot springs aren't just perfect for photos--they're also a huge draw for the local elk population!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Boiling River Hot Springs, Boiling River Hot Springs, Wyoming 82190, USA

If entering from the north entrance, you'll pass another heated river called the Boiling River. Don't worry about the name, though--it's actually quite a pleasant temperature!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Albright Visitor Center and Museum, Grand Loop Road, Wyoming 82190

The Albright Visitor Center is up next for those entering from the north, and it's a great place for anyone to stop for snacks or a restroom break.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Undine Falls, Grand Loop Rd, Wyoming 82190

Up next are the Undine Falls, a 60-foot waterfall named after fairies from German folklore.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Wraith Falls, Wyoming 82190

Just across from Undine Falls is a trailhead leading to the 80-foot Wraith Falls, another of Yellowstone's nearly 350 waterfalls!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room, 101 Roosevelt Lodge Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

Next, you'll pass through Tower Junction, home to the Roosevelt Lodge where, despite the name, no Roosevelt ever camped. But that doesn't make it any less of a fantastic camping spot!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Roosevelt Arch, Wyoming

The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lamar Valley, Wyoming

As you drive, you'll pass Lamar Valley next. This valley is the best place in Yellowstone to spot the park's iconic wildlife. You'll almost definitely see bison here, and might even get lucky and catch sight of some elusive wolves!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cooke City, Cooke City, MT, USA

Visitors entering from the northeast will enter through the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Dunraven Street, Dunraven St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA

Continuing along the Grand Loop, you'll arrive at Dunraven Pass, one of the highest points in the entire park. This 9,000-foot pass also features the trailhead to a hiking trail leading up an additional 1,000 feet for a truly commanding view of the park below.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mount Washburn, Mt Washburn, Wyoming 82190, USA

Mount Washburn, elevation 10,243 feet, is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The peak was named in 1870 to honor Henry D. Washburn, leader of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Canyon Village Area, Wyoming

Next, you'll pass through Canyon Village, the strange, semi-town where many of Yellowstone's workers live during their time at the park. It offers a fun glimpse into what life is like for the park employees!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Inspiration Point, Wyoming

Continuing on, you'll arrive at Inspiration Point, the most popular of the overlooks along Yellowstone's Grand Canyon. The vista here is simply unmatched anywhere else in the park.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hayden Valley, Wyoming 82190

Up next is Hayden Valley, which offers a glimpse into the past. Though it's a lush green valley today, it was once at the bottom of a lake!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cody, Cody, Wyoming

Those entering from the east will enter through the park's East Entrance in Cody.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Fishing Bridge Visitor Center, E Entrance Rd, Cody, WY 82414, USA

Next, you'll cross Fishing Bridge and hear about the park service's early, misguided attempts to boost park visitation by introducing invasive trout to the rivers.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Yellowstone Lake, Grand Loop Road, Between Fishing Bridge and Grant Village, Wyoming 82190

Finally, you'll arrive at Yellowstone Lake, the largest high elevation lake in North America. This pristine lake is too cold to swim in, but it makes the perfect place for a picnic or even a boat ride!

Duration: 5 minutes

Schedule

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.