1 / 16
  • Day Trips
  • Full-day Tours
  • Private and Luxury
  • Car Tours

Yellowstone National Park - Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from West Yellowstone

4.9(261 reviews)West Yellowstone, USAOperated by Yellowstone Day Tours
  • Duration8 hours – 9 hours
  • GroupShared · max 18
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Explore Yellowstone on a 8-9 hour tour with a local guide. Set out from West Yellowstone or Island Park, MT area to experience America's first national park. See its iconic Old Faithful, marvel at the Grand Canyon Waterfalls, and search for wildlife including grizzlies, bison, grey wolves, and more. This tour includes both a light breakfast, lunch and park entrance fees, as well as the use of binoculars.

What to expect

8 hours – 9 hours6 stopsShared tourMax 18 travellers

  1. Yellowstone National Park

    Wyoming, United States

    4 hours

    Experience the wonders of the World's First National Park

  2. Old Faithful

    Upper Geyser Basin Trl, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, 82190, United States

    45 minutes

    Experience the most iconic geyser in the world erupt with all of its explosive glory.

  3. Artist Point

    Wyoming, 82190, United States

    20 minutes

    Located on the south rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, this canyon overlook offers breathtaking views of both the amazing 308-foot Lower Yellowstone Falls and the spectacular, rhyolite canyon.

  4. Upper Falls

    Yellowstone River, Wyoming, 82190, United States

    15 minutes

    See, hear and feel the thunderous power of the Yellowstone River plunge 109 feet over Upper Yellowstone Falls.

  5. Hayden Valley

    Wyoming, 82190, United States

    45 minutes

    This beautiful, wildlife-rich valley between Yellowstone Lake and Upper Falls straddles the Yellowstone River and is prime habitat for bison, elk, grizzly bears, bald eagles and wolves. Available May 7-Nov 7

  6. Fountain Paint Pot

    Lower Geyser Basin, Wyoming, United States

    25 minutes

    Located in the Lower Geyser Basin, this volcanic landscape has all 4 types of active geothermal features in one place, including: geysers, mud pots, hot springs and fumaroles (steam vents).

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Start
End / drop-off

This activity ends back at the starting point.

Pickup locations25

Hotels & residences25

  • Best Western Desert Inn133 North Canyon St, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • The Historic Madison Hotel, Motel and Hostel139 Yellowstone Ave, 139 Yellowstone Ave., West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Best Western Weston Inn103 Gibbon Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • White Buffalo Hotel236 Dunraven, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • The Aspen229 N Hayden St, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Explorer Cabins At Yellowstone250 S Canyon Street, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Yellowstone Park Hotel201 Grizzly Avenue, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • The Adventure Inn Yellowstone103 S Electric St, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Golden Stone Inn115 South Faithful Street, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Traveler's Lodge225 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Geyser Inn101 S Electric St, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Gray Wolf Inn and Suites250 South Canyon Street, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Yellowstone Lodge251 S Electric St, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758-9532, United States
  • Three Bear Lodge217 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton301 Madison Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Holiday Inn West Yellowstone By IHG315 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Elkhorn Cabins and Inn29 Gibbon Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Brandin' Iron Inn201 North Canyon Street, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Moose Creek Inn119 Electric Street, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Kelly Inn West Yellowstone104 S Canyon St, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone105 S Electric St, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Yellowstone Wildlife Cabins227 N Geyser St, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Evergreen Motel229 Firehole Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Yellowstone Country Inn234 Firehole Avenue, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • Yellowstone West Gate Hotel638 Madison Ave, West Yellowstone, Montana, 59758, United States
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

If you are staying outside of West Yellowstone, you will need to meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor's Center at 30 Yellowstone Ave. Please be ready 5 minutes prior to confirmed departure time. Since it is a long day and we have a LOT to see, it is very important that we depart on time. If you are not present at departure, you may be left behind and will forfeit all tour fees.

Redemption

During Booking, please be sure to include: - All Passenger names and cell phone numbers - Name of lodging/hotel in the Jackson Hole Area - Lunch choice for each passenger: - Turkey & Provolone - Ham & Swiss - Roast Beef & Cheddar - Vegi Sandwich On White, Wheat or Gluten Free Bread Travel Insurance is highly recommended prior to your trip to Wyoming or Montana in case you have travel delays, flight cancellations, car trouble, family emergencies, illness or any other issue that causes you to miss your Tour.

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at select West Yellowstone area lodgings
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Muffins & pastries
  • Expertise of a local guide
  • Turkey & Provolone, Ham & Swiss, Roast Beef & Cheddar OR Veggie Sandwich On Sourdough, Wheat, or Gluten Free Bread

Not included

  • Gratuities (commonly 15-20%)
  • Animals Not Permitted
  • Non-US Residents Park fee - 100 USD per person, per Park.

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 8 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (6–12), Adult (13–64), Senior (65–99)

Additional information

  • Involves a moderate amount of walking
  • Operates rain or shine; please dress accordingly
  • Minimum age is 6 years. Private Tours can be arranged with younger children.
  • Lunch: please write in 'Special Requirements' box what each traveler would like: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef or Vegi sandwich on wheat or gluten-free bread.
  • No Animals of any kind are permitted on Tours, even service dogs.
  • Travel Insurance is highly recommended prior to your trip to Wyoming or Montana in case you have travel delays, flight cancellations, car trouble, family emergencies, illness or any other issue that causes you to miss your Tour. See the Tour Operator's website for more details.

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Denver
Product code
35441P10

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.9/ 5261 reviews
  • 5245
  • 49
  • 35
  • 21
  • 11

Ratings aggregated from Viator (124) and Tripadvisor (137).

You might also like

Ready to book Yellowstone National Park - Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from West Yellowstone?

From USD 325 per person · Free cancellation available

Check dates & book

Activity information provided by Viator, an authorized travel partner. Gateera does not operate this activity.

Link copied to clipboard!
Gateera

Install Gateera on iPhone

Add to your Home Screen for the best experience

  1. 1
    Tap the Share button in Safari's bottom toolbar
  2. 2
    Scroll down and select Add to Home Screen
  3. 3
    Tap Add in the top right corner to launch Gateera anytime!