Full Day Guided Yellowstone Nat'l Park Tour From West Yellowstone

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6 to 7 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s great treasures. This full day safari will show off the highlights of this incredible place; volcanic thermal features, giant waterfalls, diverse wildlife, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake.

Throughout the day we will drive scenic roads, walk historic boardwalks, enjoy the peace of natural landscapes and use our optics to view wildlife. Your guide is your driver, and their goal is to cover as many of Yellowstone’s famous features as they can in a day.

The guides at Yellowstone Safari Co. will make every effort to showcase as many highlights as possible, and will structure the day around making your experience a memorable one. They will take current road conditions, weather, seasonality, and your personal interests into consideration as they move through the park.

Highlights
Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic Spring
Lower and Upper Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Geysers, Hot Springs, Mudpots & Fumaroles

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

West Yellowstone Chamber-Commerce, 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA

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Meet us in the parking lot at the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, Grand Loop Rd, Wyoming 82190

Yellowstone National Park West Entrance Gate

Your exact route and itinerary will be determined by your interests, current wildlife sightings, and current weather and road conditions. Our guides are all highly experienced, with thousands of hours in the field, and will expertly tailor your safari to you and your group.

Summer is construction season in Yellowstone National Park and sometimes this can impact our tours. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park and your guide will do their best to navigate road closures, traffic slowdowns, and construction wait times.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

The Firehole River is surrounded by geothermal features, which heat the water flowing in, effectively increasing the average water temperature of the river. Despite the high mineral content from the geothermal heated waters, the Firehole River supports robust aquatic life, including brown trout and rainbow trout.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Fountain Paint Pot, located in the Lower Geyser Basin, is a mud pot most recognized for the reds, yellows and browns that can be seen in the soil. The colors represent varying levels of iron oxidation in the mud. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Old Faithful is only one of the roughly 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park, but it is the predictability of eruptions that earned this geyser its name. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Yellowstone Lake is a fascinating geological wonder. Geologists have discovered underwater geysers, hot springs and fumaroles. The lake itself sits on a bed of constantly shifting geologic activity. The mineral rich deposits in the water support a vibrant ecosystem of plant and animal life. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hayden Valley, Wyoming 82190

The Hayden Valley is located in central Yellowstone National Park and is home to an abundance of wildlife. The valley floor was once the lakebed of Yellowstone Lake, but is now home to streams, grassy plains and geothermal features. Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Wyoming 82190

At a depth of more than 1000ft (305m), the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River is an impressive sight. Water, wind, earthquakes and hydrothermal features have all worked together to form this area. Two waterfalls are visible from multiple vantage points, Upper Falls and Lower Falls. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Upper Falls, Yellowstone River, Wyoming 82190

As the Yellowstone River flows north out of the Hayden Valley, it flows over the Upper Falls, before continuing on to the Lower Falls. These two falls highlight distinct geological differences found in the layers of canyon rock.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lower Yellowstone River Falls, Yellowstone River, Wyoming

The first photographic depictions of the Lower Falls were made in 1871 during the Hayden Expedition, although Native American tribes have known about the falls for centuries. Cascading roughly 308ft (94m) over volcanic rock, the falls are an impressive sight from several vantage points. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

Duration: 30 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 6 to 7 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 07:45 AM
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Resort fees
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • National Park entrance fees. Cost is $20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change.
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-294832P5

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